Problem with Spyderpops Longhorn Run/Turn LED's

[Old Crow]

Installed the Longhorn run/turn lights about a month ago. No significant problems with the install other than the learning curve on first time panel removal. Only problem I had was pulling one of the wires from the spade connector going to the mirror assembly on the right side. I reinserted and crimped the wire but it was still a bit loose, so I also taped it. Probably should have just stripped the wires and used a small wire nut.

Came home from a meeting this evening and the light on that side was dark. The bike was out in a hard rain, but the light quit working on the way home, was fine initially. Interestingly enough when I got home and into the garage I noticed that the strip was lit but very, very faint.

My first thought was just the loose connection, but if that was the case, why would it be lit but faint. I'm not familiar enough with LED's to know it that's telling me something. I'll get into it in the morning, but have any of you ever had a failure like this with an LED strip? I'll let you know what I find.

Bob

[Spider-man]

Installed the Longhorn run/turn lights about a month ago. No significant problems with the install other than the learning curve on first time panel removal. Only problem I had was pulling one of the wires from the spade connector going to the mirror assembly on the right side. I reinserted and crimped the wire but it was still a bit loose, so I also taped it. Probably should have just stripped the wires and used a small wire nut.

Came home from a meeting this evening and the light on that side was dark. The bike was out in a hard rain, but the light quit working on the way home, was fine initially. Interestingly enough when I got home and into the garage I noticed that the strip was lit but very, very faint.

My first thought was just the loose connection, but if that was the case, why would it be lit but faint. I'm not familiar enough with LED's to know it that's telling me something. I'll get into it in the morning, but have any of you ever had a failure like this with an LED strip? I'll let you know what I find.

Bob

I would suggest you get in touch with Spyderpops. Harvey is pretty responsive and good to work with. He may have some ideas.

[jwulf74]

It is very possible that one of the wires is barely connecting, or not at all...or possibly shorting due to water intrusion.

[Old Crow]

Pulled the mirror and it was simply the loose connection.

Because these are run AND turn signal there are actually 2 connections, one for power connected in off the fog light and the second for the turn signal itself. What threw me was there was a faint glow from the strip.

Bob

[irvin48]

thought lamont made the longhorn led.?

[jcthorne]

thought lamont made the longhorn led.?

Its actually made by Wiredux I think and sold by Spyderpops and Lamont and others. Could be wrong.

[stevencovert]

Pulled the mirror and it was simply the loose connection.

Because these are run AND turn signal there are actually 2 connections, one for power connected in off the fog light and the second for the turn signal itself. What threw me was there was a faint glow from the strip.

Bob

LED's are run by current (amperage) not voltage, say about 20mA. A bad connection adds resistance and the current drops, making them dimmer. If you notice next to each LED is a resistor to set the current. The resistor value is based on a 12V supply, so that bad connection drops the 12V to say 2-3V you will only see a very dim LED!

[Old Crow]

The resistor value is based on a 12V supply, so that bad connection drops the 12V to say 2-3V you will only see a very dim LED!

Thanks for the explanation.

Bob