Explorer Dimmer Control
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Anyone familiar with this PWM dimmer in the explorers? I have one with wiring pigtail. I was wondering if I install it will it dim my LED dash lights?
Ranger on top Explorer on bottom Attachment 134758 Attachment 134759 |
LEDs don't dim, you get either on or off.
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Originally Posted by ccernst
(Post 1490529)
LEDs don't dim, you get either on or off.
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Originally Posted by ccernst
(Post 1490529)
LEDs don't dim, you get either on or off.
The ranger dimmer is capable but its tuned for a much heavier load than what the leds draw. If a load resistor was on the circuit im sure it would work just fine. |
Originally Posted by Blhde
(Post 1490590)
They get brighter with voltage. Up to their rated working voltage.
The ranger dimmer is capable but its tuned for a much heavier load than what the leds draw. If a load resistor was on the circuit im sure it would work just fine. |
The Explorer dimmer has two separate outputs. One is variable DC voltage (like a Ranger), the other is PWM.
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sounds like ford already did the hard part! worth a shot to try it.
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Originally Posted by rwenzing
(Post 1490632)
The Explorer dimmer has two separate outputs. One is variable DC voltage (like a Ranger), the other is PWM.
Do you know what the click in the full down position is? |
Originally Posted by Blhde
(Post 1491286)
Im guessing here Bob, but the red/black is the PWM output?
Originally Posted by Blhde
(Post 1491286)
Do you know what the click in the full down position is?
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This seems like a simple mod. I think i will go ahead and make the swap. Followed by a how to.
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Originally Posted by Blhde
(Post 1491571)
This seems like a simple mod. I think i will go ahead and make the swap. Followed by a how to.
Since you have the EATC, now could also be a good opportunity to split the LB/RD and the RD/BK that were tied together in John's how-to. I don't know that there is any difference in dimming performance but the EATC button bulbs "should" be on variable voltage and the display on the PWM output per Ford's original design. |
Interesting.
I was going to make another attempt at modding the EATC with leds. I just cant seem to figure out how to get the buttons apart to change their color. |
We will all be running to the JY for Explorer dimmer controls for the LEDs that we have installed.
Please be sure to post a how to when you have completed the process. |
Im going to attempt this Sunday. How to should be done mid week if all goes well and I can get good pics.
I will be hooking up my EATC to the voltage regulator per Bob's suggestion. Other than that its a simple connector swap. You just don't use 4 of the new wires. I have a feeling though ground will need to be connected. |
Originally Posted by Blhde
(Post 1492883)
I have a feeling though ground will need to be connected.
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