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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Deefadog on 24 May 2005, 11:06

Title: voltage of dash lights?
Post by: Deefadog on 24 May 2005, 11:06

Anyone know the voltage of dash lights?

I need to bridge off one of these for a backlit LCD screen, the screen needs 5V - if the voltage is more than 5V, what do i need to reduce it?

Also what is the best wire to splice into?

Cheers

Title: Re: voltage of dash lights?
Post by: Ant on 24 May 2005, 12:13

Judging from a previous post, the voltage is 12V (i.e. the battery)

To get it down to 5V, you'll need an inline resistor (but don't ask me what Ohm you'd want, The supplier should help you out with this).

Title: Re: voltage of dash lights?
Post by: Deefadog on 24 May 2005, 12:28

Thanks!