[s-cars] RE: Lobotimizing the Lamp Control Module - More

[Mark Strangways]

Thought I had, in previous e-mail...

But, if the fact that the auto-check is showing a burnt out headlight(s)
then you *should* be able to add a resistor 9.6 Ohm x MIN 15 watt. in
PARALLEL to the ballast power supply. This will not do anything good for the
start-up in rush current (will add 1.25 Amp), but should bring the current
draw to the bulb monitor box specified range.

Since I don't have HIDS (yet), it's only theory, but should work. If you
relay them then you will have bigger problems on your hands. Use a 3.7 ohm
resistor (4 may work) in parallel to your relay COIL. You will need MIN. 50
watt rating ($$$$$)... don't use anything smaller or you will let the smoke
outta it ;-)

Mark S
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sean Douglas" <quattro20v at telus.net>
To: "'Mark Strangways'" <Strangconst at rogers.com>; <HAHNMGH63 at peoplepc.com>;
"'Igor Kessel'" <KBATPO at comcast.net>
Cc: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 11:47 PM
Subject: RE: [s-cars] RE: Lobotimizing the Lamp Control Module - More


> The resistor fix sounds interesting, can you elaborate?
>
> Sean
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Mark Strangways [mailto:Strangconst at rogers.com]
> > Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 8:13 PM
> > To: Sean Douglas; HAHNMGH63 at peoplepc.com; 'Igor Kessel'
> > Cc: s-car-list at audifans.com
> > Subject: Re: [s-cars] RE: Lobotimizing the Lamp Control Module - More
> >
> >
> > Looks like on your board they are using back and forth
> > weaving traces to establish a micro voltage drop across. But
> > with out getting my hands on it I have no idea.
> >
> > For what it's worth , a pair of resistors may be a cheaper
> > easier fix. Just make sure you get 15 Watt minimum rating.
> >
> > Mark
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Sean Douglas" <quattro20v at telus.net>
> > To: <HAHNMGH63 at peoplepc.com>; "'Igor Kessel'" <KBATPO at comcast.net>
> > Cc: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> > Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 10:58 PM
> > Subject: [s-cars] RE: Lobotimizing the Lamp Control Module - More
> >
> >
> > > Mark and Igor;
> > >
> > > OK, I found the original article and pictures;
> > >
> > > http://gallery.s-cars.org/headlightfaq/PhotoL1Precisionresistors
> > >
> > > http://gallery.s-cars.org/headlightfaq/PhotoL2boardmods
> > >
> > > http://www.s-cars.org/postnuke/print.php?sid=78
> > >
> > > Problem is that my control module looks a lot different;
> > >
> > > http://www3.telus.net/thumbelina/Audi%20S6/autocheck002.jpg
> > >
> > > http://www3.telus.net/thumbelina/Audi%20S6/autocheck004.jpg
> > >
> > > Do you think the operation is the same for mine?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Sean
> > >
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