Re: OT Car alarm question

[bdolph <bdolph@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Reg,

I would first try going to your auto parts store and getting a slightly
brighter bulb that will draw more current.

BobbyD

Reg Siemens wrote:

>Hi All,
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>OK, I don't claim to know much about car alarms, however I recently
>installed an Audiovox car alarm in my '01 RAV 4.  The alarm is designed to
>trip on current draw i.e. when dome light comes on.  While the voltage
>sensing works (e.g. firing door locks will trigger it), the dome light is
>not enough to trip it.  Would adding a resistor across the dome light work
>to increase the current draw?  If so, what value of resistor should I use or
>Is there a better way?
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>Reg
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