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Dim dip resistor

Last post 07-03-2009, 4:08 AM by OzC@Moss. 1 replies.
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  •  06-03-2009, 12:44 PM 19719

    Dim dip resistor

    Does anyone know what a dim dip resistor is and what it does and is it needed.

    Joe

    joe

  •  07-03-2009, 4:08 AM 20046 in reply to 19719

    Re: Dim dip resistor

    Hiya

    The dim dip resistor and relay was added into the mini wiring loom in the 80's, it was in anticipation of a change to the Road traffic lighting regulations which never actually came into affect...

    What it does is when your side lights are on and the ignition, the headlights are also switched on automatically by the relay (this is the big pink thing behind the dash ). The resistor (the brass thing on the n/s end of the bulkhead ) is used to 'dim' the headlights in this condition so they are not on full power at start up.

     

    Oz Cooper
    Classic Mini Product Manager UK


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