Light flashes on at high volume

[hockey512546 10+ year member]

Whenever I have my stereo at 3/4 power or more the LED map lights built into my rear-view mirror quickly flash when the sub hits. It is not very noticeable as it is extremely quick and not all that bright, but was wondering if anyone has experienced this. I have some headlight dimming at high power, but nothing huge.

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[Slo_Ride 5,000+ posts]

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php/152355-Official-CarAudio-com-Big-3-Thread

 

[hockey512546 10+ year member]

No, it is not voltage drop, it flashes ON not off

I have done the big 3

 

[Villeza1 10+ year member]

Virbrating wire maybe?

 

[hockey512546 10+ year member]

I thought that for awhile, but it is a 4x2 array on each side (one drivers side, one passengers side) and of those 8 LEDs on each array the same 2 flash on (greenish in color). I'd think if it were a vibrating wire they would all flash on and only one side.

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Just thinking, I guess it could be a vibrating wire. If those LEDs take the least amount of power to light up, they could be sulling the tiny amount of current left in that wire.

 

[Slo_Ride 5,000+ posts]

Some kinda electical surge maybe, I dont know. if its only the map lights i wouldnt really worry about it.

 

[Villeza1 10+ year member]

What about a loost connection somewhere? Either that or you have a slight overload/surcharge.

 

[Villeza1 10+ year member]

Some kinda electical surge maybe, I dont know. if its only the map lights i wouldnt really worry about it.

Damn, beat me to it. lulz