western Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) thought I put the rating that was stamped on my old one in my earlier 5th reply, it was 2amp bit more info in this thread from 2009 gives the ohm rating too.http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=46221 Edited January 22, 2013 by western Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleyseng Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Hallelujah!!! Sorted it. Went to Maplins today. Bought Resistors and diodes. Found the resistor first, in the fuse holder just like you said Western. It seems i hadnt stripped enough stuff out of the way to see it. I replaced the resistor but it made no difference. I was gutted, but then i had my last chance saloon fix which was to insert a diode in the run between the resistor and the alternator, (Brown with yellow tracer). This is how my 300TDI is wired. It only bloody well worked! The only slight difference i have noticed, is that the battery charge light is just a shade dimmer. Maybe this is to do with the type of diode i used. I took some pics along the way so i will do a write up, and perhaps if its clear enough it may end up in the Tech Archive. A big thankyou to all who chipped in with info. I seriously wouldnt of managed it without your help. Here's to LR 4x4 which is a really great resource! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickwilliams Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 You will lose about 0.6V across the diode, so the bulb will be a tiny bit dimmer, although I'm surprised it's noticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 glad you found a fix, wonder if the original resistor is faulty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleyseng Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 glad you found a fix, wonder if the original resistor is faulty. I dont think it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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