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Old 12-19-2016, 04:31 PM
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I put LEDs in the interior dome and map lights. I have one light that partially stays on. Look at the center light in this pic. Is this normal? Will it kill my battery?
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So, what brand are those? I have read its normal from time to time. Doubt it would kill a battery, but you never know.
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It will take a LONG time to kill the battery. I have a single 194 gauge light (incandescent bulb) that stays on all the time in my truck and I've been on vacation for a solid week and truck started no,problem.

As far as normal, I wouldn't think so but can't be 100% sure to,say yes.
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So, what brand are those? I have read its normal from time to time. Doubt it would kill a battery, but you never know.
Got them from F150leds.com
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its normal, fusion has some that stay light, I thought it was the ecm sending a small amount of voltage, for canbus feedback. An incandescent wouldn't react to the low voltage, but apparently some led's do. No biggie.
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Ok cool.
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hmmm....i have the same problem with a light a just bought from f150leds.com
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I had the same issue with some inexpensive LEDs I bought on eBay. Bought better ones from Diode Dynamics and the issue went away.




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