Alarm LED

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zoidberg · #1 Post by **zoidberg** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:52 am

The LED has bust on my alarm.

I'm thinking of replacing it with a blue one to go with the blue highlights that are on the black falco.

Opinions?

Aladinsaneuk · #2 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:38 am

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some here still have alarms fitted...... some have found them a pita and have removed them

zoidberg · #3 Post by **zoidberg** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 11:12 am

I've had the bike a week and it hasn't bothered me yet. But most likely I will take it off. I have removed all he others I have owned.

Just thought it'd look a little different.

D-Rider · #4 Post by **D-Rider** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 11:24 am

I fitted mine 8 years ago just after I bought the bike and it's caused me not a moment's trouble.
Even replaced the batteries in the fob yesterday - was still working but having had it for 8 years (and it being second-hand then) I thought it was about time.

I would say most of those that seem to have problems have alarms that begin with the letter "D" (and end in "atatool").
I have a suspicion that a fair number of them may have been on bikes that are not regularly used - but that's just conjecture.

zoidberg · #5 Post by **zoidberg** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 11:37 am

Yeah it's a datatool veto evo that's fitted. Seems ok.

Falcopops · #6 Post by **Falcopops** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:41 pm

My datatool series 3 is fine, not had any issues, fitted before delivery in 2002.

I did have to replace the LED, but only because I wanted it in a different place on the bike.

I can't remember if I got a 12v LED or not, I know I didn't put a resistor in line with it. You may need to measure the voltage and current at the original to be sure you get what you need.

zoidberg · #7 Post by **zoidberg** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 11:15 pm

It's done. 84p from Maplin for a 12v low current bright blue one.

Thanks.