so i sign up so that i can learn more about circuitry. i dont know any of the technical terms so please bare with me while i might sound ignorant at some point.

i really dont know where to start!! but this project is going on a car. I want a Led source to turn on when the ignition is off, but it is also wired to a timer so that it will shut off after a few minutes. That part ive perfected and have been working for years.

every time i lock or unlock the car, the signal light would blink. here is the part i need help on, i want to splice onto that wire so that triggering the lock/unlock would trigger the led on. but at the same time i dont want the other power source to keep the signal light lit.

The last few months i have been reading about forward direction diodes where it would allow power forward but not backward. so what kind of diode do i need. also do i need to wire it with something else or can i just add a diode into the splice wire?

Here is a "illustration"

 

anyone....?

 

Hi it's not allowed in this forum to discuss modifications on your car due to safety issues.

Then you also said "i can learn more about circuitry. i dont know any of the technical terms" and " i really dont know where to start!! but this project is going on a car."

One more reason they wouldn't allow a discussion.

Sorry about that.

 

oh ok gotcha. sorry this is my first time here so i dont know the rules. how can i delete it?

 

You don't need to. If the discussion went further they close it.

There was a link list of automotive forums somewhere here, can't remember where I've seen it.

 

Hello,

I am closing this thread as it violates AAC policy and/or safety issues.

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