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Old 11-07-2006, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Budfreak
Yep, that's the correct setup, But don't count on having no blinky power light. Mine is still blinking, But everything is working fine(3rd gear engine braking and so on).
Try reducing the value of the auxiliary resistor to approximately say 400 ohms and a minimum of one watt rating. Smallcar experimented before deciding on a value, but there will be discrepancies with individual cars. The OEM specs for instance, quote a quite wide tolerance in respect of the dropping resistor.

Edit P.S. First check the actual resistance across the pressure switch terminals in the open position, by way of proof that the auxiliary resistor and its connections are in fact sound. A dry soldered joint at a switch terminal is very possible.
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