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Re: headlight problem - car is evil
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Re: headlight problem - car is evil
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There are 2 sides to a diode; the anode (the positive side) and the cathode (the negative side). To turn on a diode (forward bias), the anode must be more positive than the cathode. When its on, the diode simply acts like a wire. To turn off a diode (reverse bias), the anode must be less positive than the cathode. When off, the diode should act like a cut in the wire. Diodes aid in preventing feedback on a line but over time they can break down and in your case allow a small amount of current flow into one of the security relays. I don't recall if diodes slowly break down or plain fail but as Joe mentioned they are pretty cheap (like $1 cheap), you just need to see where and the kind of diode that is installed. Then hit up a local Radioshack or some place similar for a replacement. some cute diodes:
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