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Old 12-23-2015, 12:08 PM   #142 (permalink)
TimV
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SUVcruiser - '07 Ssangyong Kyron 2.0 XDI
90 day: 42.55 mpg (US)

SUVcruiser year 2017 - '07 Ssangyong Kyron 2.0XDI
90 day: 42.55 mpg (US)

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Originally Posted by oldtamiyaphile View Post
You can use a solid state flasher relay to fix this.
Yes, that is an easy fix. But realy, how mucht time is a blinker on? So how much amps are you saving? I aim not going for an alternator delete, only for lower draws, so the electric heaters can work better.

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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr View Post
Are you sure you really can't change all the lights for LEDs?
For the low beams I aim pretty shure that I wont pass the anual car inspection with those being leds...

I tested yesterday how bright the front fog lights are. Those are 27W light bulbs. The low beams are 55W light bulbs. So if i can change the fog lights to high power led lights (so it outputs like a 55W one) then it is ok. The light patern is a bit whider but almost the same distance. If i did the convertion then i would run the parking lights and the fog lights to save amp draw from the alternator.
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Previous car. SUV. From 2011+ 10l/100km to 2017 5,516l/100km.
2017 without holiday: 5,397l/100km
EPA Rated average: 8,1l/100km

Current ride: plug in 285hp hybrid
EPA Rated average: 2,8l/100km

Last edited by TimV; 12-23-2015 at 12:14 PM..
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