What type of resistor do I need?

neverunwired@aol.com wrote:

I've tried many of the combinations suggested by everyone, but I'm afraid
I've been unable to fool the BFM with a resistor(s). I was, however, able to
wire and conceal a small 'dim' 5W bulb into the circuit...looks and works
fine. Thanks for everyone's expertise!
-John
"John or Han" <johnandhan@verizon.net> wrote in message
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I'm upgrading the tail lamps on my vehicle and one set of bulbs are not
being used in the new configuration. However, these two bulbs were
monitored by the vehicle's bulb failure system.

I'd like to exchange the bulbs with two resistors (to trick the Bulb
Failure Module), but I'm not sure what kind to use.

They are 5 Watt bulbs.

Thanks
-John







As an alternative, try two 50 ohm, 10 watt

resistors in parallel. Radio Shack will
happily sell you them at 2 for $1.79.

Ed