LED Map Lights Flickering on Start Up.

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Old 02-12-2012, 02:06 PM
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Cool LED Map Lights Flickering on Start Up.

I Just installed all LED lights on the inside of my car, trunk,back up, and license plate. Everything looks fantastic but, when I go to start my car, the map lights flicker a little bit. They work fine when I unlock the car and during normal use. I was wondering if anyone else had this problem, or knows how to fix it. Thanks in advance.
Old 02-12-2012, 03:19 PM
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1. This does not belong in the audio, bluetooth, navigation & electronics section
2. This is completely normal. When you start your car, your starter draws a lot of energy from your battery just to get the car started. That initial current draw causes the lights in the interior of your car to flicker. 100% normal.

Chances are that your car also did it when you had the OEM stock halogen bulbs in, but it was just less noticeable.
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Sorry about posting it in the wrong room. Which one should I have put it in? And thanks for the answer.
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Originally Posted by vietxquangstah
1. This does not belong in the audio, bluetooth, navigation & electronics section
2. This is completely normal. When you start your car, your starter draws a lot of energy from your battery just to get the car started. That initial current draw causes the lights in the interior of your car to flicker. 100% normal.

Chances are that your car also did it when you had the OEM stock halogen bulbs in, but it was just less noticeable.
Exactly, incandescent bulbs don't respond nearly as quick as LEDs so it went unnoticed before. I can't think of a solution short of adding another battery for the LEDs lol.
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