LED lights flickering

[Moore]

I recently installed leds in my courtesy, dome, and footwell lights, and if I don't have the dome overide pressed the lights will flicker while the door is closed. However, if I press the dome overide and turn them on manually they will be fine. I didnt have front door panel lights or footwell before led's, I was always too lazy to put them in, but the dome light and rear lights never flickered. Not sure if this is related, but even before I did the led's, if I didn't press the dome overide button in and I closed all the doors the lights would still stay on..like forever unless I pressed the dome in. Also another thing; when I put the led in the driver side footwell there was a spark when it came in and only 2 of the 5 bulb things on the led would light up, I put a new bulb in and got an even bigger smark, as well as a little smoke came out. Keep in mind there was a dead bulb in there for a good 2 years or so. Also when the do the flickering theres a clicking sound.
I found this but there was no definate conclusion and as far as I understand his started even before the led's were put in. http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthr...-while-driving/page2&highlight=led+flickering

Any ideas?

 

[1997chevydriver]

Door switch is bad.

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[Moore]

this thing? http://www.1aauto.com/1A/WindowSwit..._content=WES&gclid=CKfyk5nIibMCFQSf4AodvjUAlw

 

[1997chevydriver]

Nope. The one on the side of the dash that you can see when you open the door.

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[Moore]

Oh, so door JAMB switch, like the nipple thing?

 

[chevyman0191]

yeah i believe thats what paul is talking about my cuzins truck did the same thing yours is doing.

 

[1997chevydriver]

Oh, so door JAMB switch, like the nipple thing?

yeah i believe thats what paul is talking about my cuzins truck did the same thing your is doing and it.

Yeah that switch

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[TruckinAin4Sissies]

Yeah the switch could be the culprit.

That doesn't explain the Sparks though.
I'm not sure what brand you're using but they typically have reverse-polarity protection built in.
I'd probe the socket to verify I'd it were:
++
--
Or
+-
+-
Or
+-
-+

Then verify the LED bulb.



-Truckin-

 

[Moore]

No idea what you just said, however the bulb works fine. Damnit...I guess this means off comes the dash for this 5 dollar part

 

[1997chevydriver]

No idea what you just said, however the bulb works fine. Damnit...I guess this means off comes the dash for this 5 dollar part

No you should be able to reach it going behind the dash, or hire someone with small hands

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