Main > Main Forum
Coin Door Light - Burnt out lamps...suggestions?
codeena:
Hi all,
I just wired up my coin door's original lights to my pc via the molex connection. Both of the lights seemed to work fine for about 2 hours, then one burnt out and the other followed shortly. Not sure what the problem is...any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Aurich:
Which wires did you use on the molex? Sounds like you were running 12v to 5v lights.
What kind of base do your lights have? If it's an older door they're likely bayonet, in which case you can keep the 12v connection and just swap the old bulbs for LEDs like this:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/BA9S6_specs.htm
Just remember to match the color of the LED to the color of your reject button plastic for best results (likely red or amber).
codeena:
Thanks for the reply. I used the original coin door lights' wires and spliced them into the molex' wires. Unfortunately, I do not know if the lamps are 12v, 5v, etc. The actual lamps are flatter than the ones you provided in the link. They look like the ones in Retroblast's coin door guide, which I referred to before I started: http://www.retroblast.com/articles/coindoor.html
If the lamps weren't the problem, which is quite possible, is it possible that the wires of the coin door aren't correct for the molex/pc's wires? Or is it possible that the wires should be switched on the lamp holder (ground and 12v), or does that matter? Sorry if the questions are dumb! :)
Thanks again!
pmc:
Use yellow/black for 12V and red/black for 5V. Match the bulb to the voltage. If you aren't sure, use 5V and see if the bulb burns dimly. But since you are buying new bulbs, you can choose what voltage you want.
Don't worry about which terminal the black wire goes to. I think both ways will work but if not, just reverse the wires. Going backwards won't hurt anything.
I'd consider LEDs if I had lamp-holders like yours. Mine are old-style lamps with posts so I just went to the auto parts store and bought 14V lamps. I run them at 12V with no problems.
-pmc
AMDman13:
I use type 161 12v bought at checker auto.. Connected to 12v molex. Works like a champ.