On Sat, 29 Sep 2007 19:37:37 -0700 Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I exposed the components over by the trim pot, and found what I > expected. Unfortunately I cracked the glass diode! Probably no way to > tell what it was now. Oops. > They're power darlingtons, with clamping diode. (Last I was taught, > it's not too kosher to parallel BJT's without small emitter degradation > resistors. That's one of the reasons I assumed they were FET's.) You are correct. Paralleling BJTs is a bad idea. Craig _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com