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: LED Side lights


Stinky Pete
Jul 1st, 2012, 05:37 PM
Hi,

I have fitted two front LED side lights recently beacause they are brighter and emit a whiter light.
Problem is they have thrown up a bulb error on the dash. Lights are working but the computer says no!

So is there a way to reset this error or is it because it doesnt recognise the LED's?

Thanks in Advance.

mab01uk
Jul 1st, 2012, 06:33 PM
I think some add a small resistor across the led to fool the cars monitoring system into thinking that there is still a conventional bulb fitted. When an led is fitted the system thinks the bulb has failed.

harvey94
Jul 1st, 2012, 06:49 PM
Hey,

You can do as mab01uk says or you can buy led bulbs with this already fitted.

johnmathew
Jul 2nd, 2012, 05:29 AM
It might be problem of loose connection. Firstly you should check the installation of light. Probably i think you will get the solution there.

Elmbver
Aug 6th, 2012, 09:50 AM
Hi,

I have fitted two front LED side lights recently beacause they are brighter and emit a whiter light.
Problem is they have thrown up a bulb error on the dash. Lights are working but the computer says no!

So is there a way to reset this error or is it because it doesnt recognise the LED's?

Thanks in Advance.

I used LED's as headlights. Working well. I think you need a help of some expert.

Singo
Aug 6th, 2012, 05:02 PM
the leds lights need a resistor adding, first, you can buy them pre done and ready to go or solder one across it yourself....simples!

harvey94
Aug 6th, 2012, 07:06 PM
I used LED's as headlights. Working well. I think you need a help of some expert.


Led as a headlight??? Does this even exist or even legal?