Canbus

[McKenzie]

Hi...I am new here and new to new Mini ownership, so please excuse what may be a dumb question.....
I have seen mention of the canbus system and some replacement bulbs are listed as canbus bulbs, I have bought a 2007 R56 Cooper, I would like to upgrade the headlight & sidelight bulbs and possibly rear bulbs too, can anyone tell me if I need canbus spec'd bulbs.
Any suggestions for good bulbs also welcome ...but not silly money ones


Cheers
Steve

[P10d]

You'll need canbus friendly ones for the sidelights, however I bought LED's for the rear but they flickered so they had to come out. Number plate ones work a treat though as do the ones for the interior. Have a look on eBay, cheap as chips, just spend the most on the front sidelights as they're the most visible. :-)

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[McKenzie]

Thanks P10D, I take it any of the non-error canbus sidelight bulbs will be ok then? I take it the headlight bulbs are not canbus types and can be replaced by any of the after market upgrades (white light types) ? I quite fancy having whiter/brighter headlights & sidelights.
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Thanks again
Steve

[woosey]

'error free' LED bulbs just mean they have a resistor in them to bring the resistance up to that of a normal bulb (as other wise you would get an error about the bulb being blown!)

Headlights will be fine, you won't find any LED headlights (yet!)

[P10d]

Yes, otherwise they'll pop up an annoying warning message.
Can't speak for the headlights as I have xenons however I think CANBUS is only for LED bulbs as they use a lot less power than standard ones. So you should be fine to get whiter bulbs.

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[McKenzie]

Cheers for that, that all makes sense now
Are the headlight bulbs H4 or H13, I have seen both mentioned ?(2007 R56)
It seems Osram Nightbreaker headlight bulbs from NewMINIstuff look like they give a good results

[P10d]

Just dug my manual out and it says H4. Although I'm not responsible if you buy them and they don't fit :-P

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[McKenzie]

Many thanks

[McKenzie]

Does anyone know what length number plate bulbs are fitted to the R56
(2007) I have seen listings stating 'R56 compatible' for 36mm & 39mm versions???

Cheers
Steve

[Ryanjdover]

Quote: Originally Posted by McKenzie (original)

Does anyone know what length number plate bulbs are fitted to the R56
(2007) I have seen listings stating 'R56 compatible' for 36mm & 39mm versions???

Cheers
Steve

Hello mate give Samuir1974 a PM he sells kits on eBay and will be either able to sell you or sell you some. I bought from him an he's a decent bloke.


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[McKenzie]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ryanjdover (original)

Hello mate give Samuir1974 a PM ........

Many Thanks...I'll drop him a line

[P10d]

I ended up with about 3 pairs as they state 36mm but they're longer than that. I'd go for 39mm.

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