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Bulb warning/Canbus
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 1:01 pm
by alanstead
does anyone know what current has to be drawn from the bulb warning system so as to not activate it. Does it vary depending on the bulb it is checking, or is it a set value that just makes sure that the bulb is healthy. The reason I am asking is I have just found some LED bulbs that fit the DRL's and they draw 5w. I wonder would this keep the system happy, or would it have to be 21w as thats what the original bulbs are??
Alan
Re: Bulb warning/Canbus
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 1:10 pm
by scottyroc
not a clue alan but where did you find te leds, im intersted in tis too.
Re: Bulb warning/Canbus
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 4:42 pm
by alanstead
Hi Scotty, found them here. Reputable company, have dealt with before.
http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/382-36 ... W-NEW.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Alan
Re: Bulb warning/Canbus
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 4:43 pm
by scottyroc
rhanks alan, i'll check it out...
Re: Bulb warning/Canbus
Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:09 am
by kenny..c
They are the ones I have in the DRL position ...BUT...you WILL need a resistor fitted....
If you fit one on the drivers side and a normal bulb on the passanger side everything works great......as there is enough load for the CANBUS to be happy.....but when you change both the dashlight comes on and powers down the circuit. And for some strange reason if you put a resistor in both sides that doesnt work either....?? I found one resistor in the passanger side gets everything working fine.
Mine have been fitted for nearly a month now and they look great!!...
Hope that helps
Ken
Re: Bulb warning/Canbus
Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:14 am
by kenny..c
Also
I got mine from here
http://www.hids4u.co.uk/led-stop-tail-bulbs-c-63.html
Great service VERY helpfull.....
Dont be fooled into buying the resistor kit for £4.88....
its a 70p resistor from Maplin's!!
Ken