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10-09-2013, 02:01 PM | #1 |
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Service light is still on! I replaced new reverse light bulbs.
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After I replaced new reverse light bulbs, the service light came on. I've been trying to turn it off but with no success Does anyone have the same issue? |
10-09-2013, 02:27 PM | #2 |
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Did you use the same bulbs? Maybe it's not recognizing the bulbs?
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That could possibly be why. I know there are some people who has had issues when using LED bulbs opposed to halogens. Not for reverse lights specifically, but for angel eyes.
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I'm sure there's a way but I'm not experienced in this, so I'm not entirely sure. Hope someone else can chime in here!
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I would think you would need to add a ballast to the LED bulb so the car recognises it as a regular bulb.
Or just put the stock ones back in. |
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I agree with mightymouse. Usually there's some other component necessary to eliminate fault codes or warning lamps. Same goes for upgrading to HID's for fog lights etc.
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10-10-2013, 10:44 PM | #11 |
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The LED provides a lot less resistance (or requires less power) than the stock bulb. Therefore the system thinks that there's a bulb out. Thus, you need to add a resistor to add load. So you either need to add an in-line resistor, or buy an LED bulb specifically for these types of cars.
CANBUS - that's the name of it. Buy LED bulbs that are CANBUS compatible. http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...se-tower/1129/ For example (I didn't check to see if this is the exact bulb you'd buy) Last edited by 135ivert; 10-10-2013 at 11:12 PM.. Reason: canbus explanation |
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10-11-2013, 06:21 PM | #13 |
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There is a way to read the bulb out codes - and the car will tell you which (light) bulb is out!
When the fault symbol is showing press the end of the OBC stalk for a few seconds and a code will show. Here is a chart with some of the lamp codes.... https://wiki.bentleypublishers.com/d...4242A6C62198A5 This post might also be of interest. Looks like the rear light cluster and/or footwell control module can be also the cause of false warnings. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...4&postcount=23
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Totally works for 1 series. When the little lightbulb shows up on your cluster, hold the BC, and the code should show up. That's how it worked for me at least.
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