Styling Canbus error reg plate light

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hey folk i changed my lights on my punto evo

. sidelight
(http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111266344270?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT)

. main beam
(http://www.customled.co.uk/products/halogen-bulbs/133~night-breaker-h7-pair)

. number plate lights
(http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251630258...48&var=550533074542&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT)

and i got an error on the dash that saying there is an error with the number plate lights although they are on and working fine.

is there anything im missing or have done wrong ? any advice would be greatly appreciated :worship:(y)
 
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hey folk i changed my lights on my punto evo

. sidelight
(http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111266344270?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT)

. main beam
(http://www.customled.co.uk/products/halogen-bulbs/133~night-breaker-h7-pair)

. number plate lights
(http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251630258...48&var=550533074542&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT)

and i got an error on the dash that saying there is an error with the number plate lights although they are on and working fine.

is there anything im missing or have done wrong ? any advice would be greatly appreciated :worship:(y)

Yes, technically you've fitted the wrong bulbs as they should be filament bulbs, not LED ;)

You'll need to use inline resistors like these (y)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-T10-5...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f18bf4ea0
 
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awesome dude thanks :)

will it be ok to run then until they come ?
 
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he wont need those resistors as CANBUS leds already come with resistors... so he'll be fine. If he had bought cheap leds then yes errors would show up.

I'd be willing to put a fiver that he will. 95% of can us error free bulbs still trigger warnings on most Fiat group cars ;)

Also what are the difference between regular halogen, nightbreakers, led and then HID units?

Halogen and night breakers are both filament bulbs, the latter normally with Xenon gas filled.

LED - light emitting diode, low energy, mainly for being seen rather than to see by, although CREE led headlights are now starting to replace HID headlights, but require the same figment requirements as HIDs (below).

HID - High Intensity Discharge lamps, basically arc lamps, hence why they're illegal to retro fit, and are normally only fitted as OEM units in projector headlights, as reflectors and refractors bounce the light scatter everywhere. Also why OEM setups are self levelling and have headlight washers.
 
I'd be willing to put a fiver that he will. 95% of can us error free bulbs still trigger warnings on most Fiat group cars ;)



Halogen and night breakers are both filament bulbs, the latter normally with Xenon gas filled.

LED - light emitting diode, low energy, mainly for being seen rather than to see by, although CREE led headlights are now starting to replace HID headlights, but require the same figment requirements as HIDs (below).

HID - High Intensity Discharge lamps, basically arc lamps, hence why they're illegal to retro fit, and are normally only fitted as OEM units in projector headlights, as reflectors and refractors bounce the light scatter everywhere. Also why OEM setups are self levelling and have headlight washers.

hmmmm we'll have to wait and see then ;)

and thanks for clearing up the difference :)
 
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how would I fit the resistors in the number plate light? Not sure what your bravo is like but the connector sits inside the plastic housing with the bulb, so the resistor will also have to be crammed in there?

It sits inline, so the cars connect would remain outside and the resistors connector would take its place (y)
 
It sits inline, so the cars connect would remain outside and the resistors connector would take its place (y)

wait im still confused.. the white end would plug into the socket, but then where does the black end go? Does that fit into the number plate plastic housing securely?

Also im confused as to how the resistors would also work for my sidelights?
 

I have led 501s in my side lights at the front of the car, how would the resistor work there? Because the bulb holder clips inside the headlight and is not the same as the number plate connector?

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I have led 501s in my side lights at the front of the car, how would the resistor work there? Because the bulb holder clips inside the headlight and is not the same as the number plate connector?

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On my resistors there was a rubber rib, so you just pushed it into place and it held properly. Might need some inginurity to make them fit, but shouldn't be too difficult.
 
On my resistors there was a rubber rib, so you just pushed it into place and it held properly. Might need some inginurity to make them fit, but shouldn't be too difficult.

ah ok. I got given these resistors with the front sidelights that might be better, seems they are a little complicated though... is soldering required? have a look

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the diagram:
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ah ok. I got given these resistors with the front sidelights that might be better, seems they are a little complicated though... is soldering required? have a look

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the diagram:
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Yes you'll need to solder or skotch lock them into place. I'd bin them and use the inline ones for ease and reversibility.
 
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