General Bulb warning (canbus) & MOT test

[Charnwood Fox]

I bought some allegedly anti-canbus LED sidelight bulbs working at 3 watts from a reputable dealer.
Problem is the warning still shows on the dash.

Question; would this pass an MOT test?

 

[Freebo]

I believe it will pass the MOT, may be an advisory but as long as the light actually works it should pass. I know RuSZ had similar when he had Evo lights on his Grande and it passed.

Isn't there some resistors or something you can buy to get rid of the canbus error?

 

[Charnwood Fox]

These are supposed to be anti-canbus error, hence the 3 watts.
Supposedly twice the light output of standard 5W5 bulbs.

 

[tomtom2011]

I have tried 4 different suppliers and types of LED bulbs in my Bravo. None of them ever work in the number plate sockets but one pair work fine in the front. No idea why :S

 

[hitherematey]

Could you return the bulbs as they are not performing as advertised?

 

[Freebo]

These are supposed to be anti-canbus error, hence the 3 watts.
Supposedly twice the light output of standard 5W5 bulbs.

Trust me i dont think ive ever seen any on FF who have bought any of these lights without getting the error. I beleive Most Easterly Pandas had some cables or something which you have to add as an addition to remove the canbus error or it may have been someone else.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Could you return the bulbs as they are not performing as advertised?

Not really, as it's car (well manufacture) specific, will work fine in other none Italian motors probably.

Trust me i dont think ive ever seen any on FF who have bought any of these lights without getting the error. I beleive Most Easterly Pandas had some cables or something which you have to add as an addition to remove the canbus error or it may have been someone else.

Correct. I've CREE LEDs setup for my number plate and front possition lights, but needed inline resistors for them to come up fault free.

I used a set of these (might be a different seller but same item), and the advantage is plug and play and no wire chopping

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-T10-5...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f18bf4ea0

Shop about though as probably cheaper on ebay from a different sell, just the first one I found

 

[Charnwood Fox]

Could you return the bulbs as they are not performing as advertised?

TBH can't be bothered.
Fit, ignore, forget, methinks.

 

[tomtom2011]

TBH can't be bothered.
Fit, ignore, forget, methinks.

I did that and I regretted it

 

[Marcos999]

Not really, as it's car (well manufacture) specific, will work fine in other none Italian motors probably.



Correct. I've CREE LEDs setup for my number plate and front possition lights, but needed inline resistors for them to come up fault free.

I used a set of these (might be a different seller but same item), and the advantage is plug and play and no wire chopping

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-T10-5...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f18bf4ea0

Shop about though as probably cheaper on ebay from a different sell, just the first one I found

Good advice, thanks.

 

[Charnwood Fox]

and I regretted it

In what respect?

 

[neilshep]

Not really, as it's car (well manufacture) specific, will work fine in other none Italian motors probably.



Correct. I've CREE LEDs setup for my number plate and front possition lights, but needed inline resistors for them to come up fault free.

I used a set of these (might be a different seller but same item), and the advantage is plug and play and no wire chopping

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-T10-501-W5W-CANBUS-NO-ERROR-LED-Sidelight-Load-Resistors-/270998130336?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f18bf4ea0

Shop about though as probably cheaper on ebay from a different sell, just the first one I found

I've just fitted these with CREE led's to replace the candles in my sidelights. With more DRL's about these days, a great upgrade so you can be seen with just sidelights.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

I've just fitted these with CREE led's to replace the candles in my sidelights. With more DRL's about these days, a great upgrade so you can be seen with just sidelights.

Which CREE LED units did you buy out of interest?

 

[Charnwood Fox]

And do you get the canbus error.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

And do you get the canbus error.

I'd assume not, as I don't, hence why I recommended them

 

[neilshep]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321203080579?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

They came in a blister pack from "Car Accessories Ltd" which claims they are "LED Day Light Ultra Bright". I went for these as they have a lens on the front, rather than LED chips studded all over. I thought a had an error at first when my dashboard said "Right Front.............", but it continued to say "Door Open".

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321203080579?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

They came in a blister pack from "Car Accessories Ltd" which claims they are "LED Day Light Ultra Bright". I went for these as they have a lens on the front, rather than LED chips studded all over. I thought a had an error at first when my dashboard said "Right Front.............", but it continued to say "Door Open".

Got any pics of them fitted? Want to see if they're better than my current ones

If so I'll order a set

 

[neilshep]

Got any pics of them fitted? Want to see if they're better than my current ones

If so I'll order a set

Does that mean I have to wash my car? I've got a busy weekend ahead, but I'll see what I can manage.

What is obvious is that, in the dark, you can see you've turned your sidelights on. I'm sure you couldn't with the standard bulbs.

 

[Charnwood Fox]

I'm sure you couldn't with the standard bulbs.

You can, but only if your 4 inches or less from a wall.

 

[Sweex]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321203080579?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

They came in a blister pack from "Car Accessories Ltd" which claims they are "LED Day Light Ultra Bright". I went for these as they have a lens on the front, rather than LED chips studded all over. I thought a had an error at first when my dashboard said "Right Front.............", but it continued to say "Door Open".

You dont get any errors with these at all?
If so i may buy some