Error Msg

mikeoz · 04-12-2012, 12:12 PM

HI
I have upgraded my No.plate lights to LED and now get error meg on cars computer. Any one know how to clear this?

Many Thanks
Mike

M3-FAST · 04-12-2012, 12:48 PM

You need to add a resistor online to increase the current consumption do that they equal a filament bulb

Search - there are tons of threads on this and prob a DIY on it in the DIY section

NotNormal · 04-12-2012, 04:03 PM

Or have an indipendant with autologic turn off the bulb check facility

m1bjr · 04-12-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeoz

HI
I have upgraded my No.plate lights to LED and now get error meg on cars computer. Any one know how to clear this?

Many Thanks
Mike

Mike,
I think I have a couple of these resistors in the garage.
You need to wire one in parallel with either one of the lamps.
Then the error will go away. I tucked mine up inside the boot with one of the lamps.
The LED draws much less current than the filament lamps, the car monitors this to decide if a lamp is blown.

Let me know if you want a cheap fix and I'll get one over by paypal (once I dig them out)

Steve

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