Rear numberplate lights

[GazzaCarlin]

I have recently changed my rear numberplate lights to LEDs & when I tried to the lights on, I get a warning on the instrument cluster saying check numberplate lights.

 

I know that this is because the old bulbs drew 10w each & the new ones draw about 2w each so it thinks they have blown.

 

Does anyone know a way to stop this?

 

Tia,

 

Gareth.

[john999boy]

You either need to get canbus friendly bulbs or code out the light checking with such as VCDS.

[GazzaCarlin]

Ah right, thanks, will have a look

[GazzaCarlin]

These are the ones I bought & they say they are canbus error free:

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133146638291

[Tilt]

@GazzaCarlin I've got the same design as them in my sidelights without issues... 

 

Didn't realise they fit the number-plate, I will have to try them.

 

I've been very lucky with my selection of led lighting as they can be hit and miss depending on the honesty of the seller or / and manufacturer.

[GazzaCarlin]

Hmm, how strange!

 

Yes, they are the W5W type.

 

You can say that again!

 

I may have to but some more to test if I have a dodgy one

[Tilt]

I will look see if the ones I've got are still in my 'purchased' list, but I sure they aren't. Bought ages ago.

[GazzaCarlin]

Thanks

[Jh96]

I had the same issue with a pair of LEDs that I put in.

 

Ended up buying these as entire replacement units and no faults so far:

 

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/183251881190

[Phil-E]

I also got some complete replacement units for mine:

 

https://www.ebay.de/itm/174143815622

 

No errors and they look great. Really bright and a nice even light spread.

[GazzaCarlin]

Cool, will have a look at them

[chrisund123]

The replacement unit ones are the way to go, and coding them properly allows them to be run without load resistors which is infinitely preferable.

[GazzaCarlin]

Thanks

[GazzaCarlin]

Have bought these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202650368804

[kkbc]

On 02/09/2020 at 23:52, GazzaCarlin said:

Have bought these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202650368804

How have you got on with these? Any errors at all ? I bought some "error free" ones which aren't.. Might get these. 

[GazzaCarlin]

20 hours ago, kkbc said:

How have you got on with these? Any errors at all ? I bought some "error free" ones which aren't.. Might get these. 

I still had to put load resistors on! Other than that, they are nice and bright and easy to fit

[Phil-E]

Meine came with resistors too. So I fitted them anyway and they've been perfect with no errors. Lovely and bright but look factory fit as the light spread is very even.

[kkbc]

On 02/09/2020 at 23:52, GazzaCarlin said:

Have bought these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202650368804

 

 

I'm thinking of trying these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-FOR-SKODA-OCTAVIA-2008-On-ROOMSTER-2006-2010-18-WHITE-LED-NUMBER-PLATE-LAMPS/331735217102 - Looks like resistors are already fitted. 

Edited 20 September, 2020 by kkbc

[GazzaCarlin]

3 hours ago, kkbc said:

 

 

I'm thinking of trying these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-FOR-SKODA-OCTAVIA-2008-On-ROOMSTER-2006-2010-18-WHITE-LED-NUMBER-PLATE-LAMPS/331735217102 - Looks like resistors are already fitted. 

Hopefully they are already fitted. Deffo need them!