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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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Has anyone fitted 194-168 LED bulbs to the side marker? Any error messages appear?
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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There will be always error messages if you replace a bulb with a LED because of the small rezistance sensed by car's computer.
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There will be always error messages if you replace a bulb with a LED because of the small rezistance sensed by car's computer.
Unless you get an LED with a built in resistor.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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I know there would be error massages for eyelids and license plate lights but not so sure about side marker.
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a quarter mile at a time
1. ALL exterior bulbs will error
2. Some newer 194 SMD LED's may draw enough current to prevent the computer from throwing errors.
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You will need a resistor.
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Originally Posted by misterng
Has anyone fitted 194-168 LED bulbs to the side marker? Any error messages appear?

I was going to until I heard about the errors. I have them on the fender repeaters I added to my Volvo. They are clear, but blink amber. I like them. Let us know if you do it.
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I can ship those along with the LED eyelids
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