LED Side Marker

Jan 7, 2009 | 02:26 PM

misterng

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LED Side Marker

Has anyone fitted 194-168 LED bulbs to the side marker? Any error messages appear?

Jan 7, 2009 | 04:59 PM

eminnet

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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.

Jan 7, 2009 | 06:25 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by eminnet

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.

Jan 7, 2009 | 06:43 PM

misterng

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I know there would be error massages for eyelids and license plate lights but not so sure about side marker.

Jan 7, 2009 | 09:53 PM

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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.

Jan 8, 2009 | 12:02 AM

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You will need a resistor.

Jan 8, 2009 | 12:10 AM

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Quote:

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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