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Old 01-24-2013, 09:51 PM
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License Plate Bulbs Flicker and go off. Any Help?

I'm already on my second set of LED License Plate bulbs and nothing seems to fix the issue. Are my bulbs just bad or is there something wrong with the car? Anyone had these issues before?

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I think the bulbs are just bad. I've had to go through many sets. It's annoying.
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You need compensated bulbs. Mercedes cars measure resistance/ wattage a bulb is drawing to determine if it is blown. If resistance is not within specs (ie too low or short) bulb is considered blown and current is not supplied any more to bulb.

Flickering is a good indication the bulbs are not compensated and because they are LEDs they draw less wattage causing the sam to think they are blown. You should also get a message on the dash.
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Originally Posted by alx
You need compensated bulbs. Mercedes cars measure resistance/ wattage a bulb is drawing to determine if it is blown. If resistance is not within specs (ie too low or short) bulb is considered blown and current is not supplied any more to bulb.

Flickering is a good indication the bulbs are not compensated and because they are LEDs they draw less wattage causing the sam to think they are blown. You should also get a message on the dash.
Do you know where I can get these bulbs in LED ? or at least brighter form and not he OEM yellowish ones
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v leds or itoyjdm I believe is the name. they sell ones with resistors
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Hello,

Are the LED bulbs you're installing CANBUS bulbs?

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canbus hmm wanna say no. I just got the "euro" ones. did my front drl's and license no errors.
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Originally Posted by Blkvip
canbus hmm wanna say no. I just got the "euro" ones. did my front drl's and license no errors.
Hello,

If you purchase the good quality Canbus/No Error LED bulbs you shouldn't have any problem.

Well if you want to try another set, we can sell you a pair for $15.99 Free Shipping.

Just reply back with your PayPal information so we can process the order.

If they don't work for some reason, we will offer you full refund.

Thank you
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you should check to see if moisture and water is able to seep inside the LED holder thing. I had an issue with my lights flickering too and I found out it was because moisture kept getting inside. After I sealed it off and bought new lights, the issue disappeared.
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Originally Posted by 3WD
Hello,

If you purchase the good quality Canbus/No Error LED bulbs you shouldn't have any problem.

Well if you want to try another set, we can sell you a pair for $15.99 Free Shipping.

Just reply back with your PayPal information so we can process the order.

If they don't work for some reason, we will offer you full refund.

Thank you
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Originally Posted by danlnyc
you should check to see if moisture and water is able to seep inside the LED holder thing. I had an issue with my lights flickering too and I found out it was because moisture kept getting inside. After I sealed it off and bought new lights, the issue disappeared.
Yea there was moisture inside I guess I didn't lock em up tight enough last time when i put them in. I will order from the vendor above once again and this time lock them up nice and tight.

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If you add in a resistor for each bulb the issue is no longer
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My license plate leds do the same thing.. so annoying
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Go with 3WD cendor on here I bought a set for SL55 E63 and now my CL and they are perfect with no issues ran them on my SL for over a year never gave me problems. Same with the CL over 6months going strong my E63 buddy has no complains either
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I'd like to order led license plate set for my 2003 SL 55 please

Originally Posted by 3WD
Hello,

If you purchase the good quality Canbus/No Error LED bulbs you shouldn't have any problem.

Well if you want to try another set, we can sell you a pair for $15.99 Free Shipping.

Just reply back with your PayPal information so we can process the order.

If they don't work for some reason, we will offer you full refund.

Thank you
I'd like to order led license plate set for my 2003 SL 55 please
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