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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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Resistor needed to run LEDs for parking lights?
I recently purchased some 6000k super bright LEDs I would like to run as my parking lights to match my recently upgraded HID headlights and fogs. I am getting the "bulb out" error due to the fact that LEDs draw significantly less power.

Does anyone know what size resistor I need to run in order to eliminate these error codes?
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I recently purchased some 6000k super bright LEDs I would like to run as my parking lights to match my recently upgraded HID headlights and fogs. I am getting the "bulb out" error due to the fact that LEDs draw significantly less power.

Does anyone know what size resistor I need to run in order to eliminate these error codes?
If you still need to get this sorted out ...................................?


I used the cheaper leds and got the error, then added resistors which have large heat sinks.
I did not feel comfortable with how hot they got, so I changed them for LEDS that don't need resistors.

Check on ebay for "No error 501 led bulbs"......"canbus leds" ....... they also sell the resistors.
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25ohms should work.
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Bump...anyone?

Trying to get Osram driving LEDs to work.
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2watt 100ohm resistors. use suitcase connectors so you won't have to cut.factory wires. make sure resistors are shrink wrapped and not rubbing against anything. they get hottt.
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Thanks 2watt 100 ohm. Appreciate it.

Headed to eBay now.

Edit....you sure 2 watt 100 ohm? Can't find this anywhere.
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