You can add a resistor in parallel to these bulbs or your can turn off cold diagnostics with a vag-com.The Central Electronics Controller register these as being burnt out due to low resistance.
#1
So i just purchased some LED licnese plate bulbs from http://www.42draftdesigns.com went to go plug them in today and they turned on looked great...about 5 seconds later turned off and i got a bulb out indicator on the dash...anybody else have any experience with these bulbs and how to correct the problem? they said they are built specifically for VW license plate bulbs which use 14.5v
Quote, originally posted by 42 Draft Designs »
VW license plate lights. These LEDs are built to handle 14.5
volts. Our standard 12v 39mm fuse style LEDs will NOT last
in VW license plate lights. These 14.5v versions are built to
handle the excess voltage and the heat.bulb in question
#2
You can add a resistor in parallel to these bulbs or your can turn off cold diagnostics with a vag-com.The Central Electronics Controller register these as being burnt out due to low resistance.
#3
If you search "archived" threads you will get many more results. Here's a great one that should answer your questions!http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3557415
BTW, get something brighter than those little things!!
Modified by SootHappens at 11:22 PM 1-5-2008
#4
Yeah, i just ordered the small resistor and the two of the 37mm 3710-WHPx LED's from http://www.superbrightleds.comSooithappens ill probably need a little help with the wires ill PM once i get them!
Modified by phx08 at 7:01 AM 1-6-2008
Modified by phx08 at 7:03 AM 1-6-2008
#5
There just happens to be an entry in the FAQ on this procedure:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2933494
#6
Quote, originally posted by SootHappens » If you search "archived" threads you will get many more results. Here's a great one that should answer your questions! http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3557415
BTW, get something brighter than those little things!!
Modified by SootHappens at 11:22 PM 1-5-2008
well for the 5seconds they were on they were more than bright enoughand thanks for the info i ordered a 6ohm load equalizer so when that gets here maybe ill do a little diy
#7
any other DIY's Since that one doesn't explain clearly as to where the hooks are and how to get them off.
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