LED Globe Fail

[electrix]

Hey Fellas,

I'm no electronics expert, however I am handy with automotive electrical and a soldering iron.
I was recently helping my brother install some led tail/brake lights in his VX Sedan. Upon changing the globes,
globe failure warning light came up on the dash. Even after installing 25watt resistors, the warning light still comes on.

Any of you legends have any thoughts on this?

Could it be the cheap Ebay globes even though they say CANBUS Compatible?

 

[Jeda]

The best fix is to remove the cheap LEDs and install standard filament bulbs in the tail lights.

Led Headlights I can understand.
But tail lights?

Get him a couple of t10 leds and replace the rear number plate bulbs. That should be enough for the arse end.

 

[accentstencil]

Try this, it might help. Thanks to lout who posted this earlier.
REAR LAMP FAILURE WARNING SYSTEM BULB RELEARN PROCEDURE
This procedure must be carried out if the battery has been disconnected.
Ensure battery is fully charged and functional before carrying out the following procedure:
1. Ensure all rear light bulbs are working. Replace/repair any faulty bulbs/wiring.
2. Turn ignition OFF, parking lamps OFF and stop lamps OFF.
3. Remove and reinstall fuse F31 from engine compartment relay housing, to reset BCM.
4. Start engine and allow to idle.
5. Switch parking lamps ON.
6. Wait 5 seconds.
7. Press brake pedal and hold.
8. Wait 5 seconds.
9. Switch parking lamps OFF.
Wait 5 seconds.
10. Bulb relearn is now complete, turn engine OFF and release brake pedal."

 

[electrix]

Thanks accentstencil i'll try the bulb reset and let you know how it goes. Cheers mate.

 

[electrix]

Hey accentstencil,

Thanks again for your help mate, it worked and the bulb fail light on the dash has gone out. Much appreciated bud. my brother is a happy unit again.