LED brake light
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10-17-2018, 06:38 PM
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10-17-2018, 07:40 PM
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I just bought a set of brake/tail lights from SuperBrightLEDs. The part number I got is 1157-R26-CBT. Their website says these lights are CAN Bus compatible, and specifically said they will work on my 2000 XJ8L. Well, not exactly..... They do work, and I like the nice bright light. However, every time I hit the brakes I get the "CHECK REAR LIGHTS" warning in the dash display. I emailed SuperBrightLEDs about it, and their response was "you have to install a load resistor on each bulb..."
So now I guess I need to pick up a pair of resistors.....
As Charles said, there are lights out there that have the resistor built-in. I thought what I was getting would be that type, but apparently not. If in doubt, ask the vendor. Or plan on spending an extra few bucks for resistors.
Steve
I just bought a set of brake/tail lights from SuperBrightLEDs. The part number I got is 1157-R26-CBT. Their website says these lights are CAN Bus compatible, and specifically said they will work on my 2000 XJ8L. Well, not exactly..... They do work, and I like the nice bright light. However, every time I hit the brakes I get the "CHECK REAR LIGHTS" warning in the dash display. I emailed SuperBrightLEDs about it, and their response was "you have to install a load resistor on each bulb..."
So now I guess I need to pick up a pair of resistors.....
As Charles said, there are lights out there that have the resistor built-in. I thought what I was getting would be that type, but apparently not. If in doubt, ask the vendor. Or plan on spending an extra few bucks for resistors.
Steve
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