Bit of a random question I have fitted LED bulbs as a replacement for my puddle lights, however when I unlock my car, they flash on and immediately off again. I have tested the bulbs elsewhere and even used the ones from my partners car on mine and it's 100% not the bulbs.
The car just doesn't seem to like them for some reason.
Does anybody have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
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LED Puddle Lights flash on and off
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Re: LED Puddle Lights flash on and off
Yeah, put the bulbs back & the problem will fix its self 
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The puddle lamps, as per the interior lamps have a timer / capacitor discharge or some computerised junk to control them & the time cycle to begin fading them out....
it may simply be that the current draw of the LED's is not enough for the computer to detect them...
i tried the same, & had the same issues, & eventually simply put the T10 bulbs back in.. and THEY WORKED again.
Damned car is too smart & out wits us often !
)The puddle lamps, as per the interior lamps have a timer / capacitor discharge or some computerised junk to control them & the time cycle to begin fading them out....
it may simply be that the current draw of the LED's is not enough for the computer to detect them...
i tried the same, & had the same issues, & eventually simply put the T10 bulbs back in.. and THEY WORKED again.
Damned car is too smart & out wits us often !
Re: LED Puddle Lights flash on and off
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Bit of a random question I have fitted LED bulbs as a replacement for my puddle lights, however when I unlock my car, they flash on and immediately off again. I have tested the bulbs elsewhere and even used the ones from my partners car on mine and it's 100% not the bulbs.
The car just doesn't seem to like them for some reason.
Does anybody have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
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Had the same happen when I put some GU10 LED bulbs in the hallway at home which were run via a dimmer switch, had to put the halogen ones back in
Bit of a random question I have fitted LED bulbs as a replacement for my puddle lights, however when I unlock my car, they flash on and immediately off again. I have tested the bulbs elsewhere and even used the ones from my partners car on mine and it's 100% not the bulbs.
The car just doesn't seem to like them for some reason.
Does anybody have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
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Had the same happen when I put some GU10 LED bulbs in the hallway at home which were run via a dimmer switch, had to put the halogen ones back in
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VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
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Re: LED Puddle Lights flash on and off
Interestingly though, other people have no issues with them, and last night as a one off they randomly decided to work.
Very confusing. The LED bulbs are so much brighter though it's a shame to take them out.
Very confusing. The LED bulbs are so much brighter though it's a shame to take them out.
Re: LED Puddle Lights flash on and off
Maybe a load resister mag do the job
2011 Kia Sorento KX3 2.2D 60 Plate Auto in black ( mine )
BMW E83 X3. 3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible Msport 2007. ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv
BMW E83 X3. 3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible Msport 2007. ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv