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Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 10:02 am
by alexperkins
You need a load resistor kit on it. Happened with my dads car (merc e320
and they are clever as clever gets!!)
http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/loadbsolutio ... p-429.html
Theres the link
Cheers
Alex
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 5:07 pm
by david burton
so you get ultra efficient LEDs and then resistor it up to show the same current draw?
that takes the p***!
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 6:21 pm
by alexperkins
to put it simply, yes! new cars are too clever for their own good these days!
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 2:11 am
by KennyPOLO_Gti
Ordered ma Xenon from hids4u today! Canna wait to fit them!!!
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:25 am
by david burton
alexperkins wrote:to put it simply, yes! new cars are too clever for their own good these days!
agreed, that's annoyed me! lol.
so, if I've got these LED sidelights they might not work too well regarding sensors?
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 12:13 pm
by alexperkins
i think 9ns dont have this issue, but dont quote me on that
You may be able to get away with it
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:08 am
by chrisash32
david burton wrote:alexperkins wrote:to put it simply, yes! new cars are too clever for their own good these days!
agreed, that's annoyed me! lol.
so, if I've got these LED sidelights they might not work too well regarding sensors?
9n should be fine, used to have them in my 9n3.
just the Altea has sensors up to the sky and back! it does more of the driving than me!
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:05 pm
by polo1.8t
Hi there
My dad has a new shape Leon with the bulb warning system...unfortunately because LEDs draw less power than standard bulbs there is no way round tricking the system into thinking there is no change in bulb...so will keep tripping the system after 10 secs! Found this out as I bought my dad some LEDs for xmas, but couldn't fit them because of this. (according to the SEAT dealer)
Until LED systems come with the same trickery as HIDs you won't be able to replace ya bulbs!!!
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:07 pm
by alexperkins
you can use load res kits tho
Read up a bit for the link
They work a treat!
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:13 pm
by polo1.8t
isn't it just more wires tho, in an already cluttered area? is the kit small and compact and fit anywhere, or is it large like HID power packs (ballasts) etc? (i did check the link out)
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:15 pm
by alexperkins
Its just like a wire-resistor-wire. You connect it across the sidelight wires with snap on connectors, so its all nice and compact.
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:16 pm
by polo1.8t
super dude! thanks very much, I guess it'll make my dad's xmas a little BRIGHTER lol
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 3:39 pm
by KennyPOLO_Gti
Matey guy where did u mount ur ballasts? My xenons are coming tomorrow (Should Be!!) and was havin a look for some space to put them! And there is lack of!!!
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 7:47 pm
by polo1.8t
funny you should ask that question was thinking the same thing this morning as i was washing my car...checked under the bonnet and looks very compact down there! some super sticky velcro is in order me thinks but where thats going is any mystery!
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 9:10 pm
by KennyPOLO_Gti
Am gonna get cables ties from work the morra to help mount them. Just for extra security!