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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: gm8 on 05 January 2012, 22:45

Title: canbus leds ?
Post by: gm8 on 05 January 2012, 22:45

Hi ,

do i need canbus leds for my number plate bulbs ? bought cheapo led non canbus from ebay and the seller has replaced them twice because they die after a few days. Is it just because they are cheapos or do I need the canbus ones? I dont have a bulb out warning indicator on my dash. Normal festoons work fine.

Cheers

Title: Re: canbus leds ?
Post by: gm8 on 06 January 2012, 12:09

bump. anyone ?

Title: Re: canbus leds ?
Post by: Rhyso on 06 January 2012, 12:11

Probably cheap rubbish  :sad:

You don't need canbus ones as the MK4 doesn't monitor bulbs like the later VAG cars do  :nerd:

Title: Re: canbus leds ?
Post by: Yohan on 06 January 2012, 12:15

There's no such thing.

http://uk-mkvs.net/forums/p/450109/3080066.aspx#3080066 (http://uk-mkvs.net/forums/p/450109/3080066.aspx#3080066)

Title: Re: canbus leds ?
Post by: gm8 on 06 January 2012, 12:40

Thank you !! can anyone recommend /or have experience of decent ones that will actually last ? thanks

Title: Re: canbus leds ?
Post by: golf-sib on 06 January 2012, 19:55

Them if you want light:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290559358346&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:GB:1123

or them if you want floodlights:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-x-39mm-12-Power-SMD-LED-Xenon-Weiss-Soffitte-12V-/190624336401?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item2c62188a11

The second one I have for the dome light and it is literally a floodlight, not sure if it will fit in the number plate spot, so measure up on the second option. I've ordered from both them ebayers and had no problems.

Title: Re: canbus leds ?
Post by: gm8 on 06 January 2012, 21:30

cheers ! ordered the first set.

Title: Re: canbus leds ?
Post by: RnP on 06 January 2012, 22:51

i use ultraleds.co.uk, a tad more expensive but products are quality