Led canbus number plate bulbs??

[DeanzVrs]

Hey guys,

So i've read and read and read the forum before posting this but can't get a difinitive/recent answer.

We have all experienced the "canbus" apparently "error-free" LED bulbs haven't we!? and they still throw up the dash warning light. I am fully aware of resistors and don't want to have to fit them. I just want a set of WORKING LED Canbus friendly bulbs for the number plates. (can't understand why SEAT didn't just do this from stock like but hey) anyway, i've found these.....

http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/xtec-c5...r-plate-bulbs/

XTEC 9SMD bulbs with built in Canbus friendly heat sink.

Now the question i would like answered is this, "do they work and NOT throw up the error light"?? as I am well aware ALL the LED number plate lights actually WORK but it's the error light i don't want.

By the way I have a Leon Supercopa 2012 so is the facelift and has the latest software and CANBUS fitted. (more of a nightmare than ever)

Cheers you lot,

Dave

 

[Drizzle]

Yes they do work, and yes they do occasionally throw a warning but a cycle of the headlight selector clears it. This only happens on cold mornings must be to do with battery drop.

 

[Aaz]

I have a constant error light up for number plate bulbs and i have tried 3 different sets of LED bulbs

 

[Robbo-K1]

I bought mine from HID's Direct and they work spot on with no error light.
Not sure if they are the exact ones you posted, but they are very helpful and should sort you out with any problems you may have

 

[DeanzVrs]

I bought mine from HID's Direct and they work spot on with no error light.
Not sure if they are the exact ones you posted, but they are very helpful and should sort you out with any problems you may have

Cheers Robbo - ordered them today so we'll see. Dealt with HID's-Direct loads of times and you're right, they will sort it out if they don't work so at least i have that. You mind me asking if your's is pre facelift? seems to make a difference on whether there is an error light displaying or not.....

 

[Crafoo]

Tried 3 or 4 different types myself for the number plate, no joy with any.

I know there are options like adding resistors or scotch locking the original bulbs in, but that's a fudge rather than a fix imo.

I might have a go with these if they are happy to replace or refund if they don't work but it'll be my last attempt before just giving up totally I think, bored of trying now lol.

For reference I have a 2010 Mk2 Leon

 

[Aaz]

Let me no how you get on i have a FL leon and my error light is on for the number plate bulbs, will put up with it for now but defo need a fix soon

 

[Robbo-K1]

Cheers Robbo - ordered them today so we'll see. Dealt with HID's-Direct loads of times and you're right, they will sort it out if they don't work so at least i have that. You mind me asking if your's is pre facelift? seems to make a difference on whether there is an error light displaying or not.....

No problem at all matey
Errr I believe mine is pre-facelift yes? Its a 58 Cupra K1 if that's helps?

 

[DeanzVrs]

Let me no how you get on i have a FL leon and my error light is on for the number plate bulbs, will put up with it for now but defo need a fix soon

I will let you know brother, I've seen your frustration threads about number plate bulbs already haha. Fingers crossed these are all good.

 

[DeanzVrs]

No problem at all matey
Errr I believe mine is pre-facelift yes? Its a 58 Cupra K1 if that's helps?

Yeah yours is pre-facelift pal so apparently have no issues with the number plate bulbs. We'll soon see if these work when they come in the next couple of days. I'll update the thread once fitted

 

[Robbo-K1]

Ok mate, nice one. Cheers for that.

Aye, let us know how you get on! Good luck!

 

[Aaz]

Yeah yours is pre-facelift pal so apparently have no issues with the number plate bulbs. We'll soon see if these work when they come in the next couple of days. I'll update the thread once fitted

Have you fitted them yet mate?

 

[DeanzVrs]

Have you fitted them yet mate?

yep.....BULB ERROR LIGHT ON!!!! absolutely fed up now so just leaving them standard!
They work and shine brilliantly but i'm not driving a brand new leon round with a bulb error light on.

 

[Aaz]

yep.....BULB ERROR LIGHT ON!!!! absolutely fed up now so just leaving them standard!

They work and shine brilliantly but i'm not driving a brand new leon round with a bulb error light on.

Oh really! When will we find one that does not throw up the error light, im pretty sure there are people that have them working fine, might be luck of the draw

 

[DeanzVrs]

Oh really! When will we find one that does not throw up the error light, im pretty sure there are people that have them working fine, might be luck of the draw

It seems to be those with pre facelifts that work pal. Perhaps the Post facelifts have a different version of CANBUS? though I could just be all wrong there. Either way it's annoying. I just don't want to have to fit resistors and have no friggin' clue what "scotch locking" is

 

[Tander]

Bought some LEDs for the numberplate last week. They are can bus friendly and do not give any errors at all.

 

[DeanzVrs]

Bought some LEDs for the numberplate last week. They are can bus friendly and do not give any errors at all.

do you have the link to the ones you bought mate? and what year is your leon though?

 

[Aaz]

It seems to be those with pre facelifts that work pal. Perhaps the Post facelifts have a different version of CANBUS? though I could just be all wrong there. Either way it's annoying. I just don't want to have to fit resistors and have no friggin' clue what "scotch locking" is

Yea I think it is.

Nope I don't no what scotch locking is either! And we may have to use resistors.


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[DeanzVrs]

Yea I think it is.

Nope I don't no what scotch locking is either! And we may have to use resistors.


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Well it'll be interesting to see what the guy bought in reply #16....hopefully he'll get back to me

 

[fr1990]

hi, i replaced mine with these (290602060572 ebay item number) in october and havent once had a light on or had one go out since. i do have a pre facelift however