Helping LED Bulbs And Lights Function Correctly On Non-LED Systems

Question:

Any chance the bulb out message will come on? It has happened to this car with the LEDs DDM sells thats why I ask. 1992 Mercedes Benz 300E. Thank you

asked by: Ricardo D

Helpful Expert Reply:

The CIPA EVO Formance 1156 Round LED Bulbs - Ultra White - Qty 2 # CM93226 haven't had any complaints I'm aware of with this issue. I cannot confirm that a bulb out light message won't come on. If one does, you can use Light Bulb Load-Resistors # DI34ZR to solve the problem. These load resistors add an extra draw to your wire to give you the ability to use LED lights and keep your system functioning internally as if you were using incandescent bulbs. LED's pull so much less power than these resistors are often needed to help the system recognize there is a bulb attached.

expert reply by: Jason S