Hi. My first post and undoubtably not my last. I have 2004 td6 Vogue with approach lamps mounted in mirror housings. I have tried to replace the standard w5w bayonet type bulbs with brighter led type bulbs only to find that they won't work. It seems that the system will allow for 1 led to be fitted with 1 filament type but when 2 LEDs are fitted neither works. Anyone got any answer/ideas?

have a read through this … might help
http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic2355.h...rror+bulbs ====================================

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yep found this, did mention it in a post a while ago, you need to put a small resistor with the same value on both sides, it then falls the system into thinking the normal bulbs are still fitted. V8 facelift Range Rover Autobiography 22" wheels.
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Or, you might have both of them in the wrong way round. LEDs are directional. I replaced loads of filament bulbs on my D3 with LEDs, no issue at all. The indicators DO need resistors though. Graham

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Cheers for fast responses LEDs are fitted correctly. Reckon it must be the resistor issue. Now to find some suitable led bulbs. Will post result.

its the same with the map reading lights, normal leds dont work..

This would explain that problem then!

I thought it was me doing something wrong so I gave up messing around and put the normal bulbs back in! Reformed

Tried 4smd LEDs with built in resistor. Things are improving but only just!! Both LEDs illuminate but only for 2-3 seconds. No fade. Does anyone know the resistance required to get correct operation?

Seems to be an awful lot of effort just to put some LEDs in. I'd have thought you're better off with normal bulbs, as LEDs are all pretty directional and you want the light to spread out a bit more for the approach light to function suitably.

Are these LED bulbs not illegal for use on the outside of a car?

leds are ok to use..

not sure whether leds will fade as they are either on or off.. ... - .- -.




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When I changed all my interior lights for LED lights I cut and soldered the live wire to the mirror puddle lamps into the lower door panel illumination circuit, so they work without the fault and a bonus is, they stay on with the interior lights for longer!

Much better now



Craig

edit on my previous post..

the interior leds do indeed fade as i have just realised by looking at mine.  ... - .- -.




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