rear light issue

tomwh85 · 05-25-2015, 11:52 AM

I have fitted some aftermarket led lights, somones mentioned every so often my rear lights flash.

I do have a warning light on but ignored it because I checked all the lights and them seem to work.

Do I need it coding to my car?

Thanks.

Ess · 05-25-2015, 11:59 AM

Almost certainly. My understanding is that it flashes when the car does a bulb check, which wouldn't light up a normal bulb but causes the LEDs to light up. My front LED blinkers do this every time I start the car up. I don't mind it enough to have done anything about it.

tomwh85 · 05-25-2015, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ess

Almost certainly. My understanding is that it flashes when the car does a bulb check, which wouldn't light up a normal bulb but causes the LEDs to light up. My front LED blinkers do this every time I start the car up. I don't mind it enough to have done anything about it.

I think I've got the same side repeaters as you and mine do the same which I don't mind but I think the rear ones do it when I drive so could do with them sorting out.

Will they need coding?

Ess · 05-25-2015, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tomwh85

I think I've got the same side repeaters as you and mine do the same which I don't mind but I think the rear ones do it when I drive so could do with them sorting out.

Will they need coding?

I was referring to the indicators in my front headlamps, I've never noticed my side ones flashing.

If they are LED then I think they will need coding.

tomwh85 · 05-25-2015, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ess

I was referring to the indicators in my front headlamps, I've never noticed my side ones flashing.

If they are LED then I think they will need coding.

Oh right sorry my bad

I'll have to try and get them coded By someone

Ess · 05-25-2015, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tomwh85

Oh right sorry my bad

I'll have to try and get them coded By someone

Sam makkan00 is your man!

tomwh85 · 05-25-2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ess

Sam makkan00 is your man!

I think it's a good ×00s of miles for me. What about indy specialist?

makkan00 · 05-25-2015, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tomwh85

Oh right sorry my bad

I'll have to try and get them coded By someone

Sam makkan00 is your man!

Thanks for mentioning.
Tom indy with autologic should sort you if you live far away.
Exception is that if you have 05- march 07 cars which have frm1.

tomwh85 · 05-26-2015, 12:47 PM

Mines a June or July 08 So should be ok?

Yea the distance between us is quite far I think, I would defo 'come if it wasn't

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tomwh85 Captain 58 Rep 702 Posts Drives: BMW e90 335d Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Chesterfield, England iTrader: (0)	rear light issue I have fitted some aftermarket led lights, somones mentioned every so often my rear lights flash. I do have a warning light on but ignored it because I checked all the lights and them seem to work. Do I need it coding to my car? Thanks. __________________ #E90 08 335d - hyper black 19 csl, black grilles, k&n panel filter, wagner fmic, forge boost pipe, eibach pro kit and quantum bumper to fit. #E46 individual M3 - Estoril blue - retired
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Ess Major 79 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: E92 335d Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0)	Almost certainly. My understanding is that it flashes when the car does a bulb check, which wouldn't light up a normal bulb but causes the LEDs to light up. My front LED blinkers do this every time I start the car up. I don't mind it enough to have done anything about it.
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tomwh85 Captain 58 Rep 702 Posts Drives: BMW e90 335d Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Chesterfield, England iTrader: (0)	Mines a June or July 08 So should be ok? Yea the distance between us is quite far I think, I would defo 'come if it wasn't
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