LED tails

kakashi_sensi · 11-11-2009, 10:02 AM

I installed smoked LED tails and the indicator lights on my dash would show up upon starting of the car then would go away...whats goin on?? how do i get it to not come on?

Andrew@FCP · 11-11-2009, 01:05 PM

Did you run a resistor in line with the turn signals? If not, that could be the issue.

kakashi_sensi · 11-11-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew@FCP

Did you run a resistor in line with the turn signals? If not, that could be the issue.

i planted the resistors on the side of the side behind the carpets if thats what your asking...

im quite noob..sry if i didnt answer your question =\

Andrew@FCP · 11-11-2009, 01:13 PM

No, that is ok. Normally when you put in LED turn signals, you need to put in a resistor like this:

Across the positive and ground wires for each turn signal. Are the turn signals working like they should when you use them normally?

kakashi_sensi · 11-11-2009, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew@FCP

No, that is ok. Normally when you put in LED turn signals, you need to put in a resistor like this:

Across the positive and ground wires for each turn signal. Are the turn signals working like they should when you use them normally?

yes they work...all the lights light up...soo im suppose to line them up and not have the wires clustered together?

Solidjake · 11-11-2009, 01:43 PM

What lights did you get?

Nick@Jlevi SW · 11-11-2009, 01:52 PM

Ok LED tails and LED turn signals are two different things. Typically LED tails will have preinstalled resistor boxes like the eagle eyes, you should not have to install additional resistors with these boxes. However, I noticed you have a Canadian model which could complicate things, there are US spec and Euro Spec LED tails from Eagle Eyes which may be causing the issue.

kakashi_sensi · 11-11-2009, 02:07 PM

ok..so if i leave it as it is...will there be anything bad to it?

UmnitzaSupport · 11-11-2009, 03:06 PM

As long as they aren't "fast-clicking", and you can live with seeing the errors, it doesn't cause any real damage from our experience... other than being annoying. Where did you get your tails?

Contact us via live chat on our website if you need troubleshooting help. Double check the grounding on them, while it may not cause them to flicker, a loose ground can sometimes cause errors at start up that mysteriously disappear as you drive.

You can contact one of our tech's via live online webchat if you have questions.

alpine86 · 11-12-2009, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UmnitzaSupport

As long as they aren't "fast-clicking", and you can live with seeing the errors, it doesn't cause any real damage from our experience... other than being annoying. Where did you get your tails?

Contact us via live chat on our website if you need troubleshooting help. Double check the grounding on them, while it may not cause them to flicker, a loose ground can sometimes cause errors at start up that mysteriously disappear as you drive.

You can contact one of our tech's via live online webchat if you have questions.

I am experiencing fast blinking due to wire cut off from the pre-built resistor and it's impossible to re-connecting them.

Now is there any way that I can make my own resistor?

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=719863

UmnitzaSupport · 11-13-2009, 02:34 PM

Hmm,

I wouldn't know how you would "build" your own resistor, but you could probably find a suitable one at your local stereo shop. We use 50W resistors, which are somewhat widely available. You may not find them at your local .... walmart?...but most shops that deal with 12v electronics will probably sell you one for a couple bucks.

11-11-2009, 10:02 AM	#1
kakashi_sensi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: toronto Posts: 109 My Ride: 01 e46 330i View My Garage	LED tails I installed smoked LED tails and the indicator lights on my dash would show up upon starting of the car then would go away...whats goin on?? how do i get it to not come on? __________________

11-11-2009, 01:05 PM	#2
Andrew@FCP FCP Groton Representative Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Old Saybrook, CT Posts: 618 My Ride: 2004 Volvo S60R View My Garage	Did you run a resistor in line with the turn signals? If not, that could be the issue. __________________ FCP Groton Andrew Owendoff Communications Facilitator Old Saybrook, CT +1.877.634.0063 FCP Groton Official Website <- Click! AutoBlock - World Class Media Follow us on Facebook & Twitter!

11-11-2009, 01:13 PM	#4
Andrew@FCP FCP Groton Representative Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Old Saybrook, CT Posts: 618 My Ride: 2004 Volvo S60R View My Garage	No, that is ok. Normally when you put in LED turn signals, you need to put in a resistor like this: Across the positive and ground wires for each turn signal. Are the turn signals working like they should when you use them normally? __________________ FCP Groton Andrew Owendoff Communications Facilitator Old Saybrook, CT +1.877.634.0063 FCP Groton Official Website <- Click! AutoBlock - World Class Media Follow us on Facebook & Twitter!

11-11-2009, 01:43 PM	#6
Solidjake Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 3,984 My Ride: 02 330i/03 Cayenne T View My Garage	What lights did you get? __________________ Jake - 2002 330i

11-11-2009, 01:52 PM	#7
Nick@Jlevi SW 1.888.JLEVISW Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 26,718 My Ride: DER ÜBER1 View My Garage	Ok LED tails and LED turn signals are two different things. Typically LED tails will have preinstalled resistor boxes like the eagle eyes, you should not have to install additional resistors with these boxes. However, I noticed you have a Canadian model which could complicate things, there are US spec and Euro Spec LED tails from Eagle Eyes which may be causing the issue. __________________ 1.888.JLEVISW \| sales@jlevisw.com \| AIM: Nick at JSW

11-11-2009, 02:07 PM	#8
kakashi_sensi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: toronto Posts: 109 My Ride: 01 e46 330i View My Garage	ok..so if i leave it as it is...will there be anything bad to it? __________________

11-11-2009, 03:06 PM	#9
UmnitzaSupport Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: East Bay, CA. Posts: 26 My Ride: 1995 m3 View My Garage	As long as they aren't "fast-clicking", and you can live with seeing the errors, it doesn't cause any real damage from our experience... other than being annoying. Where did you get your tails? Contact us via live chat on our website if you need troubleshooting help. Double check the grounding on them, while it may not cause them to flicker, a loose ground can sometimes cause errors at start up that mysteriously disappear as you drive. You can contact one of our tech's via live online webchat if you have questions.

11-13-2009, 02:34 PM	#11
UmnitzaSupport Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: East Bay, CA. Posts: 26 My Ride: 1995 m3 View My Garage	Hmm, I wouldn't know how you would "build" your own resistor, but you could probably find a suitable one at your local stereo shop. We use 50W resistors, which are somewhat widely available. You may not find them at your local .... walmart?...but most shops that deal with 12v electronics will probably sell you one for a couple bucks. __________________

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