LED Number Plate Lights

[chopper]

Apparently dealers can erase the code. Will keep you guys posted lol

Damn, sorry to hear that... I was hoping you would have some luck, incase the R-Dash lights don't work out!

Can you post a photo of the lights? I'm yet to see how they look, compared to my R-Dash ones.

Good luck with removing the error code!

[DDTW]

Damn, sorry to hear that... I was hoping you would have some luck, incase the R-Dash lights don't work out! Can you post a photo of the lights? I'm yet to see how they look, compared to my R-Dash ones.Good luck with removing the error code!

Thanks mate! No pics yet. But here's a link to a dude in California with the LEDs

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5235159-Installed-*OEM*-LED-license-plate-lights-today

[chopper]

Thanks mate! No pics yet. But here's a link to a dude in California with the LEDshttp://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5235159-Installed-*OEM*-LED-license-plate-lights-today

Interesting... just had a look at the thread! Looks like the search for a coding solution in in full swing!

Just out of interest DDTW... what version of Central Electrics do you have?

[DDTW]

Interesting... just had a look at the thread! Looks like the search for a coding solution in in full swing!

Just out of interest DDTW... what version of Central Electrics do you have?

No idea to be honest! Is there a way to find out?

[aVex]

Yup, you need VAGCOM to check the version. I can help with that :p

[chopper]

Yup, you need VAGCOM to check the version. I can help with that :p

... and here I was, thinking that living in Victoria, with all that rain, wind and freezing temperatures would make people unfriendly and unhelpful! I have been proven wrong!

[Qtip]

disabling globe out error for numberplate lights?

so i shelled out a small bomb for the MY12 LED license plate globes for my golf R as i was sick of stuffing around with crappy ebay LEDs that would throw bulb out errors. i order the new LEDs and install them and they looked mint.. theyre not retardedly bright like most ebay ones…





i was happy until i jumped in to the car and saw the same freakin message!!




yes i was very pissed! so is it possible to disable the bulb out system for the rear numberplate lights? i assume if theyre fitting the exact same items to the new MY12s then it must be possible right?

[Corey_R]

Hey mate. If you looked in the 1st page of the forum listing, or the MK6 Index Thread you'll have found this thread, which I've merged your thread into. It contains both the fact that you'll get an error, and the fact that there is no solution as yet.

Right now the only good solution is the R Dash LEDs. The OEM ones are also good, but if you get this error message, you'll either need to put up with it until a coding solution is found, or make some resistors to trick the car into thinking it has the correct load.

[sharkablue]

Okay I have been following forums overseas and the conclusion thus far is:

- Rig up resistors onto the OEM LED's to remove the Bulb out warning (there is a guide on doing this)
- Wait for a fix
- Ask your dealer to update your BCM to software rev #0615 or above.

Asking the dealer to upgrade your software sounds like the best fix available at the moment, but as this is not something that is covered under warranty, you will need to be prepared to pay the dealer a fee to have this done.

See the last few pages on these threads overseas:

VWVortex.com - Installed *OEM* LED license plate lights today
H8 and H11 LED fog-lights?!? - Page 2 - VW GTI MKVI Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVI Forum / VW GTI Forum - Golfmk6.com

Can the guys in this thread that have the OEM Lights please see if a dealer is happy to try the new software on your cars to make it work? I don't know if this software update will affect other electronics in your car however, this will need to be something you ask the dealer or study up on.

[futori]

Got a reply in my inbox from automotor168 today, it said he's sent out the new (AM reception issue fixed) lights out in the mail today, will report back when they arrive.

[Corey_R]

Yep... me too! Coolies.

[ICEDIST]

Fitted mine today that I bought off Candyman... no errors, looks fantastic. Pics to follow later. They are not OEM, but work perfectly.

[Candyman]

Good to hear mate

[AdamD]

Ask your dealer to update your BCM to software rev #0615 or above.

So, I'm not sure but IIRC the 0615 is the Central Electrics hardware revision, not exclusively software (could be wrong, would need to check back). Further, there are plenty of guys running 0615 that still have the bulb-out error... (like all the MY11.5+ cars whose owners have fitted them). We still need a code for the controller to understand that the lights are LED and therefore draw less current, assuming the controller supports that feature at all.

[chopper]

Team,

Great News!

My replacement R-Dash lights arrived on Friday. I was able to fit them this evening and they DO NOT interrupt the AM Signal anymore!

I must say... I am VERY impressed with their customer service! I think it's uncommon to find this level of dedication from an eBay company, especially for a $40 set of lights! And... the result is fantastic!

If you haven't got them already... go out and get them! You'll love the result...