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    LED bulbs that actually work with canbus system?

    Where can I buy some led bulbs for the read number plate that actually work with my canbus sytem? I bought some of a reputable Irish ebayer few months back and after a month of working they started flickering not working etc.

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    RE: LED bulbs that actually work with canbus system?

    Not sure, but might be a blessing, the mad bright LED reg plate bulbs look horrendous on an older car. Especially the ones you could probably see from space

    Don't ruin the look of that lovely compact

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    RE: LED bulbs that actually work with canbus system?

    Quote Originally Posted by Alex
    I bought some of a reputable Irish ebayer few months back and after a month of working they started flickering not working etc.
    Let me guess, they are from the West??? If so I had terrible dealings with them couple years back.

    I like the LED rear bulbs once they are more of an OE look, they can be got as full units now rather then just bulbs

    Like this:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-3-Series-E46-318-4D-98-03-License-Number-Plate-LED-Light-Bulb-Lamp-Set-/111083024157?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &hash=item19dd106f1d&vxp=mtr

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    LED bulbs that actually work with canbus system?

    I went through countless LED's until I just got fed up and bought replacement units. Grand quality, got one nicked though so will have to buy more! Can't remember who the eBay seller was.

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    RE: LED bulbs that actually work with canbus system?

    I bought these for the E60.

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/190837287360

    If I had to be picky, I'd say they are slightly on the bright side but nothing to worry about.

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    RE: LED bulbs that actually work with canbus system?

    I went through several sets of LED festoons until I finally gave up. none of them lasted more than a few months.
    I`m happy I went back to original, in hindsight the look so much better.

    IMO LEDs only belong on modern cars, not an E46

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    RE: LED bulbs that actually work with canbus system?

    Quote Originally Posted by John_D
    I went through several sets of LED festoons until I finally gave up. none of them lasted more than a few months.
    I`m happy I went back to original, in hindsight the look so much better.

    IMO LEDs only belong on modern cars, not an E46
    This..JohnD speaks the truth

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