P38A 2000 X reg 4.6 front Side Light

Revititllclear said:

Should be straightforward but looks like the previous owner upgraded all the bulbs and nothing is standard.

I keep on getting the "left side light bulb failure". Each time I check it is functioning correctly. I feared a BECM fault, however the other day I jumped out to check (as the warning came up on start up and turning the lights on). The light was out but a thump turned it on. Loose connection, great.

On removal it looks like it is one of those Canbus ready bulbs. Searching the internet and there are various types, some stating they are 7/10 confident it won't trigger fault messages.

Can I just put standard side light bulbs in or is there a preferred Canbus ready make that doesn't upset the P38?

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Marshall8hp said:

It depends on the type of LED you choose. You can get ones that simulate ordinary bulbs and therefore don't trigger the bulb failure warning. I have them fitted to all four indicators, sidelights and the reversing lights.

If you do nothing else, upgrade your reversing lights to LED, the difference is staggering!

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Gunnerhavesome said:

I just use normal bulbs in my X reg and no problem.

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