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Offline justcallmeal

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LED f*ck up
« on: December 12, 2011, 01:35:38 pm »
Went to replace the interior lights with these today

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140547920140?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

and have now thrown the car into total darkness.

Can anyone assist where I've gone wrong?

Thanks,


Al

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Re: LED f*ck up
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2011, 01:38:19 pm »
Have you tried turning them around ?, plus when you say darkness do you mean nothing works ?

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Re: LED f*ck up
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2011, 01:46:43 pm »
Hi Shaun,

Yea, I did turn them round when I was fitting the 3 lights in the centre of the roof and they worked.  When I was replacing the ones over the cockpit all went out.  I've lost all interior lights including footwell and the boot.  Tried locking/unlocking car but to no avail.  Exterior lights are no affected...

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Re: LED f*ck up
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2011, 01:56:21 pm »
get the handbook out and see which fuse it is?

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Re: LED f*ck up
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2011, 04:38:40 pm »
5a amp fuse in the drivers side fuse board.  3rd row 5th counting from the front

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Re: LED f*ck up
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2011, 05:43:07 pm »
Thanks for the guidance guys!!!

Checked my handbook and it says 7.5 amp fuse, 3rd row 4th in???

Strangely when I went to the car tonight one footwell light came on and nothing else.  Then, when testing the lights manually by the buttons the passenger overhead light came on when I swiched on both driver and passenger buttons.  I had the overhead lights in the middle of the roof working and now nothing. 

Totally stumped!   :stupid:

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Re: LED f*ck up
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2011, 05:47:34 pm »
Have you put your old bulbs back in to make sure it isn't the circuit/fuse at fault?
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Re: LED f*ck up
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2011, 07:43:12 pm »
Have run out of time and light for today.  Will have to wait till the morning till I get another look at it again....   Grrr

Thanks for advice so far!

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Re: LED f*ck up
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2011, 11:23:51 am »
Update.....

Got the fuse changed and original bulbs back in - Thanks to all for the guidance.

Still no wiser as to what would have caused that and if I should try and install the LEDs again or just arrange a return.

Further advise greatly welcomed.



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Re: LED f*ck up
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2011, 12:48:31 pm »
Just replace them one at a time and make sure each one works before you move on..

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Re: LED f*ck up
« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2011, 06:38:11 pm »
I fitted the same kit to mine and had no problems.
I did do them one at a time and made sure each one worked.
They only work one way round!!!If it doesnt work take it out and try it the other way in!!
I`m sure there is a fine wire on the bottom of each LED you will see what I mean when you try them.
Good Luck :smiley:
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Re: LED f*ck up
« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2011, 10:02:08 am »
If you don't get anywhere with this and fancy getting someone else do this for you then I can highly recommend http://xenonhid4u.co.uk/ who fitted mine in under 15 mins for £30 (supplied and fitted)... :)

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Re: LED f*ck up
« Reply #12 on: December 17, 2011, 10:03:59 am »
I purchased blue (£9 for two)LED interior lights from Halfords and had no problem (did not do footwells)