Installing interior LEDs and now a problem...
#1
Installing interior LEDs and now a problem...
I saw a spark when putting in the one of the front reading lamps and took the bulb out right away, i thought i heard a fuse pop, checked all my fuses. All were fine. Fuse 24 in particular is center convenience and its just fine. Now my front reading, dome, and rear reading lights don't work, and when I lock the car it doesn't "beep" like it used to. This is a 2006 a4 2.0t, any ideas?
#2
The LED itself is likely what you heard pop. LED's can only handle VERY low voltage (like 1 volt tops), and unless there was a resister in place to turn your car's 12-14 volt electrical system into much lower than that, you'll quickly burn out any LED that's in the line.
The only reason I bring this up is because I'm not entirely sure if the cars factory reading & dome lights are LED or if that was something you put in to replace an original incandescent bulb.
As for the beep on your door lock... You've got me on that one.
The only reason I bring this up is because I'm not entirely sure if the cars factory reading & dome lights are LED or if that was something you put in to replace an original incandescent bulb.
As for the beep on your door lock... You've got me on that one.
#3
No, the stock are just regular bulbs. Is there any other fuse box other than the one on the left driver side dash? It sounds to me like a fuse or relay issue. Or may I have to take it in to a dealer and have them reactivate the center convenience and beep for locking with a vag com? Im trying to avoid the dealer. all footwell, sunroof, red lights coming from near sunroof, and compass on the mirror still work fine... noticed today that the cigg lighter in front of the shifter stopped working too, but one under center console still works...Im still lost haha, oh and i put all the stock bulbs back in to make sure it wasnt just the led's... still wont work
Last edited by r6biker87; 02-15-2011 at 04:29 PM. Reason: addtl info
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