LED lights, do i need canbus?
LED lights, do i need canbus?
just picked up my 2017 PW last weekend. i hear 2014+ trucks are a little more picky than previous years with LED lights. i was wondering what lights need canbus and which dont. it has some LED's from the factory . i am looking into changing out the following
-License plate lights
-3rd brake light cargo lights
-Ram box lights
-glove box lights
i also will be doing the low beams and fogs but i will probably just use setups from TRS.
-License plate lights
-3rd brake light cargo lights
-Ram box lights
-glove box lights
i also will be doing the low beams and fogs but i will probably just use setups from TRS.
Re: LED lights, do i need canbus?
You'll need resistors or "cancelers" for all but cargo lights if I'm not mistaken. Some brands don't need them but others will still give you a warning light even if labeled as "canbus" compatible.
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Re: LED lights, do i need canbus?
I've done the interior, license plate, 3rd brake cargo, reverse and underhood lamp all without requiring resistors. Just make sure you buy the canbus compatible ones.
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Re: LED lights, do i need canbus?
I bought Phillips Hi intensity LED for the cargo and back-up lights. I get a back-up light out message about every 3rd time I start my truck.
Re: LED lights, do i need canbus?
Damn from what I am seeing it seems to be hit or miss
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Re: LED lights, do i need canbus?
BingoNickPic83 wrote:Damn from what I am seeing it seems to be hit or miss
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Bulldog 30" light bar
DD 4300k HID kit
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Re: LED lights, do i need canbus?
Stick with JDM astar and Philips 921's you'll be OK.
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Re: LED lights, do i need canbus?
Thanks. Assuming they need to be canbus too..?Rodeoflyer wrote:Stick with JDM astar and Philips 921's you'll be OK.
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Re: LED lights, do i need canbus?
Is it OK to link to another forum? I used the same ones this guy detailed in his posts. It should be everything you need to know.
http://www.ramforumz.com/showthread.php?t=217300
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Re: LED lights, do i need canbus?
Thanks!Rodeoflyer wrote:Is it OK to link to another forum? I used the same ones this guy detailed in his posts. It should be everything you need to know.
http://www.ramforumz.com/showthread.php?t=217300
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