[928uk] LED Brake Lights S2

[Jonathan Rackowe]

There's lots on rennlist about this. To get rid of the taillight warnings,
you either have to modify the bulb monitor unit or disconnect the warning
wires from bulb monitor to dashboard warning system. Or you can use LED
bulbs with power resistors that match the power consumption of original
bulbs. The power has to be dissipated as heat, same as the majority of the
power in a standard incandescent bulb.

What's wrong with standard bulbs? Has anyone run into you with standard
brake light bulbs?

Best regards,
Jonathan

1991 928 GT Amethyst Metallic

On Sun, 30 Jun 2024, 9:38 am Jeff Warren via 928uk, <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
wrote:

> I have read through the archives but can’t seem to find a definitive answer
> as to whether you can or cannot use LEDs in the brake lights. I bought some
> from a reputable supplier and they work, but I have the bulb out warning
> and no cruise control.
>
> I note there are references to LED bulbs that have built-in resistors, but
> I don’t know if these actually exist or work. I know many places offer
> resistor packs but there are lots of warnings about heat that make me
> nervous.
>
> Has anybody found an easy solution to this on an S2 without having to chop
> in resistors? And if resistors are the only route do these heat up
> excessively?
>
> Thanks
>
> Jeff
> 86.5 S2
>