PILOT Light LED '99 GS

[Dusty]

So I have been trying to upgrade the pilot light to an LED. I had a read through Fanums LED post and got some of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290604286244?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

and some of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290679263260?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


But they won't bloody work engine on or off. I thought they would have been a push and play but apparently not. I also tried a no error canbus thingy, but to no avail.


Is there something I am missing here? Surely they should work just pushing them in.

New /strong battery etc

Cheers in advance

Dusty

 

[oblertone]

You've probably tried but LED's only work one-way, so try turning them around.

 

[newboy]

Sgt Bilko has been telling me to upgrade to anthracite - but I never knew about the pilot light...
Should I get a spare one for next summer's trip?

 

[NeilDD]

Dusty,
Remember that on BM's the brown wire is the earth, which must go to the outside of the bulb, the other wire to the centre contact of the bulb.

DAMHIK

Neil

 

[Dusty]

You've probably tried but LED's only work one-way, so try turning them around.

ERRR I thought the bayonet fitting only went in one way?

 

[Dusty]

Dusty,
Remember that on BM's the brown wire is the earth, which must go to the outside of the bulb, the other wire to the centre contact of the bulb.

DAMHIK

Neil

Hmmm ......Need to look again I think one might have been weeing up against a wall. I'm sure Ive turned it....

I did notice that when I switch the lights off I get a very quick mini flash in the bulb...

Cheers

 

[Smug]

Look at the info on your link http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2906792632...:MEBIDX:IT

Simple install: this bulb has polarity (one + nipple at base & - metal pin on the side) simply swap with existing bulb, if it does not light up, rotate bulb 180 degrees and install

Some cars may require reverse/no polarity bulbs in some applications for e.g. interior or map reading light - please contact us for these

 

[a2zworks]

Unplug the cables further on and swap around, I had the same problem

 

[Flipfly]

Pilot light?

I knew that the 1150's were old, but are they really Gas powered?

 

[Robh1664]

Look at the info on your link http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2906792632...:MEBIDX:IT

Simple install: this bulb has polarity (one + nipple at base & - metal pin on the side) simply swap with existing bulb, if it does not light up, rotate bulb 180 degrees and install

Some cars may require reverse/no polarity bulbs in some applications for e.g. interior or map reading light - please contact us for these

Link has gone Smug !

 

[Dusty]

Unplug the cables further on and swap around, I had the same problem

And the prize goes to........a2zworks....

for the pricely sum of 1.49... i now have a super bright side light/pilot light....great stuff

Chuff to feck

cheers

 

[A303]

Cheers Dusty, many thanks from the Ballymena man, you've probably saved me asking the same question..

Bought similar kit a few weeks ago and not got round to installation yet.

Have a good Christmas.

Dave.

 

[Dusty]

Hi Dave.. was just over in the motherland working... always makes me smile setting foot on the homeland... was in the mena as well....

Off there for week leading upto the northwest... going to do donegal for a few days if you fancy it...

Very chuffed with this wee fix.. once the force was applied.

Have a great christmas

Slainte

Dusty

 

[a2zworks]

And the prize goes to........a2zworks....

for the pricely sum of 1.49... i now have a super bright side light/pilot light....great stuff

Chuff to feck

cheers

Good on ya Dusty!
Glad to help