Led Number Plate lights

[AFRAIDN]

I changed the number plate lights in my MK6 Fiesta ST to LED bulbs. They look great however after about 4 days it blows the fuse which is linked to the Speedo and Radio lights meaning I no longer have a light up Speedo (Difficult for night driving)

I replace it with a 7Amp fuse as it came with number 33 in the fuse box. Any ideas what I can do?

Thanks guys

 

[rooSTer]

Does the fuse still blow if you install the non led bulbs in there?

 

[AFRAIDN]

Well I've only replaced the fuse once, but left the LEDs in as I was hoping it would be coincidence but its blown again, will be putting original back in. But I want LED bulbs in, is there anything I can do?

Cheers

 

[rooSTer]

Check to see if the wire connected to the lights are exposed.

 

[AFRAIDN]

To the rear lights there not exposed. There the same type and size as the other bulbs I checked it out on the internet before buying :-/

 

[rooSTer]

To the rear lights there not exposed. There the same type and size as the other bulbs I checked it out on the internet before buying :-/

What I meant is to check the wires connected to the bulb to see if its exposed and causing a short with the metal. Maybe you just got some bad bulbs..try swapping out the bulbs with the old see if it stops the fuse from blowing.

 

[landwomble]

LEDs are low resistance so you might be drawing more current. Try the sort with a resistor fitted or wire one in manually?

 

[AFRAIDN]

Ahh yes sorry, I did check the wires and they all seem to be fine. Its odd though as the fuse won't blow until around 5 days after the fuse is changed.
I have currently replaced the bulbs with the original so I shall wait and see
Cheers

 

[sikedsyko]

I've had these bulbs for the number plate for about 2 months now and haven't had any problems. That said, I'm guessing you're Euro spec, so it could be different.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/instrument-cluster-gauge/194-led-bulb-6-led-wedge-base/200/

 

[AFRAIDN]

I've had these bulbs for the number plate for about 2 months now and haven't had any problems. That said, I'm guessing you're Euro spec, so it could be different.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/instrument-cluster-gauge/194-led-bulb-6-led-wedge-base/200/

My bulbs are actually a 239 Festoon bulb which I checked fitted on
http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/ford-fiesta-hatchback-2006-06
I brought them from Halfords for convenience as I wanted to be able to take them back if faulty, and they seem to keep blowing the fuses :-/ it takes a few days to blow though

 

[sikedsyko]

My bulbs are actually a 239 Festoon bulb which I checked fitted on
http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/ford-fiesta-hatchback-2006-06
I brought them from Halfords for convenience as I wanted to be able to take them back if faulty, and they seem to keep blowing the fuses :-/ it takes a few days to blow though

Yeah, in that case the Euro Spec model must be using different bulbs that the North America models, sorry if I can't be much help.

 

[AFRAIDN]

Yeah, in that case the Euro Spec model must be using different bulbs that the North America models, sorry if I can't be much help.

Don't be silly any contribution could help its just a tad annoying that I can't work out why the fuse keeps going :-/

 

[AFRAIDN]

Just an update, I needed Can bus ready ones brought off eBay and all sorted