Important Information Manual

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3.9. After installation of the LED, my car does not start. What should I do?

After installation of LED bulbs, some cars go in limp mode. The LED has a different resistor value than an

incandescent bulb, so the car’s computer is looking for the resistor value of the incandescent bulb. That is the

reason why the car goes in limp mode after installing the LED: it notifies the driver that something is not working.

Thankfully this happens rarely and the issue can be resolved. First verify that the limp mode is being caused by the

LEDs by replacing them again with the incandescent bulbs. If the car works fine, the limp mode was most likely

caused by the LED bulbs. This means that a load resistor, a CANbus adapter, is required.

3.10. Even after installation my LED with CANbus adapters, I still get an error message or flickering, what should I

do?

Even if after proper installation of the LED retrofit and the CANbus adapter in order to remove any flickering and/or

error message on the dashboard, you still get the mentioned issues, it is best to go back to the original halogen

bulbs and ask for reimbursement at your dealer.

3.11. When installing an LED for turn indicators, is the blinking rhythm remains the same as for conventional or it

becomes faster?

In each boxes of our turn indicators we provide two CANbus adapters that are necessary to install to ensure that

the blinking of the LED remains at the same speed as the conventional lamp. If not installed, the LED blinking will be

faster as if one of the bulb is broken.

Remember: always safely attached the CANbus adapter on a metal to avoid movement and damages for your

vehicle.

Legislation of LED retrofit

4.1. Why is LED retrofit technology still not legal on public roads in the European Union (EU)?

Philips LED retrofit range has been designed for headlight units certified for halogen/conventional bulbs. EU

member states have not yet adopted the legislation required to legalize LED retrofit bulbs, so they cannot be used

on public roads in the EU.

4.2. What are the legal risks if I drive with LED retrofit bulbs on a public road?

The risks vary from one country to another, and depending on local law the sanctions may for instance include:

1. A fine and/or having to change back to certified, non-LED bulbs.

2. Your car might fail its mandatory inspection.

4.3. Which countries are considered “no trade”?

The only country in which Lumileds does not sell LED retrofit bulbs is Germany, where the authorities consider it

illegal to sell unapproved products even for off-road use.

4.4. Why are LED retrofit bulbs intended for rally and race track?

Except on cars already fitted with LED lights by the manufacturer, it is not legal to replace exterior halogen or

xenon bulbs by LED retrofit bulbs in vehicles used on public roads. As LED retrofit bulbs are not authorized on

public roads, they can only be used on private roads or tracks.

4.5. Will a car with LED retrofit headlight bulbs pass its mandatory inspection?

Some countries have a mandatory inspection that determines if the car is fit to drive on the road. The Philips LED

retrofit range has been designed to best replace the original conventional technology on the car without any