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Old 03-07-2017, 10:16 AM
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Default LED License plate LED's, do they throw a CEL?

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Just like the title says, do license plate LED's throw a CEL? or should I just stick with the stock halogen?
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The ones Suncoast have (OEM Porsche Part) do not. Been running them with no problems.
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I have ebay ones that been on the car for over a year with no issues.
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I have cheap ebay festoon type bulbs in the license plate. No issues, looks perfect which to me is not too bright.
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Can't image they would. Many (991) owners have switched to the LED side markers with zero issues. That's a good comp, FYI.
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Originally Posted by usafakid09
The ones Suncoast have (OEM Porsche Part) do not. Been running them with no problems.
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They don't throw a CEL. I used to have Vleds, but those were too bright.

I recently changed them out in favor of Philips 38mm festoon Bright White Interior Vision LED light, 1 Pack. They are slightly brighter than say the OEM Mercedes or Lexus LED license plate lights imo. Currently they are $9.02 per bulb on amazon.
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ebay error free led
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No errors, had them for over 6 years now.
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I got the cheap ones on ebay. You don't replace the bulb, but the entire light unit.
Nice illumination and zero errors.
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Originally Posted by usafakid09
The ones Suncoast have (OEM Porsche Part) do not. Been running them with no problems.
Same, worth it to me to know they work.
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OK,

Ordered Suncoast's LED license plate LED kit and also ordered Suncoast's LED interior LED kit... let's see if any CEL's happen...
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Originally Posted by 82_930
OK,

Ordered Suncoast's LED license plate LED kit and also ordered Suncoast's LED interior LED kit... let's see if any CEL's happen...
Did the same, no CELs going on 2 years. Biggest complaint is the LEDs for the footwell have loosened a couple times inside the housing. Then the LEDs don't work. I just opened them and tightened it up, haven't had an issue since.



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