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westville



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Change LED rear light to earlier bulb version

Anyone know if I would need to do any mods to wiring etc if I were to replace my 13MY LED cluster to the earlier ones (like these?)
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Stuartc



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I would assume it can't been done as the Canbus system/lighting module is not set up for incandescent lights.
Surely, if you must, you could get one from a Wreckers yard! MY15
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rich_allen



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I can't see a problem apart from changing the plugs over...
It works the other way and even the new LED ones have some bulbs in ....
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westville



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Stuartc wrote:
I would assume it can't been done as the Canbus system/lighting module is not set up for incandescent lights.
Surely, if you must, you could get one from a Wreckers yard!


You would think you could get one - rarer than rocking horse doo doo or Censored as it's known in these parts Neutral

I'll think about the CanBus - had not considered that previously No Longer the owner of a 2013MY Fuji White GS

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westville



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rich_allen wrote:
I can't see a problem apart from changing the plugs over...
It works the other way and even the new LED ones have some bulbs in ....


Thanks I know you can upgrade by changing some wiring but not sure about the reverse procedure

It's just a last resort as I am failing miserably to locate a replacement cluster for mine - and I'm simply not prepared to spend stupido money for a LR replacement No Longer the owner of a 2013MY Fuji White GS

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rich_allen



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The pre LED freelanders are also Canbus...
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Shame your not closer...
I have pre LED lights in workshop with no plugs on and a set of new style plugs...
Hmmmm
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westville



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Cheers Rich
My brother lives in Harborough so if it comes to it we can talk about it No Longer the owner of a 2013MY Fuji White GS

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There is a trader on eBay that frequently sells pairs of LED lights amongst other things. The last time I looked they were selling at £150-£170 per pair. She also sells buy it now single sides for £100 plus £10.xx P&P. Might be worth making the enquiry directly. PM for contact details if you want them.

If you could get a pair, fit both and sell your current good cluster on... probably give you a set of new lights for under £100 after yours is sold.

Disclaimer: The lights may be US spec, with a small additional position light showing to the sides but are otherwise the same and are ok for use in the UK. No connection to any eBay trader.
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Stuartc



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rich_allen wrote:
The pre LED freelanders are also Canbus...


Canbus systems allow messages/electrical impulses to be sent along single pathways to control a number of systems. If one of those systems suddenly requires 21w (brake bulb system) v 4/5w (Led brake) then I suggest this would cause a raft of issues for the Canbus system/lighting module/safety systems.
Resistor ballast can solve error messages to counter incandescent to LED conversion on systems previously running incandescent bulbs but the juxtaposition is far more problematic as the system would have to supply extra current down the same route creating overload situation which could lead to any number of negative outcomes. MY15
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