I've been told that my 2004 F250 has a computer linked to my headlamps and that I may have a problem with different amperage. Is that true?
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I believe that 2004 was the first year that Ford started using the CANbus in the F-250 so, yes, depending on how much sensitivity is built into the ECU, you might generate a fault with the Truck-Lite. A standard incandescent H3 headlight is rated at 55w (low beam) and 60 watts (high beam) while the Truck-Lite is about 23 low/46 high. The usual solution to a CANbus fault of this sort is to add a resistor to the circuit to bring up the power draw to the level that the ECU is expecting to see. But that might be a bit tricky, since you would need to tap into the low beam and high beam circuits separately to add the right resistor to each circuit. (Then do it again for the other headlight!) Maybe you'll get lucky though and the ECU will let it slide. All shoppers, please post up a reply here if you install this lite into a CANbus-equipped vehicle and let us know what happened.
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Verify the old and new power supplies are actually the same voltage rating. If the are check the output voltages on the new supply to see if they are in spec. If that looks ok you need to take it to a shop with means to test both the power supply and the computer to make sure there is no problem with it's v detect circuit.
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if your vehicle is fitted with the standard 16 pin plug i cannot see why you should have a problem.my friend has a bmw and he is also very happy that his 3160b tester could identify his vehicles problems and that he could reset the vehicles computer.
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Chris is right about there are two kinds of bulbs. The first ones I purchased at Advance Auto which the computer information indicated were compatible ended up not being the one needed even though it was a HID . Those bulbs have to be ordered.
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Hi More than enough if I counted my fingers correctly (ha ha) those two should draw less than 5 amps together(4.7 amps) this power supply will more than run the lights. You picked a good choice! I have one, love it!Oh! I almost forgot make sure you are using #14 gauge multi strand wire with an inline fuse holder with a 5 amp fuse it it blows go to 7 amp fuse.
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Unfortunately newer cars monitor every voltage change to tell you that a bulb is out. The led light you bought draws so much less power than the oem bulb, your car computer thinks it's out. Newer led bulbs have a resistor that tell the computer the bulb is not out. Unfortunately your particular bulb does not have that resistor. Find a more up to date version maybe with another manufacturer.
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I would check the voltage required for that laptop including the amperage needed. The one I bought is still working but it's low amperage. So it runs very hot and sometimes the screen will flicker.
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Absolutely yes. I have two of then in my land cruiser, I have additional Headlamps, sound, winche, a/c, and I haven't have any problem until now. I recommend you find a bigger alternator for best results.
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Make sure you have enough ampage running to the lights. Although the first set i bought didnt work but a replacement set was sent to me. Those did work. I have them on my truck still today ;) the white led ones are alot brighter thanthe amber ones. (Which i have both)
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Well, I have the 6.2L engine in a half ton quad cab with 33" tires and it gave me a very noticeable amount of power. Approximately 25hp but with that and the change in shift intervals it hauls the mail and pulls like a son of a gun. Only thing I have to say is make sure that you place a jump pack on your battery or a battery charger while it uploads the tune. If the voltage drops too low at any time some files will be corrupted, causing nothing to work properly. This happened to me and I had to reflash the PCM at the dealership after towing it in cause the computer was all jacked up. As long as you give the battery extra juice you'll have no problem and customer service from edge is great. Well, I have the 6.2L engine in a half ton quad cab with 33" tires and it gave me a very noticeable amount of power. Approximately 25hp but with that and the change in shift intervals it hauls the mail and pulls like a son of a gun. Only thing I have to say is make sure that you place a jump pack on your battery or a battery charger while it uploads the tune. If the voltage drops too low at any time some files will be corrupted, causing nothing to work properly. This happened to me and I had to reflash the PCM at the dealership after towing it in cause the computer was all jacked up.... » Read More Well, I have the 6.2L engine in a half ton quad cab with 33" tires and it gave me a very noticeable amount of power. Approximately 25hp but with that and the change in shift intervals it hauls the mail and pulls like a son of a gun. Only thing I have to say is make sure that you place a jump pack on your battery or a battery charger while it uploads the tune. If the voltage drops too low at any time some files will be corrupted, causing nothing to work properly. This happened to me and I had to reflash the PCM at the dealership after towing it in cause the computer was all jacked up. As long as you give the battery extra juice you'll have no problem and customer service from edge is great. « Show Less
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Sorry, the amperage is too high for your needs. It could overheat what you are powering.
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yep its the power ballast had same problem but you have to get the same one that is for your same model buy a new lamp just in case when you pull it out it get damged
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I had purchased a Duracell inverter along with this...connected the inverter to the cars cigarette lighter and then this power surge at the other end. My Dell laptop worked fine with it. I'm assuming Macbook Pro shouldn't be any different as far as power supply is concerned.
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I haven't installed them yet looks like it'll be at least a (few hour) day task tho..running and adding wire..firewall to inside switch or splicing into wires on headlamps. I'll post info when/if I ever do mine in the near future. Let me know if/when you do yours. Good luck
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250w is on the low end. I assume your computer has a plug in port for graphics cards as some don't . On the surface doesn't seem like a good match. Check with the computer MFG first.
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I had the same exact problem, I don't know specifically what it is but it requires a higher amperage.
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Ckeck if it is correct power and Voltage. May be the BMW computer is checking the load current and found out of range due to diferente rating.