H4 To H7 Upgrade

[Lubrown]

Good to know, van is 2016. I figured if there was warning on the dash it would be a MOT fail.

That’s interesting, I have a 2014 t5.1 high line and the only bulbs that never throw up a warning are the DRLs.

Is that normal in older vehicles?

The chap I bought the van off didn’t even realise it had DRLs as the bulbs must have been blown when he got it. I replaced the bulbs and they work as expected.

 

[CJW]

Someone else posted about DRL checks only being for vehicles 2018>. Not sure what happens if there’s a bulb warning on the dash. Possible to code out, I understand. This is from DVLA website:

If it’s safer with, then I’ll keep my 2016 DRLs in good working order.

 

[dubber36]

Hang on, 4th one down, "if brake pads or discs are missing."

Do people really get cars tested like this?

 

[CJW]

Hang on, 4th one down, "if brake pads or discs are missing."

Do people really get cars tested like this?

I guess it must have happened to cause the test to change.

 

[Leemondo12]

In a H7 housing under the 2 main lenses you have the indicator and DRL and the DRL is on the outside nearest the wings.

Will this throw a canbus error?

 

[Bigsidavies]

Will this throw a canbus error?

Quite a few of us have used these without any canbus errors.

7440 Twenty20 Impact Cree LED Canbus Bulb 582 12V W21W

7440 Can-bus Super Bright 360 Degree 6 LED bulbs The new 582 super bright LED bulb requires only 2W of power increasing bulb life up to 4,000 hours, 360 LED design for maximum light output and brightness.

www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk

 

[Leemondo12]

Quite a few of us have used these without any canbus errors.

7440 Twenty20 Impact Cree LED Canbus Bulb 582 12V W21W

7440 Can-bus Super Bright 360 Degree 6 LED bulbs The new 582 super bright LED bulb requires only 2W of power increasing bulb life up to 4,000 hours, 360 LED design for maximum light output and brightness.

www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk

Cheers Pal, out of stock in white

 

[Scottish Scrutineer]

Cheers Pal, out of stock in white

@Leemondo12 , showing in stock for me just now. It may be that your browser cached the page.

 

[Leemondo12]

@Leemondo12 , showing in stock for me just now. It may be that your browser cached the page.

Must only have one in stock, soon as I ask for a pair or two singles it says 'Notify when back in stock'

 

[Stay Frosty]

Are the DRLs actually monitored?

 

[CAB]

Are the DRLs actually monitored?

Yes.

I had rubbish 'white' ones (not LED) which keep failing, and the dash light most definitely keeps coming on!

 

[ginkster]

Cheers Pal, out of stock in white

I used these ones which show as in stock. Had them for nearly a year now. I get no errors, except on one occasion when my battery was low. A quick turn off and restart cleared it.

Twenty20 W21W

 

[Howzat]

^^^ same here.

 

[CAB]

For Sale - OEM T6 H7 Headlights + OEM T6 LED Tail Lights (Tailgate)

I have for sale my OEM H7 Headlights and LED rear lights, Both sets removed from my 2015 Caravelle and are in good condition. The Headlights will come with a set of new bulbs and the Rear lights have twin LED reversing bulbs already installed (Super bright ) Collection only please, I am...

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[Nam600]

Just fitted some H7s with the ones bought off MrSkip. It's worth noting that the coding for keeping the dipped bulbs on while using main beam is essential and makes a massive difference. I also fitted LEDs to the DRLs so it's also worth changing the coding to turn off the relevant DRL when indicating as it really makes the front indicator stand out.

 

[Chippie1]

Best mod I’ve done to my van by far

 

[Bigsidavies]

it's also worth changing the coding to turn off the relevant DRL when indicating as it really makes the front indicator stand out.

Didn’t know this was a thing.
I’ll get the vcds connected up tomorrow and sort it.

 

[Nam600]

I used OBD11. Module 09 central electrics, byte 23 in long coding.

 

[Bigsidavies]

I used OBD11. Module 09 central electrics, byte 23 in long coding.View attachment 216950

Thanks. I’ll have a look when I get chance. You’ve probably saved me a load of head-scratching there. Much appreciated.

 

[LBird80]

Just fitted some H7s with the ones bought off MrSkip. It's worth noting that the coding for keeping the dipped bulbs on while using main beam is essential and makes a massive difference. I also fitted LEDs to the DRLs so it's also worth changing the coding to turn off the relevant DRL when indicating as it really makes the front indicator stand out.

I’ve managed to get hold of some H7’s. Is there anyone in Staffordshire around the Rugeley area who has access to a VCDS that could help me with the coding to keep the dipped on with main and possibly turn off the DRL when indicating?

Thanks in advance.