LED interior lights flicker

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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
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Hi so just bought some super bright qhite leds for my c3 and put them in my reg lights and interior bulb and they are flickering anyone know why? Thanks!
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Hi lewisthomps0n
lewisthomps0n wrote:Hi so just bought some super bright qhite leds for my c3 and put them in my reg lights and interior bulb and they are flickering anyone know why? Thanks!
No idea, can you try them in a different car? Just to try to work out if its the lamps or the car that is the problem?

Could you upload a youtube of your problem which may help explain the effect better and get a few more suggestions?
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The interior light is controlled electronically, many of these circuits rely on the load that the bulb puts on the circuit to make it work properly. You might need to use CAN-Bus safe leds or fit a shunt resistor for it work properly?

No idea with the numberplate bulbs, unless the leds are faulty?
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