Front Dome Light LED Issue

[Jerry Ward]

After a little online research prior to purchase, I attempted to replace the factory front dome lights with LEDs in my 2014 JKU. Per their website, I ordered a pair of #194 non-CAN Bus bulbs from superbrightleds.com. They went in no sweat, but flash like a strobe when turned on via the push button for each light. However, when the door is open and/or the engine is running all works as it should. I know the rear dome bulb needs to be CAN Bus, but should the fronts be as well? I couldn't find anything definitive anywhere. Thanks in advance...Jerry

 

[TrailBadger]

Not sure why they aren't working, Have you spoke/email them just to verify?. they helped us install the correct LEDs for our Ranger:

https://www.superbrightleds.com/veh...hicle-led-lights?make=39&model=1753&year=2014

 

[Jerry Ward]

They've already closed for the day. I plan to call them tomorrow morning. I was able to find a couple of other folks over at another Jeep-based forum that had the same thing happen. Posts are several years old and they never followed up with the solution, so I'm not sure what they found out.

 

[jimmy78]

Try flipping the bulb around.

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[Jerry Ward]

Problem solved. I talked to the folks at superbrightleds.com and they set it straight. Contrary to the info I found online previously, the front dome lights also need to be CAN Bus type. So after a quick return/replace, they are now equipped with LED's as well.

Just in case anyone is interested, part numbers of the bulbs I used were:

-Fronts: 194-x5-CBT-CAR in natural white
-Rear: 4410-x8-CBT-CAR in natural white

Glad I did it! Not only are the lights much brighter, I also learned a bit more about my rig. Take care...Jerry

 

[TrailBadger]

@Jerry Glad SuperBrightLEDs was able to offer support.. :wings: they've always been there for us and haven't steered us wrong glad it worked out.

 

[HAFICON]

Thanks I have had the same problem.. just been dealing with it for a few years.. asked and no one knew so I was thinking my Jeep was Bat **** crazy..

 

[Jerry Ward]

Thanks I have had the same problem.. just been dealing with it for a few years.. asked and no one knew so I was thinking my Jeep was Bat **** crazy..

Righto-glad this was able to help someone else out as well!