Aftermarket LED taillights not working properly

2001 BMW X5
101,000 MILES • 4.4L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRISWEIDOW
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I installed aftermarket LED taillight assemblies. Everything on the lights work, turns, brakes and reverse lights. The problem I have is that when the switch is turned on the taillights blink and shut off, but again everything else.works besides the constant tail lights. I have power everywhere I am suppose to at all times. Thanks yup you in advance.
Jun 30, 2020 at 2:00 AM
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STEVE W.
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From the description it sounds like either the lamps are defective or the vehicle is shutting them off due to a fault it finds. I would try swapping them back to stock, if everything now works then you may need to try different LEDs to see if there is a problem. Many vehicles will see an LED as a bad bulb because they don't draw the same current as an incandescent lamp.
Jun 30, 2020 at 10:20 PM