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New Tail-light causing Master Caution
I had a new tail light assembly that was suggested by my local BMW dealer installed. Light is the E-code model sold widely on Ebay and which is a direct replacement for the F600CS/R1100S unit. Problem: After installation of the unit, it causes a Master Caution light with a code of "tail light failure". Can any of my
R1100S brothers help me with this? The seller claims no knowledge and the dealer is at a loss! I am into this now for the delivered cost of the light ($103) + installation. Thanks & Regards |
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08-30-2010, 02:50 PM
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The LED doesn't have enough resistance in it . If you and a resistor the warning light will go away, but I don't know what the ohms should be.
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08-30-2010, 04:41 PM
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I guess it fit only two of the three requirements for a part to be a suitable replacement for an OEM part. Two of the three "F". Form and Fit but not all the Function.
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I bought a flashing LED replacement bulb for my F650 and it stayed on "brake" at all times. Had to do with the moronic, er motronic?
Anyhoo, my dad got a nice bulb for his Thruxton for Father's Day. I have the Hyperlites on all the bikes now instead.
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08-30-2010, 05:24 PM
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I have the same light, I think.... LED with smoked screen. replaces the entire stock brake lamp assy.
It was easy plug-n-play for me, 20 mins. to swap and ready to go! Much brighter than stock, looks great too... My turn signals want a 10 ohm resistor each side to keep from flashing too quick, but the tail light didn't need anything. sorry, guess I'm not much help after all..... 
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08-31-2010, 12:14 AM
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is this it?
this is the one I got.....
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08-31-2010, 12:24 AM
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You may wish to call these guys. They have (i can't see it on the site) a modulator that allows LED's (and allows the option of a flashing brake light). I think its cheap. They also have a LED kit for the R1100S, but that doesn't help you now..
Here are instructions for the Modulator: V.I. Adventure Tech Ltd. - Flashback LED Brakelight safety.
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