Changing bulbs to “Chrome Domes” and Check Engine codes

[Montreal Ray]

Hey folks,

I’ve been looking into changing my DRL, fogs, plate, etc.. bulbs from stock to “chrome domes” but I have read that they can sometimes cause codes to come up?

Would a bulb really cause the check engine light to light to light up? If so, any ways around this?

I also just recently ordered a “xenon” intererior light kit. I only replaced the dome lights, map lights (front and rear) and vanity mirror bulbs so far. I’m now worried to do the rest of the interior lights…would hate to pop a fault code for a freaken bulb lol.

Thanks,
Ray

[eMacPaul]

If they're regular bulbs you should be fine... it's LEDs that cause error because they don't draw enough current to register, so you have to put a resistor in the circuit also for LEDs.

[Latin Audi]

in no way would a bulb give you a check engine light (CEL). It might give you a bulb out warning, i.e. you are using LEDs and due to the low energy the computer thinks the bulb is out. The way around this is to install a resistor, the DIY is somewhere on the forums. But I am not familiar with "Chrome Dome" bulbs.

[Montreal Ray]

If they're regular bulbs you should be fine... it's LEDs that cause error because they don't draw enough current to register, so you have to put a resistor in the circuit also for LEDs.

Oh for real? Cool, I was not planning on swpapping for LED's anyway, just regular bulbs to give it that white/blue look.

thanks!

[Montreal Ray]

in no way would a bulb give you a check engine light (CEL). It might give you a bulb out warning, i.e. you are using LEDs and due to the low energy the computer thinks the bulb is out. The way around this is to install a resistor, the DIY is somewhere on the forums. But I am not familiar with "Chrome Dome" bulbs.

The "chrome domes" are regular blue "xenon" bulbs with chrome tops.