How to remove ODB errors from your LEDs?

Let's untangle fact from fiction and see how to fix the problems you may encounter. The impact of LED bulbs can be numerous on vehicles that are not designed to accommodate them. All are affected, from cars to motorcycles, trucks to quads, at different levels, of course, depending on the sophistication of the onboard computer. Here we explain how to eliminate ODB (Ordinateur de Bord) or OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) errors from these LEDs with an ODB error-cancelling module.

Eliminating ODB LED errors: how to remove the fault indicator?

If you turn to professionals like AGM VISION for the selection and installation of your LED lights, you will have no such problems. If you do it yourself or go to a general reseller, you risk having a warning light appear on your dashboard. Based on the power consumption of the factory-installed lights, this warning light detects a failure in one of the lighting systems. Since LEDs require much less current, the system makes a bad measurement and misinterprets the situation.

To anticipate this problem and eliminate ODB errors from your LEDs, it is possible to install error-cancelling LEDs. They simulate the behavior of a standard bulb and manage to fool most onboard computers (ODB). If you have already installed your LEDs, there are modules to connect to the ODB port of your vehicle. They contain electronic components, often resistors, that deliberately increase current consumption to go above the detection threshold.

In any case, these systems produce heat that must be dissipated. For this, there are self-ventilated LEDs to keep the bulb at its optimal operating temperature. For the modules, only the design can allow heat dissipation. Avoid models that do not comply with European standards.

Electronic problems related to LED lights

Installing LEDs tends to interfere with the onboard electronics. Apart from the ODB, you may hear interference in your audio system. The micro-currents induced by the operating principle of an LED cause white noise, or a hiss, in your speakers.

Rather than trying to filter the acoustic signal, which is long and tedious, you can connect a high-end error-cancelling module to your ODB. In addition to preventing the appearance of the previously mentioned warning light, it will absorb interference in your electrical network. You will thus be able to enjoy your favorite music again in peace.

Apart from audio, your vehicle's entire electrical system is affected. Today, GPS, induction chargers, or USB ports to which we connect our smartphones are common. To avoid a general breakdown and especially not to damage your equipment, the ODB module is an inexpensive and very reliable solution.

How to install and use an ODB error-cancelling module?

To install an ODB error-cancelling module for your vehicle's LEDs, generally follow these steps:

1. Identify the type of module: Make sure you have the right module compatible with your vehicle. ➡️ See all our error-cancelling modules
2. Access the headlights: Open your car's hood and locate the headlight connectors.
3. Disconnect the headlights: Disconnect the headlights from their power source.
4. Install the module: Plug the ODB error-cancelling module between the headlight connector and the power source.
5. Check: Turn on your headlights to test if the module works correctly.

It is recommended to consult a specific guide or instruction manual for your particular vehicle or module for more detailed instructions.

How does an ODB error-cancelling module work?

An ODB error-cancelling module for LEDs works by simulating the electrical load of a standard halogen bulb. When LEDs are installed, they consume less energy than traditional bulbs, which can cause errors on the vehicle's ODB dashboard, falsely indicating a blown bulb. The error-cancelling module corrects this problem by normalizing the electrical load detected by the ODB system, thus preventing the display of errors related to LED bulbs.

AGM VISION installs your LED lights: avoid trouble!

To avoid having to eliminate ODB errors from your LEDs, get advice from qualified people. The AGM VISION team advises you on the selection and installation of your LEDs. The brand offers a range of compatible error-cancelling LED kits with all the major brands and all common models. Installation by professionals saves you time and, above all, avoids the risk of problems with your onboard computer and various onboard diagnostic systems. Choose safety!