Aftermarket LED taillights not working properly

Tiny
CHRISWEIDOW
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  • 2001 BMW X5
  • 4.4L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 101,000 MILES
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.
Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 2:00 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
  • MECHANIC
  • 12,962 POSTS
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.
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 AT 10:20 PM

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