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 2016 Countryman headlight upgrade

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 Posted: May 8, 2023 06:14PM
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I'm not sure about your Mini, but I read somewhere that the computer that monitors and controls lights etc. expects a certain electrical load and throws a hissy fit (or an error code) when it doesn't see what it expects. LED lights draw less current than conventional lights, so the computer isn't happy.

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"Hang on a minute lads....I've got a great idea."

 Posted: May 8, 2023 11:42AM
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For those wanting 'more light' out of the new MINI, we recommend 'adding' lights instead of trying to get more out of existing lights.

Like these:
Mini Cooper Driving Rally Lights Oem Pair R55 R56 (minimania.com)

 Posted: May 5, 2023 06:23AM
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I want to upgrade my stock reflector headlights to something brighter.  I tried using led lights from amazon but the error light came on in the car.  I would like to avoid that if possible.  What have you done that works well?