Random Check Light Messages
 

I've just started experiencing some concerning check light errors with my lights. Just to preface, I am using the I-BUS app in an aftermarket Seicane headunit, which i know has its own coding for the LCM.

The other night, while driving I turned on my left turn signal and the "check side lights" message came on, the lights started flashing faster, and about 2 seconds later, the lights returned to blinking normally and the check side lights message went away. Then, just a bit later, while driving with my high beams on, I received a check high beam message. I didnt notice any difference in the light output, so i started to get concerned. As I'm braking to pull over and check my lights, the check brake light comes on. Now i'm about to lose my ****. I stop the car, turn the low beams on, and test out each turn signal, with no issues present, hitting the brakes, checking to make sure no error messages pop up. Everything seems fine and checks out, so I get back in and get back on the road. Then it happens again. Random CHECK HIGH BEAM message pops up, then when turning, i get another CHECK SIDE LIGHTS message.

Then this morning I fired up the car, turned the lights on, including the fog lights, then just after a few seconds of doing so a random CHECK FRONT FOGLAMPS message pops up. I go out and check them, and they're both fine, both full intensity, no flickering.

I'm most certain all my bulbs are fine, and this has something to do with my LCM conflicting with the I-BUS app that is running on my android headunit. I've previously had issues with the app stating that i need to check my rear fog lights, even though my vehicle isn't coded for them at all, and they're not even installed (no sockets).

Any thoughts, or troubleshooting steps to figure out why all these random check light messages are coming on?

When you say that you’re running an I-bus app...does this mean that you have something plugged into your OBD II connector at all times? If yes...yank that adapter out of your OBD II connector and see if the issue stops. If it does...then you’ve found your culprit. :)

No, the I-BUS app is an app that uses a usb adapter to tap into the ibus communication for aftermarket android headunits. It allows me to retain all of the oem BC information, and allows me to use my oem sound system to play music and also allows for light coding of the vehicle. there is nothing connected to my obdii port.