What Is a Can Bus Decoder?

CANbus certified lighting solutions come equipped with an internal or external CANbus decoder/capacitor that if finely tuned to ensure that the electrical signal of the HID or LED kit returned back to the CPU is within the established parameters resulting in a successful HID conversion.

What is a CAN bus on a car?

The Controller Area Network - CAN bus is a message-based protocol designed to allow the Electronic Control Units (ECUs) found in today's automobiles, as well as other devices, to communicate with each other in a reliable, priority-driven fashion.

How do you know if your car has CAN bus?

How do I know if my car is equipped with CAN Bus? If the vehicle warns you when a bulb is out, it is equipped with CAN Bus. The easiest way is to contact the vehicle's supplier or dealership. If you're still not sure, we normally tell customers to remove a light and drive the vehicle to see if it gives a warning.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.