Install Fog Lamps
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2004 C32 ///AMG
Install Fog Lamps
Just Put In New Fog Lamps.
very easy to install, thanks to the writer of this:
http://www.installuniversity.com/mb/...glass_lens.htm
They Give Off Better Light And Look Beautiful.
Materials:
1 Pair Of W203 Clear Fog Lights (Around $90.00 Shipped On Ebay)
1 Pair Of Nokya 9006 Artic White 100W Bulbs ($25.00 Shipped On Ebay)
8mm Wrench w/ a 3" extension
10mm Wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Pics:
After First One Was Installed:
Old Fog Lamp:
New Fog Lamp:
Old Light Bulb:
New Light Bulb:
A Great Way To Update The Looks Of Your Car For Around $100
very easy to install, thanks to the writer of this:
http://www.installuniversity.com/mb/...glass_lens.htm
They Give Off Better Light And Look Beautiful.
Materials:
1 Pair Of W203 Clear Fog Lights (Around $90.00 Shipped On Ebay)
1 Pair Of Nokya 9006 Artic White 100W Bulbs ($25.00 Shipped On Ebay)
8mm Wrench w/ a 3" extension
10mm Wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Pics:
After First One Was Installed:
Old Fog Lamp:
New Fog Lamp:
Old Light Bulb:
New Light Bulb:
A Great Way To Update The Looks Of Your Car For Around $100
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From: Seattle WA
99 E320
search through the MBWorld forums will reveal problematic issues with the fog
wiring being anemic in design...even with OEM bulbs. best to rig up relay and
supplemental wiring harness if you have any doubt as to the wiring gauge or
connectors. at least read up on this for your model/year....though often, these
anomalies crop up in the months/years to come....as TSBs or on the MB boards.
wiring being anemic in design...even with OEM bulbs. best to rig up relay and
supplemental wiring harness if you have any doubt as to the wiring gauge or
connectors. at least read up on this for your model/year....though often, these
anomalies crop up in the months/years to come....as TSBs or on the MB boards.
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2004 C32 ///AMG
i heard that since the wire is only 55w, they only use 55w of power, is this true?
if anybody near the boston area doesn't feel comfortable doing it and wants these done, i can order the parts and install for a total of $150
check out what formymercedes.com wants for thier clear fog lamps:
http://formymercedes.com/mb_results....tor%20foglamps
the ones on ebay look exactly the same for 5 times less.
if anybody near the boston area doesn't feel comfortable doing it and wants these done, i can order the parts and install for a total of $150
check out what formymercedes.com wants for thier clear fog lamps:
http://formymercedes.com/mb_results....tor%20foglamps
the ones on ebay look exactly the same for 5 times less.
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w203 m112
hey rlee,
Do you think you could take a picture of the stock fog light w/o its lense?
Qestions:
Do you guys think it would look as good if you just went out and bought a clear lense and just replaced the stock lense and bulb?
What is the standard power requirement for the bulbs?
-tru
Do you think you could take a picture of the stock fog light w/o its lense?
Qestions:
Do you guys think it would look as good if you just went out and bought a clear lense and just replaced the stock lense and bulb?
What is the standard power requirement for the bulbs?
-tru
Last edited by TruTaing; Apr 16, 2006 at 10:28 PM.
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From: Seattle WA
99 E320
rlee-
you better begin to bone up on electrics again. the 9006 draws 55 watts.
this is the load it demands in order to light up properly. if the wiring is
insufficient in size (gauge) it will be viewed as high resistance. high
resistance creates heat. heat, if not dissapated properly, will cause melt
down.
factory wiring is usually sized for the load it is designed to operate. back to
the top: factory load is expected to be 55 watts. yes, there is a chance
that the wiring is heavy duty. herein lies the rub. MB has demonstrated,
especially in the fog light wiring, to have used lighter gauge wiring. so by
doubling the load (bulb wattage) you tempt fate a bit more and pushing the
envelope at which meltdown occurs.
not saying that IT WILL....rather, you better be damn sure that the circuit
is robust enough to support that 100 watter.
you better begin to bone up on electrics again. the 9006 draws 55 watts.
this is the load it demands in order to light up properly. if the wiring is
insufficient in size (gauge) it will be viewed as high resistance. high
resistance creates heat. heat, if not dissapated properly, will cause melt
down.
factory wiring is usually sized for the load it is designed to operate. back to
the top: factory load is expected to be 55 watts. yes, there is a chance
that the wiring is heavy duty. herein lies the rub. MB has demonstrated,
especially in the fog light wiring, to have used lighter gauge wiring. so by
doubling the load (bulb wattage) you tempt fate a bit more and pushing the
envelope at which meltdown occurs.
not saying that IT WILL....rather, you better be damn sure that the circuit
is robust enough to support that 100 watter.
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From: Boston
2004 C32 ///AMG
Originally Posted by TruTaing
hey rlee,
Do you think you could take a picture of the stock fog light w/o its lense?
Qestions:
Do you guys think it would look as good if you just went out and bought a clear lense and just replaced the stock lense and bulb?
What is the standard power requirement for the bulbs?
-tru
Do you think you could take a picture of the stock fog light w/o its lense?
Qestions:
Do you guys think it would look as good if you just went out and bought a clear lense and just replaced the stock lense and bulb?
What is the standard power requirement for the bulbs?
-tru
holy ****!!! i never knew the lense was made of glass!!! its pretty heavy
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230 sedan
Originally Posted by mj50
for those with 01-04 sedans, u can just buy oem clear fog lenses (made by hella) for about $40 plus 55W white bulbs... less than $100 total...
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w203 m112
mj50, that is exactly what i was thinkin... it looks good 
and w/ the 01 front bumper you cant see the grey that rlee was describing. Ima search on ebay today for some clear lenses and find some 55w foglights
mj50: can you see the grey parts on your car?
thanks!
and w/ the 01 front bumper you cant see the grey that rlee was describing. Ima search on ebay today for some clear lenses and find some 55w foglights mj50: can you see the grey parts on your car?
thanks!
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230 sedan
Originally Posted by mj50
the lenses you can get from your local dealer...
for bulbs, it's really up to you... for me, i tried to match the color to lo-beam as much as possible.
for bulbs, it's really up to you... for me, i tried to match the color to lo-beam as much as possible.
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100w = bad
rlee, 100w bulbs for ur 9006 55w sockets are bad, they'll melt ur socket
I had ebay knockoffs installed on my car, with PIAA ion yellows, they are so bright, AND they are 55w.
I had ebay knockoffs installed on my car, with PIAA ion yellows, they are so bright, AND they are 55w.
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by advans
rlee, 100w bulbs for ur 9006 55w sockets are bad, they'll melt ur socket
I had ebay knockoffs installed on my car, with PIAA ion yellows, they are so bright, AND they are 55w.
I had ebay knockoffs installed on my car, with PIAA ion yellows, they are so bright, AND they are 55w.
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w203 m112
has anyone just replaced the headlight's glass w/ a clear one?
anyone know of the 9006 55w's would work on a c320 spkg? I asked the folks selling the bulbs, but they said they thought it would work, but are unsure. told me to call the dealership in the area and all they can seem to do is transfer me around and put me on hold :\
thanks!
anyone know of the 9006 55w's would work on a c320 spkg? I asked the folks selling the bulbs, but they said they thought it would work, but are unsure. told me to call the dealership in the area and all they can seem to do is transfer me around and put me on hold :\
thanks!
