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Sep 14, 2011 | 09:43 AM

#51

CClement

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2009 C230

So I guess double-check the polarity.

Sep 14, 2011 | 09:46 AM

#52

jthorb

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C200 08 mod

Yes i will. The contact are marked with pin 1 and pin 2. Do you know what is + and -

Sep 14, 2011 | 11:15 AM

#53

CClement

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2009 C230

Unfortunately I don't but given it's flashing, it's likely reversed. I did the same thing at first.

Sep 14, 2011 | 12:15 PM

#54

blue00r6

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if the polarity is reversed, the capacitor will pop.

Where is your power source?

Sep 14, 2011 | 12:16 PM

#55

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and btw, I wired my capacitor near the side markers (tapped power source) and it works fine.

Sep 15, 2011 | 08:19 AM

#56

jthorb

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blue00r6

if the polarity is reversed, the capacitor will pop.

Where is your power source?

The power source is the same as it was for the old fog lights.
Maybe i have mixed what +/- on the connector to the ned led lamps.
Have mesure what + and - from my source with a voltmeter, so iam sure about that. The only i know is that the connector was marked with 1 and 2. But i dont know what + and - there

Sep 15, 2011 | 09:30 AM

#57

sirics

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Can one of you post some night pictures? Good luck with the fix. Hope you get it fixed soon.

Sep 26, 2011 | 06:08 PM

#58

CClement

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I'll get some night shots up soon.

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Mar 5, 2012 | 01:07 PM

#59

dadangman

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hey nice DYI!!! i'm about to do the same with my car, but i have a question.. wat is the specs of the capacitor that u use? and where did u get it?? thanks a lot!

Mar 5, 2012 | 03:46 PM

#60

Craiger

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The primary reason for the capacitor is related to the built-in regulator that is in each of the LED housings. Without it, the regulator does not start properly due to the line based inductance (typically causing a DC/DC converter to go unstable - which is the case here). To counter-act this (negate the inductance into the DC/DC) you need to add a "large" capacitance to the input. The 150uf @25V is one that was on hand, and ended up working. I would suspect that any capacitance (preferably electrolytic) about 47uf or up should work fine given that the DC/DC convert does startup for a short time without it.

Mar 13, 2012 | 05:18 PM

#61

kevin.vernal

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2012 C63 ///AMG coupe

L shaped led on my C300

hope u guys like my mod...

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Mar 13, 2012 | 05:29 PM

#62

mir_m

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c220

Where u buy that from Kevin

Mar 13, 2012 | 05:30 PM

#63

kevin.vernal

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ebay mir_m
L shaped LED 6000k

Mar 13, 2012 | 08:06 PM

#64

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c220

Can u please show a link to the item because
I've looked at lots on eBay and the sellers claim its not for the sport bumpers looks great kev

Mar 13, 2012 | 08:25 PM

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kevin.vernal

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here u go...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251012375636...#ht_8815wt_935

Mar 13, 2012 | 08:30 PM

#66

mir_m

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c220

Thank you kev I'll place a order for these
Do they come with the plastic grill thing
Or do I buy them from else where
Sorry for all these questions

Mar 13, 2012 | 08:37 PM

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they dont come with the grill. I used my old ones and overlay it w/ a black plastic grill to cover the hole.

Mar 14, 2012 | 05:10 PM

#68

tasho3

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin.vernal

they dont come with the grill. I used my old ones and overlay it w/ a black plastic grill to cover the hole.

can you take some close up picture. I like the look of them, but I wonder if they look like added on ornament

Mar 14, 2012 | 08:31 PM

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kevin.vernal

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Originally Posted by tasho3

can you take some close up picture. I like the look of them, but I wonder if they look like added on ornament

here u go... i dont really care how it look. so its really up to your taste. I did it up side down im using my smartphone to upload it

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Apr 19, 2012 | 04:04 PM

#70

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CClement

Here's a few quick pics I just shot.

looking sWEET!! i'm about to mod mine this weekend or next.... i got all the parts... but now i'm wondering... did i purchase the right LEDS?... are they going to me 6000k LED or those yellow ones??

please lemme know if there is a different!

thanks

Apr 19, 2012 | 07:48 PM

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LOADED 08' C350 & 14' GLK-350 Diamond White (P1, MM, AMG Pkg, Ln Trkng, Htd Sts, Keylss Go)

STILL WAITING 3 years later!

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Originally Posted by laxexquis

Im thinking the same thing. I'm betting there will be eventually.

STILL WAITING 3 years later!

cmon aftermarket parts peeps!

or anybody in so cal area that wants to make some money and do this for me

Apr 19, 2012 | 11:26 PM

#72

popp

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picture of them day time and night time on please

Apr 21, 2012 | 06:53 PM

#73

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin.vernal

hope u guys like my mod...

Hey how did you fit those in there?

May 4, 2012 | 12:21 PM

#74

snowmuch

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Originally Posted by CClement

LEDs 221-820-17-56, 221-820-18-56
Back housing 204-885-28-14, 204-885-29-14
Chrome pieces I ordered separately and now can't seem to find the part #s.

Basically you need 4 things per side:
The LED light, the back plastic housing, the front plastic grill and the chrome finishing trim. With that, you will also need the small piece that connects into the back of the LED light but if you have your service department bring it up on screen, it's pretty obvious what parts you'll need.

Hope that helps a little.

Hey can you also give me the number for the front plastic grill?