Install Fog Lamps

[rlee02135]

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

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[TruTaing]

hey, thats cool

im subscribing to this thread for when i change out mine!

thanks!

[misterkomp]

Wow isn't a 100W light bulb way too much for the fogs? I remember back in the day I put a 100W light bulb in one of my cars and it burnt up the socket and melted some wires

[raymond g-]

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.

[rlee02135]

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.

[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

[raymond g-]

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.

[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...

[rlee02135]

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

you could buy the clear lense, but you would see the grey part. the ones i have are chrome:


holy ****!!! i never knew the lense was made of glass!!! its pretty heavy

[Mono]

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...

Hey Mj I am interested can you guide me in the right direction for the Hella clear fogs and white 55w bulbs? Pm me if you can TY!

[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.

[TruTaing]

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!

[Mono]

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.

What is the part number for the clear fog lights? I drive an 04 SS.

[MJ50]

Originally Posted by Mono

What is the part number for the clear fog lights? I drive an 04 SS.

for lights or lenses?

[Mono]

but the actual casing.. i guess the lenses?

[MJ50]

here are the part #s
A 203 826 01 90
A 203 826 02 90

[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.

[drexappeal]

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.

Well, I've had my OEM NOKYA's in my car for 1 year already and no socket burning. From what I understand and have been told by several shops, the socket will draw the amount it needs (i.e. 55w) and not necessarily use the complete 100w.

[TruTaing]

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!