AzCamel

I took the chance and ordered and installed the H7 LED Low beam on my 2010 GLK350, according to the description on Amazon, this is Canbus compatible and should be no problem and is a simple plug in design. I am glad to report it is as described, it plug right in and looks great, much better then HID IMO because of the simple installation and LED technology.

Install took less then 30 minutes which include cutting the cap for air flow. I also took the time to do all of the interior cabin LED, licensece plate LED, and trunk area LED which are all Canbus. Of course the interior led will be lit dim when in motion like others have reported, so i am still unsure if i will leave them in.

glennhl

Amazon Link to the LED you bought?

AzCamel

https://www.amazon.com/YUMSEEN-Headl.../dp/B01FS0QOZ6

Give me a like on my review of you don't mind

glennhl

I gave you a "thanks" not sure about a "like." Is it the same?

I'll gladly give you a thanks or a like for someone from Tucson. I'm a Wildcat from 1975 (Mech Engineering). Great school.

AzCamel

Very nice, are you still in Tucson? UofA is a great school indeed.

Attached is a picture from the driver seat so you can get a better idea of color and output.

glennhl

Chandler.

AzCamel

Been thinking about heading to the Phoenix metro area since the job market is much better.

LiftOff

Looking good!

Hugo L.

Being a n00b, could you enlighten me as to

1- What this canbus thing is/means/implies and why it is important

and

2- Why did you need to cut the cap for airflow? Heat dissipation? Don't halogens heat up way more than LEDs?

ble2716

1. So you won't get an error message in the dash display.
2. These light may produce a lot more heat than your regular light bulb.

AzCamel

Canbus is he system Mb and most European brand use in ththe electrical systems

The LED headlights use a fan to cool th bulb and needs the airflow which is why I cut the cap

AzCamel

Note.

The reason why I chose this brand is because they use metal for the mount that our factory clip retains, most other aftermarket systems use plastic which are thicker and does not work with our factory retention clip.

eyeckr

Nice work AzCamel! I will have to do this to my GLK also to match my LED driving lights. I gave you a "yes" to your helpful review on Amazon and a thanks to this thread.

AzCamel

my pleasure and thanks

Hugo L.

I trust this will work with any model year vehicle that uses H7s? Such as my 2014?

AzCamel

i dont see why not

Mmr1

Led do not look better than A 4300K Philips HID. I looked into led and passed for proven system, HID, ( Philips retrofit). You cut the cap for airflow, now you don't have a dust free system, that cap is meant to keep your lens and reflector clean and bright. It won't take long for you to have diminshed light output and moisture issues. Leds are not proven for cars on retrofit sealed up headlights, because LEDs burn out from heat, that's their main drawback. That fan included on the unit keeps them from burning up. I really can't understand why you did the interior, Halogen- Incendesant is pleasurable light, 27-3000k and 100 CRI. Most auto LEDs don't approach even 90 CRI and the color isn't great. Are there any mane brand Led retrofit with real warranties? HID will outlast Led in this application , and be even brighter!

AzCamel

Subjective opinions. I have hid that are factory and aftermarket, also factory LEDS in another car.
Your oppinion on interior led is just that, i perfer white leds. The cap is there to prevent dust mostly , also most if not all factory headlights have vents for the water to evap and prevent condensation. condensation comes from unequal pressure and the lack of ventilation or way of equalizing that difference, or the lense to housing seal is broken, not the dust boot.

mjhawkins2346

Is the LED H7 retrofit DOT certified?

AzCamel

i doubt it, even if they were the projectors need to be LED/HID specific if you want to be fully compliant.

Jae Yoon

Link to a retrofit kit?

Mmr1

Philipsxenon.com/

This is where I got my kit

mjhawkins2346

The big problem if it isn't DOT compliant is that the light source shape may not work perfectly with the reflector causing blinding to oncoming cars and a substandard light pattern for road illumination. That first officer you pass may cite you becomes the least of your problems. The halogen light source is an extremely narrow light source perpendicular to the reflector. I suspect you are close to this but slightly different. LED's are going to be slightly wider than the hot wire with a different dissipation. The picture you posted illustrates this with a fatter, wider image that doesn't illuminate down range completely. The left cutoff isn't well defined so oncoming drivers could be blinded. The Philips kit should be certified but this one might be an issue.

Merciful

it's a shame they do not longer sell this, the brand seems to be deceased. do they still work great for you?