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Old Jan 13, 2025 | 07:15 PM
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Lightbulb Aftermarket Ambient Light Upgrade stuck on white

Hi fellow MB Enthusiasts!

I have acquired and installed an aftermarket Ambient LED Kit for my C205, 2016 model.
It came with OEM 3 Color ambient LEDs and I upgraded to 64. After installing the kit I am stuck with lights across the care and being unable to change the colors of the new LEDs via the Menu. (OEM LED connectors do change colors).
I really do appreciate advice and input since I am at the end of the road with this..


Troubleshooting so far
  • I double checked the pinning of the main door harness -> couldnt find an error
  • I checked the connectors -> coldnt find an error
  • All buttons work perfectly fine
Upgrade Kit and Air Vents: Link
My Wiring:
Female Connector interior LH Driver side
Female Connector interior LH Driver side
Male Connector door LH Driver side
Male Connector door LH Driver side
Stuck with uncontrollable white lights, OEM lights do change color (see passenger door)
Stuck with uncontrollable white lights, OEM lights do change color (see passenger door)
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Old Mar 28, 2025 | 02:30 PM
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did you find a way to solve?

mine is on purple 😂



Originally Posted by SaliaW205
Hi fellow MB Enthusiasts!

I have acquired and installed an aftermarket Ambient LED Kit for my C205, 2016 model.
It came with OEM 3 Color ambient LEDs and I upgraded to 64. After installing the kit I am stuck with lights across the care and being unable to change the colors of the new LEDs via the Menu. (OEM LED connectors do change colors).
I really do appreciate advice and input since I am at the end of the road with this..


Troubleshooting so far
  • I double checked the pinning of the main door harness -> couldnt find an error
  • I checked the connectors -> coldnt find an error
  • All buttons work perfectly fine
Upgrade Kit and Air Vents: Link
My Wiring:
Female Connector interior LH Driver side
Female Connector interior LH Driver side
Male Connector door LH Driver side
Male Connector door LH Driver side
Stuck with uncontrollable white lights, OEM lights do change color (see passenger door)
Stuck with uncontrollable white lights, OEM lights do change color (see passenger door)
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