S-Class Lights from Factor One Garage
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Originally Posted by EKY
Does your brake lamp stay on constantly like the bottom running lights? Also, the inner lamp on the bottom is a lot brighter like the rear fog is on constantly. I replaced it with smaller bulbs and it worked fine until an error message appeared. Now it won't even light up at all. I'm going to check the wiring later today, but I don't see why it should be any different from the LED to non-LED if the connectors are the same. Very strange.
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From: Mililani, Hawaii
2006 Acura RL - Aspec rims/spoiler, JDM grille
Originally Posted by trust203
My non-LED brake lamp does NOT stay on constantly like the bottom running lights. and yes the inner lamp is brighter than the other, but I did not do anything about it ! But I may try something and let you guys know later if works.
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2008 C300 Sport Sedan: Panarama Roof, P2, Multimedia
Originally Posted by EKY
Ok, my wiring was kind of wrong. Everything is all good now. I also used the smaller bulbs for the inner running light and the light intensity matches. Thanks for everyone's help.
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2006 Acura RL - Aspec rims/spoiler, JDM grille
Originally Posted by benzo-boi
can you show us what kind of bulb you used for the inner lights to match intensity plz.
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"Ok...so tonight I ran down to checkers. I purchased a pair of Sylvania bulbs #97. I replaced this for the outer lights and it looks much better. I took a look at the bulb I was replacing...and it was only a single filament.
Here's what it looks like now..."
Note... the picture is of my LED tails. I now have the regular bulb ones.. but the bottom running lights look exactly the same.... same light intensity.
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okay, I'm reviving this old thread....How many of you have '05 SS and have the new S-Class non-led lights installed your cars. I'm debating on doing it and want the bottom running lights to stay on.
Any problems or error messages?
Any problems or error messages?
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UPDATE: Spoke Alex @ Factor One Garage, and there's still no actual
"in the box" fix for the '05 models. So still gotta do the 7 into 6 pin conversion. I'm gonna see if I can get ekimpay & NO_WUR_E to help me with the install.
"in the box" fix for the '05 models. So still gotta do the 7 into 6 pin conversion. I'm gonna see if I can get ekimpay & NO_WUR_E to help me with the install.
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2002 C320 (full AMG styling) - Brilliant Silver / Ash Leather (Orion Grey)
Originally Posted by MBenzNL
we already sold several connectorsets with mercedes contactpin removal tool (which makes it a lot easier to swap the connectors) to people with S-class tails for 2005 and up 203s...the tool makes it possible to swap connectors within 5 minutes without ruining anything and makes it ease to swap back and forth whenever needed...the only downside is that that tool is not cheap.
greetingz,
greetingz,
I have a 2002 W203 and I want to change to the 2005 lights and get both running lights working while keeping the fog light function (btw we're talking about a UK RHD Car).
On the pre 2005 models only one running light comes on. I beleive that this is possible and may need the rear SAM updated using Star. I feel like I'm cloes to this; I have the new tails & thanks to NO_WUR_E I believe that I have a correct part no for the new 7 pin connector (to repalce my current 6 pin connector).
The final issues I need to resolve:
1. Get a part no for this contact pin tool to make the swap much easier and allow me to return to standard if I have any problems.
2. Confirm that these lights would work even without changing the setting for the number of running lights active from 1 to 2 within Star? (i.e. would they work like the standard lights with just one running light until I can get the SAM updated with Star)
3. Confirm if anyone with Star could change this setting or would they need to have a modified Star system?
I know Steve sells the 2005 appearance update pack (facelift lights) for the Sedans, does anyone have this on their cars yet?
Thanks in advance.....
Last edited by C320 UK; Aug 9, 2006 at 05:01 AM.
