S-Class Lights from Factor One Garage
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S-Class Lights from Factor One Garage
I spoke with Alex from Factor One Garage and he said he would be able to have an answer as early as this Friday to have a solution for 2005 C-Class with the 7 pin connector.
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Originally Posted by TheBossman
i have done business w/ alex...I have spoken to him about the tails as well before and I know as well that he is trying to get this figured out.
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some slow@$$diesels
why do you need to wait till friday when it is already known that one can SIMPLY order the 6pin taillight connectors from mercedes and just SIMPLY swap the connectors out without cutting, splicing or ruining ANY wiring?
to make it easy:
6pin taillight connector: 037 545 35 28 - you will need 2 of these and either a tool to take the contactpins out of your current connector OR a knife to cut the current connector up without ruining the contactpins...
greetingz,
to make it easy:
6pin taillight connector: 037 545 35 28 - you will need 2 of these and either a tool to take the contactpins out of your current connector OR a knife to cut the current connector up without ruining the contactpins...
greetingz,
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
why do you need to wait till friday when it is already known that one can SIMPLY order the 6pin taillight connectors from mercedes and just SIMPLY swap the connectors out without cutting, splicing or ruining ANY wiring?
to make it easy:
6pin taillight connector: 037 545 35 28 - you will need 2 of these and either a tool to take the contactpins out of your current connector OR a knife to cut the current connector up without ruining the contactpins...
greetingz,
to make it easy:
6pin taillight connector: 037 545 35 28 - you will need 2 of these and either a tool to take the contactpins out of your current connector OR a knife to cut the current connector up without ruining the contactpins...
greetingz,
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by NO_WUR_E
thanks for the part number for the connector. however, what tool are you referring too and can you explain how to take out the contactpins out. Visual would help. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
why do you need to wait till friday when it is already known that one can SIMPLY order the 6pin taillight connectors from mercedes and just SIMPLY swap the connectors out without cutting, splicing or ruining ANY wiring?
to make it easy:
6pin taillight connector: 037 545 35 28 - you will need 2 of these and either a tool to take the contactpins out of your current connector OR a knife to cut the current connector up without ruining the contactpins...
greetingz,
to make it easy:
6pin taillight connector: 037 545 35 28 - you will need 2 of these and either a tool to take the contactpins out of your current connector OR a knife to cut the current connector up without ruining the contactpins...
greetingz,
I knew it was possible to retrofit it, but I was under the impression that wires had to be sliced/spliced. If all you need is to connect and disconnect, then cool! So this would work without any errors or problems?
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From: global traveller
some slow@$$diesels
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,
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I didn't even realize it was easier than splicing wires. There's the answer. Sombody keep this thread around for future reference.
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So the day has finally come. I was checking my lights last night while taking out the trash. I just unlocked the car and sure enough there were some LED's that went out. Oh well. Time to buy the non-LED ones and try and fix these somehow. If I had known about factor one before I bought these, they would be covered under warranty, but...that's just how it goes.
At least the lights still work (somewhat), so I don't think it's a super urgent change. Just cosmetic ugliness for now.
At least the lights still work (somewhat), so I don't think it's a super urgent change. Just cosmetic ugliness for now.
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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,
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Arnold, I told you that Steve was the man to ask about it!
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that probably wouldn't work though.
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Has anyone had success with the non-LED tails? I re-wired my 2005 connector to fit the aftermarket LED ones. Everything worked fine until the LED's started burning out. I just recieved the non-LED tails, and when I plugged my connector in..... the inside running lamp on both sides does not go on, the brake light serves as a running light (I don't want that), and I have error messages galore on my MID. It says my running lights are not on (true), turn signals burnt out (untrue), and rear backup lights on (untrue). I forget what else it told me on my MID.
Also, when I put my turn signals on, it flashes really rapidly like there are bulbs burnt out... but in fact.. none are burnt out. *sigh* I should have just stuck with my stock lights huh?
Also, when I put my turn signals on, it flashes really rapidly like there are bulbs burnt out... but in fact.. none are burnt out. *sigh* I should have just stuck with my stock lights huh?
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Originally Posted by EKY
Has anyone had success with the non-LED tails? I re-wired my 2005 connector to fit the aftermarket LED ones. Everything worked fine until the LED's started burning out. I just recieved the non-LED tails, and when I plugged my connector in..... the inside running lamp on both sides does not go on, the brake light serves as a running light (I don't want that), and I have error messages galore on my MID. It says my running lights are not on (true), turn signals burnt out (untrue), and rear backup lights on (untrue). I forget what else it told me on my MID.
Also, when I put my turn signals on, it flashes really rapidly like there are bulbs burnt out... but in fact.. none are burnt out. *sigh* I should have just stuck with my stock lights huh?
Also, when I put my turn signals on, it flashes really rapidly like there are bulbs burnt out... but in fact.. none are burnt out. *sigh* I should have just stuck with my stock lights huh?
. Thanks again! Happy Holidays.
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some slow@$$diesels
Originally Posted by benzo-boi
EKY, did you use the pre '05 original mercedes benz connectors or did your "re-wire" it yourself?
greetingz,
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Originally Posted by NO_WUR_E
Drex, yup, you're right. Now, I wonder how much this tool cost. Maybe we can get a group by going and then just pass it on. that probably wouldn't work though.
that probably wouldn't work though.
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Originally Posted by EKY
Has anyone had success with the non-LED tail
when you do the swap !
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Trust- Thats a very nice looking car you have there...what is that exhaust? and where did you get that spoiler...did it come painted? Sorry this is off-topic. Nice to see someone else with the white W203...IMO its beautiful in this color.
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Originally Posted by trust203
I install the non-LED tail to my 2006 w203 and work perperly with NO error message at all, I am useing the pre-'05 6 pin connectors. you just need to find out which wires if for which fuction(brake,reverse,parking,turn signal,fog)
when you do the swap !
when you do the swap !
Also, what kind of exhaust do you have for the dual and is that just a black sticker on your bumper? Nice setup!
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Originally Posted by StillKickin
Trust- Thats a very nice looking car you have there...what is that exhaust? and where did you get that spoiler...did it come painted? Sorry this is off-topic. Nice to see someone else with the white W203...IMO its beautiful in this color.
benzo-boi:
On 2005 or 2006 come with 7 pin connectors, but the s class tail lights only fit pre-2005 w203 which come with 6 pin connectors. so you need to get two 6 pin connectors(No wire) from MB dealer, than you just swap those wires and pin from your stock 7 pin connector to the 6 pin connectors you got from dealer. Your stock right side 7 pin connector only have 6 wires on it(one does not use), so it will fit fine on 6 pin connector. But on left side your stock 7 pin connector does come with 7 wires, so I just swap all the wires except the one for fog lights( After installation, I try to switch on the rear fog lights and the left side brake lights turn on, I don't know if thats how stock rear fog lights turn on, but I got NO error message at all)
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a little off topic, but I modified trust's exhaust to mimic more of the sl, clk look. What do you guys think? I lifted the pipes and added a bumper piece between the pipes.
Sorry, I don't have photoshop, had to reformat my computer, I used paint.
Sorry, I don't have photoshop, had to reformat my computer, I used paint.
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Originally Posted by trust203
I install the non-LED tail to my 2006 w203 and work perperly with NO error message at all, I am useing the pre-'05 6 pin connectors. you just need to find out which wires if for which fuction(brake,reverse,parking,turn signal,fog)
when you do the swap !
when you do the swap !
Originally Posted by mig888
Which you will have in 3-5 days from this day. . Thanks again! Happy Holidays.
