Need help with 05 LED tails!!! (URGENT)
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if someone makes a set of oem quality s-class rear tails that plug right into the 05' w203 without cutting wires or tracing lines or getting adapters to make it work right, i'd pay $400 for that
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sorry for posting these pics late. Again, these are non-leds. I followed the wiring of Ekimpay and also changed the bulbs as suggested by EKY. I switched out the larger bulbs with smaller ones (Sylvania #97). Now, the running lights are equal to each other. Also, my fog lights still work. No need to cut/slice wires. I just switched out the 7 pin connector with a 6 pin connector. The green/white wire is not connected to anything.
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Thanks a lot for the pictures, it has given me reassurance to do this mod. I hope I can install it without any major problems.
What does the Syvania #97 bulb look like? I did a search in google and came up empty.
What does the Syvania #97 bulb look like? I did a search in google and came up empty.
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I got mine from the local autoparts store (Kragen). It shouldn't be that hard to fine. My package was green with "97" clearly visable. Here's an idea what it looks like.....
Last edited by NO_WUR_E; Mar 13, 2006 at 10:40 AM.
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2016 Mercedes S550
Originally Posted by ekimpay
6 is always brown (ground) ... here's what i did on mine ... although, mine is an '06 i think it will be the same ... good luck!
Driver
1. grey/black
2. grey/blue
3. black/red
4. black/white
5. black/yellow
6. brown
X. green/white
Passenger
1. black/blue
2. grey/yellow
3. black
4. black/green
5. grey/red
6. brown
Driver
1. grey/black
2. grey/blue
3. black/red
4. black/white
5. black/yellow
6. brown
X. green/white
Passenger
1. black/blue
2. grey/yellow
3. black
4. black/green
5. grey/red
6. brown
wow i finally found the correct thread after 4 post on the incorrect ones.
lolokay bro i had a question...using this setup...do you have any error messages? And also so you have a part number of the 6 pin connector you purchased to make this happend?
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Originally Posted by ctC230K
if someone makes a set of oem quality s-class rear tails that plug right into the 05' w203 without cutting wires or tracing lines or getting adapters to make it work right, i'd pay $400 for that
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Originally Posted by robohopar
wow i finally found the correct thread after 4 post on the incorrect ones. lol
okay bro i had a question...using this setup...do you have any error messages? And also so you have a part number of the 6 pin connector you purchased to make this happend?
lolokay bro i had a question...using this setup...do you have any error messages? And also so you have a part number of the 6 pin connector you purchased to make this happend?
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Originally Posted by NO_WUR_E
no error messages and scroll up to post #19 above.
i just ordered the part(coming in tomorrow btw)...thanks a lott...you dont understand how much time and money you guys saved me!!!
ill give you guys an update on how it goes...and ill post up some pictures
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Originally Posted by robohopar
YESS!!!
i just ordered the part(coming in tomorrow btw)...thanks a lott...you dont understand how much time and money you guys saved me!!!
ill give you guys an update on how it goes...and ill post up some pictures
i just ordered the part(coming in tomorrow btw)...thanks a lott...you dont understand how much time and money you guys saved me!!!
ill give you guys an update on how it goes...and ill post up some pictures
j/kglad to help out.
ahhh, your signature is definitely distracting.
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Originally Posted by NO_WUR_E
You're welcome. Really, you ordered that part today and it's coming tomorrow? Wow, your dealership either has super express delivery or their lying to you. Feel free to share the money you saved with us. j/k
glad to help out.
ahhh, your signature is definitely distracting.
j/kglad to help out.
ahhh, your signature is definitely distracting.
oh ya and i love my sig too...haha
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Originally Posted by robohopar
ya we'll i ordered it from the valley(van nuys, ca)..."keyes european" and i have a friend that works at keyes lexus, so he got "hooked up" but i wont be suprised if they said its getting lagged...whatever at least i got some kind information for the install!!!...anyway have to buy a set of rear tires today so the money i saved goes to that...lol maybe next time.
oh ya and i love my sig too...haha
oh ya and i love my sig too...haha
btw, please update your profile with information (location, model, year, color, type...i.e. 05 C230K sport sedan or SS). Therefore, others can quickly answer questions that pertain to your car.
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Originally Posted by NO_WUR_E
It always nice to have connections....
btw, please update your profile with information (location, model, year, color, type...i.e. 05 C230K sport sedan or SS). Therefore, others can quickly answer questions that pertain to your car.
btw, please update your profile with information (location, model, year, color, type...i.e. 05 C230K sport sedan or SS). Therefore, others can quickly answer questions that pertain to your car.
*btw updated
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Originally Posted by ekimpay
6 is always brown (ground) ... here's what i did on mine ... although, mine is an '06 i think it will be the same ... good luck!
Driver
1. grey/black
2. grey/blue
3. black/red
4. black/white
5. black/yellow
6. brown
X. green/white
Passenger
1. black/blue
2. grey/yellow
3. black
4. black/green
5. grey/red
6. brown
Driver
1. grey/black
2. grey/blue
3. black/red
4. black/white
5. black/yellow
6. brown
X. green/white
Passenger
1. black/blue
2. grey/yellow
3. black
4. black/green
5. grey/red
6. brown
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2016 Mercedes S550
Originally Posted by robohopar
ya we'll i ordered it from the valley(van nuys, ca)..."keyes european" and i have a friend that works at keyes lexus, so he got "hooked up" but i wont be suprised if they said its getting lagged...whatever at least i got some kind information for the install!!!...anyway have to buy a set of rear tires today so the money i saved goes to that...lol maybe next time.
oh ya and i love my sig too...haha
oh ya and i love my sig too...haha
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Originally Posted by robohopar
dang it they said 5 business days....its coming from Germany. ohh well gotta wait for that ****...again ill update info and pics...
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Hmm... good thread 
Glad things worked out well for ya no_wur_e 
I knew these forums would come through for ya
Are you going to change the light that is on the trunk? Has anyone done that before? (its probably darker than the LEDs?).
General question: Why are there more plugs/pins on the left hand side than the right hand side?
this sounds like a fun mod to do
Glad things worked out well for ya no_wur_e I knew these forums would come through for ya Are you going to change the light that is on the trunk? Has anyone done that before? (its probably darker than the LEDs?).
General question: Why are there more plugs/pins on the left hand side than the right hand side?
this sounds like a fun mod to do
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Originally Posted by TruTaing
Hmm... good thread Glad things worked out well for ya no_wur_e I knew these forums would come through for ya
Are you going to change the light that is on the trunk? Has anyone done that before? (its probably darker than the LEDs?).
General question: Why are there more plugs/pins on the left hand side than the right hand side?
this sounds like a fun mod to do
Glad things worked out well for ya no_wur_e I knew these forums would come through for ya Are you going to change the light that is on the trunk? Has anyone done that before? (its probably darker than the LEDs?).
General question: Why are there more plugs/pins on the left hand side than the right hand side?
this sounds like a fun mod to do
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I"M SOOOO FUGGIN PISSED!!!!...the part i ordered came in today and the idiot part guy ordered one part number off!!! so i got this 25 pin connector with some plastic pieces...it looks like a printer port on a pc....i waited this long and i know i have a useless piece that i cant even use! might just go pick some up from a junk yard...have the guy cut it off the cars harness, i cant wait any longer! anyway sorry i needed to steam off a little 
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Alright guys finally got everything up and running....lemme say i couldnt have done it without your help guys thanks a lot!
looks sweet fit pretty well, the only thing thats a little off is the left tail light the outer lower bulb is a little stronger than all the other ones...you can kind of notice from the pictures...and i do apologize didnt have a camera ready to go so its a phone camera...sorry! but does anyone have any ideas why its brighter? i noticed some talk about switching bulbs out to smaller ones. Can someone clear that up for me? i didnt really understand exactly what happens there.
looks sweet fit pretty well, the only thing thats a little off is the left tail light the outer lower bulb is a little stronger than all the other ones...you can kind of notice from the pictures...and i do apologize didnt have a camera ready to go so its a phone camera...sorry! but does anyone have any ideas why its brighter? i noticed some talk about switching bulbs out to smaller ones. Can someone clear that up for me? i didnt really understand exactly what happens there.
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Sorry to open up this thread again but I was so confused on the wiring of this when I was installing the S-Class Taillights this morning. I must have took this stupid pins out like 3 times. I almost screwed up the pins and would have had to strip the wires and connect them by hand.
Anyway, I got them to work after listening to this combination of wiring:
Driver
1. grey/black
2. grey/blue
3. black/red
4. black/white
5. black/yellow
6. brown
X. green/white
Passenger
1. black/blue
2. grey/yellow
3. black
4. black/green
5. grey/red
6. brown
I will give you guys some pics when I get a chance. But I really like the look compared to the stock setup. Oh yeah, I'm using the NON-LED version.
RaZor---->
Anyway, I got them to work after listening to this combination of wiring:
Driver
1. grey/black
2. grey/blue
3. black/red
4. black/white
5. black/yellow
6. brown
X. green/white
Passenger
1. black/blue
2. grey/yellow
3. black
4. black/green
5. grey/red
6. brown
I will give you guys some pics when I get a chance. But I really like the look compared to the stock setup. Oh yeah, I'm using the NON-LED version.
RaZor---->
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2002 C320 (full AMG styling) - Brilliant Silver / Ash Leather (Orion Grey)
Anyone got a part no for the 7 pin connector? Hopefully it's written somewhere on the connectors that some of you have swapped out already!!!
I'm basically trying to do the opposite, change the connector from 6 to 7 pins. I have a 2002 W203 C320 Sedan and want to upgrade to the 05 tail lights. I have the new original 05 tails but they're 7 Pin & my current connector is 6 pin.
I'm guessing I can just swap the 6 pin connector for a 7 pin, right?
I really want both running lights to light up like on the 05 models, should this work on an '02? I was hoping this would be a really easy mod
I'm basically trying to do the opposite, change the connector from 6 to 7 pins. I have a 2002 W203 C320 Sedan and want to upgrade to the 05 tail lights. I have the new original 05 tails but they're 7 Pin & my current connector is 6 pin.
I'm guessing I can just swap the 6 pin connector for a 7 pin, right?
I really want both running lights to light up like on the 05 models, should this work on an '02? I was hoping this would be a really easy mod
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AW '05 C55
Just installed smoked s-tails, this particular set of tweezers made popping out the wires much easier than fiddling with tiny screwdrivers. Its like it was made for the job.
I bought it at a local Rite-Aid drug store, look in the feminine manicure section.
Lacross "Precise Tweeze" #71980.
I bought it at a local Rite-Aid drug store, look in the feminine manicure section.
Lacross "Precise Tweeze" #71980.
