DIY Changing Fog lamp Bulbs & W203/CL203 Fog Lamp Thread
09-20-2008, 03:00 AM
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On ebay they where listed for the C 32. Then I supposed they will be ok for the AMG bumper because all C32 I have see have the amg bumper.
09-20-2008, 08:24 PM
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09-23-2008, 01:58 PM
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I bought it and installed...here are iPhone pics from this morning...i will redo the pics later on. i was off to work when i took it...lots of glare ftmfl!!!!
09-23-2008, 08:24 PM
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my rant about PIAA bulbs
i've always trusted and used PIAA bulbs in all my cars b/c the past cars have not been equipped with xenon.
anyways my w203 has piaa xtreme white (think thats what there called). they are 2 years old and last summer the right fog blew out so i replaced it with a generic hyper white bulb dk what brand. today i get a error fog light message saying my left side is blown out....
anyone has any input in Piaa brand bulbs? my piaa signals are still good but the regular halogen bulbs suck imo and are pretty overpriced i dont think i will buy piaa again... hopefully my headlight bulbs won't blow out
but for now yellow fog bulbs
anyways my w203 has piaa xtreme white (think thats what there called). they are 2 years old and last summer the right fog blew out so i replaced it with a generic hyper white bulb dk what brand. today i get a error fog light message saying my left side is blown out....
anyone has any input in Piaa brand bulbs? my piaa signals are still good but the regular halogen bulbs suck imo and are pretty overpriced i dont think i will buy piaa again... hopefully my headlight bulbs won't blow out
but for now yellow fog bulbs
09-23-2008, 08:57 PM
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
i've always trusted and used PIAA bulbs in all my cars b/c the past cars have not been equipped with xenon.
anyways my w203 has piaa xtreme white (think thats what there called). they are 2 years old and last summer the right fog blew out so i replaced it with a generic hyper white bulb dk what brand. today i get a error fog light message saying my left side is blown out....
anyone has any input in Piaa brand bulbs? my piaa signals are still good but the regular halogen bulbs suck imo and are pretty overpriced i dont think i will buy piaa again... hopefully my headlight bulbs won't blow out
but for now yellow fog bulbs
anyways my w203 has piaa xtreme white (think thats what there called). they are 2 years old and last summer the right fog blew out so i replaced it with a generic hyper white bulb dk what brand. today i get a error fog light message saying my left side is blown out....
anyone has any input in Piaa brand bulbs? my piaa signals are still good but the regular halogen bulbs suck imo and are pretty overpriced i dont think i will buy piaa again... hopefully my headlight bulbs won't blow out
but for now yellow fog bulbs
From what it looks like on their website, bulbs aren't warrntied.
Sorry to hear that you had issues. Honestly, I'd just go HID if I were you.
09-24-2008, 10:28 AM
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I buy all my lighting products from this guy:
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/
If you enjoy light technical reading, here's a good article explaining why Superwhites and other similar bulbs really offer poorer lighting than standard type bulbs:
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...uperwhite.html
And another one explaining some of the flaws with HID lamps:
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...dvantages.html
(BTW, the guy isn't a quack - I work in the optics industry, and his statements are 100% correct. He might sound a bit harsh, but it's the truth...useless bling, or functional performance? Your choice.)
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/
If you enjoy light technical reading, here's a good article explaining why Superwhites and other similar bulbs really offer poorer lighting than standard type bulbs:
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...uperwhite.html
And another one explaining some of the flaws with HID lamps:
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...dvantages.html
(BTW, the guy isn't a quack - I work in the optics industry, and his statements are 100% correct. He might sound a bit harsh, but it's the truth...useless bling, or functional performance? Your choice.)
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09-24-2008, 10:35 AM
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my bro had used PIAA H7 on his 528 long time ago. they burnt out in less than a year. never bought any PIAA **** again.
I'm sticking with Philip Ultra Vision for my 204 and Hella HID look H7 for my sis's 208. they work great and around $35 for the Philip and $30 for the Hella pair.
I'm sticking with Philip Ultra Vision for my 204 and Hella HID look H7 for my sis's 208. they work great and around $35 for the Philip and $30 for the Hella pair.
09-25-2008, 07:04 AM
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09-26-2008, 09:25 AM
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How change bulp on driver side.
1. First pull out these 4 little pins with sidecutters.
2. Then you can move out plastic flat.
3. Now you can see bulb socket.
4. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and take it off.
5. Change bulb and put it back as same as you take it off.
6. Put plastic flat back.
7. Put pins back.
Easy job. 15min..
I change superwhite bulbs.
Passanges side you can change top of car. Jast but your hand down to foglight and turn bulb off.
1. First pull out these 4 little pins with sidecutters.
2. Then you can move out plastic flat.
3. Now you can see bulb socket.
4. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and take it off.
5. Change bulb and put it back as same as you take it off.
6. Put plastic flat back.
7. Put pins back.
Easy job. 15min..
I change superwhite bulbs.
Passanges side you can change top of car. Jast but your hand down to foglight and turn bulb off.
10-01-2008, 11:49 AM
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Bagged w203 C320/ML430 on 22's
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i have them and honestly don't think they project good light but soon as i put in the PIAA h3's made a little better for visibility
10-15-2008, 01:56 PM
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I bought a hid kit for it to get that "line" see avatar 3000k
kinda regret getting that bulb..should of went for 6000k. but then again, it worked great through fog this morning
11-02-2008, 12:43 AM
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Just replaced my fogs with Hoen Xenonmatch! I love the color and pattern! Passenger side: easy install! Driver side: Huge PITA! I was getting so frustrated, maybe my hands are too big! (but I guess thats a good thing... )
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11-02-2008, 12:53 AM
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about forg (edit: fog) lights W203
hi , i know this been asking before but still nobody have answering it yet.
i was wondering if anyone in here ever try to set up the frog light into auto yet? or is it can't be? when i put my headlight in auto the frog light wont turn on when i'm drive but only when i'm lock or unlock my car door.
i was wondering if anyone in here ever try to set up the frog light into auto yet? or is it can't be? when i put my headlight in auto the frog light wont turn on when i'm drive but only when i'm lock or unlock my car door.
11-02-2008, 01:27 AM
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How did you manage to type "fog" incorrectly in three different places within the same post?
No, you cannot set the fog lights to automatically turn on in the "auto" setting. You do not need to drive around with your fog lights on all of the time. To use them when necessary, simple turn the knob two clicks to the right (from the auto setting) and pull the knob out one click (two clicks for front/rear fogs). When you turn off the car, remove the key and open the door, the car will beep to alert you to manually turn off your lights.
No, you cannot set the fog lights to automatically turn on in the "auto" setting. You do not need to drive around with your fog lights on all of the time. To use them when necessary, simple turn the knob two clicks to the right (from the auto setting) and pull the knob out one click (two clicks for front/rear fogs). When you turn off the car, remove the key and open the door, the car will beep to alert you to manually turn off your lights.
