W203/CL203 City Light Thread (LED, HID, bulbs) - All you want to know
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Parking/City Lights Color Match with BIX
I'm looking for any recommendations of a product that will allow me to change my parking lights (w5w) to match with my BIX's. I don't really like the different colors at night with the parking lights and BIX, I think it detracts.
Any particular brand/color that you've tried that matches well and where to get them are appreciated. Thanks!
Any particular brand/color that you've tried that matches well and where to get them are appreciated. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by o98eclipse
I'm looking for any recommendations of a product that will allow me to change my parking lights (w5w) to match with my BIX's. I don't really like the different colors at night with the parking lights and BIX, I think it detracts.
Any particular brand/color that you've tried that matches well and where to get them are appreciated. Thanks!
Any particular brand/color that you've tried that matches well and where to get them are appreciated. Thanks!
I would get PIAA Extreme white, are you changing the fogs too?? Makes a nice difference =)
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Thanks Lorinser
I looked at the PIAA website and found this according to your recommendation.
Twin Pack 19172
Bulb Type 168 Wedge
Wattage 5w
Technology Xtreme White
Is that the correct application???
Yes I am going to get fogs, but not xtreme white, I'm going to change them to yellow fogs
I looked at the PIAA website and found this according to your recommendation.
Twin Pack 19172
Bulb Type 168 Wedge
Wattage 5w
Technology Xtreme White
Is that the correct application???
Yes I am going to get fogs, but not xtreme white, I'm going to change them to yellow fogs
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matching bi-xenon silver bulbs parking light
I know this topic has been discussed count less times before, but I STFF and I didn't really find any pictures or people having the silver wedge bulbs, only signals. I've saw some pictures with LEDs. I just don't want to mess with load equalizers. So, does anyone have silver colored parking lights (wedge bulb)? I know they're silver, but how do they illuminate? Do they still illuminate a yellowish beam, or are they white like xenons.
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Hey, i got some "xenon white bulbs" yesterday from a friend and tried them out...there still yellow...no matter whatchu get i think they will still be yellowish..i tried many types of those..only LED's can be white and i just got my Load Equalizers(thanx doug!) and i have to get those installed and see how they work but when i put in the LED's by themself, they light up really nice! they just flash really fast for the need of load equalizers but yea if u want white get led's if u want yellowish white them those silver bulbs do the job but! the ones i got burned out after the first night i turned them on..sad thank god they were free! heh
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Originally Posted by benzo-boi
I know this topic has been discussed count less times before, but I STFF and I didn't really find any pictures or people having the silver wedge bulbs, only signals. I've saw some pictures with LEDs. I just don't want to mess with load equalizers. So, does anyone have silver colored parking lights (wedge bulb)? I know they're silver, but how do they illuminate? Do they still illuminate a yellowish beam, or are they white like xenons.
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I think you're talking about the signal amber housing. I was talking about the parking/city lights (wedge bulbs).
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i'm talking about the wedge bulb also. on my car the socket for the wedge bulb is yellow brown. i have a 2001 c240, you may have a newer car and it may be different, but if it is the same as mine, try my theory out.
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u can get nice bulbs on ebay other than that...only import stores have these LED lights no AUtozone or pepboys will have it, not that i know of at least.
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Originally Posted by c230kracer
Hey, i got some "xenon white bulbs" yesterday from a friend and tried them out...there still yellow...no matter whatchu get i think they will still be yellowish..i tried many types of those..only LED's can be white and i just got my Load Equalizers(thanx doug!) and i have to get those installed and see how they work but when i put in the LED's by themself, they light up really nice! they just flash really fast for the need of load equalizers but yea if u want white get led's if u want yellowish white them those silver bulbs do the job but! the ones i got burned out after the first night i turned them on..sad thank god they were free! heh
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Originally Posted by Outland
I have LED's in my city lights. Check out For my mercedes.com. Just use a second set of sockers with the old bulbs as load equalizers. I did.
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Originally Posted by Outland
I have LED's in my city lights. Check out For my mercedes.com. Just use a second set of sockers with the old bulbs as load equalizers. I did.
outland, i heard the equalizers runs really hot... true/false?
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Originally Posted by benzo-boi
Are equalizers absolutely necessary? I've been told by Jerry that if you're only using LEDs for your parking lights, it's not necessary. I've also been told that you would need equalizers more if they were signals, not parking/city lights? Can anyone confirm? ![nix](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/nixweiss.gif)
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Yes, you need load equalizers for the city lights. The MB computer senses the change in draw and will shut the circuit off. However, the load equalizers don't need to be expensive genuine load equalizers. Like I said above, just use a second set of sockets- scotch lock them onto the leads, and use the old bulbs. Curl it up and leave it behind the black covers- make sure the old bulbs are not touching the back sides of the reflectors. Ive had mine in for two years now. Works fine. If you want LED turn signals like I have, you'll need to use real load equalizers though.
TO dwawg-
Yes, real load equalizers run hot, place them were they won't do any harm.
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Parking Light Bulbs
I have been searching previous forums & the sites mentioned for purchasing the stealth bulbs for the side markers. I can find the blinkers but can't find the side marker bulbs. I will be getting my clear lenses this week & wanted to find some bulbs for them. I would also consider amber ones if I can find them. If you have this set up if you could please tell me where you found the chrome coated ones or amber ones. I'm going to try some local auto parts stores & they may have the amber ones.
I don't know what to call these bulbs (part #)?
5W/4 CP bulb or E1 12V 5W?
A lot of time just to find 2 little bulbs
I don't know what to call these bulbs (part #)?
5W/4 CP bulb or E1 12V 5W?
A lot of time just to find 2 little bulbs
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anyone know the RESISTANCE (Ohms) for the side-marker bulb fixtures ???
Since my 12V / 5W bulbs are now gone, I need to install "in-line resistors" to cancel out the 2 malfunction messages.
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Since my 12V / 5W bulbs are now gone, I need to install "in-line resistors" to cancel out the 2 malfunction messages.
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Originally Posted by Oneslip
Found Em! Only took 2 hrs searching the net. Damn bulbs are almost as expensive as the lenses. They are definately making $ on the bulbs.
to find the bulbs go to: http://www.ambulbs.com/products/description.php/II=75
I hope this helps.
Mike
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I bought a pair of APC branded wedge bulbs that are chrome but light up xenon white. Very nice addition to xenons.
Its at cardomain.com
http://www.cardomain.com/item/APC504149B
Its at cardomain.com
http://www.cardomain.com/item/APC504149B