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Jan 21, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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OBDII instead of dealer?
Old thread, but really useful! Thanks!!

I just bought a pair of DEPO from eBay and want to install. Before installing it, I plugged them in to test it out. The low beam light up. But the high beam don't work at all. Is it because the "Xenon = not present" setting that need to be changed by dealer?

Can I use the OBD2 cable to change it myself?
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no you have to take it to a STAR machine to have it switched. If plugged in corrrectly the highs should work. is all the connections secure and plugged in tight.
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Good luck getting a stealer to set you up. Mine said they wouldn't do anything for your non-MB parts. They might do it, but I think you'll have to find an indy to help you out with that.
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This question just came up...and I realized I never posted the pdf I made of these instructions here.
So here it is. Makes it a lot easier when you're on your back.


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Thanks C230SC just what I was looking for after reading all the posts!
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This question just came up...and I realized I never posted the pdf I made of these instructions here.
So here it is. Makes it a lot easier when you're on your back.
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Nice write up... Anyone know where I can get the 8mm bolts?
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Good advice. I think the OP pulling the wheels helped facilitate the pics, which helps for our purposes.
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It's fine. Either unit will draw the appropriate amount of current, based on the load, stated as amperage.
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