Aftermarket HID Conversion Kits & required setting XENON=PRESENT thread
08-06-2002, 02:37 PM
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Without it set correctly, you can get them to work, but you have to put them on before you start the car, and sometimes that doesn't work on some cars.
I have no idea what difference the proper code makes internally, but there is a reason for getting 'em reset - and, not all dealers are willing to reset them, fyi.
I have no idea what difference the proper code makes internally, but there is a reason for getting 'em reset - and, not all dealers are willing to reset them, fyi.
08-07-2002, 01:31 PM
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Fake Xenon pic
I just install my blue city light. The store was out of the super white. The light is white/blue which is look pretty close to my fake xenon. Driver side w/ blue city light and Passenger side is stock.
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08-07-2002, 01:49 PM
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The bulb is #194 I get it from Summit Racing which is next to my office 
. It is $6.95 for 2 blue and $6.95 each for super white which is out of stock.
. It is $6.95 for 2 blue and $6.95 each for super white which is out of stock.
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08-07-2002, 04:53 PM
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Originally posted by tommy
Without it set correctly, you can get them to work, but you have to put them on before you start the car, and sometimes that doesn't work on some cars.
I have no idea what difference the proper code makes internally, but there is a reason for getting 'em reset - and, not all dealers are willing to reset them, fyi.
Without it set correctly, you can get them to work, but you have to put them on before you start the car, and sometimes that doesn't work on some cars.
I have no idea what difference the proper code makes internally, but there is a reason for getting 'em reset - and, not all dealers are willing to reset them, fyi.
08-07-2002, 08:19 PM
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Originally posted by vadim
Xenons, being rated at 35W, draw lower current than Halogens (55W). Therefore, if you have Xenon lights and the computer is set for Halogens, it thinks that the curcuit is broken, and cuts the power to the lights altogether, re-testing the circuit about every 10 seconds. This results in headllight flashing with the same frequency. Plus, a headlight malfunction message appears on the screen.
Xenons, being rated at 35W, draw lower current than Halogens (55W). Therefore, if you have Xenon lights and the computer is set for Halogens, it thinks that the curcuit is broken, and cuts the power to the lights altogether, re-testing the circuit about every 10 seconds. This results in headllight flashing with the same frequency. Plus, a headlight malfunction message appears on the screen.
08-07-2002, 08:33 PM
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i vaguely remember someone trying the resistor and it didn't work for some reason.
anyway, i think it better/easier to have your dealer just change the setting. you may have to look for an amenable dealer, you may be charged a few bucks, but it's worth the hassle.
anyway, i think it better/easier to have your dealer just change the setting. you may have to look for an amenable dealer, you may be charged a few bucks, but it's worth the hassle.
08-07-2002, 09:10 PM
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Originally posted by viper
If thats the case why not just calculate the appropriate series resistance to fake out the system ? Then you would have no need to see the dealer.
If thats the case why not just calculate the appropriate series resistance to fake out the system ? Then you would have no need to see the dealer.
08-08-2002, 07:55 AM
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those still look way way yellow to me...
I got the Polarg bulbs (M-4 P8713W)for the city lights...they're a perfect match for the "xenon" bulbs.
I post a pic if I can remember to take one !
I got the Polarg bulbs (M-4 P8713W)for the city lights...they're a perfect match for the "xenon" bulbs.
I post a pic if I can remember to take one !
08-08-2002, 03:37 PM
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Originally posted by bagwell
I got the Polarg bulbs (M-4 P8713W)for the city lights...they're a perfect match for the "xenon" bulbs.
I got the Polarg bulbs (M-4 P8713W)for the city lights...they're a perfect match for the "xenon" bulbs.
08-10-2002, 11:13 AM
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BMW 530i 2001
Advice on upgrading to Xenon from Halogen for C200?
Hi all.
This is actually a question for my friend's 2001 C200 in Asia (Indonesia). His car originally comes in Halogen. He is wondering if I can help him order some kind of after-market Xenon for his car.
Thanks in advance for helping me answering the questions:
- Would it be too much problem to upgrade?
- If not, any suggested sites to buy?
- How long would it take? - both myself and him do not have too much mechanical skills.
- Does anybody have experience in this? Do we need to reprogram anything?
Thanks.
Chee
This is actually a question for my friend's 2001 C200 in Asia (Indonesia). His car originally comes in Halogen. He is wondering if I can help him order some kind of after-market Xenon for his car.
Thanks in advance for helping me answering the questions:
- Would it be too much problem to upgrade?
- If not, any suggested sites to buy?
- How long would it take? - both myself and him do not have too much mechanical skills.
- Does anybody have experience in this? Do we need to reprogram anything?
Thanks.
Chee
08-10-2002, 03:15 PM
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Try this link
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...s&pagenumber=1
The HID kit can be purchased from http://hid4less.com
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...s&pagenumber=1
The HID kit can be purchased from http://hid4less.com
08-11-2002, 07:14 PM
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2001 C320
damn, all my lights matched perfectly but i forgot the brands i used. They we're Reallly reallly white, with a touch of blue. Any bulb that has alot of japanese writing should be good!
08-12-2002, 07:54 AM
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the Polarg are the same ......very white with just a hint of blue...not some cheap looking blue lite...
08-13-2002, 06:46 AM
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E350 Coupe (2010)
Hella HID kit for 450
http://www.groupbuycenter.com/buy.as...ad&row_id=6319
Do you guys think this would fit the w203's?
I have nothing to do with this groupbuy I just saw it on the site... so dont ask me any questions about the specifics.
Do you guys think this would fit the w203's?
I have nothing to do with this groupbuy I just saw it on the site... so dont ask me any questions about the specifics.
