Aftermarket HID Conversion Kits & required setting XENON=PRESENT thread
08-02-2004, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by x-tian-230k
If you want u should buy the 05 projecter clear lens halogen headlight assemblies...i think i saw them for like 500 dolalrs on ebay...
08-02-2004, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Kev04C320
Try contact Steve, the Euro parts pimp, you might be surprised how much those lights cost.
I'm looking for an original Bi-Xenon set for the COUPE, and don't know who else might sell these at a good price. The ones on eBay are usually chipped as well, and sometimes do not come with all the right plugs and things.
Remember, Bi-Xenon headlamps are different sizes for the Sedan & Coupe.
08-02-2004, 06:56 PM
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thanks very much on all your advices, it really helped me get thru what i wanted, i think im going to get the 05 xenon assemblies. one more question, does the bi xenon included HID from steve?
08-02-2004, 09:19 PM
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Back on topic: You want aftermarket HID application, but you want those covers on there to keep the moisture out. But of course you still need to run the wires. Solution? There is an HID accessory that is a rubber grommet with a slit in the middle to allow you to run wires while maintaining the seal on the headlight. This will require drilling a hole into the back cover to install this grommet.
09-18-2004, 10:09 AM
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Aftermarket HID Xenon Kit problem
After I installed the aftermarket HID Xenon Kit, it looks great, but I always get a warning message on the cluster instrument, "Check low beam R lamp". My friend W202 has the same problem. Is it normal or do I need to go to the dealer to reprogram the ECU to "xenon present"? Please advice. Thanks
09-18-2004, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by antonleung
After I installed the aftermarket HID Xenon Kit, it looks great, but I always get a warning message on the cluster instrument, "Check low beam R lamp". My friend W202 has the same problem. Is it normal or do I need to go to the dealer to reprogram the ECU to "xenon present"? Please advice. Thanks
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09-18-2004, 12:49 PM
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Aftermarket HID problems???
Mr. antonleung:
As Mr. amdeutsch indicated, --and it is VERY likely--, there may be more than it meets the eye then just setting your system to Xenons "present. A similar problem did occur on someone else's car when they installed their "aftermarket" HID foglights... same scenario that you got in your display... please read below:
You (Mr. antonleung) may be able to correct the problem if it turns our that your "aftermarket" installation was done cutting the wires (which a NO! on MB!!) but it will cost ya!
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Originally Posted by antonleung
After I installed the aftermarket HID Xenon Kit, it looks great, but I always get a warning message on the cluster instrument, "Check low beam R lamp". My friend W202 has the same problem. Is it normal or do I need to go to the dealer to reprogram the ECU to "xenon present"? Please advice. Thanks
Originally Posted by Wiedermann
Front Right Foglight Error, why?
Mr. excess:
If what I am about to say it is true/accurate in whole or in part, you may be passed the "want it to work the proper way" part of your quote above.
If you have cut the wires on the fog lights to tap into the starters, ballast, etc, etc... then you may very well be stuck with the error for good.
On the "HID headlights" you mentioned, I am assuming it is NOT the MB "Bi-Xenon" headlamp assembly but instead another aftermarket HID brand. Depending on the type of installation used on your headlamps, you may encounter errors on the headlamps as well (after driving long periods ot time due to the overheating of the wiring associated with the headlamps)
Your problem "could" be fixed, but it could be costly, as you may have to re-run wiring harnessed to correct the problem
Note: Xenon is a registered mark of High Intensity Discharge (HID) lights, currently licensed and used by some German manufacturer brands.
Wiedermann
Mr. excess:
Originally Posted by excess
I just installed a set of HIDS on my front headlights as well as the foglights and the car is throwing an error on the front right foglight but it works perfectly it doesnt shut off or blink in any way, the headlights have no errors whatsoever nor the left foglight? What can be causing it and the possible fix?
I noticed if I turn the fog lights on before I turn the ignition on no errors come up but really want it to work the proper way
I noticed if I turn the fog lights on before I turn the ignition on no errors come up but really want it to work the proper way
If you have cut the wires on the fog lights to tap into the starters, ballast, etc, etc... then you may very well be stuck with the error for good.
On the "HID headlights" you mentioned, I am assuming it is NOT the MB "Bi-Xenon" headlamp assembly but instead another aftermarket HID brand. Depending on the type of installation used on your headlamps, you may encounter errors on the headlamps as well (after driving long periods ot time due to the overheating of the wiring associated with the headlamps)
Your problem "could" be fixed, but it could be costly, as you may have to re-run wiring harnessed to correct the problem
Note: Xenon is a registered mark of High Intensity Discharge (HID) lights, currently licensed and used by some German manufacturer brands.
Wiedermann
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09-18-2004, 12:54 PM
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if the xenon present does not solve this problem. you can get inline resistors which will bump the resitance of the lights to that of the stock halogens... good luck 
09-18-2004, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by LaZyC230K
i've also installed aftermarket HID too, but i have no problem with it and it works great, no warning sign and anything
09-18-2004, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Kev04C320
Which one did you purchase? My friends installed aftermarket with Hella ballast and worked fine, but another one tried Panasonic and got error messages.
09-18-2004, 09:31 PM
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My HID is Japanese product, but my friend is using Hella kit, he got the same problem too. My HID didn't flicker or shut down, but it just display warning message all the time. I don't have to cut any wire during installation, it is plug and play. Does any one can get the aftermarket HID works without reprogram the ECU to xenon?
