Aftermarket HID Conversion Kits & required setting XENON=PRESENT thread
09-27-2007, 01:31 PM
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07 c230 - halogen to HID = impossible?
so i have a 07 c230 sport, and after spending countless hours on the forum i havent read once about someone with my problem.
As most of you know the bulb type is H7 in the C230, however I can't seem to find a kit that is compatible with the new OEM 07 harness, it appears the OEM wiring goes directly into the bulb (2 prong type thing), and all the kits for H7 seem to be the typical clip that blugs into the housing.
so my question is, is there a kit that even exist for my type of wiring?
and if so where can i get it, Im in Canada and cant find ANY modders in my area
As most of you know the bulb type is H7 in the C230, however I can't seem to find a kit that is compatible with the new OEM 07 harness, it appears the OEM wiring goes directly into the bulb (2 prong type thing), and all the kits for H7 seem to be the typical clip that blugs into the housing.
so my question is, is there a kit that even exist for my type of wiring?
and if so where can i get it, Im in Canada and cant find ANY modders in my area
09-27-2007, 02:07 PM
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so i have a 07 c230 sport, and after spending countless hours on the forum i havent read once about someone with my problem.
As most of you know the bulb type is H7 in the C230, however I can't seem to find a kit that is compatible with the new OEM 07 harness, it appears the OEM wiring goes directly into the bulb (2 prong type thing), and all the kits for H7 seem to be the typical clip that blugs into the housing.
so my question is, is there a kit that even exist for my type of wiring?
and if so where can i get it, Im in Canada and cant find ANY modders in my area
As most of you know the bulb type is H7 in the C230, however I can't seem to find a kit that is compatible with the new OEM 07 harness, it appears the OEM wiring goes directly into the bulb (2 prong type thing), and all the kits for H7 seem to be the typical clip that blugs into the housing.
so my question is, is there a kit that even exist for my type of wiring?
and if so where can i get it, Im in Canada and cant find ANY modders in my area
If you're trying to just purchase HID bulbs and then plug them into the OEM socket...I'd seriously suggest not modding your car
That scares me.
09-27-2007, 08:09 PM
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so i have a 07 c230 sport, and after spending countless hours on the forum i havent read once about someone with my problem.
As most of you know the bulb type is H7 in the C230, however I can't seem to find a kit that is compatible with the new OEM 07 harness, it appears the OEM wiring goes directly into the bulb (2 prong type thing), and all the kits for H7 seem to be the typical clip that blugs into the housing.
so my question is, is there a kit that even exist for my type of wiring?
and if so where can i get it, Im in Canada and cant find ANY modders in my area
As most of you know the bulb type is H7 in the C230, however I can't seem to find a kit that is compatible with the new OEM 07 harness, it appears the OEM wiring goes directly into the bulb (2 prong type thing), and all the kits for H7 seem to be the typical clip that blugs into the housing.
so my question is, is there a kit that even exist for my type of wiring?
and if so where can i get it, Im in Canada and cant find ANY modders in my area
09-27-2007, 09:52 PM
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sorry guys im a newb to cars but basically here is what im looking for
thanks to tangerine...
Basically as seen in the pic, the blue and black wire plug into the OEM harness
which is what I have in my car as well, but kits I seem to encounter dont have those 2 wires seperated like the blue/black but have one "clip" type connector.
Im opening to US retailers who will ship or suggestions on canadian sources
im new to the MB family, sorry about that!
thanks to tangerine...
Basically as seen in the pic, the blue and black wire plug into the OEM harness
which is what I have in my car as well, but kits I seem to encounter dont have those 2 wires seperated like the blue/black but have one "clip" type connector.
Im opening to US retailers who will ship or suggestions on canadian sources
im new to the MB family, sorry about that!
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09-28-2007, 12:08 AM
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sorry guys im a newb to cars but basically here is what im looking for
thanks to tangerine...
Basically as seen in the pic, the blue and black wire plug into the OEM harness
which is what I have in my car as well, but kits I seem to encounter dont have those 2 wires seperated like the blue/black but have one "clip" type connector.
Im opening to US retailers who will ship or suggestions on canadian sources
im new to the MB family, sorry about that!
thanks to tangerine...
Basically as seen in the pic, the blue and black wire plug into the OEM harness
which is what I have in my car as well, but kits I seem to encounter dont have those 2 wires seperated like the blue/black but have one "clip" type connector.
Im opening to US retailers who will ship or suggestions on canadian sources
im new to the MB family, sorry about that!
09-28-2007, 03:06 AM
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Any chance you have pictures of your HID kit? If your car came stock with halogens it should work with the H7 kit with the wires from the pic shown. Otherwise I think you got the wrong kit. And make sure to get a compatible HID kit that works with the bulb out error messages or have your dealership set xenons to present.
09-29-2007, 12:27 AM
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hey guys, decided to get a pair of bix for my clk350. swapped the original headlights. 1) sometimes the headlight warning comes on and sometimes it doesnt. 2) i am now UNABLE to shut off my lights (it seems to be on auto mode all the time, off in the day on at night, even when i turn the knob to "O")..............dealership wont change setting for me cause they said i didnt get the lights from them. I've read alot about capacitors on here, but they are usually for the DIY xenon kits. can i add a capacitor for my oem bix headlights? and if so HOW? thanks
09-29-2007, 01:38 AM
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hey guys, decided to get a pair of bix for my clk350. swapped the original headlights. 1) sometimes the headlight warning comes on and sometimes it doesnt. 2) i am now UNABLE to shut off my lights (it seems to be on auto mode all the time, off in the day on at night, even when i turn the knob to "O")..............dealership wont change setting for me cause they said i didnt get the lights from them. I've read alot about capacitors on here, but they are usually for the DIY xenon kits. can i add a capacitor for my oem bix headlights? and if so HOW? thanks
10-03-2007, 09:52 PM
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xenon kit plug to oem wire
Hi,
i would like to know, i have a vision x hid kit. now i have done a xenon=present. is it safe to plug the hid to the oem wires. will the wires burn since it too much juice for them.
thks,
davidl
i would like to know, i have a vision x hid kit. now i have done a xenon=present. is it safe to plug the hid to the oem wires. will the wires burn since it too much juice for them.
thks,
davidl
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10-03-2007, 10:59 PM
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It should be fine, they run at lower current/temp than the stock halogen. Its only the initial startup that requires more, still not much of a concern since it doesn't last long.
10-07-2007, 08:23 PM
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if you don't want an HID kit, you should try PIAA extreme white bulbs. i have those in my city lights and they look really nice so i'll be getting some of those for my headlights too.
10-07-2007, 09:28 PM
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10-07-2007, 11:38 PM
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2002 C230 coupe , NOt THE AVATAR!!
10-08-2007, 03:26 AM
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10-08-2007, 06:08 AM
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10-08-2007, 01:49 PM
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I can't say much bout the new PIAAs but I use to buy them for my integra and they burned out really fast. 5 months maybe is the longest they've lasted. Hopefully they've made some improvement.
