andy_meng1024

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MTEC-...spagenameZWDVW

MTEC H7 low beam and 9006 fogs xenon conversion

c230newjerz

thanks dude ill look into that

sparkco

I have read the entire thread......but.....what is the true and the easiest answer to solve the flickering problem.

I have install an aftermarket HID kit into my C230K, of course the error message ( check headlamp...) but as soon as you start to drive the car....the HID shuts off....and on....and off.......

Should I insert an equal value of resistor into the wiring ( on the +ve. wire before entering the relay ), and should it solve the whole problem without going through the dealer?????? Please HELP !!! Thanks!

TemjinX2

you need to reprogram the car to the xenon present setting. just do a search for xenon present.

sparkco

Thanks for your ONLY response so far, where are the other members who have installed HID before?????

So, no alternative????? What about putting resistor inline before the relay??? Did anybody try it???? Please help!!

TemjinX2

i dont know what kind of harness you received with your hid kit. Your harness should be taking power directly from the battery and using the head light plug as a trigger.

What you can do it take the wiring for the relay that acts as the trigger and tap it into your side marker wiring. This is the cheapest way and the way i did it. You will get a check side marker warning because of the drop in voltage from the side marker, how ever your head lights will work. It will not affect your light output or have any negative effects on the car other then the warning light.

sparkco

Thank you for your advice. I though of that too, but willing to find an even better solution. Now, we will have 2 warnings, one for the burn head light, and one for the side markers, Right??? Again, it will save me a lot of trouble to go to the f$*#ing dealership and pray for them to do the reprogramming on the ECU.

TemjinX2

correct. I think awhile back someone sold a bypass where you could plug it into the head light to trick the computer into thinking you had it connect. It was on one of the threads here. But i remeber it was expensive so i decided to pass on it.

Tell you the truth, i try not to mess around too much with the mercedes wiring and electronics. They tend to be overly sensitive compared to the japanese cars i use to work on.

sparkco

OK. I did it and it works beautifully!!! Now, I can call myself an EXPERT. If any member want to know how to install an aftermarker HID, please let me know.

TemjinX2

congrats. i suggest doing a retrofit in the future.

sparkco

Thanks for your reply. We should put this thread in the technical section so that all members can benifit from it.

benzo8

i got a 6k HID conversion.. it looks pretty dope but wat im looking for is HID floglights cus compared to the HIDs they look like a nasty yellow instead of that blue

lmandi89

What's up guys... hey i ordered a pair of XenonEyes HID's for my 07 C230 and i got the H7 8000K $140 only Low Beams for now because i want to see how they look and if i like them then i'll getting High Beams. The shipment is scheduled to be here on Monday the 21st and i'll post some pic. as soon as i install them but let me know what you think about it??? Here are some pic. of my Mercedes.

sparkco

Hi Benzo8, 8K is the one you should use. Anything above 8K is useless. Please do not buy from eBay, buy from a store. In case of problem with the HID, you will cover from the warranty.

FrankW

8000k is going to be very blue.

Deutsche_ Amg

mine has been set to xenon for more than a year now in hopes of changing it it to xenon sometime but i have had zero problems so far without actual xenons present

benzo8

i have 6000k on my 07 c230 low beams too.. i still wanna get highbeams and fog lights. did u get 8000k?

lmandi89

yes i got the 8000K and if i like them im going to get the High Beams and fog lights to match..can't wait to get them

lmandi89

i know that's why i got the 8000k. the 6000k have too much white and i don't like them

benzo8

yeah they do. I really didn't know much but they're okay. Where did u get them from?

TemjinX2

i hope you have good city lighting. Your not going to be able to see crap on 8k with halogen head lights.

FrankW

but just fyi anything above 6000k the lumen start to decrease which can be less visible than having stock halogen bulbs and put more strain on your eye during the night. just an fyi. as long as you like'em it's all the matters.

i've decided to went back to stock 4300k bulbs after one of my 6000k bulbs burnt out.

TemjinX2

4300k FTW.

yeuchau

BIX 4300k FTW

TemjinX2

to be honest i have chinese 5000k watt bulbs, so 5000k ftw.