Aftermarket HID Conversion Kits & required setting XENON=PRESENT thread
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MTEC H7 low beam and 9006 fogs xenon conversion
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HID installation HELP, please !!
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!
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!
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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!!
So, no alternative????? What about putting resistor inline before the relay??? Did anybody try it???? Please help!!
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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
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2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 8K HID's Low Beam & Fog Lights
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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.
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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.
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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
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2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 8K HID's Low Beam & Fog Lights
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
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white and whiter
i've decided to went back to stock 4300k bulbs after one of my 6000k bulbs burnt out.