HID Question!
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2002 c230K W203
HID Question!
Hi guys,
I have searched and didnt seem to find an answer.
I know that if i was to put a HID kit in my w203 the error codes would come up and the lights will eithet not work at all or jsut flash.
I know that the Srock Halogens run at 55w and the problem happens when you plug in 35w hids.
If i was to put 55w Hid's would they work ok? Because the issue only happens when you plug in a 35w bulb into a system that runs 55w and higher current etc...
Thanks.
I have searched and didnt seem to find an answer.
I know that if i was to put a HID kit in my w203 the error codes would come up and the lights will eithet not work at all or jsut flash.
I know that the Srock Halogens run at 55w and the problem happens when you plug in 35w hids.
If i was to put 55w Hid's would they work ok? Because the issue only happens when you plug in a 35w bulb into a system that runs 55w and higher current etc...
Thanks.
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1999 CLK320 (sold), 2007 C230 SS (gone), 2000 Grand Marquis, 2011 CR-Z, stay tuned...
No, the current pull is still different from stock. I have 55w and they didn't work. DDM has error eliminators for about $20 for the pair. I bought them when I bought my HIDs from them. I tried without first, but had no luck. I later got Xenon set to present on my car so that I could run my DRLs, and all is fine, now.
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2006 c230 Sport
i bought an HID kit from the group buy HIDextra.com. i didnt have to set xenon=present and they send you a free capacitor/resister whatever it is to stop the flickering. No error message. works great
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I just went to the dealer and got my xenon=present setting.
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My indy shop did it for not. I was told that, if it took less than 10-15 minutes to do, that it would be free. It takes about 30 seconds if you give them instructions.
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if you right down on the special instructions or notes whatever section it is, you write what car the HID kit is going on and if it requires the capacitor/resistor they will send it to you at no charge. but if they dont know what kinda car it's going on they dont know if you need it or not so they assume you dont. So write down the car it's going on so they can see if you need it.
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2005 c320 4matic
the question is.... which of your local dealerships are willing to do so. most are reluctant to do it for you since its aftermarket. even if they do, they charge you an arm and a leg. $75-150.
best to do it through an indy shop.
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I've had the ddm HID's 55w with error canceler for a little over a year. I set my xenons to present a couple months ago. but tonight when i turned my lights on my drivers side would flicker really fast like 5 times then stop, then do it again and stop after about a 4th time of flickering it wouldnt turn on at all? Anyone know whats wrong?
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1999 CLK320 (sold), 2007 C230 SS (gone), 2000 Grand Marquis, 2011 CR-Z, stay tuned...
I've had the ddm HID's 55w with error canceler for a little over a year. I set my xenons to present a couple months ago. but tonight when i turned my lights on my drivers side would flicker really fast like 5 times then stop, then do it again and stop after about a 4th time of flickering it wouldnt turn on at all? Anyone know whats wrong?
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