Need help with Xenons
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Need help with Xenons
Well, the shop installed it but the lights turn on then off right away. Dealer said they have no openings till wed or thursday to look at my car. I explained all they need is a DAS and he was like easier said than done... Is there any way to make them work so I can drive? Or no. 
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Originally posted by young
yes, turn on the lights before you start the car. wait until they stay on. then you can insert the key and start the car.
yes, turn on the lights before you start the car. wait until they stay on. then you can insert the key and start the car.
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Originally posted by young
yes, turn on the lights before you start the car. wait until they stay on. then you can insert the key and start the car.
yes, turn on the lights before you start the car. wait until they stay on. then you can insert the key and start the car.
As for your dealer... they're full of crap. The DAS change should take no more than 5 minutes. Connect DAS to car, enter type of car information, DAS aquires communication with car, make change, save change and your're done.
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What works for me is to turn the lights on, open the sunroof, wave a rubber chicken over your head in a clockwise motion using your left hand while chanting, I "shoulda bough a Honda" 3 times, then start your car. Oh wait, I don't have Xenons. 
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
What works for me is to turn the lights on, open the sunroof, wave a rubber chicken over your head in a clockwise motion using your left hand while chanting, I "shoulda bough a Honda" 3 times, then start your car. Oh wait, I don't have Xenons.
What works for me is to turn the lights on, open the sunroof, wave a rubber chicken over your head in a clockwise motion using your left hand while chanting, I "shoulda bough a Honda" 3 times, then start your car. Oh wait, I don't have Xenons.
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Originally posted by Vince
dude, your supposed to wave it counter-clockwise.
dude, your supposed to wave it counter-clockwise.
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OK well the lights just ficker on and off. Are you saying if I let it do this for a while it will just start up? I went to Downtown LA MB and they refuse to adjust it. This sucks. 
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Originally posted by BrabusCClass
OK well the lights just ficker on and off. Are you saying if I let it do this for a while it will just start up? I went to Downtown LA MB and they refuse to adjust it. This sucks.
OK well the lights just ficker on and off. Are you saying if I let it do this for a while it will just start up? I went to Downtown LA MB and they refuse to adjust it. This sucks.
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They just flicker on and off. No matter what position the key is in. It just will not stay on. The system works because I had it tested. Looks beautiful. Now I just need to figure out who can turn this thing on for me. My salesman from Beverly Hills MB tried to ask the forman and he refused due to liablity reasons. This really sucks.
This really sucks.
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Without the key or with the key in any position they just flicker on then off. With the key in the 2 position its like a stobe like. Does it with a few second delay, on and off, on and off. On the other positions it just turns on, then off once.
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I was wrong, it just flickers on and off no matter what. I thought it only did it once but it just does it over and over. It will not stay on. I let if flicker for about 30 seconds, I figured its not good for the system but wondered if it would actually turn on. It didnt...
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well, i have 2 theories...
1. 2001 model c-sedan is different from the coupe...
does brabus newport beach have a DAS computer? will they do it(for a fee of course)? i'd just call various service shops (try independent shops too)
1. 2001 model c-sedan is different from the coupe...
does brabus newport beach have a DAS computer? will they do it(for a fee of course)? i'd just call various service shops (try independent shops too)
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Xenon question
I know this is not particularly relevant to the problem Mr. Brabus is having, but has anyone seen any objective testing of different cars retrofitted with HID lights?
By that I mean...
- illumination range, low beam
- reflective range, low beam
- illumination range, high beam
- reflective range, high beam
... comparing the stock setup to the HID.
Off the top of my head I'd guess that the limiting factor in any HID conversion would be the design of the fluting on the headlight lens, which is designed to work with an H7 bulb, with the light source in a certain position. I assume the HID kit makers are putting the light source in exactly the same location vis à vis the reflector.
So would the HID do anything other than change the quality of the light?
Another question: how hot do HIDs run? Hotter than an H7? If so I'd be worried about messing up the plastic lens and reflector.
Just wondering here...
By that I mean...
- illumination range, low beam
- reflective range, low beam
- illumination range, high beam
- reflective range, high beam
... comparing the stock setup to the HID.
Off the top of my head I'd guess that the limiting factor in any HID conversion would be the design of the fluting on the headlight lens, which is designed to work with an H7 bulb, with the light source in a certain position. I assume the HID kit makers are putting the light source in exactly the same location vis à vis the reflector.
So would the HID do anything other than change the quality of the light?
Another question: how hot do HIDs run? Hotter than an H7? If so I'd be worried about messing up the plastic lens and reflector.
Just wondering here...
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I dont think there is much difference between the 2 besides the self leveling. Which I hate by the way. Self leveling xenons suck when going uphill on a desert road, ie. the 15 to vegas. I cant see anything exept the floor since thats all it lights up. And its like this for 15 miles or so since thats how long the hills are. I thought self leveling was very stupid and I cant believe because of liability, the dealership will adjust my computer. I will test stock xenon vs HID if i ever get my headlights to work. If not its going on my Previa or Im going to run a separate switch. Blah.
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No they work fine. I tested them. Previa does not take H7. I would need to buy new bulbs. Maybe ill use a switch. But how sad is this. Blah. I am going to try Keyes European tomorrow morning. I know the Service manager and Fleet manager there so hopefully they can do this. If not i dunno who else to ask. Maybe independent shops... but i doubt they can help me. I asked one today and they had no clue.
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Re: Xenon question
Originally posted by Mike T.
Another question: how hot do HIDs run? Hotter than an H7? If so I'd be worried about messing up the plastic lens and reflector.
Another question: how hot do HIDs run? Hotter than an H7? If so I'd be worried about messing up the plastic lens and reflector.
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heat
Thank you for shedding some light on that question 
I was imagining the bad old days when people would put 100W bulbs in H1 lights, eventually trashing the aluminised reflector in the process. In the case of the small rectangular H4 lights, the 80/100 W bulbs would sometimes crack the glass lenses too, due to the excessive heat.
I was imagining the bad old days when people would put 100W bulbs in H1 lights, eventually trashing the aluminised reflector in the process. In the case of the small rectangular H4 lights, the 80/100 W bulbs would sometimes crack the glass lenses too, due to the excessive heat.
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Hmm... I got the dealer to reprogram it... Now it just stays on for a min then shuts off, then turns on again to repeat this process. I get error messages when it shuts off. Does anyone know why?
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First of all, do you smell anything burning?
It sounds to me like you may have a bad ballast? I am no mechanic but flickering usually means that it isnt getting a continual power feed. I would be in contact with whoever you got the kit from and tell them your symptoms and take it from there. Sorry to hear about this man.
It sounds to me like you may have a bad ballast? I am no mechanic but flickering usually means that it isnt getting a continual power feed. I would be in contact with whoever you got the kit from and tell them your symptoms and take it from there. Sorry to hear about this man.
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a couple of more theories...
is it installed correctly... are all the plugs in tight? (please don't take offense at this comment... i do it all the time w/ computers*)
i still wonder about the components. ballasts or bulbs. have you contacted the vendor yet? but, if your previa can handle it, it says the kit is fine.
otherwise, i have no clue... and i would start thinking about another kit to try out.
*i once spent a 2 hours trying to get my cable modem working... messing w/ the network settings (ok, i just installed XP so it complicated things a bit). let's just say it would help if the ethernet cable was plugged into the computer
is it installed correctly... are all the plugs in tight? (please don't take offense at this comment... i do it all the time w/ computers*
)i still wonder about the components. ballasts or bulbs. have you contacted the vendor yet? but, if your previa can handle it, it says the kit is fine.
otherwise, i have no clue... and i would start thinking about another kit to try out.
*i once spent a 2 hours trying to get my cable modem working... messing w/ the network settings (ok, i just installed XP so it complicated things a bit). let's just say it would help if the ethernet cable was plugged into the computer
