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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by omgitselaine
Hey i ordered the polarg's that you suggested however i was wondering how many of these bulbs should i get ? I checked the sockets for the eyelids and noticed that theres 2 sockets on each side so im thinking i need a total of 4 bulbs to do both sides ?? TIA
Yup. You need 4 of those bulbs
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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yeah, make sure you get 4 bulbs for the eyelids, I went to the shop to get another set after I noticed I need 4 of them.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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Hi there,

many thanks for the tip on polarg bulbs. look a treat now

Does anyone know if you can change the main interior light and footwell lights too? is it easy to do? Bulb types?

many thanks
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Installed the Polarg bulbs...look good....much better than stock. They match my 5500k Luminics perfect.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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I'm thinking of installing the utlra white (luminec (or whatever it is) bulbs) for my fogs and high beams. Since their both H7 and I want them to match my 6000K xenon low beams. I'm curious though is it difficult to install the high beam bulbs and the fog lights?
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by micropower99
I'm thinking of installing the utlra white (luminec (or whatever it is) bulbs) for my fogs and high beams. Since their both H7 and I want them to match my 6000K xenon low beams. I'm curious though is it difficult to install the high beam bulbs and the fog lights?
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high beams bulbs are quite straight forward. Instructions are in the manuals or find it here. http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/e/cars...en/N24FA9.html


As for the fog lights i am not sure. Personally i am not going to mess with with the stock ones as i have intelligent light system and dont want it to go wrong with non oem bulbs.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by GPI
They are the 194 bulbs
So they are the same type as License Plate lights. I just ordered the PIAA X-treme White for my license plate lights, hopefully it will look the same or close to Lexus. If they are white and bright enough, I will do the same to the eyelids as well.

Here is the link that I ordered,

http://www.xtremewhite.com/ORD-Light...52-1-1-1-1.cfm

Or if you want the purplish white H.I.D. look, here is the one,

http://www.xtremewhite.com/ORD-Light...47-1-1-1-1.cfm
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Purple
Hi there,

high beams bulbs are quite straight forward. Instructions are in the manuals or find it here. http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/e/cars...en/N24FA9.html


As for the fog lights i am not sure. Personally i am not going to mess with with the stock ones as i have intelligent light system and dont want it to go wrong with non oem bulbs.

Fogs are easy, you have to remove the screws from the plastic mesh around the fog light housing...then you can access the bulb on the back of the housing.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by GPI
I used the Polarg M-4 bulbs which is bulb type 194. You can find these bulbs in ebay.
Are the 168 bulb type the same as 194? Some site have them as 168/194.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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Are the 168 bulb type the same as 194? Some site have them as 168/194.
Yes, they are the same.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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Looks very nice!!! I might have to get those. I wonder how they would look with my new Smoked Eyelid overlays. Its worth a shot.

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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by themundy
Installed the Polarg bulbs...look good....much better than stock. They match my 5500k Luminics perfect.
Im not sure if its just me but i took a peak at the eye brow bulb sockets and yes i got the covers off but i thought it was a pain in the a$$ to pull out the bulbs and its wiring ?? I was afraid of pulling it out to hard and ripping the wires so i gave up for now popped the covers back on uughhhhh
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Purple
Hi there,

high beams bulbs are quite straight forward. Instructions are in the manuals or find it here. http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/e/cars...en/N24FA9.html


As for the fog lights i am not sure. Personally i am not going to mess with with the stock ones as i have intelligent light system and dont want it to go wrong with non oem bulbs.
thanks
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by omgitselaine
Im not sure if its just me but i took a peak at the eye brow bulb sockets and yes i got the covers off but i thought it was a pain in the a$$ to pull out the bulbs and its wiring ?? I was afraid of pulling it out to hard and ripping the wires so i gave up for now popped the covers back on uughhhhh
Hi there,

it may look like a mass of wires but if you gently tug on the end of the wire you will find that the bulb holder comes out very easily. You shouldnt need to tug hard at all, the bulb holder clips really easily back into place.
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by misterng
Yes, they are the same.
Thanks! I'll probably order mine this weekend.

Here's a site that's only $6.95 p/pair.

http://www.autodynamic.com/search_re...el=3&subcat=81
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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i only have p1, no xenons...

i'm not sure which bulbs i can stick in my car. i like the look of the 6000k bulbs but these guys on ebay really have no idea what theyre talking about with regard to whether or not the bulbs are usable for me.

advice?
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Devastator187
Thanks! I'll probably order mine this weekend.

Here's a site that's only $6.95 p/pair.

http://www.autodynamic.com/search_re...el=3&subcat=81
Thanks, but I prefer PIAA or Mtec because they are brighter than other brands (and more expensive too).
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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i only have p1, no xenons...

i'm not sure which bulbs i can stick in my car. i like the look of the 6000k bulbs but these guys on ebay really have no idea what theyre talking about with regard to whether or not the bulbs are usable for me.
Try looking on ebay for phillips extreme. These are 80% brighter than standard
You should need H7 for dipped and main beam.
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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FYI - I bought a pair of Pilot today at Kragens for $2.99 and they look the same as the stocks. Please learn from my mistake and don't buy anything from Kragens or Pilot.
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by omgitselaine
Im not sure if its just me but i took a peak at the eye brow bulb sockets and yes i got the covers off but i thought it was a pain in the a$$ to pull out the bulbs and its wiring ?? I was afraid of pulling it out to hard and ripping the wires so i gave up for now popped the covers back on uughhhhh
How do you pop the black cover (pictured) off the top to access the light assembly? Are there screws or clips to remove? It feels like it's secured at "A" in the picture somehow, but I don't want to force anything. "B" in the picture looks like it may have clips or something there to secure it. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Actually i didnt even take that cover off. If you take a peek underneath that you'll see the circular slots for all the bulbs. My problem was that i was nervous taking out the bulbs due to the wiring but havent tried since that first time. These guys make it sound so easy so ill try again perhaps tomorrow since itll be nice and sunny in the nyc/nj area
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ongster1
How do you pop the black cover (pictured) off the top to access the light assembly? Are there screws or clips to remove? It feels like it's secured at "A" in the picture somehow, but I don't want to force anything. "B" in the picture looks like it may have clips or something there to secure it. Any help would be appreciated.
Hey, yea I'm having the same problem as you. :p
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by omgitselaine
Actually i didnt even take that cover off. If you take a peek underneath that you'll see the circular slots for all the bulbs. My problem was that i was nervous taking out the bulbs due to the wiring but havent tried since that first time. These guys make it sound so easy so ill try again perhaps tomorrow since itll be nice and sunny in the nyc/nj area
Hi there, i promise you it is easy! - the wiring loom has a bulb holder on the end of it. it just a case of giving the wiring loom a very light tug and it will come out. if my camera was working i'd take a pic.
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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How do you pop the black cover (pictured) off the top to access the light assembly? Are there screws or clips to remove? It feels like it's secured at "A" in the picture somehow, but I don't want to force anything. "B" in the picture looks like it may have clips or something there to secure it. Any help would be appreciated.
hello, you dont need to take off the black cover. you can slide your hand in to access all the bulbs holders.
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by themundy
Fogs are easy, you have to remove the screws from the plastic mesh around the fog light housing...then you can access the bulb on the back of the housing.
After you take off the wire, how do you go about taking off the white plastic piece to get access to the bulb?
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