Perfect solution for LED eyelid
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C320 CDI Elegance
Count me in for the group buy.
Another question. Is there a wattage limit on the led buld that you can use with this circuit? In fact, what's the wattage of the buld supplied. I was just thinking if we could subsequently change the led bulb for something even brighter, or are we stuck using only the supplied bulbs.
Another question. Is there a wattage limit on the led buld that you can use with this circuit? In fact, what's the wattage of the buld supplied. I was just thinking if we could subsequently change the led bulb for something even brighter, or are we stuck using only the supplied bulbs.
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From: Taipei
C280
Count me in for the group buy.
Another question. Is there a wattage limit on the led buld that you can use with this circuit? In fact, what's the wattage of the buld supplied. I was just thinking if we could subsequently change the led bulb for something even brighter, or are we stuck using only the supplied bulbs.
Another question. Is there a wattage limit on the led buld that you can use with this circuit? In fact, what's the wattage of the buld supplied. I was just thinking if we could subsequently change the led bulb for something even brighter, or are we stuck using only the supplied bulbs.
This bulb is 3.5W.
But different brand LED got different own control IC, the compatibility is a big question, I only believe in what I see.
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From: Hollywood
Black C300
i ordered some LED light bulbs for the eye lid one pair didnt turn on at all which had 4 LEDz, and the second one was 5 LEDz only one turned on and error message was comin on the dash its anoyin there should be light lubs that are plug and play no wires here and there but i guess there isnt any yet
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i ordered some LED light bulbs for the eye lid one pair didnt turn on at all which had 4 LEDz, and the second one was 5 LEDz only one turned on and error message was comin on the dash its anoyin there should be light lubs that are plug and play no wires here and there but i guess there isnt any yet
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From: Toronto
2008 C300 Sport 4matic
I've tried using LED bulbs for the eyelid/city lights, they do not trigger an error message, but they stay on all the time, even when the car is off and parked.
For the license plate lights I've installed a 5W 100ohm transistor to the wires which cured everything, no error message, no flickering and goes on when it supposed to. It's only costed me a buck each. Much cheaper than $50 for that 'magic box'. The LED wedge bulbs I got from Hoen, but you could find decent LED 194 wedge bulbs for about $3 on eBay.
For the license plate lights I've installed a 5W 100ohm transistor to the wires which cured everything, no error message, no flickering and goes on when it supposed to. It's only costed me a buck each. Much cheaper than $50 for that 'magic box'. The LED wedge bulbs I got from Hoen, but you could find decent LED 194 wedge bulbs for about $3 on eBay.
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From: Nagoya, Japan
'15 C200 AMG line, '08 C300 Sport Avantgarde, '07 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd, '02 CLK 200 (gone)
Factory LED eyelids
FWIW, here in Japan, the dealer offered the option of LED eyelids. The MB part number is M 000 580 00 10 MM. The description stated that it includes a 'warning canceler'. I'm guessing that's what the little chips are in the photo. The price is just under 16,000 yen (about US$150). I have no idea if they're available anywhere else. Might be worth asking about.
Here they are at night. Kinda crappy, sorry. It was raining.
My next step is to find fogs that'll match...
Here they are at night. Kinda crappy, sorry. It was raining.
My next step is to find fogs that'll match...
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09 c300 4matic
Well i called my local parts dept. and they cant recognize that part number at all. So heres my next question:
from looking at these two pictures they seem to look alike:
vs.
By looking in these angles, one looks round and the other looks a bit flatter? whkento, will a normal 194 wedge bulb work in your socket?
from looking at these two pictures they seem to look alike:
vs.
By looking in these angles, one looks round and the other looks a bit flatter? whkento, will a normal 194 wedge bulb work in your socket?
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From: Nagoya, Japan
'15 C200 AMG line, '08 C300 Sport Avantgarde, '07 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd, '02 CLK 200 (gone)
Well, I don't really know. That's the short answer. (I'd never seen the other type until looking at your pic.)
A bit more involved is that on the sheet which lists the available options, their cost, and time to install, it listed something like .2 hours to do the install ( I don't have the sheet with me now). Judging from this, I'm guessing they fit the standard bulb fitting. I will do more research, but it will probably take a few days. Due to serious communication issues (my Japanese is, uh, not that great), I will have to actually drive over to the dealer and use my usual part Japanese, part English, part sign language method of communication to get answers. Please be patient.
Obviously, at this time I'm not gonna make any promises re. purchasing them.
I'll be back in touch when I can...
A bit more involved is that on the sheet which lists the available options, their cost, and time to install, it listed something like .2 hours to do the install ( I don't have the sheet with me now). Judging from this, I'm guessing they fit the standard bulb fitting. I will do more research, but it will probably take a few days. Due to serious communication issues (my Japanese is, uh, not that great), I will have to actually drive over to the dealer and use my usual part Japanese, part English, part sign language method of communication to get answers. Please be patient.
Obviously, at this time I'm not gonna make any promises re. purchasing them.
I'll be back in touch when I can...
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C280
Look at this http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f57131902
But still expensive, around $85 for a pair, and you need two pairs so total $170
But still expensive, around $85 for a pair, and you need two pairs so total $170
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From: Bay Area
2008 W204
This LED bulb claims to has a built-in electron resistor, not sure if this will work without error.
http://www.xenonvalot.com/ledwedgebulb.html
http://www.xenonvalot.com/ledwedgebulb.html
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2013 C300 Sport Black Darth V3.0
This LED bulb claims to has a built-in electron resistor, not sure if this will work without error.
http://www.xenonvalot.com/ledwedgebulb.html
http://www.xenonvalot.com/ledwedgebulb.html
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From: Bergen Co,NJ
14' CLS550
Im thinkin about gettin rid of the eye lid completly by tinting it a very dark black.. i guess see how it works. i have hid headlights and i dont like the way the eyelid is a yellow tint. Im very happy with the way my tail lights came out soo i have faith in the guy 2 do my head lights
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From: Nagoya, Japan
'15 C200 AMG line, '08 C300 Sport Avantgarde, '07 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd, '02 CLK 200 (gone)
Look at this http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f57131902
But still expensive, around $85 for a pair, and you need two pairs so total $170
But still expensive, around $85 for a pair, and you need two pairs so total $170
And a quick question--do you guys get that auction page in English or Japanese? (Mine's in Japanese, with pricing in Yen.)
