2011 LED DRL installed - Having issue
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just reread your post so the fog does play a role and you have to connect them with the DRL wires. But where do the side marker wires come into play? should i just not even use them in this set up?
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well other ppl use the side markers instead of the fog, but i use the fog light wires b/c i want to have the control as if it's a fog..and the wires are there already so i use the fogs instead.... up to u watever u want to do.. good luck
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Can you provide a instruction on how to connect to the fog light?
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it's the same as hoooking up to the side markers, nothing different.
here is another member's post on it, he got pics u can use.. but the cap should be where the connection is to the LED
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-complete.html
yeah ive already got wires hooked up to the side markers due to my previous mod. I had angel eyes before as the fog lights. I tried hooking them up without the capacitor and i got the flickering issue. So to get it working all i have to do is solder the capacitor to my side marker wires and then connect the wires with the side markers and the wires leading up to my drls correct?
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https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-complete.html
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sigh i just don't get it... Why in the world did they have the 2011 bumper from parts.com have the same identical bumper as the 2008 models. I just did a research on finding the parts and they have the front bumper models labeled as 2008-2011 meaning the bumper purchase will be the same fog light style bumper. So here's my situation. I'm debating on whether to cut fog light brackets again or try and order them else where than parts.com. According to their catalog the 2011 bumper is the same as the 2008 and they asked for my VIN. In conclusion i would still be getting the same ones giving them my VIN number. does anyone know the part number for the 2011 bumper with the DRL LED
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sigh i just don't get it... Why in the world did they have the 2011 bumper from parts.com have the same identical bumper as the 2008 models. I just did a research on finding the parts and they have the front bumper models labeled as 2008-2011 meaning the bumper purchase will be the same fog light style bumper. So here's my situation. I'm debating on whether to cut fog light brackets again or try and order them else where than parts.com. According to their catalog the 2011 bumper is the same as the 2008 and they asked for my VIN. In conclusion i would still be getting the same ones giving them my VIN number. does anyone know the part number for the 2011 bumper with the DRL LED
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I would go into the dealership and talk to one of the parts guys, tell them what you're up to and they will be able to make sure they get you the right part number..
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goto http://www.ecarone.com, find the 2011 C that have the LED DRLs, copy down the VIN and send to parts.com
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thanks whytechno that was very helpful. the guy from parts.com wanted a vin number for the 2011 model to get the part.
and Dangman i have and it fits. But theres a gap now like i showed in the picture. The thing is for the DRL theres that little metal clip on at the end of the chromo cover. Wouldnt that mean i would have to cut a hole for it to fit into as well?
and Dangman i have and it fits. But theres a gap now like i showed in the picture. The thing is for the DRL theres that little metal clip on at the end of the chromo cover. Wouldnt that mean i would have to cut a hole for it to fit into as well?
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thanks whytechno that was very helpful. the guy from parts.com wanted a vin number for the 2011 model to get the part.
and Dangman i have and it fits. But theres a gap now like i showed in the picture. The thing is for the DRL theres that little metal clip on at the end of the chromo cover. Wouldnt that mean i would have to cut a hole for it to fit into as well?
and Dangman i have and it fits. But theres a gap now like i showed in the picture. The thing is for the DRL theres that little metal clip on at the end of the chromo cover. Wouldnt that mean i would have to cut a hole for it to fit into as well?
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stark its really easy to cut the front bumper, takes me 2 min per side. Dont waste your $ on a 2011 bumper, u dont need it and technically theres 2 extra brackets u need behind the 2011 bumper to make it truly OEM, not worth it just for DRL's. And the little metal tab just trim it off and if its not flush just file/grind it flush and it fits and sits perfectly....trust me
If I can do it anyone can!
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thanks whytechno that was very helpful. the guy from parts.com wanted a vin number for the 2011 model to get the part.
and Dangman i have and it fits. But theres a gap now like i showed in the picture. The thing is for the DRL theres that little metal clip on at the end of the chromo cover. Wouldnt that mean i would have to cut a hole for it to fit into as well?
and Dangman i have and it fits. But theres a gap now like i showed in the picture. The thing is for the DRL theres that little metal clip on at the end of the chromo cover. Wouldnt that mean i would have to cut a hole for it to fit into as well?
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yes exactly! and since i dont want to reorder the new bumper and new brackets for an addition price for the brackets and shipping i may just do what the rest of you guys have done. Ive seen the tool that dangman posted up so ill try using that. wish i had a member local to help with this mod.
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I have a connection between my headlamp and DRL wiring loom. I couldnt tell you how it works but there is a grey/pink cable going to my headlamp unit which has 12V when the headlights are switched on. This is has been tapped into and somehow connected via relays to deactivate the DRLs. In addition to this I connected a fuse inline (couldnt find a suitable switch) i.e. from grey/pink cable to DRL wiring loom.
With fuse in place the DRL`s switch off when headlamps are on. When fuse is removed the DRL`s are on. Hope this helps.
With fuse in place the DRL`s switch off when headlamps are on. When fuse is removed the DRL`s are on. Hope this helps.
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I cant remember which was positive/negative on the unit. Wire it up without the cap initially and see if it works. If it does you got it correct. If you havent swap them over. I dont think you can damage LEDs be wiring them the wrong way round. As for the cap it depends on the type of cap you have.
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For those of you who used the fog lights wires to connect the new LEDs did you have to use a capacitor or resistor? Also do they still function like the fog lights as far as when you turn your wheels left the left LED goes on and when you turn right the right LED goes on?