footwell light on when driving
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2011 C300 Sport, P1, MM, Wood, Heated FS, DIY rearview camera.
footwell light on when driving
I noticed that when I drive my 2011 C300, both footwell light are on but very dim. If I don't look at them I will not know they are on. Doors are securely closed with no red warning face on the center meter.
Is it normal?
Is it normal?
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It is normal. It's the "mood" lighting. You should also have very dim lights near your door handles and under your mirror. Some owners switched out the bulbs for a whiter color but I prefer the soft, amber lights that matches the center dash display.
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Yeah, I like this. In fact, I put Mike's LED's down there (8000k) to give a nice blue color. Tried Blacklight LED, but they weren't bright enough, until the door opened. But the 8000k are cool even in the "dimmed" mode, and awesome when the doors open!
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I replaced both footwell bulbs with the white LEDs got from eBay, and it's got some funny errors. I forgot what it was but something like a few seconds after door was open the LEDs started blinking. I tried one LED with the other bulb factory original, and it was OK.
Now I put both facory bulbs back. I appreciate it if someone could tell me what to do to eliminate the error with LEDs.
Now I put both facory bulbs back. I appreciate it if someone could tell me what to do to eliminate the error with LEDs.
Last edited by C300CA; Nov 7, 2011 at 11:59 AM. Reason: correction
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I replaced both footwell bulbs with the white LEDs got from eBay, and it's got some funny errors. I forgot what it was but something like a few seconds after door was open the LEDs started blinking. I tried one LED with the other bulb factory original, and it was OK.
Now I put both facory bulbs back. I appreciate it if someone could tell me what to do to eliminate the error with LEDs.
Now I put both facory bulbs back. I appreciate it if someone could tell me what to do to eliminate the error with LEDs.
My suggestion, pick up some AZNOptic LED's, you won't be disappointed, great warranty, great quality product, competitive price, and he has our car and has made sure they are 100% compatible, so its worry-free!
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2012 C300 sport
Only the passenger footwell light stays on. Isn't there any way to turn it off?
