kennedy_pilot

Hello All,

I just got a new pair of sexy side LED side markers for my 2008 C230 W204.

I installed them no problem.

BUT!!! Both turn on okay and.....then the drivers side flickers and turns off and the passenger one stays on...any ideas?

1) I reset the compunter by taking the battery out
2) I cleaned the socket
3) Tested the socket with the org bulb and passenger LED and works

Thx

kennedy_pilot

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/190699514304?...84.m1497.l2648

Is the picture/manufacture of the LED lights

ob4rEaL

I posted this same issue not too long ago...no one gave me solutions...but sum1 gave some insight...said the leds prob don't need as much power being sent from comp. As original side markers did...I'm gonna see if my mech guy can hook it up to the computer program and perhaps change the voltage output to the side markers....

MAK507

I got those same exact ones from that same exact seller. I'm returning them tomorrow. Totally pissed. The one that fits in the driver side is marked "R"... Weird. It blinks and then turn off. Getting error message to check the light. I really like them and I am going to buy from some other seller. Ob4rEaL is right. Whoever made these did not properly install the resistor. The LEDs are shutting off because they are getting too much power.

05 MB Komp

I am running a similar set of these with no problems.

Here is the seller I bought mine from. I have had two sets with no issues.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-08-11-M...b20de2&vxp=mtr

MAK507

Thanks. I'm going to give them a try. I was really sad when they lit on, flickered and died . lol

Does the same manufacturer make these or do these individual sellers have their own makes?

kwinhtei

Maybe the product was damaged? If one works, the other one should work fine. Try switching the left and right?

MAK507

Switching them would be impossible since it wouldn't fit (it would be like trying to fit a headlight in the opposite side). I'm returning the pair and ordered from the recommended seller.

kwinhtei

I meant to say that you test to see if bringing the passenger side to driver's side would still work. Of course you can't attach it!

MAK507

Haha I took you literally. Yes I tried and the plug didn't even fit properly into the socket. I didn't want to force it. Even with added pressure it still wouldn't go in.

chriso

LEDs would not blink if they got too much power, they would simply give more light out, however blinking typically is caused by a poorly designed driver circuit that will cause oscillations; hence flickering. Simply put, these markers, although look nice, are flawed. Try to solicit feedback on other ones which are better constructed and do not have this problem.

MAK507

I've seen many online with success. Unfortunately the OP and I coincidentally bought this from one buyer who doesn't care much about quality.

05 MB Komp

I would send them back and order the set that I posted. They must be made in different locations. I have had zero problems with mine.

Frank41682

Hi guys,

I don't post too much on here, I'm pretty much just a reader. I have a '11 c300 4m and I love the idea of the LED markers. The only thing is I wish they made a set with amber LEDs instead of the white. I know alot of guys love the white but Im that guy who wants the amber. I have now the clear markers with the chrome amber bulb.

Do you guys think it would be hard to replace the LEDs with a little solder know how?

Also those of you guys who have the better depot ones. Would you say the the circuit board is easy to get to?

Thanks guys

MAK507

I should have them here today this afternoon. Will see and update everyone on it

MAK507

Seller definitely makes the difference! I went with the suggested seller and Wallah!

Before http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4864a7b5.jpg

After http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/...ps14173d41.jpg

http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/...ps67269be2.jpg

Savage c-300

Damn I ordered those same LEDs but I'm having the same issues here too.

Maxima617

Whats the seller name i can buy them from... i juss got a defective pair myself -_-

joespeed29

In for answers.

Being that this thread is a year old and given the lack of activity in these W204 threads I wouldn't hold my breath. Someone prove me wrong

c250w4m

Did your mechanic sort this out by chance? I have the same issue with the new led side markers. I tried to install on the drivers side, no luck! I tested them in the trunk light socket and they both work.

Ben Hann

I know this thread is very old but it’s worth a try, when you upgrade the LEDs you need resistors also (aka led decoders) to prevent the flickering, going out, and possibly blown leds.

louiet3

This one from Amazon is plug and play, no need for resistors and it doesnt flicker. However, this is amber colored LED if you are looking for white. Also, I had a problem with the first set and had 1 replaced under warranty.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B085LC6DZ5

Tibbits

Funny that someone else finally figured this out and posted just a month ago. I just tried to put mine in today and the car cycles them on and off three times. I believe the issue is that they don't draw enough power for the car to realize they are on. And Mercedes in all it's infinite wisdom shuts the power off to prevent things like shorts from broken bulbs. Trying to come up with a method to trick the car into keeping them on. They were $15 and I think they look better on silver than the other options, so it's worth it to me to go tinkering. Couldn't be as bad as with my maxima when I shorted out the door locks by putting an oversized fuse in and then shorting a door light, could it? 🥴

antiguangenius

Put motors cycle load resistor make sure you mount the resistor on the chassis metal

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C7BBNSQ

Tibbits

Decoders would've been either $10 to get in a couple days or $2 and up to three months from china. Sending the sidemarkers back for a cambus capable set would've been $5-$10 shipping and a week waiting for a refund and a new set. This was cheaper than both. It leaves two burnout points given there are two lights on each side now, but I would conject that a decoder could burn out just the same. My one suggestion would be find the weakest LEDs you can find as these ones get fairly warm and blacking them out will probably cause them to burn out faster than a low wattage LED.



Cambus capable error free LED, $3 for ten pack.


Working and recognized by the w204.


T-Taps to wire the sidemarkers inline to the original harness.


Both lights working

Viola. Total cost about $3.50 if you have a collection of T-Taps on hand. Takes 15 minutes of your time. Plus you'll have 8 extra LEDs for replacing other markers if you want. Beats paying to send the sidemarkers back anyday.