C300 2017 headlight led
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C300 2017 headlight led
C300 2017 amg package, on the daylight led there is one headlight led brighter than the other side, I wonder why and what are my options except changing the whole headlight..? Thank you.
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Sounds like the dimmer, it usually dims when you signal for example apparently it is thinking that you are signaling hence it dimmed it down.
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So as I understand it, this would be the ballast module for the headlight, but what I mean is the drI still dimmes when I signal on that side, it's more like an overall intensity level less brighter than the other side.. by changing it, it would increase the power of
the drI? I hope that someone already had the problem solved? thank you much appreciated🙏🏻
the drI? I hope that someone already had the problem solved? thank you much appreciated🙏🏻
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So as I understand it, this would be the ballast module for the headlight, but what I mean is the drI still dimmes when I signal on that side, it's more like an overall intensity level less brighter than the other side.. by changing it, it would increase the power of
the drI? I hope that someone already had the problem solved? thank you much appreciated🙏🏻
the drI? I hope that someone already had the problem solved? thank you much appreciated🙏🏻
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If you meant one side DRL was dimmer than the other side, you replaced a wrong part. There are two control modules on the headlight. The smaller one at upper side is the LED module for the DRL. Part number maybe 205-906-06-01. As it’s interchangeable, switch left and right before ordering a new one.
If it’s still dimmer after switching left-right, it’s because of the parameters in the headlight control module (the controller on the bottom of the headlight that you just replaced). To check the parameter, you need a software & hardware for coding.
If it’s still dimmer after switching left-right, it’s because of the parameters in the headlight control module (the controller on the bottom of the headlight that you just replaced). To check the parameter, you need a software & hardware for coding.
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If you meant one side DRL was dimmer than the other side, you replaced a wrong part. There are two control modules on the headlight. The smaller one at upper side is the LED module for the DRL. Part number maybe 205-906-06-01. As it’s interchangeable, switch left and right before ordering a new one.
If it’s still dimmer after switching left-right, it’s because of the parameters in the headlight control module (the controller on the bottom of the headlight that you just replaced). To check the parameter, you need a software & hardware for coding.
If it’s still dimmer after switching left-right, it’s because of the parameters in the headlight control module (the controller on the bottom of the headlight that you just replaced). To check the parameter, you need a software & hardware for coding.
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I like the analogy and I really much do appreciate you chiming in and helping OP. It turns out I wasn't able to help OP but at least you were to so thank you for that! not to mention your advice would most likely help others that stumble upon this thread so thanks for commenting!
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Thank you very much both of you, no worries I will keep the extra piece incase it fails, I already purchased the other one (205-906-06-01) arriving sunday, so by next week I will give u feedback!🙏🏻
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Back again, I changed the drl module on the headlight that seemed lighter from the other one without trying to switch both of em. I am starting to think thats it’s the brighter one that may be too bright… I will be changing the module for that one too to be sure. After that you said there is some type of coding that can be done..? I will want more information on this procedure, thank you once again, have a nice friday,
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Back again, I changed the drl module on the headlight that seemed lighter from the other one without trying to switch both of em. I am starting to think thats it’s the brighter one that may be too bright… I will be changing the module for that one too to be sure. After that you said there is some type of coding that can be done..? I will want more information on this procedure, thank you once again, have a nice friday,
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Back again, I changed the drl module on the headlight that seemed lighter from the other one without trying to switch both of em. I am starting to think thats it’s the brighter one that may be too bright… I will be changing the module for that one too to be sure. After that you said there is some type of coding that can be done..? I will want more information on this procedure, thank you once again, have a nice friday,
The parameters for brightness are saved in the control module, rather than the DRL modules themselves, which are simply mechanical parts. However, even with the same parameters in the control modules, the brightness of the LED on DRL modules can vary depending on their age or manufacturer, especially if they are not OEM.
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Alright and the fact I live in Canada doesn’t change any menus? I mean in all the settings I will still be able to adjust the brightness? Thanks,
I absolutely have no knowledge in that kind of stuff.
I absolutely have no knowledge in that kind of stuff.
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While it's possible to adjust the brightness of headlights in the HLI_FR222 or HLI_FL222 using parameters (i.e., coding), this doesn't need to be typically done by regular vehicle owners. I've created a document on retrofitting headlights and started a thread on the topic, but I haven't had a chance to finish the thread yet~. If you replaced the control module (the wrong part you've purchased) and didn't copy the parameters from the old unit to the new unit (we call it adaptation), the new control module will default to 100% brightness. US vehicles typically set the LED to a lower brightness level.
The parameters for brightness are saved in the control module, rather than the DRL modules themselves, which are simply mechanical parts. However, even with the same parameters in the control modules, the brightness of the LED on DRL modules can vary depending on their age or manufacturer, especially if they are not OEM.
The parameters for brightness are saved in the control module, rather than the DRL modules themselves, which are simply mechanical parts. However, even with the same parameters in the control modules, the brightness of the LED on DRL modules can vary depending on their age or manufacturer, especially if they are not OEM.
