Factory Xenon Info
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Factory Xenon Info
Hey everyone,
What does the genuine W202 Xenon setup consist of? Obviously the Xenon headlamps and ballasts but, is there anything else as far as parts, wiring, etc.? Does anyone have pics of a complete setup?
Also, can aftermarket HID's be used in the Xenon housing if you gut the housing?
I am installing the factory setup in my C43 that was not optioned with Xenons. I know that they won't have the auto levelling feature but, that does not deter me. I have all the parts minus the left side ballast as I am still trying to locate a good, used one. There are many right side ballasts available but, only brand new left sides and I'm not going to drop that kind of cash on one ballast. What are the differences between the left & right side ballasts? Is it just the mounting bracket or is it the wire connection as well? Any feedback is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
What does the genuine W202 Xenon setup consist of? Obviously the Xenon headlamps and ballasts but, is there anything else as far as parts, wiring, etc.? Does anyone have pics of a complete setup?
Also, can aftermarket HID's be used in the Xenon housing if you gut the housing?
I am installing the factory setup in my C43 that was not optioned with Xenons. I know that they won't have the auto levelling feature but, that does not deter me. I have all the parts minus the left side ballast as I am still trying to locate a good, used one. There are many right side ballasts available but, only brand new left sides and I'm not going to drop that kind of cash on one ballast. What are the differences between the left & right side ballasts? Is it just the mounting bracket or is it the wire connection as well? Any feedback is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Last edited by nkctb7; Sep 10, 2013 at 03:33 PM.
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There are also some special parts inside the Xenon headlight. I tried to replace the Ballast with an after market one and it did not work when I just replaced Ballast cutting and reconnecting the wires. Even if I measured 12Vdc, the external HID kit did not work. So I took the voltage before the headlight from main connector and used eternal wiring to the bulb to get it working.
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The pin connectors look identical from what I can see. The only difference between the ballasts seem to be the side that the wiring comes out of ballast. Anyone have any input? Thx
