Help with Daytime Running Lights please
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2017 AMG C43
Help with Daytime Running Lights please
I just installed these and was hoping someone could help me who has also installed them.
They are working fine but the DRL's are supposed to dime down to 20% when headlights are switched on. They are not changing brightness when headlights are on or off. I have installed as per instructions and have also tried the setting on dash DRL ON and DRL OFF.
They are working fine but the DRL's are supposed to dime down to 20% when headlights are switched on. They are not changing brightness when headlights are on or off. I have installed as per instructions and have also tried the setting on dash DRL ON and DRL OFF.
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I just installed these and was hoping someone could help me who has also installed them.
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They are working fine but the DRL's are supposed to dime down to 20% when headlights are switched on. They are not changing brightness when headlights are on or off. I have installed as per instructions and have also tried the setting on dash DRL ON and DRL OFF.
Attachment 197737
Attachment 197738
They are working fine but the DRL's are supposed to dime down to 20% when headlights are switched on. They are not changing brightness when headlights are on or off. I have installed as per instructions and have also tried the setting on dash DRL ON and DRL OFF.
I cannot help with the DRL setup unfortunately but I would love to see some pictures of your car with them installed
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I just installed these and was hoping someone could help me who has also installed them.
Attachment 197737
Attachment 197738
They are working fine but the DRL's are supposed to dime down to 20% when headlights are switched on. They are not changing brightness when headlights are on or off. I have installed as per instructions and have also tried the setting on dash DRL ON and DRL OFF.
Attachment 197737
Attachment 197738
They are working fine but the DRL's are supposed to dime down to 20% when headlights are switched on. They are not changing brightness when headlights are on or off. I have installed as per instructions and have also tried the setting on dash DRL ON and DRL OFF.
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I just installed these and was hoping someone could help me who has also installed them.
Attachment 197737
Attachment 197738
They are working fine but the DRL's are supposed to dime down to 20% when headlights are switched on. They are not changing brightness when headlights are on or off. I have installed as per instructions and have also tried the setting on dash DRL ON and DRL OFF.
Attachment 197737
Attachment 197738
They are working fine but the DRL's are supposed to dime down to 20% when headlights are switched on. They are not changing brightness when headlights are on or off. I have installed as per instructions and have also tried the setting on dash DRL ON and DRL OFF.
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The instructions say to use certain coloured wires which I used, worked fine but they just wouldn't dim down with headlights on. I went to Mercedes dealer yesterday to get wiring diagram for headlights. Every mercedes has a different coloured wires for security reasons. I am going to try different colour wire today. Will post pics shortly.
Anyone interested in installing these, keep in mind you have to cut the bumper quite a lot to fit DRL lights in. They look awesome once installed but they have to stay in once installed.
Anyone interested in installing these, keep in mind you have to cut the bumper quite a lot to fit DRL lights in. They look awesome once installed but they have to stay in once installed.
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Hi Jeff
Not yet I am debating wether to or not. My car is black so they don't look to bad. If I had another colour I probably would. The only problem I see with painting them is they will get chipped easily as they sit low in the bumper.
I also have the eyebrow covers coming which I will paint.
Not yet I am debating wether to or not. My car is black so they don't look to bad. If I had another colour I probably would. The only problem I see with painting them is they will get chipped easily as they sit low in the bumper.
I also have the eyebrow covers coming which I will paint.
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I have finally sorted out the wiring and lights work perfectly. They are on at 100% with headlights off and drop down to 20% power with headlights on.
I had to go to Mercedes dealer and get wiring diagram for headlight as each Mercedes vehicle has different colour wiring for security reasons. You have to give your VIN number and they supply you with wiring diagram specific to your car.
Sorry there not the best quality pics but you get the idea.
I had to go to Mercedes dealer and get wiring diagram for headlight as each Mercedes vehicle has different colour wiring for security reasons. You have to give your VIN number and they supply you with wiring diagram specific to your car.
Sorry there not the best quality pics but you get the idea.
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We're as bad as each other Jeff...
You have to cut a fair bit out of bumper so you can't change your mind after installing:-)
If my car wasn't black I think I would paint them to match to look more OEM.
Phillips 5000k Diamond Vision foglight bulbs are also in. They look great and match very well.
You have to cut a fair bit out of bumper so you can't change your mind after installing:-)
If my car wasn't black I think I would paint them to match to look more OEM.
Phillips 5000k Diamond Vision foglight bulbs are also in. They look great and match very well.
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yeah for my silver car I think I'd have to paint them. My Kleemann MS-11's should be getting delivered today. too bad it's supposed to snow tonight. I'm still fighting the urge not to lower this car the factory ride is harsh to say the least I don't want to think how it would ride on H&R's.
