Help with Daytime Running Lights please

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Dec 7, 2010 | 05:09 AM
  #1  
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.


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Dec 7, 2010 | 06:30 AM
  #2  
Quote: 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.

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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Dec 7, 2010 | 07:42 AM
  #3  
Wow....it actually looks great! They look like they fit really nice!!! Nice job.....!
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Dec 7, 2010 | 08:11 AM
  #4  
Very cool!
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Dec 7, 2010 | 07:38 PM
  #5  
Sorry can't help with the lights but that silver quasi-lip in the centre section of the bumper looks good. Where can you get that piece?
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Dec 7, 2010 | 09:27 PM
  #6  
that's not his car, thats a photo from the people selling the parts website.
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Dec 7, 2010 | 11:29 PM
  #7  
Quote: 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.
Can you post the installation instructions?

For those who are interested:
http://www.chrome-tec.com/shop/Merce...-AMG::832.html
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Dec 8, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Quote: 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.
Can you please post some pictures of this DRL kit in your car?
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Dec 8, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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Quote: Sorry can't help with the lights but that silver quasi-lip in the centre section of the bumper looks good. Where can you get that piece?
Here it is, both in silver and regular carbon.

http://www.chrome-tec.com/shop/Merce...RBON::826.html
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Dec 9, 2010 | 04:34 AM
  #10  
I would love to get that CF lip but 849€ is crazy...
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Dec 9, 2010 | 01:32 PM
  #11  
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.
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Dec 9, 2010 | 01:48 PM
  #12  
Paul did you have to paint the housings?
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Dec 9, 2010 | 03:12 PM
  #13  
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.
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Dec 10, 2010 | 04:20 AM
  #14  
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.

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Dec 10, 2010 | 02:12 PM
  #15  
Those look really good Paul you got me thinking....
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Dec 10, 2010 | 02:21 PM
  #16  
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.
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Dec 10, 2010 | 02:44 PM
  #17  
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.
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Dec 10, 2010 | 02:51 PM
  #18  
My H&R coilovers and wheels are on the way from the US. Apparently the coilovers are slightly better ride than factory springs. I'll let you know
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Dec 10, 2010 | 03:28 PM
  #19  
yeah let me know Paul. I had H&R coilovers on my 08 335xi and the ride was awful but I think that had a lot to do with bmw and xi stuff.
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Dec 13, 2010 | 03:51 AM
  #20  
Why are the LEDs yellow? Shouldn't they be blue to match the headlights?
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Dec 14, 2010 | 07:16 AM
  #21  
It's just the picture. They are super white when you see them in person
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