CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 02:42 PM
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they are H3...
Well that sucks, because I just ordered some Phillips Blue Vision H1 bulbs. Why come everyone says it's an H1 and not an H3? People around the world will be devistated.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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Well that sucks, because I just ordered some Phillips Blue Vision H1 bulbs. Why come everyone says it's an H1 and not an H3? People around the world will be devistated.
if you don't know what to do with your H1's, you can donate them to me... i'll figure out something to do with it
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Ghostrider
Well that sucks, because I just ordered some Phillips Blue Vision H1 bulbs. Why come everyone says it's an H1 and not an H3? People around the world will be devistated.
Well maybe on the 430 they're H3s, but I just replaced mine (320) the other day with the H1s I got from powerbulbs.

I'd take a picture if it wasn't such a PITA...
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 03:49 PM
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if you don't know what to do with your H1's, you can donate them to me... i'll figure out something to do with it
Your Jedi mind tricks won't work on me. Atleast I don't think they will.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 05:11 PM
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Your Jedi mind tricks won't work on me. Atleast I don't think they will.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Ghostrider
Your Jedi mind tricks won't work on me. Atleast I don't think they will.
mmgrad: 'you will send me your H1 bulbs'
Ghostrider: 'i will send you my H1 bulbs'

Yes, those with the AMG kit uses H3 bulbs in the foglights...
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 12:07 AM
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hey where did you get your philips blue vision?
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 11:04 AM
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hey where did you get your philips blue vision?
I got them from autobulbdirect.com they are in the UK. You should also check out ultraled.com, also in the UK for the led city lights they look awsome.
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by mmgrad
mmgrad: 'you will send me your H1 bulbs'
Ghostrider: 'i will send you my H1 bulbs'

Yes, those with the AMG kit uses H3 bulbs in the foglights...
The force is strong within you young Jedi, but you can not defeat my Tiger Claw Eagle Style.
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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hey the www.ultraleds.co.uk actually has bulbs in the H6W style - cool! are you gonna return the H1 bulbs or would you sell em?
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 12:48 PM
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hey the www.ultraleds.co.uk actually has bulbs in the H6W style - cool! are you gonna return the H1 bulbs or would you sell em?
Yeah, I like them better than the ones from autolumination. I got both but the ultra's were actually brighter. I emailed the company and they said I could return them for a refund but I would be open to selling them.
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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Do the LED's from ultra have as much of a blue tint? I'd just like something to match a little more closely to my HID's.
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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Do the LED's from ultra have as much of a blue tint? I'd just like something to match a little more closely to my HID's.
No they are the same color as those, just brighter.
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by midget fidger
hey where did you get your philips blue vision?
Hey Midizzle Fidizzle clear your box.
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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hey, sorry bout that...it's clear now
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 09:19 AM
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hey, sorry bout that...it's clear now
Okay check it now.
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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Battery drain from equalizers?????

Took my car to the dealer yesterday to get some work done. I got a call this morning telling me my car wouldn't start and my battery is drained. They wanted to sell me a battery for $250. I thought that was a lot for a battery so I picked up the car after they jumped it. I took it home and garaged it I find a battery. The tech said there was a draw coming from the equalizers and he asked me to remove them when I get home. Has this happened to anyone?
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 10:06 PM
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nah i dont think that should be happening...my batteries would be more than dead by now because the car has been sitting still for over a week
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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15 - 25 ohm load equalizers

Help!!!? I had the initial smoking problem too. The first set worked temporarily..then the LEDs got dimmer and dimmer over a 3 day period. I took them out and worked fine. I have teh 15 - 25 ohms now. Connected one, the light is getting dimmer and dimmer..but the other light is not working at all with or without the equalizer. Any ideas? they both work fine when I remove the equalizer. I am stumped!!
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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Hmm, that's a really strange problem. Maybe you should contact the guy that runs the site and see what he has to say.
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