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Old May 23, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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CLK 55 AMG 2005 and CLK 63 AMG cab.2007 - 2009 EVO - 2013 ML63 AMG - 2018 G63 AMG
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Ok, I want to change most of my bulbs to LEDs
I want to double check with you guys if I have all the
RIGHT LED models before buying

Here we go

1-Parking light: 194
2-Tail light: 7225
3-Stop light: 1156
4-Licence plate: Festoon ? 36 or 39mm ? Resistor ? how many?
5-Back up light: 1156
6-Front sidemarker: 194
7-Glove box: Festoon ? 36 or 39mm ? Resistor ? how many?
8-Map light: ?????
9-Dome light: Festoon ? 36 or 39mm ? Resistor ? how many?
10-Step/courtesy light (in the door): Festoon ? 36 or 39mm ? Resistor ? how many?
11-In the trunk area: Festoon ? 36 or 39mm ? Resistor ? how many?

Resistor needed : #4 (2) I think... anyone confirms?


I did not include Turn LED (I think it's a little ricer...) BTW you need resistors

OK soo do anyone know anwers to 4-7-9-10-11?


Web sites:
www.autolumination.com
www.superbrightled.com
www.v-leds.com
www.advancedautomotiveconcepts.com


Let's complete the liste

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Old May 23, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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For the city light I think you should have 194 but anyway for the LED check the section W204 there is a groupbuy for those LED (w/out any error or resistors).

Lisence Plate : check my thread out "Got my LED installed" from W209 section see if you like then I let you know the detail and thats all I can answer.

and here is the list of bulbs,

2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (With HID (high intensity discharge) headlamps)

Low beam headlamp
HID-D2S

High beam headlamp
H7
H7SU Silverstar ULTRA for Ultra Night Vision - The Whitest and Brightest Halogen
H7ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: The Whiter and Brighter Halogen
H7EB EcoBright - Your Environmental Choice
H7XV XtraVision Halogen - The Brighter Light
H7CB Cool Blue Halogen - The Whiter Light

Parking light
2825
2825LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Front turn signal
2357A
2357ALL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp
2827

Rear turn signal
7506
7506ST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style
7506LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Tail light
7225
7225LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Stop light
7506
7506ST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style
7506LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

High mount stop light
Assembly

Fog/Driving light
9006
9006SU Silverstar ULTRA for Ultra Night Vision - The Whitest and Brightest Halogen
9006ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: The Whiter and Brighter Halogen
9006EB EcoBright - Your Environmental Choice
9006XV XtraVision Halogen - The Brighter Light
9006CB Cool Blue Halogen - The Whiter Light

License plate
6418
6418LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Back up light
7506
7506ST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style
7506LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Front sidemarker
2825
2825LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Rear sidemarker
2825
2825LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Glove box
6418
6418LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Map light
2886X

Dome light
6411

Step/Courtesy light
6418
6418LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Trunk/Cargo area
6411


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Old May 24, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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Thanks Andy for putting that list up

I had that list from Sylvania at home... some of the numbers on that liste
is not applicable when you buy LED or bulb from eg:autolumination
That's why I posted my list

Wanna complete my list with me?

#4 Licence plate light... Did you use 36mm Festoon or 39mm ?
and I think you needed a resistor too right?
Soo I would need 2 Festoons et 2 resistors (or load equalizer) of 15-25 Ohm Right?
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Old May 25, 2009 | 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by FatTony001
Thanks Andy for putting that list up

I had that list from Sylvania at home... some of the numbers on that liste
is not applicable when you buy LED or bulb from eg:autolumination
That's why I posted my list

Wanna complete my list with me?

#4 Licence plate light... Did you use 36mm Festoon or 39mm ?
and I think you needed a resistor too right?
Soo I would need 2 Festoons et 2 resistors (or load equalizer) of 15-25 Ohm Right?
hey you welcome...Anyway, for the dome light I couldnt remember that I use 36mm or 39mm but I think you can fit both in (front and back are the same).

Here is the Cross Reference (Festoon 31mm,36mm,39mm,41mm):
212, 211, 212-2, 214-2, 3423, 3425, 3022, 3021, 3175, 6411, 6413, 6418, 6423, 6428, 6429, 6430.

#4 License Plate Light: I used two 36mm festoons with two resistors(one for each side). Did u see my thread yet ? If u really want to do that pm me your email I'll send you some pics with the detail how to connect those.

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Old May 25, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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1-Parking light: 194
2-Tail light: 7225
3-Stop light: 1156
4-Licence plate: 2 Festoon 36mm need 2 Resistor 15-25 Ohm
5-Back up light: 1156
6-Front sidemarker: 194
7-Glove box: Festoon 36mm
8-Map light: ?????
9-Dome light: Festoon ? 36 or 39mm ? Resistor ? how many?
10-Step/courtesy light (in the door): Festoon 36mm
11-In the trunk area: Festoon ? 36 or 39mm ? Resistor ? how many?

Resistor needed : #4 (2 resistor) 15-25 Ohm
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Old May 26, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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I tried several led's and resistors for the front parking lamp, but could not get it to work - either still blinking or not lighting up at all. If you guys have done this or figure it out please post resistor and or wiring. Thanks!
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Old May 26, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by lowpost
I tried several led's and resistors for the front parking lamp, but could not get it to work - either still blinking or not lighting up at all. If you guys have done this or figure it out please post resistor and or wiring. Thanks!
be patient let me test these bulbs from the Group Buy (W204 Section) I just got it today and will update later. Here is the pic. of the bulb,





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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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do your resistors get super hot? if so, where did you guys mount them? I am getting an error on my left bulb, not the right though. I installed a 6ohm 50 watt resistor and it melted right through my trunklid....my car smells like burnt plastic :-(

Maybe the 15-25 doesnt get as hot?
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use 5W 250 ohm...no complaint so far.

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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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where did you mount em? do they get hot? got a link to it?
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 12:54 AM
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all resistors will get hot, i had all white leds on my w208. To prevent resistors getting very hot and touching other things by the engine i wrapped the resistors in black electrical tape.
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by njzprettyboy
where did you mount em? do they get hot? got a link to it?
This is where I mounted those resistors...again, you can mount those wherever you want as long as they against metal not plastic. For some reason, my resistors not that hot at all I would say they are warm. Pm me if u have any questions.





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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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^^whered you get that specific ohm/wattage? radio shack?
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by njzprettyboy
^^whered you get that specific ohm/wattage? radio shack?
I'll get u back on this tonite cause im in my office right now cant remember the link.

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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 12:26 AM
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Has anyone done a complete interior LED conversion using materials from SuperBrightLEDS.com?

http://superbrightleds.com/led_prods.htm
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by M-bENZ
be patient let me test these bulbs from the Group Buy (W204 Section) I just got it today and will update later. Here is the pic. of the bulb,





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Did you get a chance to install these yet?
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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I got those - works fine. I got the license bulbs with the built in resistors from ebay too - works good. Why do so much work?
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by lowpost
I got those - works fine. I got the license bulbs with the built in resistors from ebay too - works good. Why do so much work?
****, can't find "Blesk LED's" on eBay anymore...I totally agree, I don't wanna mess with resistors and such. So I'm looking for an integrated solution.
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 01:12 AM
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are these the ones you were looking for? I think they are the same size. I am looking to get these on my next paycheck haha
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 02:30 AM
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bheng, excellent find. Thank ya!
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 02:58 AM
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yeah no problem man. welcome to the forums btw.
Let me know how the lights work and stuff. I will probably get them in like a couple of weeks from now. But they seem to have a good guarantee.
oh and btw.

hows the 1000rr =P?
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 03:04 AM
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The CBR1000RR is a monster. A dependable one too...
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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sorry if this is in the wrong post. I installed leds on my friend's parking lamps and side markers on his '06 clk 500. Everything works great, but errors come up on dash. Any help?
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by anthonyy
sorry if this is in the wrong post. I installed leds on my friend's parking lamps and side markers on his '06 clk 500. Everything works great, but errors come up on dash. Any help?
what kind of LED did you installed ? Did you get from the GB(groupbuy) ?

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