Hey everyone be careful when connecting the car's connector to the headlights connector. Those pins are not that great. Had a very tough time with them. But finally they are on and working. Btw I have a feeling those hids are not that bright.
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The company's name, address, and phone number is also on the shipping label on the top of the main cardboard box.
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Good to hear. Do you have the 6K or 8K HID bulbs? I have 6K and they are bright at night, way brighter than my OEM halogens. Wait till night time and take your car out for a drive.
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Just curious, why would you want to have the headlights on during the day? I don't have daytime running lights on my car. My headlights turn on during the day if I manually turn it on.
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The reason why some people are not having all the lights come on is the MALE PIN CONNECTOR are pushing in and NOT making the connection to the Female connector some pins may go in some may not each pin = one Bulb so some lights may work some may not , Also another cause it you must make sure the are squeezed together all the way..
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For those that haven't installed yet, I highly recommend having them professionally installed, not a job for amateurs trying to save a few bucks. I mentioned that a long time ago before the seller started taking orders. If you don't know what you are doing, you may install them wrong.
I had a bodyshop that specializes in Mercedes help me install them. If anyone in the SF Bay Area want to use them, let me know.
I had a bodyshop that specializes in Mercedes help me install them. If anyone in the SF Bay Area want to use them, let me know.
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The company's name, address, and phone number is also on the shipping label on the top of the main cardboard box.
The company's name, address, and phone number is also on the shipping label on the top of the main cardboard box.
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No, running lights activates even during daylight. The small bulb above the high beam projector is the city/parking light. I ordered a LED 194 wedge bulb to match my low beam xenons. $19 through mike @ aznoptics.
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1st pic is driver side 2nd is passenger side . SinceI was all greasy wife and I installed our camber kit today also, that was fun ha ha.
1st pic is driver side 2nd is passenger side . SinceI was all greasy wife and I installed our camber kit today also, that was fun ha ha.
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Alright guys one more problem. My left headlight. This is the one I had a really hard time connecting to car's connector. The other problem is that when I first turn on the headlights, this left bulb flickers for a few secs then stays on. And the other problem with it is that its pointing way too high and when I try to adjust it to point it down, its not moving at all. I am able to adjust the right headlight with no problems. Should I contact the seller? What you guys think?
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So you mean to say that that high beam projector is always on with your headlights? If that's the case then why aren't mine on?
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The reason why some people are not having all the lights come on is the MALE PIN CONNECTOR are pushing in and NOT making the connection to the Female connector some pins may go in some may not each pin = one Bulb so some lights may work some may not , Also another cause it you must make sure the are squeezed together all the way..
Also, has anyone had difficulty with the screws not fastening down? Like the MB screws are a size too small?
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The problem was on the drivers side on mine too.
The male plug on mine had connectors that pushed down when I connected the two plugs. I used needle nose pliers to pull the male connectors back into place. While doing so, I noticed the tiny clips/tabs on the silver connectors were smashed (or not as they should be to hold the metal in place).
Using a small screwdriver, I bent the tiny clips/tabs attached to the prong silver connectors out so that they would cause the connector to stay in place (or at least not push down back into the grey plug).
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The male plug on mine had connectors that pushed down when I connected the two plugs. I used needle nose pliers to pull the male connectors back into place. While doing so, I noticed the tiny clips/tabs on the silver connectors were smashed (or not as they should be to hold the metal in place).
Using a small screwdriver, I bent the tiny clips/tabs attached to the prong silver connectors out so that they would cause the connector to stay in place (or at least not push down back into the grey plug).
HTH
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The problem was on the drivers side on mine too.
The male plug on mine had connectors that pushed down when I connected the two plugs. I used needle nose pliers to pull the male connectors back into place. While doing so, I noticed the tiny clips/tabs on the silver connectors were smashed (or not as they should be to hold the metal in place).
Using a small screwdriver, I bent the tiny clips/tabs attached to the prong silver connectors out so that they would cause the connector to stay in place (or at least not push down back into the grey plug).
HTH
The male plug on mine had connectors that pushed down when I connected the two plugs. I used needle nose pliers to pull the male connectors back into place. While doing so, I noticed the tiny clips/tabs on the silver connectors were smashed (or not as they should be to hold the metal in place).
Using a small screwdriver, I bent the tiny clips/tabs attached to the prong silver connectors out so that they would cause the connector to stay in place (or at least not push down back into the grey plug).
HTH
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Aiming is pretty easy....need a 13mm socket.....turn the black nut(the inner of the two you can see on the top) and it will adjust the height of the beam....not sure what the other black nut adjusts....
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The other does left/right adjustment. I have tried with a screw driver in it. You used a rachet?
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When I first installed these, they were pointed way down...and pretty much centered...
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man what a day finished mine as well...they look amazing had to reseal the hole where the HIDs came in but no big deal...i must say it was kind of hard to plug the lights up but just take your time and they will come out nice..will post pics aswell
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update went to adjust my lights and the driver side one started out fine then wont let me adjust up/down or left/right...really don't wanna remove this light only because it was a pain to put in...
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Yo Momma
Same thing with me man. I'm about to contact seller and request a new piece. It's frustrating.
