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Old 09-24-2011, 04:50 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong, anyone, but I believe the running lights are pole dependent. In otherwords if they aren't working, unplug them, flip them around and the bulb should light up.
Do you mean the 4 pin connector?....please advise....
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can you try a direct wire?
Do not direct wire it as it would most likely void the warranty.
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I need to contact seller.....do you have his email address...thanks....
lee@speedstersource.com

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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Thanks Louie 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.
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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Of those who have these installed, does turning on daytime running lights result in an error code?.....I get a code that both right and left low beams are out......Help...Do these lights not provide daytime running lights option?..
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.
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I have the 6k bulbs. I think the second projector (non hid one) that's only for high beam. And the small bulb right above it is the running light. Correct?
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lee@speedstersource.com

The company's name, address, and phone number is also on the shipping label on the top of the main cardboard box.
OK, great....I sent them an email...have not gotten a response as yet....but thanks.....
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OK, great....I sent them an email...have not gotten a response as yet....but thanks.....
They are closed on the weekends.
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I have the 6k bulbs. I think the second projector (non hid one) that's only for high beam. And the small bulb right above it is the running light. Correct?
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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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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Originally Posted by NsXTaCY168
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.
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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Originally Posted by ZEEK
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?
No. The city lights come on if your headlights come on, not the high beams.
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Originally Posted by Louie D
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..
Can you explain how to fix it? I noticed after reading your post that the male pin connector is a bit movable, and the female connector is not going all the way in. (checked the OEM as well as the other side). One side works beautifully for me, the drivers side will not light up at all. I put the old light in and it works well. Everyone else with problems may want to check to see if the connectors are coming together fully.

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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Originally Posted by Louie D
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
Just went outside to see if I had similar problem. My easy solution, open the headlight housing where the bulb is, move the wires around until they line up, the male and female connector slide right on and SUCCESS! both sides light up! Thanks for the suggestions!
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Does anybidy have problems adjusting the drivers side headlight? It's pointing way too high and lighting up trees.
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Originally Posted by ZEEK
Does anybidy have problems adjusting the drivers side headlight? It's pointing way too high and lighting up trees.
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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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....
The other does left/right adjustment. I have tried with a screw driver in it. You used a rachet?
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The other does left/right adjustment. I have tried with a screw driver in it. You used a rachet?
Yeah, the black plastic nut is 13mm so I just used a socket with a ratchet....the other nut does not seem to do very much.....I'm not noticing much left to right movement of the beam...

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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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...
Same thing with me man. I'm about to contact seller and request a new piece. It's frustrating.


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