HID kit installed, small problem
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HID kit installed, small problem
good news: When the car is off and I turn on the headlights on they go on ok. Then I turn the car on and they still are ok.
problem: when the car is already started and then I turn on the headlights, they flicker.
do I need to bring it to MB to activate xenons present?
I didnt think I had to since they convert the power from 55 to 35watts...
This is a full HID kit. Ballasts, igniters and bulbs.
problem: when the car is already started and then I turn on the headlights, they flicker.
do I need to bring it to MB to activate xenons present?
I didnt think I had to since they convert the power from 55 to 35watts...This is a full HID kit. Ballasts, igniters and bulbs.
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they flicker constantly when i turn the lights on when the car is on. If I turn them on before I start the car and then start it after they are already on then there is no probkems.
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HELP With HID Installation
Did you have to remove the bumper for the HID install? I just bought the mtec HID kit and when I opened the hood I don't see any possible way to get in to the back of the headlight casing to open it up and replace a HID bulb etc. Also, did you have drill a hole in the cover to allow for the HID wires to come out?
Thanks for all your help.
AN.
Thanks for all your help.
AN.
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Did you have to remove the bumper for the HID install? I just bought the mtec HID kit and when I opened the hood I don't see any possible way to get in to the back of the headlight casing to open it up and replace a HID bulb etc. Also, did you have drill a hole in the cover to allow for the HID wires to come out?
Thanks for all your help.
AN.
Thanks for all your help.
AN.
took about 3 hours to do.
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2006 vs. 2007 HID BULB Wiring Harness are the Same?
Hi again,
Thanks for your quick reply. I have a 2007 e350 and the haress to the bulb is just one plug, however the harness from the ballast and/or bulb is two small ones. Im wondering if there is a variation on the bulb harness between the 2006 and 2007? Would you be able take a pic of the bulb to harness and/or harness to ballast connection point? I hope they didn's change the wiring harness because I just bought a w211 mtec hid kit thinking it would fit on my '07. At first glimpse, it doents look like they match. Thanks for your help.
Arek
Thanks for your quick reply. I have a 2007 e350 and the haress to the bulb is just one plug, however the harness from the ballast and/or bulb is two small ones. Im wondering if there is a variation on the bulb harness between the 2006 and 2007? Would you be able take a pic of the bulb to harness and/or harness to ballast connection point? I hope they didn's change the wiring harness because I just bought a w211 mtec hid kit thinking it would fit on my '07. At first glimpse, it doents look like they match. Thanks for your help.
Arek
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2006 vs. 2007 HID BULB Wiring Harness are the Same?
Hi again,
Thanks for your quick reply. I have a 2007 e350 and the haress to the bulb is just one plug, however the harness from the ballast and/or bulb is two small ones. Im wondering if there is a variation on the bulb harness between the 2006 and 2007? Would you be able take a pic of the bulb to harness and/or harness to ballast connection point? I hope they didn's change the wiring harness because I just bought a w211 mtec hid kit thinking it would fit on my '07. At first glimpse, it doents look like they match. Thanks for your help.
Arek
Thanks for your quick reply. I have a 2007 e350 and the haress to the bulb is just one plug, however the harness from the ballast and/or bulb is two small ones. Im wondering if there is a variation on the bulb harness between the 2006 and 2007? Would you be able take a pic of the bulb to harness and/or harness to ballast connection point? I hope they didn's change the wiring harness because I just bought a w211 mtec hid kit thinking it would fit on my '07. At first glimpse, it doents look like they match. Thanks for your help.
Arek
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Hi,
I'm wondering if you had to connect the additional wiring harness that these kits come with? There are two ways to install these things according to my instructions. One they say is without lcd screen and one way with lcd screen. They have included an additional wiring harness thats supposed to go to the battery first and then to the ballasts etc. The additional wiring harness all around the engine bay seems like a pain in the ***. Just wondering what you did. Thanks.
AN
I'm wondering if you had to connect the additional wiring harness that these kits come with? There are two ways to install these things according to my instructions. One they say is without lcd screen and one way with lcd screen. They have included an additional wiring harness thats supposed to go to the battery first and then to the ballasts etc. The additional wiring harness all around the engine bay seems like a pain in the ***. Just wondering what you did. Thanks.
AN
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Hi,
I'm wondering if you had to connect the additional wiring harness that these kits come with? There are two ways to install these things according to my instructions. One they say is without lcd screen and one way with lcd screen. They have included an additional wiring harness thats supposed to go to the battery first and then to the ballasts etc. The additional wiring harness all around the engine bay seems like a pain in the ***. Just wondering what you did. Thanks.
AN
I'm wondering if you had to connect the additional wiring harness that these kits come with? There are two ways to install these things according to my instructions. One they say is without lcd screen and one way with lcd screen. They have included an additional wiring harness thats supposed to go to the battery first and then to the ballasts etc. The additional wiring harness all around the engine bay seems like a pain in the ***. Just wondering what you did. Thanks.
AN
I also didnt use any woring harness to go the battery. The kit I used used powered directly from the stock wiring fromthe headlight bulbs.
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Ive Installed my HID'S
Ok, well three hours later yesterday I installed my mtec hid kit and they look awesome. I DID NOT have to remove my bumper. I will tell you that is a VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY tight fit to get the bulbs into their housing. The HID's are so delicate that you don't want to have it touch anything and that can be a true pain. I do notice that the lights are bit "high" though. Did you have the issue? I noticed, that the hid bulbs do not have "seat" to sit in, in the housing, did you find this true? I mean the bulbs base has notches and circles and gooves however the acutal MB housing ring does not have any matching grooves. Wondering if you have an input on these issues?
Thanks.
Dr.Omed
Thanks.
Dr.Omed
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Ok, well three hours later yesterday I installed my mtec hid kit and they look awesome. I DID NOT have to remove my bumper. I will tell you that is a VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY tight fit to get the bulbs into their housing. The HID's are so delicate that you don't want to have it touch anything and that can be a true pain. I do notice that the lights are bit "high" though. Did you have the issue? I noticed, that the hid bulbs do not have "seat" to sit in, in the housing, did you find this true? I mean the bulbs base has notches and circles and gooves however the acutal MB housing ring does not have any matching grooves. Wondering if you have an input on these issues?
Thanks.
Dr.Omed
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Dr.Omed
Have no issue with the bulbs being High though.
In all honesty I have no clue as how you did this install without removing the bumper and headlight housings. Where did you mount the ballasts and igniters? How did you fit your hands in that area, its really tight?
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THANKS for the compliment.
It was very tight. I had led light flashlights all over the place illuminating the entire area to see. I did remove the coolant tank over a bit on the driver side and that helped a lot it opened up some much needed space. I used latex gloves too so that I wouldnt touch the bulbs. I really thought about it and figured there is no way the dealer or the manufacturer would want their techs removing the ENTIRE bumper just to replace a light bulb which could be a common service issue. I took my time and really analyzed the path into the housing. Once I fit the bulb into the housing though, I was not able to see the "turning" of the bulb to make it sit in those fork like teeth that hold the bulb in place because my hand would be covering all angles. It was tough, but beat loosening all the screws on a three week old 07' 350. I'll try to post pics later. My ballasts and ignitors are all in one square alluminum box about four by four by one. The Mtec HID (cost me 360 + 30 for shipping) was a very professional setup. High quality parts, and very clean install. For now I tucked the ballast (which includes the ignitor) into a safe place and will bolt it down later. Also, the beam may just appear to be high, what I really need to do is have someone drive the car so I can see what it looks like. I recommend the Mtec HID Unit completely. I got it off ebay.
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I noticed, that the hid bulbs do not have "seat" to sit in, in the housing, did you find this true? I mean the bulbs base has notches and circles and gooves however the acutal MB housing ring does not have any matching grooves. Wondering if you have an input on these issues?
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But those halogen projectors arent designed for use with Xenon bulbs. The Xenon projectors are entirely different. You wont have proper light distribution with the halogen projectors.
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I beg to differ, I have had not one person complain or note about glare or such from using the same housing for the HID's. To be honest, I think its all rumor. I bet ya that the actuall housings on the w211 for the headlights are exactly the same for non-hids and halogen.
