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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 01:50 PM
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2007 e350 fog light upgrade problems help

hey guys i want to upgrade the foglights bulbs so i got this led 6000k h11 for the fogs but know iam having problems with the lights blinking on and off.i know for like turn singals there is resistors but is it same for the foglights too will i need too put in resistors any help will be nice

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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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You'll definitely need resistors if you have LED bulbs. I can't imagine how dim those LED bulbs must be.
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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so w211 ryda so if i get resistors the lights will get brighter and alos solve the binking problem right oh and also how are the hid fogs you got you have no problems with it and i was wondering if you have any pictures of the fog lights on thanks
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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also does anyone know where too get the resistors like homedepot or frys and where local not online
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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at fist I thought this post was a joke, but since they are made by Piaa, I am wondering how the final outcome will look. I would not think resistors would be needed for fog lights.
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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Sorry to ask a noob question... But how do you turn the foglights on while driving?
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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Sorry to ask a noob question... But how do you turn the foglights on while driving?
By RTFM before driving.

Pull the knob/noob.
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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By RTFM before driving.

Pull the knob/noob.
Reading is for losers... But I will tell you by trial and error I found the headlight washer lol
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you don't need resistor for this use. you would need a resistor if you were to use the LEDs for blinkers and only when you replace both front and back blinkers. The resistor acts as a load so the lights don't blink fast (burnt out light bulbs).
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ok i put it on same thing it blinks on and off there is like 3 led lights in one bulb any ideas is there something i have too do let me know thanks
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