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HID, fog lights, headlight install guide 211 E series may work on other series models
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2004 E320
This is for 2004 e320
Low beam headlamp: H7
High beam headlamp: H7
Fog/Driving light: 9006
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Low beam headlamp: H7
High beam headlamp: H7
Fog/Driving light: 9006
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I believe h7 is a halogen bulb for "flash" function only.
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This is a first. I had my Xenon headlight assembly replaced, as result of an accident, and the bulb burnt out after about 30 min of use !
Anyone else ever experience this ?
Anyone else ever experience this ?
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Update : the bulb isn't burn't out, as the light is now intermittent. It's back at the shop today and hopefully they'll find the culprit (you just know the light is going to work while they have it) Maybe a loose connection or potentially defective ballast.
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...I used a 3700uf(a bmw forum specified this) cap on my 03 c240... I have to turn on the headlights 5 seconds before I start the car, to keep them from not flickering. Anyone have this problem? Are you able to turn on your lights on just as if you had the original halogens??
Thanks!
Thanks!
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06 SL55 AMG; 07 GL320CDI; 17 E300W4, 08 ML320CDI, 14 E350A
capacitor wiring
Thanks for the great informations -- one thing I'm not 100% clear -- you mentioned the capacitor should be installed one direction -- in the diagram it shows the capacitor but it didn't show which way the arrow or the flow is going -- positive to negative or vice versa. Maybe I just totally missed it, but would you mind letting me know?
thanks
thanks
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2006 E350 (sold), 2008 C350
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Looking forward to your photos. And if you don't mind, can you tell what items I will need to retrofit my 2006 W211 headlights to HID?
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This is for 2004 e320
Low beam headlamp: H7
High beam headlamp: H7
Fog/Driving light: 9006
Silvania Guide
Low beam headlamp: H7
High beam headlamp: H7
Fog/Driving light: 9006
Silvania Guide
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From: San Diego
2009 E350 Arctic White AMG Sport package W/ P2 option, 2002 C230 kompressor Coupe
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'07 E350
advise please
healthservices,
Thanx to your detailed DIY convertion to HID (headlamps & fog), but the only dilemma I can't figure out is how to remove my 07' W211 E350 headlight bulb connected to the head light holder (where the bulb plugs into) while still attached to headlamp unit. I tried turning counterclockwise while facing the rear of the headlamp, but it won't give. While still attached to the headlamp assembly (rear), do we first pull the head light holder (plugs into bulb) out of the connector (metal portion connected between head light holder and bulb) or turn the holder, connector with bulb attach simultaneously counterclockwise?
12hun-e
Thanx to your detailed DIY convertion to HID (headlamps & fog), but the only dilemma I can't figure out is how to remove my 07' W211 E350 headlight bulb connected to the head light holder (where the bulb plugs into) while still attached to headlamp unit. I tried turning counterclockwise while facing the rear of the headlamp, but it won't give. While still attached to the headlamp assembly (rear), do we first pull the head light holder (plugs into bulb) out of the connector (metal portion connected between head light holder and bulb) or turn the holder, connector with bulb attach simultaneously counterclockwise?
12hun-e
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W203, W211, W212
healthservices,
Thanx to your detailed DIY convertion to HID (headlamps & fog), but the only dilemma I can't figure out is how to remove my 07' W211 E350 headlight bulb connected to the head light holder (where the bulb plugs into) while still attached to headlamp unit. I tried turning counterclockwise while facing the rear of the headlamp, but it won't give. While still attached to the headlamp assembly (rear), do we first pull the head light holder (plugs into bulb) out of the connector (metal portion connected between head light holder and bulb) or turn the holder, connector with bulb attach simultaneously counterclockwise?
12hun-e
Thanx to your detailed DIY convertion to HID (headlamps & fog), but the only dilemma I can't figure out is how to remove my 07' W211 E350 headlight bulb connected to the head light holder (where the bulb plugs into) while still attached to headlamp unit. I tried turning counterclockwise while facing the rear of the headlamp, but it won't give. While still attached to the headlamp assembly (rear), do we first pull the head light holder (plugs into bulb) out of the connector (metal portion connected between head light holder and bulb) or turn the holder, connector with bulb attach simultaneously counterclockwise?
12hun-e
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From: Pacific Northwest
04 E500 Brabus Wagon
HID low beam conversion question
I must have two left hands but on my E211 2004 I get the rubber boot off no problem and removed the stock low beam bulb out no problem... but I cannot locate the two pronged plug after the bulb to plug my red ballest plug into? Any suggestions from those who have done it why I can't find the plug?
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2004 E320 Sedan
Need some additional help on the HID Replacement
So, I read, with great interest, the upgrade to HID, but my 2004 E320 with Sport Package already has the HID and the cornering lights. I got the "Low Beam" out message on the Dashboard command center - and went through all the steps as outlined to replace the D2S bulb (Original on the passenger side was a Philips and I replaced with GE - bought two at the local shop, just in case.)
I managed to get my fat hands into the light compartment from the top, and removed the ballast, the bulb (with the small clips - Thanks for that hint!!) and then replaced the clips and the ballast. Then I replaced the dust cap - all looked normal, I used gloves so that I never touched the bulb and was very careful to make sure all the alignments and such were clean...
So, then I turned the car on and got the error message, no light and the same "Low Beam" out message...So, I did the same thing all over again, with the 2nd bulb - and still no joy!
Do I need to reset something? Could the Ballast be bad? Did I screw something else up???
Any assistance would be most appreciated! Thanks.
JZ
I managed to get my fat hands into the light compartment from the top, and removed the ballast, the bulb (with the small clips - Thanks for that hint!!) and then replaced the clips and the ballast. Then I replaced the dust cap - all looked normal, I used gloves so that I never touched the bulb and was very careful to make sure all the alignments and such were clean...
So, then I turned the car on and got the error message, no light and the same "Low Beam" out message...So, I did the same thing all over again, with the 2nd bulb - and still no joy!
Do I need to reset something? Could the Ballast be bad? Did I screw something else up???
Any assistance would be most appreciated! Thanks.
JZ
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2004 E320 Sedan
Cannot find the fuse that might be controlling any lamp, let alone the headlamps...
Wow, am I that lame? I see nothing for any lamp at all...Help!?
Thanks - and if it's in the hood area, then I am completely lame! JZ
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08' S550, 04' E320 4matic, 03' Acura TL-S 6 speed, 1968 Vespa P150
i have not look specifically for the headlights fuse but you can easily test for power using a tester (you can get a wand with a light bulb) you touch the neg and pos, if the light light up then your fuse is good. Are you having problems with both side or just one side?
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2004 E320 Sedan
Found the fuse...Looks fine - took it out, replaced...
i have not look specifically for the headlights fuse but you can easily test for power using a tester (you can get a wand with a light bulb) you touch the neg and pos, if the light light up then your fuse is good. Are you having problems with both side or just one side?
The problem is just the right side - I had the entire driver-side light cluster, lamp replaced about two years ago - had an accident with a raccoon and it shattered that light altogether...
So...I am guessing it's the ballast...but now, I have no idea how to find a replacement ballast...And for the right side...I want to get this working, but it's been a time-consuming process, and now I wonder if I should have just brought it in to the shop....
Anything else you might suggest? Thanks again. JZ
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2004 E320 Sedan
Can an HID Xenon Starter Ignitor be bad? If so, how can I test?
So I looked to see if the Starter (Hella 5DD008319-50 Starter Igniter) might be bad...Is there a way to test that without potentially shorting/killing the other headlamp?
If this part is bad, I can find them online, but I wonder if the original is bad?
Any suggestions on that? Or anything else that anyone can come up with...I am getting to the point where I just bring it to my dealer and have them fix it...
Not sure...Thanks...
JZ
If this part is bad, I can find them online, but I wonder if the original is bad?
Any suggestions on that? Or anything else that anyone can come up with...I am getting to the point where I just bring it to my dealer and have them fix it...
Not sure...Thanks...
JZ
