fcienfuegos

I'm trying to replace the halogen bulb in the puddle side mirrors on my W212; I've read many threads and I got all of the instructions but I have a concern. I know the right replacement to the current halogen bulb is the 194 LED but those seem a bit too long in size, I want to make sure that they will fit in the space where the current halogen bulb is.

For those of you who have done this mod: is there a shorter 194 LED or are they all the same size?

Here is the LED I'm looking to use for this mod, which are about 1" long if not longer:

http://aznoptics.com/index.php?main_...&products_id=8

Maybe you guys can share the info on the 194 LED that you've used for this mod.

Yosheego

those are the same ones i just did. they fit fine. only thing is, it not bright enough for my puddle but my license plate is bright enough.

AZN Optics

Anyone have pictures of how they're plugged into the puddle light? If it's side facing with no reflectors, then this design might not be bright enough as there are only 2 small side mounted diodes and unless those are oriented facing down, then won't work as well. I have a couple designs in the works to maximize lighting on those side mounting connectors instead of the forward facing ones.

fcienfuegos

So those LEDs fit but aren't bright enough right?...Cool ride what kind of wheels do you have? are those OEM or replicas? I have 18" AMG but want to upgrade to 19" or 20". Thx

fcienfuegos

Thanks Michael, this is in reference to the email I sent you yesterday...we now know that your LEDs fit but might not be bright enough. I will still make the mod but do let me know when you have the new design ready. Thx

PHML

I used this bulb for my side mirror puddles (as well as for my doors, footwells, etc..)...its a single directional...



See posts posts #24 and #30 in my thread...

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...te-lights.html

LOVE MB

I used iJDMTOY 360-degree Error Free 5-SMD-5050 T10 2825 W5W LED and it fits / looks great. BTW, I got the same one for the license plate.

jvc300

Is there a link to a "How-to" take apart the mirror?

LOVE MB

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...te-lights.html

Scroll all the way down and follow PHML member instructions. Less then 10 min to replace both.

BM2BZ

now you are officially hooked w/the led lights . time to swap everything inside and your trunk as well .

LOVE MB

You’re absolutely right! Got my license and paddle mirror done. Waiting for the rest of the LED’s as they’re being shipped.

BM2BZ

you might have known about this but just a friendly reminder, you don't need error free for your trunk, glove box, vanity mirrors, inside lights and four doors. but you do need just one for the four footwells. you don't need four, one is enough to do the trick. i hope i remember these correctly. phml or other experts, pls correct me if i'm wrong.

LOVE MB

I didn't know. I followed iJDMTOY rep recomendation to buy error free for the foot area. Everything else inside the car can be regular LED. The difference in price was $5 per pair so I decided to get all 4 error free for the foot area.
I appreciate your input! That’s what makes this forum awesome as it’s hard to figure things out for yourself even if you do research. Thanks again.

BM2BZ

well, of course it doesn't hurt to have all error free. just a side note, i bought all mine from ebay for dirt cheap and they all worked flawlessly. i know it's too late but no need to pay big bucks on those bulbs in the future .