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Old Jul 25, 2019 | 10:14 PM
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2017 GLE illuminated star wire help

Hello I purchased a 3rd party illuminated star from eBay. There is two wire red (positive) and black (negative). I'm trying to connect the red wire into headlight wire but can't seem to find the positive wire. I know the black wire i can basically connect to any nut area. If there are color code would be super help!!
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Old Jul 26, 2019 | 11:02 PM
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So I was able to figure out myself. Spend about 1 hour trying to figure where is the positive wire and how to perfect wire. Finally figure out. Here is the result!



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Old Jul 31, 2019 | 10:29 AM
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I order from MB a fuse blade and connection (A0045456401 and A0115458426) for about 20$. (You don't need it if a blade already exist in the spare)
I use the spare F233 in the fuse boxe (drill a hole and use hot clue to seal it).
The start will light up when the car start or on On position and turn off 30sec after the car is turn off.
It takes about an hour to setup, max 2 hours.



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Old Aug 2, 2019 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Chao Hang Lu
Hello I purchased a 3rd party illuminated star from eBay. There is two wire red (positive) and black (negative). I'm trying to connect the red wire into headlight wire but can't seem to find the positive wire. I know the black wire i can basically connect to any nut area. If there are color code would be super help!!
Which vendor on eBay? Link?
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Old Nov 4, 2019 | 01:24 PM
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sorry for late replay. Here is the link.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/223085879500
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Old Nov 4, 2019 | 11:02 PM
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Any chance you can take a picture of how you wired inside the fuse box and the best ground location?
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Old Nov 4, 2019 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by EHunlucky7x9
Any chance you can take a picture of how you wired inside the fuse box and the best ground location?
I didnt use the fuse Method, i figure is too long process and too much. I just connect my red wire into headlight. The wire color should be Gray color with white straps.
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Old Nov 4, 2019 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Chao Hang Lu
I didnt use the fuse Method, i figure is too long process and too much. I just connect my red wire into headlight. The wire color should be Gray color with white straps.
Any chance you can post a picture of it?
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Originally Posted by EHunlucky7x9
Any chance you can post a picture of it?
Here



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Old Nov 5, 2019 | 10:35 AM
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Thank you for the pix. Gives me a bit of confidence in this challenge. How come you opted not to use fuse #233 in the box itself?

Also, the wire you have connected directly to the grey/white, is it an inline fuse type?

thanks so much and I’ll post my install with credits to you!
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Old Nov 5, 2019 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by EHunlucky7x9
Thank you for the pix. Gives me a bit of confidence in this challenge. How come you opted not to use fuse #233 in the box itself?

Also, the wire you have connected directly to the grey/white, is it an inline fuse type?

thanks so much and I’ll post my install with credits to you!
I just think wire to headlight easier. Connecting to fuse require fuse and Maybe drill the box and long process. This way is cheaper and faster way.

Good luck! Make sure your logo is on correct side. I installed wrong way at first and looks weird.
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Hey Chaohang,

Do you mind share your experience here? Which headlight color you connect with you positive wire (red).
I own GLC 300 2019 model, this car's headlight has two different colors (red and brown), I don't know which one should I connect.

Thanks,
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Old Jun 11, 2020 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Jack Jin
Hey Chaohang,

Do you mind share your experience here? Which headlight color you connect with you positive wire (red).
I own GLC 300 2019 model, this car's headlight has two different colors (red and brown), I don't know which one should I connect.

Thanks,
Its been a while I believe the the postive wire in my case were gray with white strips. If you follow my pictures i post. Isn't hard to find out just takes some time.
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