C230 HID installation problem, errors and power steering failure
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2006 C230 Sport Sedan
C230 HID installation problem, errors and power steering failure
I tried my best to scour these forums and the ones at BenzWorld for a solution and it looks like I have a completely unique problem. A huge thanks in advance for taking some time to answer. My car is the 2006 C230 Sport - the one with kompressor body style, but the updated 201hp V6.
I have an aftermarket H7 HID kit with a 35W ballast. I installed and mounted everything properly, drilling the holes in the light dust covers too. The lights turn on and work fine on battery power before starting the engine.
When I start the engine I have the following problems and warning notices come up:
-display malfunction
-esp (traction) unavailable
-abs failure
-check engine and abs lights on
-steering tightens significantly (meaning power steering is off and I have to use a fair amount of force to turn the wheel)
From what I have seen in posts here and BenzWorld, people have lights flickering, or bulb failure warnings, or issues with the power to kit. I haven't seen anyone write about the problems I'm getting. Because of this, I have no clue how to approach a solution.
There's some info on the CANBUS, error decorder, capacitors, out there, but none of it is any good. Before I blindly buy more parts to get this working, it would be great to know what you guys think. Thank you.
I have an aftermarket H7 HID kit with a 35W ballast. I installed and mounted everything properly, drilling the holes in the light dust covers too. The lights turn on and work fine on battery power before starting the engine.
When I start the engine I have the following problems and warning notices come up:
-display malfunction
-esp (traction) unavailable
-abs failure
-check engine and abs lights on
-steering tightens significantly (meaning power steering is off and I have to use a fair amount of force to turn the wheel)
From what I have seen in posts here and BenzWorld, people have lights flickering, or bulb failure warnings, or issues with the power to kit. I haven't seen anyone write about the problems I'm getting. Because of this, I have no clue how to approach a solution.
There's some info on the CANBUS, error decorder, capacitors, out there, but none of it is any good. Before I blindly buy more parts to get this working, it would be great to know what you guys think. Thank you.
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From: Chicagoland
2008 ML350 4matic
I have the H7 kit as well and did get flickering...The errors decoders solve my issue.
I would first disconnect the HIDs and reinstall the standard bulbs and check to see if your problems "went away".
Sounds too coincidental....but I'm no engineer. I would work backwards and determine if it was the HIDs and not a seperate issue at the same time.
I would first disconnect the HIDs and reinstall the standard bulbs and check to see if your problems "went away".
Sounds too coincidental....but I'm no engineer. I would work backwards and determine if it was the HIDs and not a seperate issue at the same time.
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Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 361
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From: Chicagoland
2008 ML350 4matic
My kit came with pre-attached clips on the ballasts that plugged directly into the factory bulb socket. No splicing, no cutting. The decoders have the same male/female plugs and got inserted between the ballasts and factory socket.
Simply detatch the kit and reinsert the original bulb.
Simply detatch the kit and reinsert the original bulb.
