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Old Oct 25, 2015 | 10:42 PM
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C300 aftermarket H.I.D's

Hi everyone my name is George I have a 2008 c300 and I tried to out aftermarket H.I.D's and once I put them on they started flickering not sure why. Can anyone help me out??
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Are the HIDs canbus conversion kits?
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need to either version coding or get a kit that won't throw error code...
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by AZN Optics
Are the HIDs canbus conversion kits?
No the kit I have is a kensun kit
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by MJ50
need to either version coding or get a kit that won't throw error code...
Do you have any idea what kit I would need?
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You really needed a canbus HID conversion kit which Kensun isn't. What you need now to rig it to work would be pick up a canbus HID harness or HID capacitor to wire to your system. You'll want to check with Kensun though because often attaching components not part of original system voids their warranty.
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Originally Posted by AZN Optics
You really needed a canbus HID conversion kit which Kensun isn't. What you need now to rig it to work would be pick up a canbus HID harness or HID capacitor to wire to your system. You'll want to check with Kensun though because often attaching components not part of original system voids their warranty.
If I have to I will buy a brand new kit from canbus just so I know I have everything I need.
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 08:23 PM
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If I have to I will buy a brand new kit from canbus just so I know I have everything I need.
I'm going to check my options with Kensun first.
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If I have to I will buy a brand new kit from canbus just so I know I have everything I need.
Just in case I wasn't clear, Canbus is a type of HID conversion, not a brand. If you do decide to get a new kit, let us know, we can help set you up with a proper kit that works. We also have other lighting if you want to upgrade other parts (eyebrows, signals, reverse, rear plates, and interior).
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Just in case I wasn't clear, Canbus is a type of HID conversion, not a brand. If you do decide to get a new kit, let us know, we can help set you up with a proper kit that works. We also have other lighting if you want to upgrade other parts (eyebrows, signals, reverse, rear plates, and interior).
Do you have a website?
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Do you have a website?
Of course.

www.aznoptics.com
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Originally Posted by AZN Optics
Just in case I wasn't clear, Canbus is a type of HID conversion, not a brand. If you do decide to get a new kit, let us know, we can help set you up with a proper kit that works. We also have other lighting if you want to upgrade other parts (eyebrows, signals, reverse, rear plates, and interior).
would you be able to walk me through what it is that I need I can give you my email Jalvarado9803@yahoo.com
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I'd recommend editing that last post to remove your personal email address from public. You can shoot me an email at aznoptics@gmail.com and I can walk you through what you need
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It sounds like you probably bought the same Kensun kit I did when I first tried out HID. HID information sounds scary but it's really simple. All you need to look for is a Canbus canceller when ordering your HID kit.

I would recommend buying from a trusted site like theretrofitsource.com

Here is the kit I ordered and it has worked wonderfully for about 4-5 months now:
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/hid...l#.Vi_dFG7-n9Y
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It sounds like you probably bought the same Kensun kit I did when I first tried out HID. HID information sounds scary but it's really simple. All you need to look for is a Canbus canceller when ordering your HID kit.

I would recommend buying from a trusted site like theretrofitsource.com

Here is the kit I ordered and it has worked wonderfully for about 4-5 months now:

We offer the same Morimoto Elite HID kit and can offer forum discounts:
http://www.aznoptics.com/index.php?m...products_id=65

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We offer the same Morimoto Elite HID kit and can offer forum discounts:
http://www.aznoptics.com/index.php?m...products_id=65

Well I wish I would've known that 5 months ago
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