W220 Head Light Out...
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W220 Head Light Out...
Ladies and the Gentlemen,
This AM...I just found out Wifey's W220 (2000) has the driver's side head light out. She said that the LowBeam indicator pops up in the dash.
So...All AM long I tried to do some searches here, but haven't had much luck on " How To " just replace the light bulb on these. However...I did see some of the head light upgrades, but I am so not into that yet...lol
If anyone knows or has done this b4 or any suggestions as how to replace light bulbs and should I replace both of them at the same time, would be greatly appreciated.
TIA.
This AM...I just found out Wifey's W220 (2000) has the driver's side head light out. She said that the LowBeam indicator pops up in the dash.
So...All AM long I tried to do some searches here, but haven't had much luck on " How To " just replace the light bulb on these. However...I did see some of the head light upgrades, but I am so not into that yet...lol
If anyone knows or has done this b4 or any suggestions as how to replace light bulbs and should I replace both of them at the same time, would be greatly appreciated.
TIA.
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No, you are not screwed.
You have several option as far as replacement bulbs.
1. Buy 2 original H7 bulbs from parts.com at about $7.00 each part#400809000007.
2. Buy Sylvania silverstar or silverstar ultra for $30 and $40 per pair. These will give you brighter headlights. I am using silverstar myself.
Installation is quite easy. It is recommended to replace both sides.
Remove the left side cover (there are 2 covers) from the left headlight unit and remove the upper bulb from the retaining clip, remove wire socket from the old bulb and connect it to the new bulb. Insert the new bulb into place and attach the clip, make sure it is secure. Place the black cover back and do the right side headlight, you're done.
You can also take it to a service station and they should be able to do it for you.
Good luck!
Ps. The rear lights look perfect, no need to replace those. Wink!
You have several option as far as replacement bulbs.
1. Buy 2 original H7 bulbs from parts.com at about $7.00 each part#400809000007.
2. Buy Sylvania silverstar or silverstar ultra for $30 and $40 per pair. These will give you brighter headlights. I am using silverstar myself.
Installation is quite easy. It is recommended to replace both sides.
Remove the left side cover (there are 2 covers) from the left headlight unit and remove the upper bulb from the retaining clip, remove wire socket from the old bulb and connect it to the new bulb. Insert the new bulb into place and attach the clip, make sure it is secure. Place the black cover back and do the right side headlight, you're done.
You can also take it to a service station and they should be able to do it for you.
Good luck!
Ps. The rear lights look perfect, no need to replace those. Wink!
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Thank you so much guys for your response. So much appreciated for the kindness. Will definitely look into that.
I thought it is a dual beam bulb. It is the D2R bulb. When I talked to an Ebay seller who says I need the H7 which I am not familiar of. Do they look the same between the D2R and the H7 ?
How about the Transmission dip stick, how do we remove it to check the fluid ?
I thought it is a dual beam bulb. It is the D2R bulb. When I talked to an Ebay seller who says I need the H7 which I am not familiar of. Do they look the same between the D2R and the H7 ?
How about the Transmission dip stick, how do we remove it to check the fluid ?
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They are both H7 bulbs for low and hugh beams. You should be able to see what they look like when you search on ebay.
I tried the ones from Ebay, they look nice and bright but don't last long.
You have to break the red tab on the transmission dipstick tube cover and push the remaining piece in the cover downward with a small screwdriver and catch it.
There is no dipstick though, you have to buy one.
I tried the ones from Ebay, they look nice and bright but don't last long.
You have to break the red tab on the transmission dipstick tube cover and push the remaining piece in the cover downward with a small screwdriver and catch it.
There is no dipstick though, you have to buy one.
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They are both H7 bulbs for low and hugh beams. You should be able to see what they look like when you search on ebay.
I tried the ones from Ebay, they look nice and bright but don't last long.
You have to break the red tab on the transmission dipstick tube cover and push the remaining piece in the cover downward with a small screwdriver and catch it.
There is no dipstick though, you have to buy one.
I tried the ones from Ebay, they look nice and bright but don't last long.
You have to break the red tab on the transmission dipstick tube cover and push the remaining piece in the cover downward with a small screwdriver and catch it.
There is no dipstick though, you have to buy one.
You know speaking of H7 and D2R, Some calls it either one and they are all the same. Did a search of pics. Both came up with H7 or D2R. So...I am really confused. Hope they're the right ones.
There should be a way to mod one up for the dipstick tool in here. I guess not.
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Again, Thank you so much for the response. Appreciated. Just ordered some D2Rs today. They are 12000K, a set of 2 is only $17.95. Hope there's some quality there...lol
You know speaking of H7 and D2R, Some calls it either one and they are all the same. Did a search of pics. Both came up with H7 or D2R. So...I am really confused. Hope they're the right ones.
There should be a way to mod one up for the dipstick tool in here. I guess not.
You know speaking of H7 and D2R, Some calls it either one and they are all the same. Did a search of pics. Both came up with H7 or D2R. So...I am really confused. Hope they're the right ones.
There should be a way to mod one up for the dipstick tool in here. I guess not.
if you wanted to stick to factory spec, it's 4300k, and I wouldn't go beyond 6k.
it's the same bulb that these hid companies are using, but the base/fitment is TOTALLY different.
D2R is the oem bulb size.
H7 is the bulb for halogens, cars not equipped with oem hids, like the s430 (without option)...
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12k is going to be waaay too blue
if you wanted to stick to factory spec, it's 4300k, and I wouldn't go beyond 6k.
it's the same bulb that these hid companies are using, but the base/fitment is TOTALLY different.
D2R is the oem bulb size.
H7 is the bulb for halogens, cars not equipped with oem hids, like the s430 (without option)... __
if you wanted to stick to factory spec, it's 4300k, and I wouldn't go beyond 6k.
it's the same bulb that these hid companies are using, but the base/fitment is TOTALLY different.
D2R is the oem bulb size.
H7 is the bulb for halogens, cars not equipped with oem hids, like the s430 (without option)... __
Hope the 12000K is not going to be as Blue as you said...lol This guy on ebay has another at 30000K @ $29.99+$9.99 Shipping. But the 12000K is free shipping. Ordered them already. We'll see...lol
If you have the Xenons then the D2R is the bulb. 12V-35W
Non Xenons use the H7. 12V-55W
Non Xenons use the H7. 12V-55W
Will keep y'all posted on how Blue they will be at 12000K...lol
Have a great day, Gentlemen!
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12000K will give you an extremely blue light when you look at the headlight. The K is the color temp (not hot / cold) of the light emitted. Closer to zero will give a yellowish color. Higher you go will give you a blue look which makes the light emitted look extremely blueish/white. what you want is the middle, as mentioned above 4300K to approximately 6000K/6500K. The problem with the higher ###K is that when it rains poor visibility and in some cases the surrounding lighting condition.
when you look at the headlight. The K is the color temp (not hot / cold) of the light emitted. Closer to zero will give a yellowish color. Higher you go will give you a blue look which makes the light emitted look extremely blueish/white. what you want is the middle, as mentioned above 4300K to approximately 6000K/6500K. The problem with the higher ###K is that when it rains poor visibility and in some cases the surrounding lighting condition.
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12000K will give you an extremely blue light when you look at the headlight. The K is the color temp (not hot / cold) of the light emitted. Closer to zero will give a yellowish color. Higher you go will give you a blue look which makes the light emitted look extremely blueish/white. what you want is the middle, as mentioned above 4300K to approximately 6000K/6500K. The problem with the higher ###K is that when it rains poor visibility and in some cases the surrounding lighting condition.
when you look at the headlight. The K is the color temp (not hot / cold) of the light emitted. Closer to zero will give a yellowish color. Higher you go will give you a blue look which makes the light emitted look extremely blueish/white. what you want is the middle, as mentioned above 4300K to approximately 6000K/6500K. The problem with the higher ###K is that when it rains poor visibility and in some cases the surrounding lighting condition.I chose the 12000K as they are cheap...lol and by looking at the pics they have displayed online, I thought it shouldn't be too blueish...But what do I know!!! First time got to do anything at all with this car.
Have a great one.
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What would you suggest on the 3 ?
Love the color of the 12000K which matched up with the LED fog lights very well. Just not as bright.
Found the 6000K at $11.94 for the 2 of the D2Rs on ebay and also had asked the seller if they have any and exchange them. Waiting for the response.
Thanks xexpo.
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I have used the 6000K's but they didn't last very long but they were nice and bright bluish white. I am using 4200K now and they are bright white with no blue tint.
If you find some high quality 6000K+, I think you may be happy with the color and the brightness.
Let me know if you find some good ones.
If you find some high quality 6000K+, I think you may be happy with the color and the brightness.
Let me know if you find some good ones.
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I have used the 6000K's but they didn't last very long but they were nice and bright bluish white. I am using 4200K now and they are bright white with no blue tint.
If you find some high quality 6000K+, I think you may be happy with the color and the brightness.
Let me know if you find some good ones.
If you find some high quality 6000K+, I think you may be happy with the color and the brightness.
Let me know if you find some good ones.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-X...item27b573d374
Can't beat this, I don't think...lol I might as well get some 6000Ks, they're cheap enough.
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hey guys i got an 2000 s430 with the xenon stock. They flicker like crazy so i bought a HID kit with some 6k bulbs. Tested the bulbs and they look great but i have no clue how to put the kit to work. The current system is not as plug and play as i keep hearing about other cars.
Any advice or a diy picture set i can see?
Any advice or a diy picture set i can see?
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hey guys i got an 2000 s430 with the xenon stock. They flicker like crazy so i bought a HID kit with some 6k bulbs. Tested the bulbs and they look great but i have no clue how to put the kit to work. The current system is not as plug and play as i keep hearing about other cars.
Any advice or a diy picture set i can see?
Any advice or a diy picture set i can see?
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So i paid a custom car guy to check it out today. Glad to know it took him about 35 min to figure out exactly which wires to tap into since the original wire coming form the car into the old balast had 6 wires. Basically if you have the xenons stock and are putting in hid replacment kit you need to tap into the (orange/bronz) and yellow wire which use to connect to your old balast. Didnt need a resistor kit. No errors on console. Left the old ignitor in the casing cause taking it out is pointless but removed the old balast, also just left the old connector wire to the light in the lamp casing aswell cause removing all that takes more time and patience then i got.
2000 s430 stock Xenons which are a P.O.S. replaced with aftermarket hid kit 6k bulbs and no resistor kit.
2000 s430 stock Xenons which are a P.O.S. replaced with aftermarket hid kit 6k bulbs and no resistor kit.
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