HID fog lights from James@ACGSD- where to start
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HID fog lights from James@ACGSD- where to start
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WEll i got my HID kit and dont know where to start. Do i have to take my e63 bumper off to install?
Also, the kit has a red and black power wire- what do i attach this to, my last set of HID did not have these-
Help anybody?
WEll i got my HID kit and dont know where to start. Do i have to take my e63 bumper off to install?
Also, the kit has a red and black power wire- what do i attach this to, my last set of HID did not have these-
Help anybody?
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Marcus,
you should be getting your kit either today or tomorrow,
Evan, I'll give you a call to help you with the install.
Sorry If I've been out of touch, but I've been battling pneumonia since last friday, and had the famosa track event on saturday.
you should be getting your kit either today or tomorrow,
Evan, I'll give you a call to help you with the install.
Sorry If I've been out of touch, but I've been battling pneumonia since last friday, and had the famosa track event on saturday.
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well tried the install and couldnt figure out how to keep the bulb secure in the housing,
it looks like the power and ground wire on the h7 kit goes into the stock balast, you have to take the halogen bulb out. the kit works, but couldnt seem to finish with all the wierd wiring and extra plastic pieces, i cant figure out how to lock the bulb in place with the pieces provided
James, could you give me a call tomorrow and help me out
thanks
it looks like the power and ground wire on the h7 kit goes into the stock balast, you have to take the halogen bulb out. the kit works, but couldnt seem to finish with all the wierd wiring and extra plastic pieces, i cant figure out how to lock the bulb in place with the pieces provided
James, could you give me a call tomorrow and help me out
thanks
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cleared my box, its the stupid sent items that fill the box up
Its eems that you have a different kit!
Its eems that you have a different kit!
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anyone have some sort of DIY or FAQ?
ive got to install mine sometime soon.
btw do u guys use H11 for the bulb size?
im wondering if the different classes of MB use the same size foglight bulb
ive got to install mine sometime soon.
btw do u guys use H11 for the bulb size?
im wondering if the different classes of MB use the same size foglight bulb
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Ok, I'm eating right now, but I'll do a little write up on a W203 Sport, which should be exactly like an E55 and will be a good guide to other cars.
Now, as for drop997stop, I have a very important question before we go any further.
Does the stock bulb look like this:
![](http://www.consumabulbs.com/photo/oh09.jpg)
Or this:
Now, as for drop997stop, I have a very important question before we go any further.
Does the stock bulb look like this:
![](http://www.consumabulbs.com/photo/oh09.jpg)
Or this:
![](http://kirkhamcarparts.co.uk/bulbimages/477.jpg)
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Ok, I'm eating right now, but I'll do a little write up on a W203 Sport, which should be exactly like an E55 and will be a good guide to other cars.
Now, as for drop997stop, I have a very important question before we go any further.
Does the stock bulb look like this:
![](http://www.consumabulbs.com/photo/oh09.jpg)
Or this:
![](http://kirkhamcarparts.co.uk/bulbimages/477.jpg)
Now, as for drop997stop, I have a very important question before we go any further.
Does the stock bulb look like this:
![](http://www.consumabulbs.com/photo/oh09.jpg)
Or this:
![](http://kirkhamcarparts.co.uk/bulbimages/477.jpg)
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I don't even know how to reach for my foglights. I think I need to remove the cover under the bumper first.
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On the W204, there should be a rubber splash guard, probably held in place by a couple screws and then some plastic clips. After you get those off, I know for a fact that on the W204 it has a plastic cover over the back of the housing. You will have to drill a hole, approximately 1" in diameter to fit the wiring through. That's what the big rubber grommet is for.
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You've got a "slim" kit.
Ok. That looks like the correct kit for the E55. The bulb is held in place by 3 tabs. You take out the old bulb by twisting about a 1/4 turn. I forgot which way, I think counter-clockwise. If you can't twist it one way, try the other. The back of the bulb should be L shaped, and the plug should point straight down in the secured position.
Put the HID bulb in and twist into place.
Plug the stock wiring harness into the female plug that is on the bulb side of the rubber grommet.
Plug the male power connector (oval plug with 2 wires) into the female end of the error canceler. Plug the male connector from the error canceler, into the female end of the ballast.
Once you have that done, connect the two single wires with the two wires comming out of the ballast.
Ok. That looks like the correct kit for the E55. The bulb is held in place by 3 tabs. You take out the old bulb by twisting about a 1/4 turn. I forgot which way, I think counter-clockwise. If you can't twist it one way, try the other. The back of the bulb should be L shaped, and the plug should point straight down in the secured position.
Put the HID bulb in and twist into place.
Plug the stock wiring harness into the female plug that is on the bulb side of the rubber grommet.
Plug the male power connector (oval plug with 2 wires) into the female end of the error canceler. Plug the male connector from the error canceler, into the female end of the ballast.
Once you have that done, connect the two single wires with the two wires comming out of the ballast.
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On the W204, there should be a rubber splash guard, probably held in place by a couple screws and then some plastic clips. After you get those off, I know for a fact that on the W204 it has a plastic cover over the back of the housing. You will have to drill a hole, approximately 1" in diameter to fit the wiring through. That's what the big rubber grommet is for.
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Ok drop997stop. Here's what you need to do: (courtesy of Yacht Master)
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...know-what.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...know-what.html
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has anyone with HIDs in their fogs experienced cracking of the fog lights? I had an HID kit in the fogs on my W210 E55 and about a month after installing, the lens cracked on both fogs. I realize HIDs actually burn cooler than halogen...but not sure how both lens cracked at different times after installing...
and for those who have them, do you use them often or just from time to time?
and for those who have them, do you use them often or just from time to time?