Thread on how-to install city lights?
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Thread on how-to install city lights?
I can find all sorts of stuff regarding city lights & LED's...but can't find anything on the installation.
Now that I've got 'em...I want to get 'em in.
Now that I've got 'em...I want to get 'em in.
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What about the housing? Two bolts on front...from behind...just twist the whole unit out?
I looked at it briefly but not too in depth obviously.
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I looked at it briefly but not too in depth obviously.
Nice deadmau5 logo - show here in Atlanta back in Oct was sweet.
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Follow the electrical lead/socket that is plugged into the back of the housing until you get to the actual twist-in bulb socket.
Twist [clockwise I believe] the socket.
Once you've turned 90*, pull rearward.
Examine housing in your hand, pull out bulb, replace with bulb or LED.
Reverse instructions. Repeat on other side of car.
Note: I would try turning on your lights with the new bulb in, just to make sure that it is seated correctly, before twisting it back into the housing.
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Also make sure the bulb is FIRMLY seated in the socket. If it's not it'll vibrate loose and fall in the lamp housing Turn the socket clockwise in relation to you standing in front of the car. It actually turns counter-clockwise, just like a bolt, in relation to the rear of the lamp housing.
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It was just as easy as Benzodoc described and I got each one lined up on the first shot (50/50 there, right?).
I actually pushed the LED's all the way in and then backed them out a little bit as described before so that they don't touch the resistor. Now I'm worried they're not seated well enough.
Guess we shall see...I definitely don't want them falling out into the housing.
I actually pushed the LED's all the way in and then backed them out a little bit as described before so that they don't touch the resistor. Now I'm worried they're not seated well enough.
Guess we shall see...I definitely don't want them falling out into the housing.
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Wow. Really?
Thanks as always to those who provided useful information.
Thanks as always to those who provided useful information.
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Thanks douche bramage - what's your email? I'll send you some money via paypal so you can get your front windows tinted too.
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I appreciate your offer but side tinted windows are illegal in Calif. Btw I did not personally attack you, I simply left you a bread crumb. Maybe you are one of the 2 percent of people that like that grille on a W211. I am not. The only time I see them is on salvage cars bought through auction. That is a fact. If that is your taste, you are welcome to it however my comment was indeed intended to be helpful.
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I appreciate your offer but side tinted windows are illegal in Calif. Btw I did not personally attack you, I simply left you a bread crumb. Maybe you are one of the 2 percent of people that like that grille on a W211. I am not. The only time I see them is on salvage cars bought through auction. That is a fact. If that is your taste, you are welcome to it however my comment was indeed intended to be helpful.
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My post was bad too - I appologize. Maybe the reason I dont like the grille is I saw one on a car here in San Diego that was for sale, and when I looked up the VIN, I found the "Before" pictures with the front end tore off. That may have planted the seed.
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- I like the stand up star on the hood- (I think I may be the only one)
- I like Chrome Wheels - Most people dont
- I like Chrome Grille - Other prefer black
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Where did you get the LED's and which one's did you get? Also, on a different but not completely unrelated subject.... is there a way to have the fog lights come on automatically with the headlights in "Auto" mode? I love the look, but when I turn them on manually, I ALWAYS forget to turn them off when I park.
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Where did you get the LED's and which one's did you get? Also, on a different but not completely unrelated subject.... is there a way to have the fog lights come on automatically with the headlights in "Auto" mode? I love the look, but when I turn them on manually, I ALWAYS forget to turn them off when I park.
Does your car not have these warnings?
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Yes, it does beep at me.... but I use keyless go, so it beeps at me everytime i open the damn door telling me not to forget my key. I guess that I am now immune to the beeping.
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Yeah...two type A's.
Imagine that...people with type A personalities on *this* board.
By the way - got my LED's from JBSpeed. $18...can't beat that.
Next up will be LED's in the fogs so they all match.
Imagine that...people with type A personalities on *this* board.
By the way - got my LED's from JBSpeed. $18...can't beat that.
Next up will be LED's in the fogs so they all match.
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Vader - they're that brutal to get to, eh?
I remember on my C32 they were as well so I didn't even bother.
I remember on my C32 they were as well so I didn't even bother.
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- I like the stand up star on the hood- (I think I may be the only one)
- I like Chrome Wheels - Most people dont
- I like Chrome Grille - Other prefer black
Dane
- I like the stand up star on the hood- (I think I may be the only one): You are not the only only one - I think it's a work of art
- I like Chrome Wheels - Most people dont: You are the only one
- I like Chrome Grille - Other prefer black: I like chrome grilles too
Please post on the daily, there may very well be a wealth of information here but the entertainment factor you bring is priceless
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There are only 2 screws per light, you'll have to spend to get ones that have built in resistors but it's the easiest install imaginable.
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