Replace Benz W204 DRL (daytime running lights)

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  • Опубліковано 1 вер 2019
  • Watch this video if you have a DRL that is not working anymore! It's the cheapest way to get your lights up and running again! This will apply to Mercedez-Benz W204 models, aka, 2008-2013 C-class models.
    This is both an installation video and review of inexpensive China Benz DRLs for $33.50 a pair and rplacement in minutes with everyday tools.
    What you will need:
    -Flathead screwdriver
    -Torque wrench, T20 size
    The DRLs were bought on AliExpress for a mere $33.50 for the pair including tax and shipping. Each individual one costs several hundreds of dollars if you buy OEM or used even. They are just LEDs. Watch this video to see the comparison between OEM and the cheap China knockoffs, and also how to install.
    TL;DR: Cheap china replacements have great fit and work fine. Replace your DRLs for $17 a piece in 5 minutes.
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  • @haisaid
    @haisaid 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video! Took me 3 minutes - thanks for posting!

  • @Coorsgood10
    @Coorsgood10 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much! I just bought these from China as well.

  • @mroc48
    @mroc48 Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much for sharing this. It saved me so much time and money. On my rhd car, the driver side light failed as well! I too ended up replacing both lights because the original MB light on the LHS looked yellow when compared to the Chinese replacement. The MB parts are far to expensive for what they are...

  • @leedhosking
    @leedhosking 2 роки тому +1

    Banging video bro, perfect!

  • @domself9611
    @domself9611 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for this video, I was staring at the plug and light clips for ages until I watched this, then got the light off in minutes! The new ones come tomorrow and I'll fit them easily thanks to your help! 👍🏻

    • @AkiraKenshin
      @AkiraKenshin  10 місяців тому +1

      Glad it helped! Sorry for the long video but I was figuring it out as I went!

  • @bertrandlamiral1832
    @bertrandlamiral1832 Рік тому +1

    Très utile, et bon conseil, bravo pour le partage d'expérience. Ride safe have fun.

  • @TsarOfRuss
    @TsarOfRuss 4 роки тому

    very shakey camera but very good job, thanks so much

  • @avneetkainth9816
    @avneetkainth9816 Рік тому

    Good video.. I wish mine were like that. Your car has screws holding the drls in place but on my c207 I have to take the wheel arch liner off and then get to the drls it's a long process.

  • @user-pe9ko8ck2y
    @user-pe9ko8ck2y 2 роки тому +1

    thank you so much saved me a ton of cash

    • @user-pe9ko8ck2y
      @user-pe9ko8ck2y 2 роки тому

      having issues with 2 replacement so far off amazon, both are not working so far, any ideas? 2014 c 300

  • @RafaelMartinez-wp2ti
    @RafaelMartinez-wp2ti 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much! I changed both light in no time, BTW the DRL I bought in Amazon for cheap are made in Slovenia just like the originals

    • @andrejmat1
      @andrejmat1 3 роки тому

      Can u provide a link please? Thanks

    • @niacruickshank9026
      @niacruickshank9026 3 роки тому

      Link please?

    • @richsackett3423
      @richsackett3423 Рік тому

      @@niacruickshank9026 Can't link on YT

    • @richf1182
      @richf1182 8 місяців тому

      ​@richsackett3423 but can provide the names of the manufacturer, seller, part etc so that people can find the exact same one...

  • @samartz
    @samartz 11 місяців тому +1

    legend!! thanks heaps

  • @liveyourlife_tv
    @liveyourlife_tv 3 роки тому

    Appreciate it bro

  • @roywilkes9722
    @roywilkes9722 Рік тому +2

    I have a 2013 W204 C220 and there are no screws holding the light in place, access is only possible from behind like the C207 mentioned below.

  • @lnimpo
    @lnimpo Місяць тому

    I have a W212 E350 4MATIC and no torx on the front you need to take the wheel wells out to service all the front lamps

  • @anwarnanuhussain6827
    @anwarnanuhussain6827 4 роки тому

    Cheers bro

  • @seahawksforever9504
    @seahawksforever9504 Рік тому

    It's bright until I turn my headlights on and the DRL gets dimmed. How to fix? Do I need to buy something to hardwire in to the drl so it doesn't get drained?

  • @johanijohani
    @johanijohani Рік тому

    I have 2012 w204 180cdi and that doesn't have those 4 torx screws front of panel.

  • @E550benz
    @E550benz 2 роки тому +1

    Nice video bro! Looks like the new one is 5000k white since all the w204 Mercedes drl
    Are usually 4000k. Is the newer drl much brighter than the oem?

    • @AkiraKenshin
      @AkiraKenshin  2 роки тому +1

      Not noticeable to make any difference lol at least to my eyes

    • @E550benz
      @E550benz 2 роки тому +1

      @@AkiraKenshin ah ok but definitely a better white than the original 👌

  • @ssegars1
    @ssegars1 3 роки тому

    🐐

  • @AlejandroGarcia-go6xq
    @AlejandroGarcia-go6xq 4 роки тому +1

    yes....do you have link where you bought those replacements from China?

  • @sunnydhaliwal9012
    @sunnydhaliwal9012 3 роки тому

    Good video dude.... annoying that USA Mercedes cars bleep like hell when the car starts up... like why? Europe Mercs don’t... 😎☝️

    • @beaucephus526
      @beaucephus526 3 роки тому +1

      It’s federal law for certain warnings to go off in the US. I think what you were hearing was the seatbelt alarm

  • @mitchio83
    @mitchio83 2 роки тому +1

    Sell the OEM one on Ebay they're like $150 new

  • @charlesbrockbank2822
    @charlesbrockbank2822 Рік тому

    👌

  • @randydelamerced318
    @randydelamerced318 4 роки тому +2

    Did you have any code problem after installing the drl

  • @albertotomoiaga
    @albertotomoiaga 6 місяців тому

    i don t have this screws in mine

  • @2pacegypt
    @2pacegypt 4 роки тому

    Link for the product if you still have it ?!?? But anyway thank much for the video good job

    • @AkiraKenshin
      @AkiraKenshin  4 роки тому

      I picked them up from Aliexpress, don't think it matters which store you get it from it's all the same

  • @Roninproject111
    @Roninproject111 4 роки тому

    U got a link for where u got the parts?

  • @bobby71500
    @bobby71500 4 роки тому

    I bought one online and it had the little black connected in it already is that supposed to be that way ?

    • @bobby71500
      @bobby71500 4 роки тому

      I started poking at at and tryna take it out positive I damaged it so I’m not sure if I Messed up big time or what

  • @janyiam1
    @janyiam1 3 роки тому

    Where did you buy the lights please?

    • @AkiraKenshin
      @AkiraKenshin  3 роки тому

      C$ 19.82 33%OFF | New W204 W212 Car Front LED DRL Fog Light Bulbs Lamp Assembly Fog Lights For Mercedes For Benz W204 W212 C250 C280 C350 E350
      a.aliexpress.com/_mNslhw7

  • @Wav5D_
    @Wav5D_ 5 місяців тому

    Which ones did you buy ?? Trying to find link

    • @AkiraKenshin
      @AkiraKenshin  5 місяців тому

      This was a while back I checked and it's not there anymore, but search w204 benz DRL. Example one I just found is: a.aliexpress.com/_mMT85Z2

  • @robroy3185
    @robroy3185 2 роки тому

    Where did you purchase them

    • @AkiraKenshin
      @AkiraKenshin  2 роки тому

      Just ordered from AliExpress, took a few weeks for delivery but cheap

  • @Rob4xz
    @Rob4xz Рік тому

    And how your DRL is holding? 3 years now :)

    • @AkiraKenshin
      @AkiraKenshin  Рік тому

      Still works! I park outside too so it's been in rain and snow the whole time.

  • @RawwUnderGround
    @RawwUnderGround 5 місяців тому

    Does it just pull right out easily when you unscrew the x4 t20’s

    • @AkiraKenshin
      @AkiraKenshin  5 місяців тому

      On my 2013 c350 yes, there's not really any clips or anything you just have to pull straight out

    • @RawwUnderGround
      @RawwUnderGround 2 місяці тому

      Okay sure, i will order it today and get back to you when i replace it myself

  • @satnamsaini4840
    @satnamsaini4840 3 роки тому

    From where I can order one web sites please

    • @AkiraKenshin
      @AkiraKenshin  3 роки тому +1

      I got mine from Aliexpress but you can find it on amazon for a little more

  • @sbshahin
    @sbshahin 2 місяці тому

    Hey my left DLR goes on and then all of a sudden turns off, and then “check daytime running light” comes on, then when i park for a little while and turn the car back on, the dlr light works normal…
    What could be the problem?
    Thank you!

    • @AkiraKenshin
      @AkiraKenshin  2 місяці тому

      Does it only turn on/off when you're in a shaded area? Are you sure the light is actually on or just the car is trying to turn them on sometimes and then gives you the error? Could be just a dirty/loose connection, or if your car has a sensor for the DRL, either that is faulty or it's working and you're only seeing the error when the sensor is telling the lights to turn on. There are some settings on your lights that turn off the DRL or dim them, maybe why you see it sometimes only

    • @sbshahin
      @sbshahin 2 місяці тому

      @@AkiraKenshin appreciate your reply!
      Only the left side DLR shuts off occasionally and the check left daytime running light comes on, i am sensing its a switch fault or could be the led itself is going bad, still
      Trying to figure it out? Hopefully soon i will manage 🙃

  • @namulyasimfukwe4892
    @namulyasimfukwe4892 Рік тому

    Hey. Did you have to disconnect the car battery?

    • @AkiraKenshin
      @AkiraKenshin  Рік тому +1

      No you don't, the lights have connectors on them not bare wires, and they should be low voltage. Just turn the car off.

    • @namulyasimfukwe4892
      @namulyasimfukwe4892 Рік тому

      Okay thank you and what’s name of the tool you used to unscrew the knots?

    • @AkiraKenshin
      @AkiraKenshin  Рік тому +1

      @@namulyasimfukwe4892 not sure, what time stamp? I only used a screw driver I believe.

    • @namulyasimfukwe4892
      @namulyasimfukwe4892 Рік тому

      @@AkiraKenshin thanks sm🙏🏾changing mine tomorrow I need to hear that

  • @cstppvi8564
    @cstppvi8564 3 роки тому

    I've removed the 4 screws. The light seem to be stuck cannot remove it. Any hint?

    • @AkiraKenshin
      @AkiraKenshin  3 роки тому

      Can you not take the light out as per 3 minutes into the video?

    • @cstppvi8564
      @cstppvi8564 3 роки тому

      @@AkiraKenshin ho no, the light seem to be screw, from 'inside'. Maybe I should force it out?

    • @AkiraKenshin
      @AkiraKenshin  3 роки тому

      @@cstppvi8564 can you take some photos and post them somewhere and link here?

    • @cstppvi8564
      @cstppvi8564 3 роки тому

      After further vérification, the C300 canadian version (because of winter?), the lights have a part screw to the bumber, therefore you need to remove the bumber.

    • @AkiraKenshin
      @AkiraKenshin  3 роки тому

      @@cstppvi8564 ah that's too bad, taking the bumper off is a pain. My car is a c350 from Quebec.

  • @johnbaldock6353
    @johnbaldock6353 3 роки тому

    You Get What you pay for!!😱

    • @AkiraKenshin
      @AkiraKenshin  3 роки тому +1

      They're still working now so I'm not complaining lol

    • @EvilJoshua
      @EvilJoshua 3 роки тому +1

      and no light on in the dash?

  • @neptunevibe
    @neptunevibe 7 місяців тому

    You should turn the music louder! I still can hear what you’re saying

  • @gurudutt4746
    @gurudutt4746 3 роки тому

    🇬🇧 Hi from UK 🇬🇧
    Informative..., BUT....!!!
    Really annoying & unnecessary flipping loud music...
    Also, you're not keeping the Camera on the subject, especially at: 5min 26mins!..
    But thanks anyway...
    🇬🇧 Best wishes from UK 🇬🇧

  • @johnjkizer6399
    @johnjkizer6399 Рік тому

    You could not just replace,the bulbs