MERCEDES HOW TO: PART 1: INSTALL H7 LED BULB & RETAINER BRACKET IN HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- In this video, I show you how to install an LED bulb in your facelift W204/C204 using a retainer clip required to be able to secure the LED bulb to your headlight housing.
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Do I need to buy the H7 LED retainer clips for a 2010 GLK 350? Ive been looking on Amazon and the sellers dont list GLK on their product page. I know that in the headlight housing there is a spider clip, but other than that idk.
plz help...
Can I use tht bulb for drl projector 04,s430 for matic looking too replace my headlights
Don’t led lights run 50 percent cooler than halogen though. Why drill holes
If you run a regular bulb at the same brightness as an led bulb with the same amount of brightness…the led will be “cooler” but that doesn’t mean it’s “cool”. Just means it’s not as hot but it’s still hot.
Thank you! I didn't realize the h7 bulbs were press fit in the stock harness. Couldn't figure out how to get the bulb out but after watching you just pull it apart it helped a ton. Thanks!
Great video. I took my wheel off to install my LEDs, and couldn't fit them in the housing. Now I know I need retainers. Thank you Buddy. 👍👍
Damn perfect timing 😂 was just looking into putting leds into my headlights
Thank you so much for sharing, this video have answered my questions. Thanks again. Very detailed and full of information. Straight into the point and no advertise
Bro! You just saved me! I’ve been beating my head against the wall! I’ve bought two sets of these silly clips and figured they were wrong! Jb weld! Awesome!
Flex you are the best really.I have been waiting for this video a long time ago .I didn't want to replace my stock headlight because the Depo one i know for sure that soon or later cracks ,i have one installed and has small cracks on it.so bought a genuine one to replace but haven't installed just waiting for someone to make this video.Thanks really appreciated.I have same car as your wife Now can you make a video on good led reverse light
It seems to be much easier if you remove the the gray rubber band before placing the retainer and black ring as you have in the video and then using a pair of groove joint pliers to then turn the retainer/black ring combination to lock it into place. You avoid using JB weld in this method.
Thank you so much for this video, i've been looking for the retainer and couldn't find one.
love the JB weld trick :)))
lol i tried doing tis hack but the retairner clip had to ble glued some how to the bulb nice man ill give it another try
Just ordered mine can’t wait!☺️
;)
Bro your a life saver thank you worked perfectly
Bruh thanks, couldn't figure out to install the retainer clip
Excellent video. Thanks
From your Amazon link, were after the T05 and not the T04 to complete this project? Ordered the Nao's last week actually so glad I seen this! Not sure why but eBay is way more expensive for those of us in 🇨🇦 for the brackets
i dont own a mercedes but that is a nice car, :D
Big help, thank you
I'm having a tough time getting the retainer clips to clip to the headlight...
Ahhh thank you! I didn't think to use JB weld on a Mercedes 🥲
Very helpful l!!! Thanks flex!!
thanks from germany
You’re welcome from Texas, USA. 😎🤙🏼
Thanks for this video, bought the same LED bulb kit, it was almost impossible installing with the bracket moving around, it took several hours trying to fidget with it on my wife's C250 w204, needless to say I have ordered some JB weld, as I need to re-do the install after wasting many hours.
It seems to be much easier if you remove the the gray rubber band before placing the retainer and black ring as you have in the video and then using a pair of groove joint pliers to then turn the retainer/black ring combination to lock it into place. You avoid using JB weld in this method.
Flex I have a ml 350 2013 Bluetec
I had a hard time to replace the halogen bulbs by LED. Can you help?
Thank you. Good information 👍
Men great video!! I was looking for something for my 2014 sprinter van, thanks!!
Your the best!!!!
Nice info.. 👍
GREAT JOB!!!! YOU DIDN'T NEED TO PUT A CANBUS INLINE CONNECTOR TO PREVENT FLICKERING???
THX
I’m doing my wife’s 2016 gla250. I have test installed the leds (I haven’t managed to get the buggers in yet) and the set I’m using does not have the in-line canbus. No flicker. No check low lamp errors.
Awsome video thank you for you tips
Good video, thanks
Glad you liked it!
Thank you sooo much for this
Thanks from Boston, haha.
Gracias buen tutorial! Ni sabia como poner el retenedor
going to try this in the highbeams of my ml bluetec. thanks
Thank you for the insight and info.
I want to convert mine, thus w203 2005 model c class. That is the 2nd example from you video. But after connecting the led globe. It keeps blinking and not stable. Please what can I do or what type of led should I use. Thank you
You need h7 canbus decoder. The led bulb you installed might not be canbus ready and will make your bulb flickers or not work at all and have warning on the dash about an out bulb.
LED waaaaaaayyyyy better 😎👍
You see more with a halogen bulb lol. LED is not designed for reflector style housing 👍. So halogen 'waaaaaaaayyyy better 😎👍'.
Don't drill those covers! They are dust covers...
Silicon will be more then sufficient around the led in any open gaps left.
Thanks! bro great video
Thanks bro! (Slovakia) nice plaaan...
Good one !
Post a link for which retainer you used none of the ones I purchased fit
Thanks pro . But about the cover , what size hole i have to make ? And how many hole in each cover ?
This is definitely informative. I wouldn’t have thought to JB weld the bracket to the bulb. Did you change both high beams and low beams or just the lows? If just the lows why not the high beams ?
The LEDs I got to put into my W164 have the H7 bracket that spins.
You put it on via pins and turn to lock it however it doesn't hit a certain point and stop but rather keeps spinning till it hits the pins that allow the collar to come off hence trying to turn the damn bulbs to get them to lock into the headlight housing is a nightmare.
Not only that but you have no idea if the chips are at the 3 and 9 positions.
I want LEDs on my W164 too but the installation looks like it is very hard. How did it work for you ? Did u get them done at least?
Hey I have been struggling to install LEDs into my 164 headlights. which adapter did you buy? The two adapter that I have purchased have been incorrect. Thank You.
@@wolfmann3775 You need ebay retainer clips $9
@@ersini4337 I bought these and just had to slightly bend them outwards and they worked perfectly.
www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07GN3HQBR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I got a 2012 C250 Sport model, will this fit? I mean bulb and get the housing plate as well. Mines some brand from autozone but want it brighter for regular headlights, I do believe I’m using H7’s
I have a 2014 Mercedes Benz c350 and trying to get led headlight bulbs that match my day light running light that are below my headlights.. any recommendations?let me know
I have a 18 gla 250 my passenger side led works perfect but the driver side flashes 2-3 times then goes completely out , any idea why ??
Hey bro can u past me the 2 links the one for the lights and the other for the clips thank u
You are very good and precise in information and directions but you forgot what car you replacing in wires looks little different you could have resolved all my issues if mention what car yo have. But overall very good A+
Hey I bought 2 sets of H7 led bulbs for my 2015 GL 450 and the low beam has a projector case and the bulb is flickering. The H7 works fine with the high beam. It’s strange because I got them at Amazon and they said that the H7 work for both high and low beam. Please help me out
Oh yeah they are Farhen terminator H7
I just replaced my 2011 c300 headlights with led’s. The bulb starts to flicker on and off after the heat up. I don’t have a bulb out error or anything like that. I cannot find the fuse.
I have 2010 E350 the H7 blink, I had to buy a resistor kit, I’m waiting for that to come in but I’m nervous about putting it inside where bulb goes I know it gets very hot
Would these fit 2013 Mercedes E350, and will I need power converter
Would these retainer clips fit a 2016 cla 250
Hi, Flexx, I would like to know if I can re-use the Prong of light bulb socket or not at the time of not obtaining your special blackets, also want to know how many of the breeding holes on the dome, such like ie, phy4mm diameter drill X30 holes etc...
Same for the w164
Hi flexx, the retainer should be T05 for both low and high beams? Thanks
Flex, any issues with moisture in the headlights after drilling holes in the dust cap?
No. Purposeful holes with allow outside air to be the same temp as inside the lens which means no moisture or condensation can develop. It’s not the same as a crack. A crack will let air and water in but doesn’t do a good job of letting it out.
Just make sure you don’t drill holes up top where water can drip on. Also, when washing a car, it’s not good to pressure wash the headlights. Always put low setting or just drizzle water on it and wash/wax by hand.
How do you do the H7 low beam replacement with LED bulb on 2003 ML 320? The original retainer is not as think as the universal adaptor.
You said you were going to share the retainer clip part number in the video where do I find out I have a 2008C 300
What are the different sizes between high beam and low beam
What about on coming traffic? Are you blinding them? Is this upgrade legal?
Nope. You just need to aim your headlight beams correctly. Go watch my adjust headlight video on my w205 c300. I show how to aim so it doesn’t blind oncoming cars.
What size are the high headlights used for? H11, right?
How do you get your DRLs on while your headlights are on at the same time? Mine turns off when the headlights are on. Thanks
US spec comes from factory like this
Its not easy as it looks on this video, my retainer clips just wiggles.
That's why he says to weld it watch the whole video man
Are they bright? What about during rain or snow are they bright or no?
Of course they are bright. They are LEDs.
counter, speedometer, instrument panel,
what model is in your car that is in the video?
Hey Flexx, having a bit of a problem installing the H7 NAO LEDs with the TomAll H7-Holder-Benz-Adapters, When pushed in with about 10 to 15 degrees from the vertical , as you turn it to engage the welded assy of ring and adapter slides on the bulb and does not engage. In you video it seems that the ring and adapter would turn with the bulb and this is not happening. I need to engage the ring better, there are two O rings there, any suggestions?. should I add something else between the ring and the bulb, like a piece of rubber band, or Loctite or just weld them together with JB weld so that the prons engage when turning?
Just wondering if you had the clip for h7 lights
Great video! I did this exact thing! Do you got any tricks to angle the led bulb a little lower so they arent directly in on coming traffics eyes?
Headlights are adjustable. Just follow the process I did in my headlight adjusting video. ua-cam.com/video/m4LiRt8mCxs/v-deo.html
@@TheFlexxGarage I appreciate u broski 🙏
Hi Flexx, love your videos! Would this same NAO H7 LED bulb be the one to use to replace the halogen high beam as well?
Did you find out i have the same question
I'm having a hard time putting it on smh you didn't mention if the square part of the bracket when installed goes up or down
I have a c300 2009 do i need to get this bulb holder to??? Thanks
Mr flexx , do you know how to change a halogen h7 to an led h7 on a 2013 w211 ?
I have a 2013 E3 50 wild those bulbs will work in my car and would they give me an arrow please let me know
What do you recommend I have a 2013 E3 50 H IDs or LEDs can you please help me
Great video man! Definitely want to try this. However, the LED bulbs is sold out. Any other alternative bulbs on amazon that would work the same?
I’ve used angel eyes or novisight with excellent results
U used any error canbus for w204 or not ?
That looks great! Do you get any error messages though? And how long did this kit work? Cheers:D
There’s no error. If there was an error I would show it in the video. I don’t own the car anymore but the new owner says it still works
@@TheFlexxGarage Thought just that! Thanks, love your videos
Hey Flexx can they be put on w203 ????????
do they have error code in dash ? or do I need resistors
Do you have to drill the dust caps
I did
I have 2016 mercedes benz gla 250
They’re same light size right ?
I am doing my wife’s 2016 gla250. They ARE the same size, but be warned as easy as Flexx makes it look, it is a pain in the bottom! I had the JB Weld idea before watching this video and I basically attempted the same assembly and insertion into the lightbulb housing. I ended up ruining one set of led bulbs and trying on the second set tomorrow. It is a real bugger getting the new adapters/retaining clips to seat in the housing. Before you begin, I would make sure you have plenty of JB Weld and a couple of spare adapters. Just saying... I just finished the rear leds this morning. So if you’ve got any questions, I’d be happy to help.
What does service b1 mean on my 2012 c300?
Nice video…
Are you near Austin, Texas or recommend anyone who can install these LED headlights?
Would the LED bulbs work in pre Mercedes 2011 S550, E320, 2012 GL350 without triggering error code?
did you get an answer on this? I have a 2011 c300. Its def. a pre-facelift. Please respond if you found an answer for your question
does it show dash error after installing led headlights?
Hello Flex Hope you are doing good, i have a C200 2010 there is a warning light coming on the dash of "Check Left Side Fog Lamp" although the fog lamps are working fine. On mine there are DRL/Fog Lamp installed. Can you please help me out on this.
Thank you!
Let me ask, but there's no enough space in the headlight container for that LED to fit when you put it at the back.
The LED is longer than the normal H7 bulbs
How did you close with the dust cover since the LED bulb is longer than the normal H7
Don't you get water/damp in the headlight units after drilling holes in the covers?
Depends. Most headlights have a hole call a breather hole/hose. It allows the temp inside the headlight to vent and for the headlight to be the same temp as outside so there’s no moisture or condensation. I’m essentially doing the same thing with my holes.
This is not like a crack. A crack in a headlight will let moisture in but not out.
Has anyone ever installed these H7 LED's in a 2011 Mercedes w/Halogen bulbs??? It does not have the twist installation, instead it has the wire retaining clip that gets pressed against the back side of bulb...???
My 2010 E350 headlight bulbs twist to lock. I needed to order the metal retainer clips he showed in the video.
Yes, just done it today. I had to bend the clip to make it wider. A bit fidly but they are on secure now. The LED bulbs should have a clip that comes off, install the clip with the wire clip after you've bent it to fit, then insert the bulb. If that makes sense
2011 Mercedes c300 w204, w/stock halogen bulbs. I purchased $100 LED’s from Auto Zone + capacitor but they blink & won’t stay on when the car is turned on and running but when I turn off the car/engine and switch it to power the position before actually turning the car back on - the LED’s seem to be staying on & working fine. Anyone experiencing this? Can someone please tell me what to do, THANKS
Where do I get the retainer clips from
I think I put links in the video description.
Did you get the msg saying check low beam I did in mines?
Nope. Some LED bulbs consume so little power than a halogen bulb that the car thinks the bulb is out. Only way to fix is get error free led bulbs or install inline warning cancellators.
Where you buy your arm bransolette
2011 Mercedes c300 w204, w/stock halogen bulbs. I purchased $100 LED’s from Auto Zone + capacitor but they blink & won’t stay on when the car is turned on and running but when I turn off the car/engine and switch it to power the position before actually turning the car back on - the LED’s seem to be staying on & working fine. Anyone experiencing this? Can someone please tell me what to do, THANKS
is this LED bulb 30W each ?
Will this work on a regular 2012 Mercedes-Benz c250 sport sedan ?
It has regular headlights in it wanting to change to led
This 2014 c250?
Would that retainer work for my 2016 GLE350
Did you experience moisture in the headlights after drilling the wholes?
Where did you get tht grill with the led logo!! Lmk
You can buy the LED logos now on Amazon. I'm in the process of removing my grill and then popping out the factory non-LED star on my ML350 2011 (w164). If it doesn't work or fit then I'll just return unused to Amazon. I'm not very mechanically inclined so this will take me some time. Will be interested to see if it works. Per description its not a match, but I've compared sizes of emblems and the LED looks to be a fit so we will see. What a cool upgrade!