I just did this to my 2015 ML 350, it was super easy, thanks to your instructions which I followed exactly even down to the exact tools used. I will definitely give this Vid a thumbs up! Thanks Man
Killerrrrrr tutorial. I didn't have proper electical equipment so I spliced in the positive and ground into the running light wiring at an offset (for safety of course) and wrapped each, tightly, with pvc thread wrap 😌.. It worked.. For now, and no error code! ✌ Thank you
new to your channel but i love your style. You break things down to its simplest form when u explain things and i love that bc i never used to work on my own vehicles so im new to a lot, need it explained like i was just born
Thanks 👍🏾 I did my 2010 C300 today. The hardest part was finding the T Connectors. I went to O’Reilly’s and 3 different Auto Zones before I found some.
Hi Raymond, just wanted to give an update... I FINALLY got my illuminated star on my 2103 W204 C250! YEA!!! However, I had a friend works at a MB dealership and he hooked up my Star in a better and easier way which works better with all the automation of the lights on the car... which was, he ran the connection cable to the fuse box in the engine compartment and just plugged the cable wires under a specific fuse. So NO WIRE SPLICING WAS NEEDED! :D This would probably be better to show everyone instead. Much easier and quicker installation too! :D I'll take a picture and posted to show where my star is connected up, tomorrow.
Hey man, just want to say I have a black s63 2010 and I’ve watched all your videos. I also am a black on black type, so I will be following some of you mods. Their aren’t a lot of videos for Mercedes-Benz on UA-cam appreciate you man thanks, your car looks awesome 😎
Mercedes Sweet ! I love the make over. He changed it from Benz to "Benjamin" ! This is a great video, I learned so much from this video. By the way "BENJAMIN" is the perfect name for this Mercedes! 🐊
No 1, Great Instructional Video. No 2, We stopped using those Splicers in the 90's in Britain as they were unreliable and weren't waterproof. I would have stripped the wire back on the Brown and Green and soldered directly on them, That way not only do you have a complete connection but can also tape and waterproof tape to seal them.🇬🇧👍
OMG!! Thank you for this video. Have an E350 in my future and want a black lighted star. Headed to your next video to see how you got a black one. Looks awesome!
Under no circumstances allow anything metallic touch the body work cover any zips on your clothing with a piece of electrical tape, remove any jewellery, do not store parts or tools on the floor, wear gloves if possible (nitrile preferably due to latex contaminates) and above all else never ever place anything on the bodywork that shouldnt be there. Beware brake cleaner destroys paint in minutes
The easiest place to wire the emblem to are the orange / yellow side marker lights. There's only two wires attached to the bulb a ground and a power. It's super easy and easily reversible.
i think i'm going to buy one of this cars soon :) my car is damaged totaly and i'm waiting for the money. it was not my fault. someone crashed in to my car and it's totaly damaged and now i need a new car but i have to wait for the money. maybe c280 or c300 or c350. i will get the one from the used market for the best price with panorama. i will let install a lpg system later for that car. i'm very thankfull you made this videos. my mannnn :) much respect for your work and videos.
+The Bee Guru's Apprentice That's awesome!!! It will definitely change the look of your car. If you have Instagram tag me so I can see it @raymonduriasjr
Looks awesome. Shouldn't you tap into the lights in the eyebrow rather than the fog lights? This will have the star illuminate when the headlights turn on automatically for nighttime driving, rather than turning the light switch to on and pulling the knob to turn on the fogs.
+dcharizard91 I almost thought of having it on all the time... Then I remembered how the cops are here and said NOPE! They start with that and by the time they are done I have at least 2 other tickets. I would rather control when I power it on.
Snoopy4156 what do you mean the hole is too small? If that's the case I would ask for a refund and try another seller. He could have a mold problem. OR if its tight you could sand it down to fit.
Car looks really good with the centerpiece lit up I have a 2012 Mercedes C-Class I just ran the wires inside the car and put it on and off switch let's work a lot easier quicker car looks great
When u don't have the fog lights on and turn your wheels to the right your right fog light will come on automatically. Then the star will turn on aswell. I recommend to wire in the star to the parking lights
Good vid for install directions but it looks very flea market. Oh well, doesn't matter what I think, as long as you like it bro. You got some good vids. Thanks.
Thanks. I tried the add a circuit route. I prefer to do it that way. I couldn't get it to go off. I found the fuse for the turning signal. The light came on but wouldn't turn off. I didn't want to mess around with electrical anymore. I will try the wheel method. Thanks again.
Haha unfortunately they no longer make it. But there is a similar one: m.grainger.com/mobile/product/19MU75?cm_mmc=PPC:+Google+PLA&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!219726178498!!!g!356585828113!&ef_id=WnpygQAACwn6JA2j:20180602192710:s
hey, first of all great video! i got a question, where did u get the black led star? everywhere i ask they only have silver stars, the link you provided also have them only in silver. Is your star black with the edges silver or you have silver one? thanks
got u, will I be able to watch it later? I wont be available at 9am. Ive emailed about 20 ebay sellers yesterday and nobody has black star, everyone has chrome one, so i believe they dont make them, im curious what u did, either u painted it or vinyl wrap :) thx
Sue Kapoor Million apologize! lol. Audio has been an issue for me. I just ordered a new Rode Mic and 4k Camera to step up my quality and make future videos better stay tuned.
A short guide on how to install Christmas lights on your merc: the distinctive light-up chav emblem, beautifully complemented by the perpetual use of fog lights... Sublime...
Raymond Urias sorry my friend but I've just taken out the old star to go ahead and fit the new one with led lights but my star is smaller than the led so will not fit my grill dose anyone know of a grill that will fit a 2008 c63 amg plus fit the led star lights my struggle is real people I need help just taken apart my pride and joy for no reason 🤦🏼♂️😰😩
James Famula What star did your friend have?! All the W204 have the exact same star. I just installed YOUR rear diffuser in my car and it was an EXACT fit. Does he have a different build? Cheers (My best of the UK)
Hi Raymond, it's ok.....We just bought a back up camera with a screen and placed it next to my factory monitor. It's serving its purpose. No worries. I will have him look at the part you linked. Thanks for the follow up though.
HEY DANNI I AM SO SORRY!!! I just found your message you sent me about your camera! IM SOOOO SORRRY, It went to the spam zone and I didnt see it till now when I was clearing the Spam. You have a 2014 LATE based on the pictures they made a few changes. You need this part to finish your install goo.gl/vaLzzv
Nice. Mine is a 2007 model of the same car. Interesting difference is that the Merc bonnet badge is flush flat on mine rather than raised. Not sure about the flashing on the exterior mirrors (embarrassing , but I'm going to have to go outside and check mine). Very nice and great value vehicle in any case.
I won't bother with such a big lit star logo...makes the vehicle too unnecessarily obvious & funny looking, like a 'clown's car ?! Simply can't bring myself to be 'impressed' with this questionable idea of a lighted star as if a non-lit star is not obvious enough ?! Instead i'll gladly prefer to stick to the classic time tested smaller metal star which stands upright ABOVE the front grill...although not so obvious compared to a big lit star but overall the traditional simple upright standing star concept characterises a Mercedes-Benz more distinctively & meaningfully while also serving a great practical function (as a front limit marker) & ornamental talking piece viewable even from the interior of the vehicle...2 fundamentally superior benefits which a big lit front facing mounted star simply does not offer !
you can change the grille without taking all those bits apart and taking air intake inlets off, it just pops out, fitted myn in less than 5 mins the other day
Hi Ray ! awesome Videos man ! you got me immediately as a subscriber from Germany :D ... one thing about this update that we are not allowed in Germany to turn the fog lights on in the normal weather .. so maybe you can update us with a simple small video using the way to connect the star to the engine fuse box (mentioned in a comment by Bernie Cruz which you already saw it last week). Big thanx man and very nice recording btw :)
Gr8 vid with the exception of the use of Scotch Locks. What they do is cut the insulation and connect to the bare wires. Yes it works but....... soon at it rains water begins to enter the copper wire and before you know it you have green corroded wires and probably a fault code or a fog light that does not work. It doesn't just stop there that water ingress and corrosion will work its way up the inside of the wire at least one to two foot, so by doing this "easy" connection you have just destroyed you fog light wiring . If you do chose to use these satans connectors you MUST use a liquid insulation tape. Better still, do it properly and go old skool with soldered joints and heat shrink over the joints. Sleep well Raymond!! :)
Hi Ray, can you post the link again please for the star and grill, enjoy watching the posts, just fitted my reversing camera yesterday on my e class c207, bit of a pig lol but got there thanks to you. Regards Kevin (UK)
Hello, I am so glad to find this site. What/Where is the best place to purchase/order a illuminated Star for a 2010 Mercedes GLK350 4Matic, Mercedes SUV?
Hi Raymond, So are you ever going to modify and update this video to reflect the correct way of wiring the illuminated star? As I showed you, and to all who will read this, you can just wire the star to the engine bay fuse box by plugging the red wire to fuse port #5 or the fuse port for the instrument cluster and change the fuse from the factory 7.5A fuse to a 10A fuse to accommodate the extra amperage from the star. Also to get the wire into the fuse box, just drill a small hole on the side of the fuse box, buy at your local hardware store a rubber grommet for sealing (or use silicone). And then just mount the black wire (ground) anywhere you have a ground on your car.. But honestly Raymomd, I think you should update this video to reflect the correct way (or factory/dealership way) so that others can install their stars easier.
+Bernie Cruz in regards to updating this video I unfortunately will not be updating it for multiple reasons. First it's perfectly fine Installed into the fog lights, the voltage pull is close to nothing. I do agree that the fuse box would be a great location but I would say leave the factory fuse in. The 7.5A fuse is the biggest surge that component can take safely. A 10amp surge will fry that component. You could just add a fuse with a 3Amp fuse up top. Second reason is my star is no longer wired like that, it actually hooked up to my Morimoto XBT controller which takes power Straight from the battery. ua-cam.com/video/VO_r30Z4fOo/v-deo.html I do have another star in fabrication that may not require the XBT controller but that's a long way from completion. I do like the sound of the rear light up star and ill try and think of something, could be a fun project 😁👍
I have a 2008 MB C300 Sport (W204) and I can confirm that this is the proper way to do it. I bought a 10A fuse tap, removed the existing 7.5A fuse from port #5 and inserted it in the fuse tap (bottom position), inserted a new 5A fuse in the fuse tap (top position) and then inserted the fuse tap in port #5. I then connected the positive (red) wire of the fuse tap to the positive (red) wire of the illuminated star and mounted the ground (black) wire on the frame (there’s a convenient spot with a bunch of brown wires right next to the fuse box). I didn’t drill a hole in the fuse box though, but instead cut a small slit in the rubber piece on the left side of the fuse box below the one where the existing wires come out (just big enough for the red wire to fit). Everything works perfectly and it’s a much cleaner install than tapping wires. Thanks @berniecruz2378 for pointing me in the right direction (after having wasted hours and hours trying and failing to tap the right wires)!
I need to stop watching your videos before I go broke. I'm doing this one too!
John Marshall 🤣🤣🤣
ok
@First Last an old C class is not expensive.
John Marshall 😁😀😂😂
Looks nice man, can I do that on my Mercedes GL 350 2012 x164?
I just did this to my 2015 ML 350, it was super easy, thanks to your instructions which I followed exactly even down to the exact tools used. I will definitely give this Vid a thumbs up! Thanks Man
Looks great! One of the best Stars I’ve seen. Usually they are dim & look cheap. Excellent job.
Killerrrrrr tutorial. I didn't have proper electical equipment so I spliced in the positive and ground into the running light wiring at an offset (for safety of course) and wrapped each, tightly, with pvc thread wrap 😌.. It worked.. For now, and no error code! ✌ Thank you
That does look FRESH thanks for all the links I just ordered mine
Exactly what im doing to mine this man knows whats up
You look like a young Ray Ramano. Great vid.
and he sounds like ray ramano
new to your channel but i love your style. You break things down to its simplest form when u explain things and i love that bc i never used to work on my own vehicles so im new to a lot, need it explained like i was just born
LOL! I love your honesty. I am the same way too!
Awh yeah son!!! Haha... Your best quote ever! Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks 👍🏾 I did my 2010 C300 today. The hardest part was finding the T Connectors. I went to O’Reilly’s and 3 different Auto Zones before I found some.
Hi Raymond, just wanted to give an update... I FINALLY got my illuminated star on my 2103 W204 C250! YEA!!! However, I had a friend works at a MB dealership and he hooked up my Star in a better and easier way which works better with all the automation of the lights on the car... which was, he ran the connection cable to the fuse box in the engine compartment and just plugged the cable wires under a specific fuse. So NO WIRE SPLICING WAS NEEDED! :D This would probably be better to show everyone instead. Much easier and quicker installation too! :D
I'll take a picture and posted to show where my star is connected up, tomorrow.
Bernie Cruz That's awesome, so he used an add a fuse? Which fuse did he tap?
No added fuse. Used an existing fuse already in place. I'll take a picture of it tomorrow and show you.
Bernie Cruz tag me on Instagram "RaymondUriasjr"
lol... dont use instagram! Actually.. honestly... still haven't figured out how to use that app! lol
Just haven't taken the time to learn! LOL
Bernie Cruz Today would be a good day 😁 lol
Watched your video. Even though I was not replacing my grille and my star is the twist off style, your video helped. Thanks for posting.
Hey man, just want to say I have a black s63 2010 and I’ve watched all your videos. I also am a black on black type, so I will be following some of you mods. Their aren’t a lot of videos for Mercedes-Benz on UA-cam appreciate you man thanks, your car looks awesome 😎
It's "There aren't . . . ."
Mercedes Sweet ! I love the make over. He changed it from Benz to "Benjamin" ! This is a great video, I learned so much from this video. By the way "BENJAMIN" is the perfect name for this Mercedes! 🐊
+lyn Jefferson lmao I see what you did there
above everything I love Benz
Proud Mashilwane unreliable.
FORC3OFX F3AR So why are you watching a video on a channel primarily about Mercedes Benz vehicles?
No 1, Great Instructional Video. No 2, We stopped using those Splicers in the 90's in Britain as they were unreliable and weren't waterproof. I would have stripped the wire back on the Brown and Green and soldered directly on them, That way not only do you have a complete connection but can also tape and waterproof tape to seal them.🇬🇧👍
me, watching in the middle of the night, looking outside at my decade old Ford.
OMG!! Thank you for this video. Have an E350 in my future and want a black lighted star. Headed to your next video to see how you got a black one. Looks awesome!
Top tip. DONT use your hood as a work bench
Especially if white
Under no circumstances allow anything metallic touch the body work cover any zips on your clothing with a piece of electrical tape, remove any jewellery, do not store parts or tools on the floor, wear gloves if possible (nitrile preferably due to latex contaminates) and above all else never ever place anything on the bodywork that shouldnt be there.
Beware brake cleaner destroys paint in minutes
“Ahh yeah son” love it bout to get this done to my car !
Im waiting on mine for my c class, good video bro!!
Foreigns 2 where can I order it
The easiest place to wire the emblem to are the orange / yellow side marker lights.
There's only two wires attached to the bulb a ground and a power. It's super easy and easily reversible.
At night looks like a shooting 🌟
i think i'm going to buy one of this cars soon :) my car is damaged totaly and i'm waiting for the money. it was not my fault. someone crashed in to my car and it's totaly damaged and now i need a new car but i have to wait for the money. maybe c280 or c300 or c350. i will get the one from the used market for the best price with panorama. i will let install a lpg system later for that car. i'm very thankfull you made this videos. my mannnn :) much respect for your work and videos.
Badass!! Both at night & day look.
+Fairlawn Massage YEA, complete face change! DEFINITELY turns heads now!
Looks frikin sweet bro....sweeeeet. I've just found the same conversion for my 2003 W211 (slightly different grille). cant wait.
+The Bee Guru's Apprentice That's awesome!!! It will definitely change the look of your car. If you have Instagram tag me so I can see it @raymonduriasjr
Hey did you do it I have a 06 e500 I want some ideas
Looks awesome. Shouldn't you tap into the lights in the eyebrow rather than the fog lights? This will have the star illuminate when the headlights turn on automatically for nighttime driving, rather than turning the light switch to on and pulling the knob to turn on the fogs.
+dcharizard91 I almost thought of having it on all the time... Then I remembered how the cops are here and said NOPE! They start with that and by the time they are done I have at least 2 other tickets. I would rather control when I power it on.
Raymond Urias hey do you know what grille will fit the star the grille in description is out of stock
Snoopy4156 Look at this on eBay www.ebay.com/itm/322444860120
Raymond Urias www.ebay.com/itm/322428118302 I had bought this one from him but can't seem to fit the star in
Snoopy4156 what do you mean the hole is too small? If that's the case I would ask for a refund and try another seller. He could have a mold problem. OR if its tight you could sand it down to fit.
Car looks really good with the centerpiece lit up I have a 2012 Mercedes C-Class I just ran the wires inside the car and put it on and off switch let's work a lot easier quicker car looks great
Bro!!!!! Looks great!
Brian Richman THANKS MAN!
hello Raymond Did your LED star come with the chrome star? Or did you have to install the old star on it?
fitz phillips it comes with the chrome star. I ended up buying the same one.
Exactly what +Brian Richman said. If you buy a new grille then you can swap the star for the black one. OR remove the star and wrap it with vinyl
Mine didn't have the chrome star. I emailed the company to ask why no star.
It looks so nice. The grill totally changed the look! I'm still playing catchup. Thanks for all the videos.
J.L Thanks man! Don't worry she's going in for a paint job, should buy you a little time. Order the star now 😁
@@RaymondUrias do these fit the S550 aftermarket grilles with the big emblem
Looks fairly easy but I’ll pay someone to install mine.
Just saved me $3000 at the stealer. Thanks.
You did great son, super video you made me laugh. Very good.
Very well done...
Like the Vid. No fluff, straight to the good stuff
I own a BMW, what am I doing here...
yeah nobody makes glow up grilles for BMWs
Buy a Mercedes Bro greats from Germany W212 Coupe ;)
Kevin Heaven me too! Think I'm gonna buy a c class !
They both from germany, same quality, same reliability, so it don’t matter
Dreaming lol
I’m in love with the transformation! even though it’s an older Mercedes, I would love to drive that any day.
What the fuck is old? I drive 190d 92' and im happy, rich bastardo
I thought it was rims man u need rims that look exactly like that...that would be so awesome....
Olen Hunter check out Saviimotorsports on Instagram for your rims🔥
Just as tacky as the star.
Green Genes mad cause you don’t have a Mercedes lol
@@ethan9241 facts
When u don't have the fog lights on and turn your wheels to the right your right fog light will come on automatically. Then the star will turn on aswell. I recommend to wire in the star to the parking lights
Mine didn't have the advanced headlight package. But I agree
I took this shit to my mechanic and he did not know how to do it and ended up doing it myself 😂😂
Something so small makes a big difference thanks for the video
Good vid for install directions but it looks very flea market.
Oh well, doesn't matter what I think, as long as you like it bro.
You got some good vids. Thanks.
+vashsant I just out grew it and modified it . Next video will have the new change
finished grill with light kit looks GREAT!!!
Danggg night came with a blink of an eye😅
Thanks. I tried the add a circuit route. I prefer to do it that way. I couldn't get it to go off. I found the fuse for the turning signal. The light came on but wouldn't turn off. I didn't want to mess around with electrical anymore. I will try the wheel method. Thanks again.
Chris Karn Wheel method would give you best approach and you will have plenty of room to work.
okay thank you so very much
The results are badass!
Hey man, odd question. can you drop a link for that screwdriver lol. Thanks.
Haha unfortunately they no longer make it. But there is a similar one:
m.grainger.com/mobile/product/19MU75?cm_mmc=PPC:+Google+PLA&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!219726178498!!!g!356585828113!&ef_id=WnpygQAACwn6JA2j:20180602192710:s
Got it installed, error free thanks to you Raymond.
I don’t know how to post images, but would love to post them to show you.
hey, first of all great video! i got a question, where did u get the black led star? everywhere i ask they only have silver stars, the link you provided also have them only in silver. Is your star black with the edges silver or you have silver one? thanks
drewski973 This question gets asked so much lol I will be answering this in Saturdays video 9am Eastern time. It will be worth watching 😁
got u, will I be able to watch it later? I wont be available at 9am. Ive emailed about 20 ebay sellers yesterday and nobody has black star, everyone has chrome one, so i believe they dont make them, im curious what u did, either u painted it or vinyl wrap :) thx
+drewski973 yes it will be a new UA-cam video ready to watch when you are
Raymond Urias stop being an ass hat and answer the question here
justaddwater what question?
You shouldn’t care what other people think.🇺🇸💪🏽😎
In that case, just buy a Honda.
@@jonathandoelander6130 I already have a Honda.🇺🇸💪🏽😎
You think chrome looks gaudy and then you stick LEDs on....
Bobby Dribbler Gaming haha, what can I say lol
Hey man, personal taste. Beautiful car by the way.
+Bobby Dribbler Gaming Thanks! It still has a long way to go but it's getting there
ua-cam.com/video/EJkdDdMtmwU/v-deo.html
check my chanal out and subscribe to my channel if you like my work :)
So happy for you .I'll get a w204 soon...love this car
+Anubis G congrats! They are great cars
can't hear with your window open
Sue Kapoor Million apologize! lol.
Audio has been an issue for me. I just ordered a new Rode Mic and 4k Camera to step up my quality and make future videos better stay tuned.
A short guide on how to install Christmas lights on your merc: the distinctive light-up chav emblem, beautifully complemented by the perpetual use of fog lights... Sublime...
Actually this is the official guide for Christmas lights
ua-cam.com/video/VO_r30Z4fOo/v-deo.html
Dose anyone know if you can do this on a 2008 c63 amg?? And how you remove the star on that is it the same way?
+James Famula It's the exact same. If you want constant power then tap into the side markers.
Raymond Urias sorry my friend but I've just taken out the old star to go ahead and fit the new one with led lights but my star is smaller than the led so will not fit my grill dose anyone know of a grill that will fit a 2008 c63 amg plus fit the led star lights my struggle is real people I need help just taken apart my pride and joy for no reason 🤦🏼♂️😰😩
By the way don't know if it makes a difference me being in uk or not but I'm presuming not 😬
James Famula What star did your friend have?! All the W204 have the exact same star. I just installed YOUR rear diffuser in my car and it was an EXACT fit. Does he have a different build? Cheers (My best of the UK)
+James Famula Where did your friends star come from?
man that look's badass... nice install.
He sound like Mordecai from Regular Show at 20:29
I've installed one of the red ones and looks amazing .. I also put red "eye lid" lights in .. Looks unbelievable at night
You get pulled over yet?
No .. As long as they are not flashing I'm all good ... I got pulled over more for my window tint lol
Raymond Urias well if everything goes good I'll be back in Florida ... Tampa side
This guy said "im a fatass" 😂😂😂
yeah this addition really makes it POP. I had mine done right after I got my C300....nice video Raymond
Thanks, your not kidding it definitely turns heads when you unlock the car.
Hi Raymond, it's ok.....We just bought a back up camera with a screen and placed it next to my factory monitor. It's serving its purpose. No worries. I will have him look at the part you linked. Thanks for the follow up though.
HEY DANNI I AM SO SORRY!!! I just found your message you sent me about your camera! IM SOOOO SORRRY, It went to the spam zone and I didnt see it till now when I was clearing the Spam. You have a 2014 LATE based on the pictures they made a few changes. You need this part to finish your install goo.gl/vaLzzv
IM SOOOOO SORRY!!!!!!! :( LIKE SUUUUUUUPER SORRY
here is a PDF with the instructions
manualzz.com/doc/7389016/2012---up-c-class--w204----crux-interfacing-solutions
I want to change mine soon
+Proud Mashilwane Wait till you see my next video...it gets better
Really good DIY instruction…Great
Now, let's wait for someone to mess up, and ruin a good 20 to 80 thousand dollars.
I'm just kidding, that would be the worst thing ever.
People have already messaged me about messing it up
Raymond Urias, well. That's unfortunate.
Nice. Mine is a 2007 model of the same car. Interesting difference is that the Merc bonnet badge is flush flat on mine rather than raised. Not sure about the flashing on the exterior mirrors (embarrassing , but I'm going to have to go outside and check mine). Very nice and great value vehicle in any case.
Solche Typen haben sich früher Türkensicheln an die Kotflügel ihrer Mercedes geschraubt. Einige Geschmacksverirrungen ändern sich nie.
x yz 66+&
I did mine as well but I connected mine through the side markers on the bumper. Works and looks good.
Ovidio Nieves that will work too
Gotta get to the point homeboy
nun ya I try but I don't want just an install video... I always wanted more like vlog/install. Make Installing fun
Your car looks beautiful bro👍🏼👌🏼
I won't bother with such a big lit star logo...makes the vehicle too unnecessarily obvious & funny looking, like a 'clown's car ?!
Simply can't bring myself to be 'impressed' with this questionable idea of a lighted star as if a non-lit star is not obvious enough ?!
Instead i'll gladly prefer to stick to the classic time tested smaller metal star which stands upright ABOVE the front grill...although not so obvious compared to a big lit star but overall the traditional simple upright standing star concept characterises a Mercedes-Benz more distinctively & meaningfully while also serving a great practical function (as a front limit marker) & ornamental talking piece viewable even from the interior of the vehicle...2 fundamentally superior benefits which a big lit front facing mounted star simply does not offer !
you can change the grille without taking all those bits apart and taking air intake inlets off, it just pops out, fitted myn in less than 5 mins the other day
omg...love this..I just bought a 2015 c300 4matic turbo...I want this...yesterday
Great video , just ordered mine can’t wait
Hi Ray ! awesome Videos man ! you got me immediately as a subscriber from Germany :D ... one thing about this update that we are not allowed in Germany to turn the fog lights on in the normal weather .. so maybe you can update us with a simple small video using the way to connect the star to the engine fuse box (mentioned in a comment by Bernie Cruz which you already saw it last week).
Big thanx man and very nice recording btw :)
+Tarek Asaad it's actually on my list to redo this. I will be doing a major upgrade to the star very soon. My gift to the community.
my Kudos to you man .. much appreciated !
Very nice, even Mercedes is doing this when they manufacture some new models like the GLS.
Thanks for the video. The blacked out looks bad ass.
+kenneth Gross thanks man!
Great vid! Installing mines this weekend.
Sean Trotter AWESOME!
what is the ground and positive for the headlight… I just want the star to come on at night
Congrts man... looks beatiful.
+Leo Bahena Thanks man!
Gr8 vid with the exception of the use of Scotch Locks. What they do is cut the insulation and connect to the bare wires. Yes it works but....... soon at it rains water begins to enter the copper wire and before you know it you have green corroded wires and probably a fault code or a fog light that does not work. It doesn't just stop there that water ingress and corrosion will work its way up the inside of the wire at least one to two foot, so by doing this "easy" connection you have just destroyed you fog light wiring . If you do chose to use these satans connectors you MUST use a liquid insulation tape. Better still, do it properly and go old skool with soldered joints and heat shrink over the joints. Sleep well Raymond!! :)
Easy 4 u to do...Looks terrific. Congrats.
+BaahBen Thanks man!
Hi Ray, can you post the link again please for the star and grill, enjoy watching the posts, just fitted my reversing camera yesterday on my e class c207, bit of a pig lol but got there thanks to you. Regards Kevin (UK)
Thanks! Unfortunately my exact grille is no longer made :( I have not been able to find another one. Some people said eBay has similar ones
This is awesome, thanks for all the helpful links as well!
this is a great video. thank you.
now I need to find the star for my c300 2014.
+Carlos Yat eBay has it
Try this link r.ebay.com/u4eaNi
Nice. I wish u have a video on w205. Which is much more involved to replace the grille
now I want a star too..good video bro.
Harold DSouza Its like a fungus and grows on you
Wow that thing is awesome! I like it.
THANKS I PURCHASED MY STAR FROM THE LINK YOU RECOMMENDED
awesome! enjoy your new look!
Great look and excellent job. Why don't you black out the orange side markers? I did and now with your video help am going to do the star.
+Dale Gooden I did ua-cam.com/video/1h-1ZGL26DA/v-deo.html
My car is black on black with a side of black
I own a c200 2010 AMG moddle I really will like to give it a full 63 look armed with alarming sensors and grill
Obviously an old video but you linked a star that was a twist install rather than a click in install.
Is this the part you used in the video ?
Cheers.
Hello, I am so glad to find this site. What/Where is the best place to purchase/order a illuminated Star for a 2010 Mercedes GLK350 4Matic, Mercedes SUV?
I would check eBay or here
www.ckmcardesign.com/glk/
Why not just use a fuse tap in the fuse panel to the ignition fuse? Nice and clean and no cutting g or splicing wires.
Hello Raymond, great channel!!! This Grill fits in my car? I have a W204 C220 CDI 2008, I hope you can help me! thanks
Yes it will
That is freaking sick !!!!!! Awesome Job !!!!
I like it... you did a good job brother
Hi. That realy look Nice.
I have same fleshing star in my mercedes CLS350 amg shooting brake
If you needed to add some positive wire, do you know what gauge wire that would be? Thank you, great video!
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Hi Raymond, So are you ever going to modify and update this video to reflect the correct way of wiring the illuminated star?
As I showed you, and to all who will read this, you can just wire the star to the engine bay fuse box by plugging the red wire to fuse port #5 or the fuse port for the instrument cluster and change the fuse from the factory 7.5A fuse to a 10A fuse to accommodate the extra amperage from the star.
Also to get the wire into the fuse box, just drill a small hole on the side of the fuse box, buy at your local hardware store a rubber grommet for sealing (or use silicone). And then just mount the black wire (ground) anywhere you have a ground on your car..
But honestly Raymomd, I think you should update this video to reflect the correct way (or factory/dealership way) so that others can install their stars easier.
+Bernie Cruz in regards to updating this video I unfortunately will not be updating it for multiple reasons. First it's perfectly fine Installed into the fog lights, the voltage pull is close to nothing. I do agree that the fuse box would be a great location but I would say leave the factory fuse in. The 7.5A fuse is the biggest surge that component can take safely. A 10amp surge will fry that component. You could just add a fuse with a 3Amp fuse up top.
Second reason is my star is no longer wired like that, it actually hooked up to my Morimoto XBT controller which takes power Straight from the battery.
ua-cam.com/video/VO_r30Z4fOo/v-deo.html
I do have another star in fabrication that may not require the XBT controller but that's a long way from completion. I do like the sound of the rear light up star and ill try and think of something, could be a fun project 😁👍
I have a 2008 MB C300 Sport (W204) and I can confirm that this is the proper way to do it. I bought a 10A fuse tap, removed the existing 7.5A fuse from port #5 and inserted it in the fuse tap (bottom position), inserted a new 5A fuse in the fuse tap (top position) and then inserted the fuse tap in port #5. I then connected the positive (red) wire of the fuse tap to the positive (red) wire of the illuminated star and mounted the ground (black) wire on the frame (there’s a convenient spot with a bunch of brown wires right next to the fuse box). I didn’t drill a hole in the fuse box though, but instead cut a small slit in the rubber piece on the left side of the fuse box below the one where the existing wires come out (just big enough for the red wire to fit). Everything works perfectly and it’s a much cleaner install than tapping wires. Thanks @berniecruz2378 for pointing me in the right direction (after having wasted hours and hours trying and failing to tap the right wires)!
Great video my man !!!
Awesome video. I recently purchased a 2010 ML 350 and want to do some mods like you have.
Thanks man! I look forward to seeing pictures of your car!
Your star is much bigger then mine, but you may find one on ebay