johncook109
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They look GREAT but a bit angry so I will fit mine the other way up with a smile. So thanks for the post again
kolobos
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I fitted them myself, I removed the large plastic cover underneath the car at the front that prevents access to the back of the front bumper (easy). I then used 2mm double sided sticky sponge (available from most car accessory shops) to mount them where I wanted them. Next job was to route the electrical wires from passenger side to the drivers side unit where I joined them together. Then I threaded two wires up through the back of the headlight unit keeping them out of sight up to the bulkhead fuse box. I crimped an ring on the earth wire and fastened it to an existing earth point outside the fuse box (nut already holding two other earths) and attached an in-line fuse to the positive cable with a spade connector crimped on, allowing me to attach it to an unused terminal (marked green) in the fuse box that only goes live on the second turn of the key. Replaced the plastic cover after making sure the connections were secure and fairly waterproof with some electricians tape or the black fabric type tape that you see nowadays and all works great.
PS. The lights come with two plastic (metal looking) bolts protruding out the back of the unit it you wanted to use them, no good in my install hence the 2mm sticky sponge.
Steve.
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b1g1an
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That's the main problem with the look, they are too far in from the edge of the car.
I think construction and use regulations will state they must be within a set distance from the edge of the vehicle, which also looks better.
johncook109
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I think from memory 400mm MAX in from the outside edge of car and 250mm MIN up from the road.
kolobos
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Yep that's correct and they must be 600mm apart, luckily for me they only just fall into these measurements, and only just.
I thought the same as you big1an and was kinda thinking I could of switched them around, but hey they are attached now and working so unless the rozzers stop me and question me about them I'll leave them as they are.
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put them in the vanity mirror as my misses reckons the lights there to dull!
kolobos
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There are LED replacements available to make them super bright.
johncook109
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Hi Steve. Thinking of doing the same but could you give me a few lines on how you removed the front plastic cover (location of fixings.etc)because I do not want to break anything, my thanks.
Regards JC
kolobos
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I removed the plastic cover underneath the car at the front. I know most of the car underneath is protected by plastic covers, however this one is right at the front under the bumper. It is the full width of the bumper and is held on by x4 or x6 self tapping screws with an 8mm nut head. I did not remove any plastic grills actually clipped into the bumper as there is no need to. I stuck my lights on rather using the fixing that came with them.
I also did not cut into any existing wiring and found a terminal in the fusebox that goes live on the second turn of the ignition key. Hope this helps, and it might be possible depending on your car to install them without taking off the plastic cover underneath?
Steve...
I also did not cut into any existing wiring and found a terminal in the fusebox that goes live on the second turn of the ignition key. Hope this helps, and it might be possible depending on your car to install them without taking off the plastic cover underneath?
Steve...
johncook109
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Hi There. I have routed the LED’s up to the bulk head fuse box. Now this box has an aluminium electronic unit fitted on its lid but by removing the lower 4 socket cap head bolts you are able to lift off this and the plastic fuse box lid in one. Problem is I only see all the fuses and relays now so how do I get at the terminals you mention to connect the live side of the LED’s to. This box contains many of the live fuses such as front cigar lighter so I think I am in the right area. My car is the 2007 model so may be it is different. Could I scotch-link into the feed loom and if so which coloured wire should I use. By the way I opted for the flexible 10mm wide x 1mm thk x 15 led waterproof strips and have stuck them horizontal and parallel to the numberplate, so if you solve my problem as an incentive I will post the results crediting you in dispatches.
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johncook109
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Fuse 43 does the job so after purchasing a little unit which dim`s the LEDs when the main beams are switched on I am off to a bit of retrofit this coming weekend.:bannana:
kolobos
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Hi, My S320 is a 2004 model so yes it is most likely different. I had terminals showing on the drivers side of the fusebox where perhaps certain options had not been installed such as rear cool box or rear heated seats etc. so i just tested them with a multi-meter and one green coloured terminal was live on position 2 of the ignition key so I used that one.
Why did you need to purchase a unit to dim the DRLs when using main beam? Is this a requirement? To be honest I don't know or haven't noticed other cars being dimmer. perhaps I'll have to look into this?
Steve...
Why did you need to purchase a unit to dim the DRLs when using main beam? Is this a requirement? To be honest I don't know or haven't noticed other cars being dimmer. perhaps I'll have to look into this?
Steve...
b1g1an
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Think how dim headlights look during the day compared to night...now imagine what something that looks really bright during the day looks like at night.
Yes the law says they are supposed to dim, some just go off though...so very dim
Yes the law says they are supposed to dim, some just go off though...so very dim
johncook109
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Hi, I bought this dimmer unit off E-bay. Its simple to install and I would guess they reduced the brightness by 50%. The main beam wire is yellow with a blue line running through(thought I would mention to save others time) and broke into the line using a scotch-block and recovered to make water tight. E-bay *universal fit* auto dimming drl daytime running light led relay switch dimmer.:bannana:
Hi, I bought this dimmer unit off E-bay. Its simple to install and I would guess they reduced the brightness by 50%. The main beam wire is yellow with a blue line running through(thought I would mention to save others time) and broke into the line using a scotch-block and recovered to make water tight. E-bay *universal fit* auto dimming drl daytime running light led relay switch dimmer.:bannana:
johncook109
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Sorry, forgot to mention I used something called a piggy back fuse which basically has another fuse option on top of the standard which you may fuse independently. Yet another E-bay purchase (2 -Add A Circuit Fuse Tap Piggy Back MINI Blade Fuse Holder ATM APM 12v 24v volt). Hope this clears up everything now.
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BAZZER1
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I bought a set of these a while ago and am still debating about fitting them or not, cant make my mind up
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