HID 35W kit

[kamsingh]

Will a 35W HID kit cause a on board computer error, or a bulb out error on my W209 CLK facelift.

Thanks guys

Kam

 

[Howard]

Yes. In all probability.

 

[Spinal]

It does on a W202 - gives a blown bulb warning.

A dealer may be able to recode the computer, but they tend to remind you of the legalities of such kits...

M.

 

[kamsingh]

does the bulb start to flicker? or just give that warning and the bulbs function normally?

 

[Howard]

Bulbs function normally , and you may not see the error message until you turn them off .

 

[WLeg]

The Hids4U kit apparently does not cause the bulb failure warning, due to have the correct resistence....or something !....although this still does not make them legal.

 

[prc]

Think there are a couple of kits around that will match resistence. TBH, have used one for 6+yrs on my Seat Toledo without any problems. No self-leveling, no OE headlamps. Did retrofit headlamp washing though.

 

[kamsingh]

Ive got headlamp washers, no self levelling , reflector headlamp housing lol! Shold be a fun install lol! any ideas where to hide the ballasts? thanks

 

[prc]

On the Seat, they where glued to the underside of lamp...

 

[Baron_Samedi]

Not sure why you are worried about hiding the ballasts.

Anyone who looks closely at your car after witnessing the light show will have to be a bit of a mentalist not to know what you have done....