can i change xenon = present myself?

bjj007 · 10-04-2008

Just fitted hid kit, all done. works fine when engine turned off, once turned on engine ecu kicks up fuss cos the lower power it tells the the lights are out. then causes the bulbs to flickers etc.

i know i need to go to the dealers to get the head lights changed to xenon = present. but my fogs are doing th same as the head lights... is there option for fog lights, or does the xenon = present turn of all checks for power rating, therefore wont give me error with fogs.

**Driller** · 10-04-2008

I think that the Dealer needs to use the SDS to turn on the xenon but I'm sure someone else will chime in with a more definitive answer.

**UK-C200** · 10-04-2008

Yeah, it takes Star Diagnose to set the xenon=present setting. There are lots of independents that have access to SDS, so the dealers are not your only option. If you have a good relationship with your dealer, they usually will do it for free.

Never heard of flickering fogs - but that does not mean it's not related, and in any event you need to have the setting changed to keep from frying your new lights.

DansSlk · 10-04-2008

You might need a 58 reg car SCN coded but i've not had to do this myself so i'm not sure, if its needs an SCN its a dealer only job, if it still has the option then the DAS itself will be enough and its dealer or very good indy.

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bjj007 SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: norwich,norfolk,uk Vehicle: 2008 58reg SLK 200k Posts: 52 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	can i change xenon = present myself? Just fitted hid kit, all done. works fine when engine turned off, once turned on engine ecu kicks up fuss cos the lower power it tells the the lights are out. then causes the bulbs to flickers etc. i know i need to go to the dealers to get the head lights changed to xenon = present. but my fogs are doing th same as the head lights... is there option for fog lights, or does the xenon = present turn of all checks for power rating, therefore wont give me error with fogs.

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Driller SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Vehicle: 2005 SLK 55 Posts: 88 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I think that the Dealer needs to use the SDS to turn on the xenon but I'm sure someone else will chime in with a more definitive answer.

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UK-C200 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK & Baton Rouge, Louisiana Vehicle: 04 RHD C200K Coupe, 06 LHD SLK-350 Other Toys: Nacra F18 Posts: 576 Country: Thanks: 37 Thanked 124 Times in 78 Posts	Yeah, it takes Star Diagnose to set the xenon=present setting. There are lots of independents that have access to SDS, so the dealers are not your only option. If you have a good relationship with your dealer, they usually will do it for free. Never heard of flickering fogs - but that does not mean it's not related, and in any event you need to have the setting changed to keep from frying your new lights.

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