(Noregret4life's) LED & Resistor Tutorial + HID Tutorial

Baron7700 · 09-12-2007

Noregret4life (Lenny) has asked me to post this on his behalf as he is limited to 512kb on his PDF file uploads.

Noregret4life: “Well I know these files have been overdue for a while now. So without further delay, I present to you the 2 lighting guides I have been working on. You fill find plenty of useful info in both. Hope it helps with everyone’s questions.

HID Tutorial = All info regarding HID kits, how / what / and why.

LED & Resistor Tutorial = sights various bulbs and need for resistors, how to install them, what you need to know.

I think these guides are fairly complete, but if you have info that you would like to contribute, please let me know what it is, and I will gladly add it into the guides along with credit to your contribution. Also if there are any mistakes, please let me know and I will correct them as well.

Hope this helps everyone… Enjoy

Thanks to Baron7700 for post assistance. John is single ladies… and he has a really nice car, and always keeps his rims clean!

< John you better post this and leave it.

-Lenny (noregret4life) “

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noregret4life · 09-12-2007

Thanks for posting it for me John.

**-1-** · 09-12-2007

WOW, Lenny, those are two great tutorials. Great information and BEST presentations I've ever seen by any forum member on any forum. THANKS for your innovative ideas and your wiliness to share.

**nevets** · 09-12-2007

Excellent tutorial...easy to follow and extremely informative. Thanks for all the effort (and past efforts) you have put forth it is much appreciated

by me and I am sure all of the members of this site. As always, I am looking forward to your next mod.

Baron7700 · 09-12-2007

stucked

noregret4life · 09-12-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///AMG 55

Lenny for taking the time to prepare such a high quality how-to for both H.I.D. and LED resistors. I have given you a Honorary 30 Day Premium Membership

Regards
Bill T

Thanks Bill!

Hope it's what everyone has been hunting after. Any quesitons... you know where to find me

mtiede · 09-12-2007

Noregret,

Thanks a lot for the write-ups. I have downloaded then for future reference. Very nicely done.

However... You might want to change "perfumed" to "performed" in the disclaimer.

noregret4life · 09-13-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtiede

Noregret,
However... You might want to change "perfumed" to "performed" in the disclaimer.

you mean to tell me you don't want a professional to "perfume" your SLK? haha

Good catch... will update .. thanks

**Ynot** · 09-13-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by -1-

WOW, Lenny, those are two great tutorials. Great information and BEST presentations I've ever seen by any forum member on any forum. THANKS for your innovative ideas and your wiliness to share.

It's the wiliness to share that makes car forums great.

Thanks Lenny.

M L R · 11-29-2007

Excellent tutorial, friend.

V8SLK · 11-29-2007

wow Lenny, those are great, thanks a ton.

SLKChick · 04-02-2008

I'm trying to change the rear turn signals to LEDs, however, I don't know which of the six wires is ground or 12v. Can anyone tell me which color wire is which? Thanks.

noregret4life · 04-02-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLKChick

I'm trying to change the rear turn signals to LEDs, however, I don't know which of the six wires is ground or 12v. Can anyone tell me which color wire is which? Thanks.

If no one can get to this... I will get you the info by the weekend with a volt-meter

SLKChick · 04-02-2008

Thank you very much

**Zeiser50** · 04-03-2008

i'm wondering why you are looking the wire color? i've changed this bulb to led some months ago.
have look here : http://www.slkworld.com/general-modi...t-upgrade.html

SLKChick · 04-03-2008

I bought these LED bulbs which require the use of resistors. So I need to find out which wire color I need to bridge in order to eliminate the bulb out error. From what I can see, I need to bridge two of the six wires that is attached to the wiring harness. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

SLKChick · 04-05-2008

Anyone with an update?

**Zeiser50** · 04-05-2008

e1 : turn signal -> Black/white on left and Black/green on right
e3 : back light
e5 : fog light
e9 : stop/light light

Ikarus · 04-05-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLKChick

I'm trying to change the rear turn signals to LEDs, however, I don't know which of the six wires is ground or 12v. Can anyone tell me which color wire is which? Thanks.

I'd be careful with changing any of the exterior lights to LEDs. As the tutorial rightfully says in all capitals, bold font and underlined: NOT ALL LEDS ARE CREATED EQUAL. I would advise against changing any of the exterior bulbs to LEDs, unless they are approved by both the DOT and MB for this particular purpose. In case you have an accident, it will be easy to see for the insurance adjustors that you tampered with the lighting system. IMHO, this is not worth the risk.

SLKChick · 04-05-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeiser50

e1 : turn signal -> Black/white on left and Black/green on right
e3 : back light
e5 : fog light
e9 : stop/light light

Thank you very much, now I know where the power is but is it just me or do I not see where the ground i

09-12-2007	#2 (permalink)
noregret4life Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Vehicle: '05 SLK350 Posts: 1,092 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Thanks for posting it for me John. Last edited by noregret4life; 09-12-2007 at 11:09 AM.

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-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,224 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	WOW, Lenny, those are two great tutorials. Great information and BEST presentations I've ever seen by any forum member on any forum. THANKS for your innovative ideas and your wiliness to share. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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nevets Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Iridium Silver Other Toys: 08 BMW 535xi, 08 Infinity QX56, 2002 Honda Shadow ACE 750, Maxum SR 1800, Posts: 440 Country: Thanks: 29 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Excellent tutorial...easy to follow and extremely informative. Thanks for all the effort (and past efforts) you have put forth it is much appreciatedby me and I am sure all of the members of this site. As always, I am looking forward to your next mod. __________________ Steven *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* 06 SLK 350, Iridium Silver, Blk Int, Chrome Trims, AMG Body, Aerowings,Wide Base Tire Flares (Thx CDRN) Green Filters, Filled Sidemarkers, Painted Ant, Komfort Module (Thks NR4L) Rear Spoiler - Piecha, Brabus springs, R170Moded Ant, 19" TSW Bremma, Mich PS2

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Zeiser50 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Paris Vehicle: SLK 55 AMG Other Toys: Bike : '84 Z1300-6 Posts: 506 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	i'm wondering why you are looking the wire color? i've changed this bulb to led some months ago. have look here : http://www.slkworld.com/general-modi...t-upgrade.html __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ------Michel------ -SLK 55 AMG 2005-

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Zeiser50 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Paris Vehicle: SLK 55 AMG Other Toys: Bike : '84 Z1300-6 Posts: 506 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	e1 : turn signal -> Black/white on left and Black/green on right e3 : back light e5 : fog light e9 : stop/light light __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ------Michel------ -SLK 55 AMG 2005-

09-12-2007	#5 (permalink)
Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,599 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	stucked

09-12-2007	#7 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,642 Thanks: 100 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Noregret, Thanks a lot for the write-ups. I have downloaded then for future reference. Very nicely done. However... You might want to change "perfumed" to "performed" in the disclaimer.

11-29-2007	#10 (permalink)
M L R SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: JACA SPAIN Vehicle: SLK 200 EDIT10N MATT GREY Other Toys: W163 Final Edition Posts: 24 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Excellent tutorial, friend.

11-29-2007	#11 (permalink)
V8SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Home of the brave Vehicle: 05 SLK55 AMG Posts: 1,071 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 48 Times in 26 Posts	wow Lenny, those are great, thanks a ton.

04-02-2008	#12 (permalink)
SLKChick SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 38 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm trying to change the rear turn signals to LEDs, however, I don't know which of the six wires is ground or 12v. Can anyone tell me which color wire is which? Thanks.

04-02-2008	#14 (permalink)
SLKChick SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 38 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you very much

04-03-2008	#16 (permalink)
SLKChick SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 38 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I bought these LED bulbs which require the use of resistors. So I need to find out which wire color I need to bridge in order to eliminate the bulb out error. From what I can see, I need to bridge two of the six wires that is attached to the wiring harness. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

04-05-2008	#17 (permalink)
SLKChick SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 38 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone with an update?