HID Light Replacement

Bubba · 10-16-2007

I would like to upgrade my standard lights to the HID Items. What part numbers do I need to do this please? Is it just plug and play or do I need to splice into the wiring harness?

Baron7700 · 10-16-2007

unfortunatly its not plug and play. There are some things you need to do, including resistors and such.

This has been covered a few times on the forum, try using the search for like HID replacement or something, if u still cant find any information let us know and im sure one of the many people who have done it will help you out here.

**etyu** · 10-16-2007

Hope this link is helpful (by Ghostdunks) : http://www.slkworld.com/general-modi...-r171-slk.html

**ghostdunks** · 10-16-2007

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Originally Posted by Bubba

I would like to upgrade my standard lights to the HID Items. What part numbers do I need to do this please? Is it just plug and play or do I need to splice into the wiring harness?

hey bubba. If you wanted to switch the standard halogen lights to the OEM bi-xenons, then yes, it is a plug and play exercise, as it just involves switching the standard halogen light assemblies to the bi-xenon assemblies after taking the bumper off. Not sure about the part numbers, but there are 2 part numbers needed, 1 each for left/right sides.

if you're installing aftermarket HID lights ie. keeping the standard halogen light assemblies, but replacing the halogen bulb with a HID version, then there will need to be some drilling or customisation, but its still relatively plug and play with regards to the wiring harness. With my install, I definitely didn't splice into the original wiring harness.

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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	unfortunatly its not plug and play. There are some things you need to do, including resistors and such. This has been covered a few times on the forum, try using the search for like HID replacement or something, if u still cant find any information let us know and im sure one of the many people who have done it will help you out here.

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