Led resistor install

zika · 10-24-2006

Hi, i write from italy and i'm new of this forum, i'v heard of you around in the web and i know you are very much professional and kind ..

I need help to install the resistor for the leds in my slk, i need to know where i can buy resistors, which i need and how to install...

If possible i need an online shop that ships to italy..
And some pictures about the istallation..

Hope you can help me,
Thank you.

FPF422 · 10-24-2006

I'm sure Noregret4life will post the info... We have several geniuses here ( no, not me

)

N4PWJ · 10-24-2006

yep noregret4life is definately the electrics guru of the site.
DansSlk is the mechanic
and Ynot is the modified

well taht the way it seems to me

noregret4life · 10-24-2006

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Originally Posted by zika

I need help to install the resistor for the leds in my slk, i need to know where i can buy resistors, which i need and how to install...

If possible i need an online shop that ships to italy..
And some pictures about the istallation..

Hope you can help me,
Thank you.

Hi Zika, Welcome to SLKworld!

You are actually in luck. As i am currently working on a FULL LED conversion for another member ivyyoon.

I have a supplier for resistors, and a supplier for LEDs. The LEDs can be shipped international directly from the seller.
The resistors are sent from a USA based company, however if they do not ship internationally, i can simply forward them to you in Italy and you send me payment via Paypal.

I'll be posting a guide with pictures of Ivyyoon's LED conversion (since mine is already done)

Each LED may or may not require a resistor. Can you let me know exactly which bulbs on your car you want to convert to LED?

zika · 10-25-2006

HI, thank you...

well i need parking lights, licence plate lights, trunk lights, under-doors lights, and the ones ander the dashbord (over the feets)

Thank you.

noregret4life · 10-25-2006

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Originally Posted by zika

HI, thank you...
well i need parking lights, licence plate lights, trunk lights, under-doors lights, and the ones ander the dashbord (over the feets)
Thank you.

Parking Lights = Need 2 Resistors
Licence Plate = Need 2 Resistors
Trunk = Need 1 Resistor
Under-Doors = Do NOT need resistors
Footwell (by feet under dash) = Do NOT need resistors

Please stay in touch, very soon you will see them for sale on our upcoming online store.

*easty* · 10-25-2006

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Originally Posted by noregret4life

Footwell (by feet under dash) = Do NOT need resistors

Hey mate, I have two lights you mentioned previous. the super bright ones from HK, can I just swap these with the footwell? thanks, Brian

noregret4life · 10-25-2006

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Originally Posted by easty

Hey mate, I have two lights you mentioned previous. the super bright ones from HK, can I just swap these with the footwell? thanks, Brian

Hey Brian, The 1w super -194 wedge bulbs do not fit into the footwells. The footwells use Festoon bulbs (the long ones with metal contacts on each side)

Sorry. Though if you are after upgrading your footwell lights, the guy sells those as well. I think we can work something out to swap them for you. I'm sure we can find another buyer for the 1w -194 bulbs.

Also, waiting on your feedback about the suction mount!

Bill T is interested in one, and it would be great if you can start another thread up with a few pics of how you mounted it. Obviously a video would be killer

*easty* · 10-25-2006

So where do the 1w super -194 wedge bulbs fit? thanks mate.. yeah i'll work on the mount media.

noregret4life · 10-25-2006

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Originally Posted by easty

So where do the 1w super -194 wedge bulbs fit? thanks mate.. yeah i'll work on the mount media.

I am assuming you have 2 bulbs.
They would go into your Dome lights(no resistors needed). That is the easiest and one of the best looking spots.

Also they can be used on Parking lights(need resistors), side markers(Need resistors), under door lights(no resistors)

I would say, go for the Dome lights. They look amazing with the 1w LEDs

DansSlk · 10-25-2006

Lenny recommended them to me easty mate and they have been great so much nicer looking than stock i am also using them in the dome lights i would go with Lenny here and install them in your car you wont regret it

*easty* · 10-25-2006

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Originally Posted by noregret4life

I would say, go for the Dome lights. They look amazing with the 1w LEDs

Cool, I'm sorry for being a little stupid. I remember reading orginally what they were for. but there are loads of light and I just got confused. Are they easy to install?

noregret4life · 10-25-2006

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Originally Posted by easty

Cool, I'm sorry for being a little stupid. I remember reading orginally what they were for. but there are loads of light and I just got confused. Are they easy to install?

Very easy. Make sure dome lights are off. (else they may get really hot to pull the stock bulbs. So turn on your reading lights (ones under the mirror) if your doing this at night.

Just reach behind the clear/smoked lens of the dome light (towards the windshield. You will then feel a little cut out in the middle of the lens on each one of them back there. Just pull down slowly from there. They will unclip on their own.

Pull out the stock bulb. Insert the LED bulb. Turn on the dome lights to test before closing the lens. If the bulb does not light up. Pull it out and turn it 180deg. so that you switch the pins from left to right. Try powering them up again.

LEDs are +/- sensitive. but it will not damage anything if you plug them in wrong. just won't light up.

Close the lens forward part first, then the part towards the windshield last. It should clip in on its own.

*easty* · 10-25-2006

awesome, easiest mod todate. good going mate. and for that a couple of images.

Original bulb

Replaced with

original fitted and working

New fitted and working

Sorry, i think i officially

N4PWJ · 10-30-2006

so where do i buy these leds?
if i walk into an electronics shop (Maplin) what would i ask for?
I have actually thought to myself my interior light could be brighter, so good idea.

*easty* · 10-30-2006

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Originally Posted by N4PWJ

so where do i buy these leds?
if i walk into an electronics shop (Maplin) what would i ask for?
I have actually thought to myself my interior light could be brighter, so good idea.

This is where I got them. think these where the correct ones.

DansSlk · 10-30-2006

Try ebay mate the guy who sells these things normally has loads on there

edit - Easty got there first thats the exact same place i got mine from also

**etyu** · 10-30-2006

My suggestion on the 1W LED is to get 2 pairs instead of one pair. I bought a pair and both light up fine, except the color temp was a tad yellow on one of them, so with 2 pairs you can match the color temp better.

*easty* · 10-30-2006

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Originally Posted by etyu

My suggestion on the 1W LED is to get 2 pairs instead of one pair. I bought a pair and both light up fine, except the color temp was a tad yellow on one of them, so with 2 pairs you can match the color temp better.

great tip mate. mine are a little different. one is a little more green.

noregret4life · 10-30-2006

N4PWJ, sorry i have not been able to follow up with you on the LEDs. Just been really tied up last few days.

easty, dan, etyu, thanks for following up. The 4 bulb idea is a good one. Wish i thought of it myself when i was ordering. I think i may have actually blown one of the bulbs out, so i will be ordering another replacement.

Took my car in for service C today. Still have not gotten it back. They ordered me a new drivers mirror due to that shaking of the glass issue i had. Shoul

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zika SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Led resistor install Hi, i write from italy and i'm new of this forum, i'v heard of you around in the web and i know you are very much professional and kind .. I need help to install the resistor for the leds in my slk, i need to know where i can buy resistors, which i need and how to install... If possible i need an online shop that ships to italy.. And some pictures about the istallation.. Hope you can help me, Thank you.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Lenny recommended them to me easty mate and they have been great so much nicer looking than stock i am also using them in the dome lights i would go with Lenny here and install them in your car you wont regret it __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	awesome, easiest mod todate. good going mate. and for that a couple of images. Original bulb Replaced with original fitted and working New fitted and working Sorry, i think i officially __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Try ebay mate the guy who sells these things normally has loads on there edit - Easty got there first thats the exact same place i got mine from also __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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FPF422 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buizingen - Belgium Vehicle: '05 SLK 350 - 7G Posts: 852 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm sure Noregret4life will post the info... We have several geniuses here ( no, not me )

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N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	yep noregret4life is definately the electrics guru of the site. DansSlk is the mechanic and Ynot is the modified well taht the way it seems to me

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zika SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	HI, thank you... well i need parking lights, licence plate lights, trunk lights, under-doors lights, and the ones ander the dashbord (over the feets) Thank you.

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N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	so where do i buy these leds? if i walk into an electronics shop (Maplin) what would i ask for? I have actually thought to myself my interior light could be brighter, so good idea.

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