MERCEDES HOW TO: WIRE DEPO HEADLIGHT C-LED AS DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS DRL

How to wire the "C-LEDs" of your W204 C-Class Depo Projector headlights so they turn on as daytime running lights (DRLs).
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[@TheFlexxGarage]

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[@galingetov]

Hi my friend. Can you tell me if its impossible to turn on my day light on w204 facelift when the headlights is on if I have it on automatic. Because when the headlights on my daytime lights off . And I will like to sinhronize them. Thanks

[@fakmenow]

I'm glad you fully went over how to unhook the battery! One video long time ago I only saw you unhook the positive side and so I thought that was all that was needed. After I was done installing new bulbs I went ahead and started putting the connector back on and it gave me a few sparks! Caught me off guard but that was the only thing it did.

[@paulholtzclaw8476]

Excellent production! Concise. No superfluous blathering. Great job! Thanks!!

[@TheFlexxGarage]

are most content out there full of blathering? hahahaha

[@paulholtzclaw8476]

@@TheFlexxGarage Sadly, yes. 🤣

[@TheFlexxGarage]

hahahahaha....I try to keep my mod videos blathering down to a minimum.

[@zafzaf6072]

Love your channel bro.... all the way from UK 👍👍👍

[@NYEK_GTR_]

Man you’re my go to KZbinr for w204 mods. Literally everything I have a question or curious about you touch base on. Thanks for the reliable content 🔥👍🏽

[@andresreyes5398]

Good video this is the one mod I always wanted to do on my w204 c class (had lighting package from factory) but that was back in 2013 when these were new there wasn't much information online like there is now makes me misss that w204 it was a perfect spec from factory took me forever to find it most were low options when I wanted pretty much everything they offered especially lighting package and Harmon kardon

[@yanysboy]

you tried? does it work?

[@bigbossmanak]

Love you ❤️! Been waiting forever for a solution to this! Can’t wait to try it on mine!

[@0517860714]

Thanxs again Flex I just left the dealer n seen this upgrade and was about to order them. Not anymore lol

[@patricklam7873]

Thank You So Much for making this video!!!

[@markob4221]

Man! You are totaly great!🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@SkidrowskiTV]

2 in one week 😍

[@TheFlexxGarage]

more like 6 within like 10 days...lol..something like that.

[@xx.1.]

Can you do the same with factory xenons? By joining wire to headlight wiring harness?

[@44Jupiter44]

Total novice at car mods here trying to do this with my 2014 mazda cx5. I got Spyder headlights with an LED strip in them - but I don't know how to figure out which wire powers the LED strip so I can tap into it. Great vid man any suggestions would be helpful

[@techcommtools]

Hi Flexx, thx for all the vids you've done! Quick question: Do you know the trick to replacing the wires going into the harness at 6:24 in the video? My 2012 harness snapped and I need to hook up new wires to new harness. I can't figure out where the far end of the cables route to, and I can't figure out how to get the connectors deep enough in the harness to clip in with the metal tab. Thx for any insights! - Matt

[@vashsant]

Good one.

[@A________]

Hey, does it work on a c63 with xenon?

[@user-gi7im8dw2v]

Nice video Thanks, Have a question? can I add this type of headligths to my 2014 Mercedes ML350?

[@legendbeatz310]

Hey flexx I have a question. I currently have an illuminated star connected to my DRL. I’m looking to upgrade my headlights to these and I would like to connect the c lights to the DRL. Would I have to connect another t tap or can I connect both my star and the c lights through the same t tap? Im not too familiar with t taps. Love your channel keep up the great vids.

[@babytazz6100]

I'm digging the sweatshirt. You from Hawaii?

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Nahh. Hahah. But I am going there for a few weeks in May. Might not come back and just give up on my KZbin channel. Hahahah

[@nicknick6960]

For driver side did u have to take the headlight out to do it? Im trying on mine but having hard time

[@xx.1.]

My bottom DRL no longer dim when full headlights turned on.....???

[@boigoe]

Hi flexx....is there a replacement bult for the C lights..thanks

[@erickjacome3456]

hey buddy so I got spec d headlight plug in play and when daylights are on or I turn them on my fog lights dim

[@weskids1]

This is a great video id like to do this to my car but I have a 2010 c300. The drl is the headlight bulb. I have depo aftermarket headlights but would like to only have the xenon line on during the day only instead of the headlight bulb. Do you know anything about this or how to change it?

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Sorry. I don’t know much about the prefacelift headlights and how they are wired up.

[@richardbrier107]

Hey Flexx! Love the videos, been following for awhile! Ive done this on my facelift c250 2013 but have no an error message on the dash now for both parking lights & the passenger side C light flickers every so often. Would you or anyone reading this have any ideas? Much appreciated! Richard

[@bigd5685]

Tryin to do this mod to my coupe but totally different wires behind light??? Would my wires be diff due to my cars in england??

[@francowasserman8124]

Help please.. I have the stock w204 facelift headlights on my c250 coupe. The right side "C LED" is not working. Where's the wiring or bulb for the C LED?

[@chickens366]

You should message the manufacturer for the headlight.

[@DaniloP871]

Hi, I have the same facelift model with C LED and on one side is not as bright as the other, so I also need to know is there a way to change the bulb or do something else??

[@iambryn2012]

@@DaniloP871 call seller/ manufacture

[@azzamkhalid8425]

Hey Flexx , i have a c 220 cdi , how do i make my day time running lights stay on all the time , the turn off automatically when the headlights are on , would appreciate it if you know a trick to it .

[@alexandruturica7590]

I have the same question

[@xSleeper.]

Also same question and havent Found anything

[@57RollsRoycePhantom]

Hey flexx what’s your opinion on the 4door w204’s vs 2 doors? Which Would you recommend purchasing ?which do you think looks better? I know I’m biased towards the 2 door since I own one. My bro is considering purchasing one or the other and I’m trying to convince him the coupe is the way to go because I think it looks 100x better/manlier when modded properly(not that the sedan can’t but still.. lol). Any opinion you could offer would be greatly appreciated since he’d trust you more than I haha 🤙

[@TheFlexxGarage]

So i have access to both since I have the coupe and my wife has the sedan. The coupe does look ALOT better but there are negatives to the looks. The coupe looks better because (1) They lowered the roofline...so it looks cool but less headroom in front and back seats. (2) The rear seats only seats 2 people whereas the sedan seats 3 in the back. (3) there's no leg room for rear passengers in the coupe because of the design of the car. (4) the coupe only comes in RWD unless you get lucky with a C350 with 4matic. The sedan is a great car and looks good but if you want a sportier look, gotta get the coupe but you sacrafice some comfort unless you are short like me (5'7") and you don't really give a crap about rear seat passengers. hahaha

[@57RollsRoycePhantom]

Flexx Alexander alright man. Thanks for your insight on things! Looking forward to the new content!

[@samsonfeleke8590]

can you just advise me I change my 204 2007 front lift up to 2013 but the head light and signal light not working properly thanks

[@redsilvias15]

Please help. I have 2013 w204 c200 with bulb halogen foglamp. I want to upgrade the foglamp to drl. The problem is the original socket for the bulb is h11 and i need to modified them to the drl socket type, and i dont know what type of socket that drl use. I need this info so much. Thanks.

[@FredrikAnderzen]

Heyy, whats happening when u turn on the paeking lights? Does the drl turn off then? Im lookin to do this for my w204 but its illegal to have "fog lights" at night Sincerly

[@itsme__a]

Just looking for peoples reviews and experience with these DEPO lights. most common thing I've seen is issues with the C lights, anything else? would you recommend buying these?

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Yup. The c-LEDs crapping out is the number 1 issue. I get so many messages a weeks from people asking on how to fix it. I wouldnt say that should stop you from buying them as long as you buy from a reputable reseller willing to provide a 1 year warranty. I got mine in the summer of 2017 and they’ve been fine even with me making them DRLs which definitely can decrease the life of the c-LEDs.

[@zro2gon]

My C led went out on one side. Do you know if there's a way to replace the light? Headlights only 2 years old. Seems quick for it to go out already

[@TheFlexxGarage]

I hear that a lot. Sounds like a defect. I’ve had my headlights for over 2 years and I even wired then to run all the time and they still work perfectly fine. So yeah, I think yours is a defect. I haven’t really seen a way to replace them.

[@zro2gon]

Flexx Alexander is there a way to unplug the c led? I don't wanna buy new ones so would rather just unplug other side

[@JoseRodriguez-bw6dq]

Kevin F I have the same problem, one DRL is not working neither the signal light on the opposite side. I replace both but still have the same problem. According to my mechanic is the SAM module. Also, I need to know if I replace the SAM module, the computer has to be reprogrammed. In case you have some experience with this.

[@kestonlespierre6061]

@@TheFlexxGarage how do you get the oem own to stay on

[@notoriousog9335]

Yoo Flexx my right C Led stays on the whole time and I can’t put it off even when i close my car. I dont know what do to?

[@Avileserick]

Hey bro I have a c300 2013 sport sedan. Do I have to the same thing with my car?

[@statetrooper3315]

I did this, but when on auto mode and DRL is on, one of the C-leds always shuts down and error appears. If I switch to position lights it works, but the auto mode dosen’t.

[@alexsandor1688]

How to instala a front camera

[@vicdhillon7723]

Flexx, great video. I just installed the Depo HID lights that come with the projector housing all in one. Did the wiring correctly according to directions. I noticed the DRL's in the bumper also function as fog lights. My wife drives the car so I'm not fully familiar with the function however it seems the fog light sensing is reversed when it comes to pressing the fog lights button. When the fog lights aka DRL's are on with the headlights on Auto at night, the dashboard doesn't display the fog lights amber signal. When I press the fog lights button to "turn" them on, they go off but the dashboard displays the fog lights signal indicating they're on. Any ideas? Did I make sense?

[@aiyedeasishana9664]

Hello Flex I always enjoy your video.keep it up.

[@NYEK_GTR_]

I’m late seeing this but that fog light indicator you’re talking about is for the rear fog light built into the driver side tail light. Not the front bottom drl lights. But you probably figured that out by now.

[@John-fv3bz]

I have the OEM headlights that have the C led… would the process be the same for the OEMs as well?

[@TheFlexxGarage]

No

[@thabisomaluleka5470]

Hi wanted to do the same for my car, but all wires to my C-lights connector are black, cant find the gray wire, any recommendation?

[@viknessayanmaran7400]

Same here. Did you find out how to do it yet?

[@jameshazell6004]

Help please - Wired it all up, slightly different as I'm in the UK but wire colours are the same, C-LEDS flicker every so often and the the right side goes out. Using simple speaker cable with t-taps. Any ideas?

[@shamimrahman5136]

What wire did you tap into all my wires are black

[@stellarcustoms]

How did you find which wire to tap in to?

[@longdyphea]

I connected mine to the parking light

[@Dia_dhuit]

I know this video is old but hopefully you can still help me. Is it ok to do this but from a 12v? I bought hid look headlight but there a different brand because this suppler dis not supply rhd vehicles so I'm not sure witch wire on the c led to tap into also its very hard to reach into a wire even if I knew with one it was. Tha ks hope you can help

[@TheFlexxGarage]

sorry. I can't help. I dont know the details of that new headlight and what it can handle. Sounds risky to rewire them in any way.

[@Dia_dhuit]

@The Flexx Garage tha ks for your reply. Ok let's forget about headlight. What about that drl can 12volts be used to supply power?

[@njabuloze3336]

what is the resistance specification?

[@droneworld2312]

Long winded mine does all this anyway, guess in america you got shirt changed on many things

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Yup

[@bawagonwheels01]

I admire the effort you went through to do this mod. But totally unnecessary to tap or modify any wiring. I managed to achieve the same mod as you just by programming the coding in Vediamo. All my wiring remain factory and untouched.

[@utayyab]

Do you mind sharing how you did it?

[@aliislam580]

Any help on how to DIY would be appreciated!

[@chickens366]

Your comment is unnecessary. You posted this half a year ago and still haven’t given us updates. You probably don’t even know what you’re doing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@laithellabban]

@@chickens366 why are you laughing so hard bro. Nothing was that funny

[@droneworld2312]

Depends where you are from in the uk thry all stay on

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Yup. The US is dumb with some of our regulations. One of the dumber ones is every car must have an orange/amber reflector on the front corner of their car. Whereas the Europeans get the cool clear reflectors or no reflectors in or near their headlights. Looks so much cleaner.

[@ambientsounds1416]

What you saying? Mine only works with the main beam.

[@lonewolf37368]

dope

[@NordeMotors]

You can also just program them. There is videos on youtube how to

[@TheFlexxGarage]

You can’t on aftermarket xenon headsets that’s replacing halogen headlights. Mine are aftermarket. Has zero smart tech. You can only do it if the car came with oem xenon headlights.

[@Icy.mk5]

Will you ever wrap your car in the future?

[@TheFlexxGarage]

No plans of wrapping. Only going to dip it. Not wrap.

[@huistoirusta3832]

Or you can just program that to DLR at any mercedes dealer... i did that with my C63

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Not the same for aftermarket halogen projector headlights. Simple for OEM xenon projector headlights.

[@huistoirusta3832]

Flexx Alexander oh, ok... i didnt know that this is after market... does this have cornering function too? It looks exactly the original

[@matthewjedrzejczyk8897]

Do they charge for it?

[@kestonlespierre6061]

I have the oem headlight on mine how do I get the drl light to remain on

[@EightTrends]

That car looks like mine

[@Kropotatotv]

Hey man! I have a c300 2013 with the depo headlight my''c'' just went off, but since it's not a bulb how do I replace it? don't tell me new headlight please! Thanks keep the video !

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Sorry but you will probably need new headlights. I haven’t seen anyone successfully replace the C LEDs. They are known for burning out. If you still have warranty, then I suggest you contact your reseller and see if you can get a replacement. Yes, it sucks.

[@therealdjrichlove]

What is the load resistor connected to?

[@TheFlexxGarage]

I believe to the C-LeD

[@mlg_olly9293]

Is there a way to change the color on those C-Leds? thanks

[@TheFlexxGarage]

Nope

[@keng8523]

Looks like your DRL are flickering after the mod. Might have been better to put it on its own fuse.

[@TheFlexxGarage]

They are not flickering. That’s the camera not being able to pick up the lights. That’s common in most KZbin videos about LEDs

[@nicknick6960]

I messaged you on ig can u please check it thanks