Cheap Euro Headlights - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

PackerEdgerton · #31 05-24-2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by NoSparkNeeded

I went out to get amber bulbs for the clear side markers, H4 for the mains,
H3 for the fogs. I was able to easily find the first two, but yellow H3 bulbs
were nowhere to be found off the shelf. I have the amber turnsignals and
running lights going, looks cool, and the mains. The connections were so poor inside the lights that I ripped apart an old set of Jag lights and used the parts to make a better setup. Soldered the ground wires, etc. Had to switch around my stock Molex plug and grind a channel in it to use it. It all
works pretty good. If this was the only car I had though, and I drove a lot at night, I'd hold out for the Bosch units.

I've been searching the forum. Can anyone please tell me how to wire my 4-pin US headlight plug to the 5 pin Euro plug? I purchased a set of these, and I'm really puzzled as to how to wire them up. I even ohmed all the connections out, and it doesn't seem to work properly.

Diagrams and/or photos would be GREAT!

Thanks guys,

PE

Zacharias · #32 05-24-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by PackerEdgerton

I've been searching the forum. Can anyone please tell me how to wire my 4-pin US headlight plug to the 5 pin Euro plug?

PeachPartsWiki: Installing Euro Headlights

PackerEdgerton · #33 05-24-2012, 12:03 PM

Thank you for the link. However, that link doesn't actually tell me how to wire it up. It just shows a completed assembly.

Sincerely,

PE

Zacharias · #34 05-24-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PackerEdgerton

Thank you for the link. However, that link doesn't actually tell me how to wire it up. It just shows a completed assembly.

I am not sure what you mean by "wiring up".

Look closely at the wire layout by colour and you will see it's different than your existing plug.

You use the same four connectors, only two or three (my memory is faded, years since I last did this) switch their positions in the connector to match the pin layout on the euro lights. If your wires are stiff it may take a bit of a fight to get them to lie down so you can snap it closed.

EDIT: Are you wondering why the extra pin? The fifth pin is for city lights, which your euro lamps may or may not have. If you search there are threads here on how to wire those up. It isn't necessary to wire those up, for the rest of the unit to function.

TheDon · #35 05-24-2012, 01:35 PM

I purchased the DEPO's for my W123 when I had it and they quality was pretty good for knock offs. I see a set of DEPO's for the W124 on ebay right now for $183 shipped and they look pretty good as well.

DieselPaul · #36 05-24-2012, 01:44 PM

I have Depos in my 124, they even have the vacuum adjusters in them which I am in the process of hooking up. I love them

andrewjtx · #37 05-24-2012, 03:00 PM

Did you get the 6-prong connectors for the Euros? Possibly with the wiring still in them?

If not, I can take pics from the ones I just installed.

PackerEdgerton · #38 05-24-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewjtx

Did you get the 6-prong connectors for the Euros? Possibly with the wiring still in them?

If not, I can take pics from the ones I just installed.

Hi there. These are brand new Euro lights (knockoffs) from EBay. They have a 6 prong connector on them. To my knowledge, they don't have city lights. I took them apart, and they only have Fog and an H4 bulb socket.

I actually picked up some prefabbed adapter cables, but there are no connector or wiring diagrams, nor installation instructions with any of this stuff. I tried ohming out the wires, but I must have made a mistake, because they aren't operating properly.

I think I might have deciphered the photos from the "Easy Euro Lights" link, but I need to go out and check.

Sincerely,

PE

DieselPaul · #39 05-24-2012, 04:02 PM

The cables are meh, the 6 prong connectors are available in the US from the dealer and re pinning the connectors is very easy. Much cleaner install than the adapter harnesses. The euro lamps mount in the same place no need for an extra 10 inches of wires

PackerEdgerton · #40 05-24-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DieselPaul

The cables are meh, the 6 prong connectors are available in the US from the dealer and re pinning the connectors is very easy. Much cleaner install than the adapter harnesses. The euro lamps mount in the same place no need for an extra 10 inches of wires

I totally agree. I spent the $24 or so bucks on these. A big waste. In fact, the connectors they use are NOT the right size for the stock plug. I just ordered all the newer connectors from the dealer. Cheaper and will look stock and work better.

Thanks for the feedback.

PE

JamesDean · #41 05-25-2012, 07:33 AM

Packer,

Here is a diagram I found on wiring the 6-pin connector in place of the 4-pin connector. I might be late to the dance but hopefully this helps:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a317/z168/other%20pics/europlugs.jpg

PackerEdgerton · #42 05-25-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesDean

Packer,

Here is a diagram I found on wiring the 6-pin connector in place of the 4-pin connector. I might be late to the dance but hopefully this helps:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a317/z168/other%20pics/europlugs.jpg

YES! Perfect! Exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to understand the actual pin-out and what wire went to which function. This is perfect, and it does match up with the photos from the DIY Wiki. Nice!

Thank you!

PE