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10-30-2010, 12:41 AM
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Upgrading lights
I got a 94/5 E320 Eurotype headlight, the one with the bevel in it. What do I have to do to wire this in? It has a different type of connector then the OE one.
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hum..... 1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed 
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10-30-2010, 09:58 PM
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thought I'd poke this back to the top
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hum..... 1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed
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10-30-2010, 10:58 PM
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Well, the problem is, the lights have a Pin type connector Vs the OE lights which have a connector right to the lights
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hum..... 1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed
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10-30-2010, 11:28 PM
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My Euros plugged right in. The three pin connector still connected directly to the headlight bulb, and fog light ad it's own self contained connector. The only pin connectors I use are for the turn signal. Are the pin connectors attached to the housing or the primary bulb?
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1995 E420 152k 1991 300D 2.5 348116 daily driver 1992 300E 2.6 196k-work in progress(head gasket)  2002 BMW 745Li 93k
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10-30-2010, 11:34 PM
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Try removing you OEM bulb and put it in the Euros. You can upgrade the bulb later as long as the connectors match. Let me know if this works for you.
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1995 E420 152k 1991 300D 2.5 348116 daily driver 1992 300E 2.6 196k-work in progress(head gasket) 2002 BMW 745Li 93k
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10-30-2010, 11:57 PM
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I would love to wire them up the right way. but that would work in a pinch I guess
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10-31-2010, 12:03 AM
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got a pic?
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10-31-2010, 12:13 AM
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Where is this pin connector that you are talking about? The only difference should be the bulb. IIRC, the headlight and fog are in one housing. Oh I think I know what's going on. You removed them from a '94/'95 E320 and there is only one connection on the outside of the unit, is that correct? Can you post a pic...then we could probably be a little more helpful.
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1995 E420 152k 1991 300D 2.5 348116 daily driver 1992 300E 2.6 196k-work in progress(head gasket) 2002 BMW 745Li 93k
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10-31-2010, 12:25 AM
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 Yes. its the Pins outside with all the bulbs and fun on the inside.This has the connector on it 
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hum..... 1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed
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10-31-2010, 12:31 AM
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Having same issues with my new upgraded lights. Totally different connectors.
Working through it. Any luck yet?
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83 300TD (need rear wiper assembly dead or alive) 84 300SD Daily driver 85 300TD almost 400k miles and driven daily. 98 E300D *sold 86 300SDL *sold and made flawless 10 hour journey to new home. 
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#12
10-31-2010, 12:39 AM
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Have you opened up the housing yet?. It opens from the rear by sliding down the metal retaining clips. Nothing will fall out. It looks as if that pin connector is where the fog light is located. Open it up to see if there is another.
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1995 E420 152k 1991 300D 2.5 348116 daily driver 1992 300E 2.6 196k-work in progress(head gasket) 2002 BMW 745Li 93k
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10-31-2010, 12:45 AM
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that outter connector Splits off and goes to both fog and mains. It's some sort of integrated source
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hum..... 1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed
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10-31-2010, 12:51 AM
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Sorry, but I haven't ran into this issue yet. I'll keep an eye on this thread so I'll know for the future. IMO I think you might have to change the connectors(cut and solder) make sure colors are correct and then plug in.
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1995 E420 152k 1991 300D 2.5 348116 daily driver 1992 300E 2.6 196k-work in progress(head gasket) 2002 BMW 745Li 93k
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10-31-2010, 01:04 AM
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on my 92 It was remove pins from old harness, picked up a new harness, swapped wires/pins over voila. done. Had to go from a 4 pin to a 6 pin setup.
Procedure to convert connectors for Euro headlights http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/W126EuroLights Here's another good link that may help: http://www.w-124.info/w124/W124HeadLight.pdf http://www.w-124.info/w124/W124Agj.pdf here some info from W123. But it's the same connector. http://www.dieselbenz.info/prettier_headlights_install.htm Oh, I kept the stock amber turn signals. I like the look.
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92 300D 2.5L OM602 OBK #59 Last edited by bobodaclown; 10-31-2010 at 12:51 PM. Reason: added additional links
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