MERCEDES HOW TO: PART 1: INSTALL H7 LED BULB & RETAINER BRACKET IN HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS

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In this video, I show you how to install an LED bulb in your facelift W204/C204 using a retainer clip required to be able to secure the LED bulb to your headlight housing.
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@TheFlexxGarage 5 жыл бұрын

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@user-em6mc7mp9k 5 жыл бұрын

Do I need to buy the H7 LED retainer clips for a 2010 GLK 350? Ive been looking on Amazon and the sellers dont list GLK on their product page. I know that in the headlight housing there is a spider clip, but other than that idk. plz help...

@wishbone2294 5 жыл бұрын

Can I use tht bulb for drl projector 04,s430 for matic looking too replace my headlights

@felicianoye 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t led lights run 50 percent cooler than halogen though. Why drill holes

@TheFlexxGarage 2 жыл бұрын

If you run a regular bulb at the same brightness as an led bulb with the same amount of brightness…the led will be “cooler” but that doesn’t mean it’s “cool”. Just means it’s not as hot but it’s still hot.

@LeadingEdgeHD 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I didn't realize the h7 bulbs were press fit in the stock harness. Couldn't figure out how to get the bulb out but after watching you just pull it apart it helped a ton. Thanks!

@achau.01 6 жыл бұрын

Damn perfect timing 😂 was just looking into putting leds into my headlights

@jamiejamie835 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing, this video have answered my questions. Thanks again. Very detailed and full of information. Straight into the point and no advertise

@BassGods 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I took my wheel off to install my LEDs, and couldn't fit them in the housing. Now I know I need retainers. Thank you Buddy. 👍👍

@mattedwards1808 3 жыл бұрын

Bro your a life saver thank you worked perfectly

@kytan13 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, i've been looking for the retainer and couldn't find one.

@zzzzz2697 6 жыл бұрын

Just ordered mine can’t wait!☺️

@mc-p303king6 3 жыл бұрын

;)

@kwakaj14 3 жыл бұрын

love the JB weld trick :)))

@marvinmurray5520 5 жыл бұрын

Men great video!! I was looking for something for my 2014 sprinter van, thanks!!

@pjfitter3267 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks

@giorenaud9657 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Good information 👍

@jasonjones3694 2 жыл бұрын

Big help, thank you

@rolandoduarte922 6 жыл бұрын

Flex you are the best really.I have been waiting for this video a long time ago .I didn't want to replace my stock headlight because the Depo one i know for sure that soon or later cracks ,i have one installed and has small cracks on it.so bought a genuine one to replace but haven't installed just waiting for someone to make this video.Thanks really appreciated.I have same car as your wife Now can you make a video on good led reverse light

@EDJT1065 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! bro great video

@JuanPerez-yy5hr 5 жыл бұрын

Awsome video thank you for you tips

@alucardvmpr4635 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful l!!! Thanks flex!!

@CHR1SR3Y 6 жыл бұрын

Your the best!!!!

@NikoSoviet88 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo much for this

@Dejvcom 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! (Slovakia) nice plaaan...

@jamesogara2219 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks.

@rjdphy3082 2 жыл бұрын

Good one !

@Phil-D83 5 жыл бұрын

going to try this in the highbeams of my ml bluetec. thanks

@Amilcars63 3 жыл бұрын

Gracias buen tutorial! Ni sabia como poner el retenedor

@ghejungky6581 3 жыл бұрын

Nice info.. 👍

@chrissaunders449 2 жыл бұрын

Bro! You just saved me! I’ve been beating my head against the wall! I’ve bought two sets of these silly clips and figured they were wrong! Jb weld! Awesome!

@AB-sy9tf 5 жыл бұрын

It seems to be much easier if you remove the the gray rubber band before placing the retainer and black ring as you have in the video and then using a pair of groove joint pliers to then turn the retainer/black ring combination to lock it into place. You avoid using JB weld in this method.

@aaron1984a 6 жыл бұрын

From your Amazon link, were after the T05 and not the T04 to complete this project? Ordered the Nao's last week actually so glad I seen this! Not sure why but eBay is way more expensive for those of us in 🇨🇦 for the brackets

@MalikTheSheik 8 ай бұрын

Good video, thanks

@TheFlexxGarage 8 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@Bilal-xo5cu 6 ай бұрын

thanks from germany

@TheFlexxGarage 6 ай бұрын

You’re welcome from Texas, USA. 😎🤙🏼

@monsieur420 6 жыл бұрын

lol i tried doing tis hack but the retairner clip had to ble glued some how to the bulb nice man ill give it another try

@OdiousKiller 2 жыл бұрын

Bruh thanks, couldn't figure out to install the retainer clip

@isiah8938 Жыл бұрын

This is definitely informative. I wouldn’t have thought to JB weld the bracket to the bulb. Did you change both high beams and low beams or just the lows? If just the lows why not the high beams ?

@AlanAlves1993 5 ай бұрын

Thanks from Boston, haha.

@UTubehiroshi2790014 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, Flexx, I would like to know if I can re-use the Prong of light bulb socket or not at the time of not obtaining your special blackets, also want to know how many of the breeding holes on the dome, such like ie, phy4mm diameter drill X30 holes etc...

@aliismail2947 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks pro . But about the cover , what size hole i have to make ? And how many hole in each cover ?

@eranfl 4 жыл бұрын

Hi flexx, the retainer should be T05 for both low and high beams? Thanks

@fernandosinn550 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Flexx, having a bit of a problem installing the H7 NAO LEDs with the TomAll H7-Holder-Benz-Adapters, When pushed in with about 10 to 15 degrees from the vertical , as you turn it to engage the welded assy of ring and adapter slides on the bulb and does not engage. In you video it seems that the ring and adapter would turn with the bulb and this is not happening. I need to engage the ring better, there are two O rings there, any suggestions?. should I add something else between the ring and the bulb, like a piece of rubber band, or Loctite or just weld them together with JB weld so that the prons engage when turning?

@AznShadowWc 6 жыл бұрын

I got a 2012 C250 Sport model, will this fit? I mean bulb and get the housing plate as well. Mines some brand from autozone but want it brighter for regular headlights, I do believe I’m using H7’s

@Komunalaren 3 жыл бұрын

i dont own a mercedes but that is a nice car, :D

@BT-cn7ne 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh thank you! I didn't think to use JB weld on a Mercedes 🥲

@user-el6ml3rb6t 9 ай бұрын

I have a 2014 Mercedes Benz c350 and trying to get led headlight bulbs that match my day light running light that are below my headlights.. any recommendations?let me know

@rbrood267 Жыл бұрын

Same for the w164

@BPHLAI Жыл бұрын

How do you do the H7 low beam replacement with LED bulb on 2003 ML 320? The original retainer is not as think as the universal adaptor.

@scotthogan49 4 жыл бұрын

You said you were going to share the retainer clip part number in the video where do I find out I have a 2008C 300

@donnyfoster1859 10 ай бұрын

I have 2010 E350 the H7 blink, I had to buy a resistor kit, I’m waiting for that to come in but I’m nervous about putting it inside where bulb goes I know it gets very hot

@AlexLopez-zv8ng 4 жыл бұрын

Mr flexx , do you know how to change a halogen h7 to an led h7 on a 2013 w211 ?

@al5941 5 жыл бұрын

What do you recommend I have a 2013 E3 50 H IDs or LEDs can you please help me

@Brian-yp1mb 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 18 gla 250 my passenger side led works perfect but the driver side flashes 2-3 times then goes completely out , any idea why ??

@monchi3121 4 жыл бұрын

I have a c300 2009 do i need to get this bulb holder to??? Thanks

@andyyousif1592 2 жыл бұрын

Would these fit 2013 Mercedes E350, and will I need power converter

@DeYiYu1 2 жыл бұрын

I'm having a tough time getting the retainer clips to clip to the headlight...

@peterroszoha594 3 жыл бұрын

counter, speedometer, instrument panel, what model is in your car that is in the video?

@sansaetern1807 3 жыл бұрын

Would these retainer clips fit a 2016 cla 250

@jithinmathew6326 5 жыл бұрын

I just replaced my 2011 c300 headlights with led’s. The bulb starts to flicker on and off after the heat up. I don’t have a bulb out error or anything like that. I cannot find the fuse.

@jacobfarran9811 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Flexx, love your videos! Would this same NAO H7 LED bulb be the one to use to replace the halogen high beam as well?

@denisjensen4710 3 жыл бұрын

Did you find out i have the same question

@angelom7812 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, bought the same LED bulb kit, it was almost impossible installing with the bracket moving around, it took several hours trying to fidget with it on my wife's C250 w204, needless to say I have ordered some JB weld, as I need to re-do the install after wasting many hours.

@AB-sy9tf 5 жыл бұрын

@evenscajuste3606 4 жыл бұрын

Flex I have a ml 350 2013 Bluetec I had a hard time to replace the halogen bulbs by LED. Can you help?

@satindersingh1606 Жыл бұрын

U used any error canbus for w204 or not ?

@al5941 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2013 E3 50 wild those bulbs will work in my car and would they give me an arrow please let me know

@juniali123 2 жыл бұрын

You are very good and precise in information and directions but you forgot what car you replacing in wires looks little different you could have resolved all my issues if mention what car yo have. But overall very good A+

@damianlopez605 2 жыл бұрын

Hey bro can u past me the 2 links the one for the lights and the other for the clips thank u

@icezhy3673 3 жыл бұрын

What size are the high headlights used for? H11, right?

@johnhall4435 3 жыл бұрын

Just wondering if you had the clip for h7 lights

@raakeshpersaud2577 3 жыл бұрын

Post a link for which retainer you used none of the ones I purchased fit

@ivelinmg 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Flexx can they be put on w203 ????????

@abelmunoz2617 5 жыл бұрын

What are the different sizes between high beam and low beam

@thvmcs 2 жыл бұрын

can this work for an rgb h7 as well?

@100pyatt 5 жыл бұрын

LED waaaaaaayyyyy better 😎👍

@level5822 5 жыл бұрын

You see more with a halogen bulb lol. LED is not designed for reflector style housing 👍. So halogen 'waaaaaaaayyyy better 😎👍'.

@StephenKobbieTornado 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the insight and info. I want to convert mine, thus w203 2005 model c class. That is the 2nd example from you video. But after connecting the led globe. It keeps blinking and not stable. Please what can I do or what type of led should I use. Thank you

@georgieboi2001 2 жыл бұрын

You need h7 canbus decoder. The led bulb you installed might not be canbus ready and will make your bulb flickers or not work at all and have warning on the dash about an out bulb.

@Muffinsss 8 ай бұрын

What does service b1 mean on my 2012 c300?

@qamarmu 3 жыл бұрын

do they have error code in dash ? or do I need resistors

@PARDS2 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT JOB!!!! YOU DIDN'T NEED TO PUT A CANBUS INLINE CONNECTOR TO PREVENT FLICKERING??? THX

@paulholtzclaw8476 3 жыл бұрын

I’m doing my wife’s 2016 gla250. I have test installed the leds (I haven’t managed to get the buggers in yet) and the set I’m using does not have the in-line canbus. No flicker. No check low lamp errors.

@jeansandmyshirt 4 жыл бұрын

does it show dash error after installing led headlights?

@hanifjang4001 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Flex Hope you are doing good, i have a C200 2010 there is a warning light coming on the dash of "Check Left Side Fog Lamp" although the fog lamps are working fine. On mine there are DRL/Fog Lamp installed. Can you please help me out on this. Thank you!

@dominik-nf2kg 4 жыл бұрын

Where you buy your arm bransolette

@mastap1477 3 жыл бұрын

Flex, any issues with moisture in the headlights after drilling holes in the dust cap?

@TheFlexxGarage 3 жыл бұрын

No. Purposeful holes with allow outside air to be the same temp as inside the lens which means no moisture or condensation can develop. It’s not the same as a crack. A crack will let air and water in but doesn’t do a good job of letting it out. Just make sure you don’t drill holes up top where water can drip on. Also, when washing a car, it’s not good to pressure wash the headlights. Always put low setting or just drizzle water on it and wash/wax by hand.

@koinF 2 жыл бұрын

That looks great! Do you get any error messages though? And how long did this kit work? Cheers:D

@TheFlexxGarage 2 жыл бұрын

There’s no error. If there was an error I would show it in the video. I don’t own the car anymore but the new owner says it still works

@koinF 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFlexxGarage Thought just that! Thanks, love your videos

@clicksbyklauss Жыл бұрын

Great video! I did this exact thing! Do you got any tricks to angle the led bulb a little lower so they arent directly in on coming traffics eyes?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

Headlights are adjustable. Just follow the process I did in my headlight adjusting video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o5p8nLWlndOnqKc.html

@clicksbyklauss Жыл бұрын

@@TheFlexxGarage I appreciate u broski 🙏

@1saxophone 4 жыл бұрын

Did you experience moisture in the headlights after drilling the wholes?

@albertatienza9603 Жыл бұрын

How do you get your DRLs on while your headlights are on at the same time? Mine turns off when the headlights are on. Thanks

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

US spec comes from factory like this

@ucukaoma4551 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video… Are you near Austin, Texas or recommend anyone who can install these LED headlights? Would the LED bulbs work in pre Mercedes 2011 S550, E320, 2012 GL350 without triggering error code?

@anshultaneja.realtor Жыл бұрын

did you get an answer on this? I have a 2011 c300. Its def. a pre-facelift. Please respond if you found an answer for your question

@jrdan23713 4 жыл бұрын

Would that retainer work for my 2016 GLE350

@1stCme 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I bought 2 sets of H7 led bulbs for my 2015 GL 450 and the low beam has a projector case and the bulb is flickering. The H7 works fine with the high beam. It’s strange because I got them at Amazon and they said that the H7 work for both high and low beam. Please help me out

@1stCme 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah they are Farhen terminator H7

@doesntmatter1119 Жыл бұрын

Don't you get water/damp in the headlight units after drilling holes in the covers?

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

Depends. Most headlights have a hole call a breather hole/hose. It allows the temp inside the headlight to vent and for the headlight to be the same temp as outside so there’s no moisture or condensation. I’m essentially doing the same thing with my holes. This is not like a crack. A crack in a headlight will let moisture in but not out.

@TheBlacktoska 3 жыл бұрын

is this LED bulb 30W each ?

@Drakeysoccerboi 3 жыл бұрын

This 2014 c250?

@toad1694 4 жыл бұрын

Great video man! Definitely want to try this. However, the LED bulbs is sold out. Any other alternative bulbs on amazon that would work the same?

@mikefranky 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve used angel eyes or novisight with excellent results

@treattt 4 жыл бұрын

Will this work on a regular 2012 Mercedes-Benz c250 sport sedan ?

@treattt 4 жыл бұрын

It has regular headlights in it wanting to change to led

@baddinosaur1548 3 жыл бұрын

What about on coming traffic? Are you blinding them? Is this upgrade legal?

@TheFlexxGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Nope. You just need to aim your headlight beams correctly. Go watch my adjust headlight video on my w205 c300. I show how to aim so it doesn’t blind oncoming cars.

@heartcinnamonroll 5 жыл бұрын

I have 2016 mercedes benz gla 250 They’re same light size right ?

@paulholtzclaw8476 3 жыл бұрын

I am doing my wife’s 2016 gla250. They ARE the same size, but be warned as easy as Flexx makes it look, it is a pain in the bottom! I had the JB Weld idea before watching this video and I basically attempted the same assembly and insertion into the lightbulb housing. I ended up ruining one set of led bulbs and trying on the second set tomorrow. It is a real bugger getting the new adapters/retaining clips to seat in the housing. Before you begin, I would make sure you have plenty of JB Weld and a couple of spare adapters. Just saying... I just finished the rear leds this morning. So if you’ve got any questions, I’d be happy to help.

@kerondoldron7054 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for the info man. Can you advise me on a bulb to use for high beams? 2013 C300

@0517860714 3 жыл бұрын

I think he has a video on that type of bulbs

@Bass.Player 5 жыл бұрын

Don't drill those covers! They are dust covers...

@user-gh8ke1sv2f 4 жыл бұрын

Silicon will be more then sufficient around the led in any open gaps left.

@israelpacheco7790 5 жыл бұрын

Where did you get tht grill with the led logo!! Lmk

@aimeehardin1299 4 жыл бұрын

You can buy the LED logos now on Amazon. I'm in the process of removing my grill and then popping out the factory non-LED star on my ML350 2011 (w164). If it doesn't work or fit then I'll just return unused to Amazon. I'm not very mechanically inclined so this will take me some time. Will be interested to see if it works. Per description its not a match, but I've compared sizes of emblems and the LED looks to be a fit so we will see. What a cool upgrade!

@SaultiBalldeip 4 жыл бұрын

The LEDs I got to put into my W164 have the H7 bracket that spins. You put it on via pins and turn to lock it however it doesn't hit a certain point and stop but rather keeps spinning till it hits the pins that allow the collar to come off hence trying to turn the damn bulbs to get them to lock into the headlight housing is a nightmare. Not only that but you have no idea if the chips are at the 3 and 9 positions.

@ersini4337 4 жыл бұрын

I want LEDs on my W164 too but the installation looks like it is very hard. How did it work for you ? Did u get them done at least?

@wolfmann3775 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I have been struggling to install LEDs into my 164 headlights. which adapter did you buy? The two adapter that I have purchased have been incorrect. Thank You.

@trueworldnorman8544 4 жыл бұрын

@@wolfmann3775 You need ebay retainer clips $9

@SaultiBalldeip 4 жыл бұрын

@@ersini4337 I bought these and just had to slightly bend them outwards and they worked perfectly. www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07GN3HQBR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@juanveloz4889 3 жыл бұрын

I'm having a hard time putting it on smh you didn't mention if the square part of the bracket when installed goes up or down

@nicknick6960 3 жыл бұрын

Are they bright? What about during rain or snow are they bright or no?

@TheFlexxGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Of course they are bright. They are LEDs.

@kidfoodieusa3806 Жыл бұрын

Do you have to drill the dust caps

@TheFlexxGarage Жыл бұрын

I did

@peterscapi 4 жыл бұрын

Hi: Way behind you on the mods......the NAO H7 6000K is no longer available on Amazon, do you recommend any other options that can work similar to what you did? Thank you!!

@0517860714 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed that. NAO hasn't made any new ones

@Catalina-xu1yz 3 жыл бұрын

2011 Mercedes c300 w204, w/stock halogen bulbs. I purchased $100 LED’s from Auto Zone + capacitor but they blink & won’t stay on when the car is turned on and running but when I turn off the car/engine and switch it to power the position before actually turning the car back on - the LED’s seem to be staying on & working fine. Anyone experiencing this? Can someone please tell me what to do, THANKS

@Chuck-tq3kq 3 жыл бұрын

Did you get the msg saying check low beam I did in mines?

@TheFlexxGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Nope. Some LED bulbs consume so little power than a halogen bulb that the car thinks the bulb is out. Only way to fix is get error free led bulbs or install inline warning cancellators.