Install the Light up Star on Your Mercedes-Benz
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- Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
- 2:19 How Not To Install
3:00 Star Unboxing
4:20 Surprise
6:00 Grille Removal
9:41 Remove Star
11:47 Remove Fog/ Driving Light
13:00 Wiring Explained
18:51 Hide Wires
20:14 LIGHT UP STAR!!!
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1 month later I finally got my LED star. This is something that took time to grow on me but I love it! Gets everyone's attention when you unlock the car or lock it! and easy to install!!! These instructions apply to 2008-2013 C Class BUT! May also apply to you!
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Access The Grille another way:
• Access Grille/ 2nd Method
Light Up Star:
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Black Mercedes Star:
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Keep it simple and relax, Take your time. I'm not responsible if you screw up and damage your car in anyway shape or form. TAKE YOUR TIME.
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of Raymond Urias, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Raymond Urias assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Raymond Urias recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Raymond Urias, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Raymond Urias.
I need to stop watching your videos before I go broke. I'm doing this one too!
John Marshall 🤣🤣🤣
ok
@First Last an old C class is not expensive.
John Marshall 😁😀😂😂
Looks nice man, can I do that on my Mercedes GL 350 2012 x164?
I just did this to my 2015 ML 350, it was super easy, thanks to your instructions which I followed exactly even down to the exact tools used. I will definitely give this Vid a thumbs up! Thanks Man
Looks great! One of the best Stars I’ve seen. Usually they are dim & look cheap. Excellent job.
Killerrrrrr tutorial. I didn't have proper electical equipment so I spliced in the positive and ground into the running light wiring at an offset (for safety of course) and wrapped each, tightly, with pvc thread wrap 😌.. It worked.. For now, and no error code! ✌ Thank you
me, watching in the middle of the night, looking outside at my decade old Ford.
Awh yeah son!!! Haha... Your best quote ever! Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks 👍🏾 I did my 2010 C300 today. The hardest part was finding the T Connectors. I went to O’Reilly’s and 3 different Auto Zones before I found some.
The easiest place to wire the emblem to are the orange / yellow side marker lights.
There's only two wires attached to the bulb a ground and a power. It's super easy and easily reversible.
Top tip. DONT use your hood as a work bench
Especially if white
Under no circumstances allow anything metallic touch the body work cover any zips on your clothing with a piece of electrical tape, remove any jewellery, do not store parts or tools on the floor, wear gloves if possible (nitrile preferably due to latex contaminates) and above all else never ever place anything on the bodywork that shouldnt be there.
Beware brake cleaner destroys paint in minutes
You look like a young Ray Ramano. Great vid.
and he sounds like ray ramano
Exactly what im doing to mine this man knows whats up
above everything I love Benz
Proud Mashilwane unreliable.
FORC3OFX F3AR So why are you watching a video on a channel primarily about Mercedes Benz vehicles?
Hi Raymond, just wanted to give an update... I FINALLY got my illuminated star on my 2103 W204 C250! YEA!!! However, I had a friend works at a MB dealership and he hooked up my Star in a better and easier way which works better with all the automation of the lights on the car... which was, he ran the connection cable to the fuse box in the engine compartment and just plugged the cable wires under a specific fuse. So NO WIRE SPLICING WAS NEEDED! :D This would probably be better to show everyone instead. Much easier and quicker installation too! :D
I'll take a picture and posted to show where my star is connected up, tomorrow.
Bernie Cruz That's awesome, so he used an add a fuse? Which fuse did he tap?
No added fuse. Used an existing fuse already in place. I'll take a picture of it tomorrow and show you.
Bernie Cruz tag me on Instagram "RaymondUriasjr"
lol... dont use instagram! Actually.. honestly... still haven't figured out how to use that app! lol
Just haven't taken the time to learn! LOL
Bernie Cruz Today would be a good day 😁 lol
That does look FRESH thanks for all the links I just ordered mine
When u don't have the fog lights on and turn your wheels to the right your right fog light will come on automatically. Then the star will turn on aswell. I recommend to wire in the star to the parking lights
Mine didn't have the advanced headlight package. But I agree
Just saved me $3000 at the stealer. Thanks.
At night looks like a shooting 🌟
I took this shit to my mechanic and he did not know how to do it and ended up doing it myself 😂😂
No 1, Great Instructional Video. No 2, We stopped using those Splicers in the 90's in Britain as they were unreliable and weren't waterproof. I would have stripped the wire back on the Brown and Green and soldered directly on them, That way not only do you have a complete connection but can also tape and waterproof tape to seal them.🇬🇧👍
new to your channel but i love your style. You break things down to its simplest form when u explain things and i love that bc i never used to work on my own vehicles so im new to a lot, need it explained like i was just born
LOL! I love your honesty. I am the same way too!
Hey man, just want to say I have a black s63 2010 and I’ve watched all your videos. I also am a black on black type, so I will be following some of you mods. Their aren’t a lot of videos for Mercedes-Benz on RUclips appreciate you man thanks, your car looks awesome 😎
It's "There aren't . . . ."
Looks fairly easy but I’ll pay someone to install mine.
A short guide on how to install Christmas lights on your merc: the distinctive light-up chav emblem, beautifully complemented by the perpetual use of fog lights... Sublime...
Actually this is the official guide for Christmas lights
ruclips.net/video/VO_r30Z4fOo/видео.html
Watched your video. Even though I was not replacing my grille and my star is the twist off style, your video helped. Thanks for posting.
Badass!! Both at night & day look.
+Fairlawn Massage YEA, complete face change! DEFINITELY turns heads now!
Danggg night came with a blink of an eye😅
“Ahh yeah son” love it bout to get this done to my car !
Something so small makes a big difference thanks for the video
Looks awesome. Shouldn't you tap into the lights in the eyebrow rather than the fog lights? This will have the star illuminate when the headlights turn on automatically for nighttime driving, rather than turning the light switch to on and pulling the knob to turn on the fogs.
+dcharizard91 I almost thought of having it on all the time... Then I remembered how the cops are here and said NOPE! They start with that and by the time they are done I have at least 2 other tickets. I would rather control when I power it on.
Raymond Urias hey do you know what grille will fit the star the grille in description is out of stock
Snoopy4156 Look at this on eBay www.ebay.com/itm/322444860120
Raymond Urias www.ebay.com/itm/322428118302 I had bought this one from him but can't seem to fit the star in
Snoopy4156 what do you mean the hole is too small? If that's the case I would ask for a refund and try another seller. He could have a mold problem. OR if its tight you could sand it down to fit.
I own a BMW, what am I doing here...
yeah nobody makes glow up grilles for BMWs
Buy a Mercedes Bro greats from Germany W212 Coupe ;)
Kevin Heaven me too! Think I'm gonna buy a c class !
They both from germany, same quality, same reliability, so it don’t matter
Dreaming lol
Mercedes Sweet ! I love the make over. He changed it from Benz to "Benjamin" ! This is a great video, I learned so much from this video. By the way "BENJAMIN" is the perfect name for this Mercedes! 🐊
+lyn Jefferson lmao I see what you did there
I’m in love with the transformation! even though it’s an older Mercedes, I would love to drive that any day.
What the fuck is old? I drive 190d 92' and im happy, rich bastardo
Bro!!!!! Looks great!
Brian Richman THANKS MAN!
hello Raymond Did your LED star come with the chrome star? Or did you have to install the old star on it?
fitz phillips it comes with the chrome star. I ended up buying the same one.
Exactly what +Brian Richman said. If you buy a new grille then you can swap the star for the black one. OR remove the star and wrap it with vinyl
Mine didn't have the chrome star. I emailed the company to ask why no star.
okay thank you so very much
Car looks really good with the centerpiece lit up I have a 2012 Mercedes C-Class I just ran the wires inside the car and put it on and off switch let's work a lot easier quicker car looks great
finished grill with light kit looks GREAT!!!
You did great son, super video you made me laugh. Very good.
I thought it was rims man u need rims that look exactly like that...that would be so awesome....
Olen Hunter check out Saviimotorsports on Instagram for your rims🔥
Just as tacky as the star.
Green Genes mad cause you don’t have a Mercedes lol
@@ethan9241 facts
Thanks. I tried the add a circuit route. I prefer to do it that way. I couldn't get it to go off. I found the fuse for the turning signal. The light came on but wouldn't turn off. I didn't want to mess around with electrical anymore. I will try the wheel method. Thanks again.
Chris Karn Wheel method would give you best approach and you will have plenty of room to work.
i think i'm going to buy one of this cars soon :) my car is damaged totaly and i'm waiting for the money. it was not my fault. someone crashed in to my car and it's totaly damaged and now i need a new car but i have to wait for the money. maybe c280 or c300 or c350. i will get the one from the used market for the best price with panorama. i will let install a lpg system later for that car. i'm very thankfull you made this videos. my mannnn :) much respect for your work and videos.
Im waiting on mine for my c class, good video bro!!
Foreigns 2 where can I order it
Good vid for install directions but it looks very flea market.
Oh well, doesn't matter what I think, as long as you like it bro.
You got some good vids. Thanks.
+vashsant I just out grew it and modified it . Next video will have the new change
Really good DIY instruction…Great
OMG!! Thank you for this video. Have an E350 in my future and want a black lighted star. Headed to your next video to see how you got a black one. Looks awesome!
You think chrome looks gaudy and then you stick LEDs on....
Bobby Dribbler Gaming haha, what can I say lol
Hey man, personal taste. Beautiful car by the way.
+Bobby Dribbler Gaming Thanks! It still has a long way to go but it's getting there
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Hey man, odd question. can you drop a link for that screwdriver lol. Thanks.
Haha unfortunately they no longer make it. But there is a similar one:
m.grainger.com/mobile/product/19MU75?cm_mmc=PPC:+Google+PLA&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!219726178498!!!g!356585828113!&ef_id=WnpygQAACwn6JA2j:20180602192710:s
you can change the grille without taking all those bits apart and taking air intake inlets off, it just pops out, fitted myn in less than 5 mins the other day
Gr8 vid with the exception of the use of Scotch Locks. What they do is cut the insulation and connect to the bare wires. Yes it works but....... soon at it rains water begins to enter the copper wire and before you know it you have green corroded wires and probably a fault code or a fog light that does not work. It doesn't just stop there that water ingress and corrosion will work its way up the inside of the wire at least one to two foot, so by doing this "easy" connection you have just destroyed you fog light wiring . If you do chose to use these satans connectors you MUST use a liquid insulation tape. Better still, do it properly and go old skool with soldered joints and heat shrink over the joints. Sleep well Raymond!! :)
can't hear with your window open
Sue Kapoor Million apologize! lol.
Audio has been an issue for me. I just ordered a new Rode Mic and 4k Camera to step up my quality and make future videos better stay tuned.
This guy said "im a fatass" 😂😂😂
The results are badass!
It looks so nice. The grill totally changed the look! I'm still playing catchup. Thanks for all the videos.
J.L Thanks man! Don't worry she's going in for a paint job, should buy you a little time. Order the star now 😁
@@RaymondUrias do these fit the S550 aftermarket grilles with the big emblem
hey, first of all great video! i got a question, where did u get the black led star? everywhere i ask they only have silver stars, the link you provided also have them only in silver. Is your star black with the edges silver or you have silver one? thanks
drewski973 This question gets asked so much lol I will be answering this in Saturdays video 9am Eastern time. It will be worth watching 😁
got u, will I be able to watch it later? I wont be available at 9am. Ive emailed about 20 ebay sellers yesterday and nobody has black star, everyone has chrome one, so i believe they dont make them, im curious what u did, either u painted it or vinyl wrap :) thx
+drewski973 yes it will be a new RUclips video ready to watch when you are
Raymond Urias stop being an ass hat and answer the question here
justaddwater what question?
I want to change mine soon
+Proud Mashilwane Wait till you see my next video...it gets better
Very well done...
Like the Vid. No fluff, straight to the good stuff
Got it installed, error free thanks to you Raymond.
I don’t know how to post images, but would love to post them to show you.
He sound like Mordecai from Regular Show at 20:29
Dose anyone know if you can do this on a 2008 c63 amg?? And how you remove the star on that is it the same way?
+James Famula It's the exact same. If you want constant power then tap into the side markers.
Raymond Urias sorry my friend but I've just taken out the old star to go ahead and fit the new one with led lights but my star is smaller than the led so will not fit my grill dose anyone know of a grill that will fit a 2008 c63 amg plus fit the led star lights my struggle is real people I need help just taken apart my pride and joy for no reason 🤦🏼♂️😰😩
By the way don't know if it makes a difference me being in uk or not but I'm presuming not 😬
James Famula What star did your friend have?! All the W204 have the exact same star. I just installed YOUR rear diffuser in my car and it was an EXACT fit. Does he have a different build? Cheers (My best of the UK)
+James Famula Where did your friends star come from?
man that look's badass... nice install.
Looks frikin sweet bro....sweeeeet. I've just found the same conversion for my 2003 W211 (slightly different grille). cant wait.
+The Bee Guru's Apprentice That's awesome!!! It will definitely change the look of your car. If you have Instagram tag me so I can see it @raymonduriasjr
Hey did you do it I have a 06 e500 I want some ideas
Solche Typen haben sich früher Türkensicheln an die Kotflügel ihrer Mercedes geschraubt. Einige Geschmacksverirrungen ändern sich nie.
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I won't bother with such a big lit star logo...makes the vehicle too unnecessarily obvious & funny looking, like a 'clown's car ?!
Simply can't bring myself to be 'impressed' with this questionable idea of a lighted star as if a non-lit star is not obvious enough ?!
Instead i'll gladly prefer to stick to the classic time tested smaller metal star which stands upright ABOVE the front grill...although not so obvious compared to a big lit star but overall the traditional simple upright standing star concept characterises a Mercedes-Benz more distinctively & meaningfully while also serving a great practical function (as a front limit marker) & ornamental talking piece viewable even from the interior of the vehicle...2 fundamentally superior benefits which a big lit front facing mounted star simply does not offer !
Love the grilled and the light but I really can't stand the black on black to me , it doesn't really make anything stand out it kinda looks too plain to me. That just my thoughts. I just prefer little bit of Chrome on my Mercedes.
Nice. Mine is a 2007 model of the same car. Interesting difference is that the Merc bonnet badge is flush flat on mine rather than raised. Not sure about the flashing on the exterior mirrors (embarrassing , but I'm going to have to go outside and check mine). Very nice and great value vehicle in any case.
Now, let's wait for someone to mess up, and ruin a good 20 to 80 thousand dollars.
I'm just kidding, that would be the worst thing ever.
People have already messaged me about messing it up
Raymond Urias, well. That's unfortunate.
Gotta get to the point homeboy
nun ya I try but I don't want just an install video... I always wanted more like vlog/install. Make Installing fun
Hi Raymond, So are you ever going to modify and update this video to reflect the correct way of wiring the illuminated star?
As I showed you, and to all who will read this, you can just wire the star to the engine bay fuse box by plugging the red wire to fuse port #5 or the fuse port for the instrument cluster and change the fuse from the factory 7.5A fuse to a 10A fuse to accommodate the extra amperage from the star.
Also to get the wire into the fuse box, just drill a small hole on the side of the fuse box, buy at your local hardware store a rubber grommet for sealing (or use silicone). And then just mount the black wire (ground) anywhere you have a ground on your car..
But honestly Raymomd, I think you should update this video to reflect the correct way (or factory/dealership way) so that others can install their stars easier.
+Bernie Cruz in regards to updating this video I unfortunately will not be updating it for multiple reasons. First it's perfectly fine Installed into the fog lights, the voltage pull is close to nothing. I do agree that the fuse box would be a great location but I would say leave the factory fuse in. The 7.5A fuse is the biggest surge that component can take safely. A 10amp surge will fry that component. You could just add a fuse with a 3Amp fuse up top.
Second reason is my star is no longer wired like that, it actually hooked up to my Morimoto XBT controller which takes power Straight from the battery.
ruclips.net/video/VO_r30Z4fOo/видео.html
I do have another star in fabrication that may not require the XBT controller but that's a long way from completion. I do like the sound of the rear light up star and ill try and think of something, could be a fun project 😁👍
I have a 2008 MB C300 Sport (W204) and I can confirm that this is the proper way to do it. I bought a 10A fuse tap, removed the existing 7.5A fuse from port #5 and inserted it in the fuse tap (bottom position), inserted a new 5A fuse in the fuse tap (top position) and then inserted the fuse tap in port #5. I then connected the positive (red) wire of the fuse tap to the positive (red) wire of the illuminated star and mounted the ground (black) wire on the frame (there’s a convenient spot with a bunch of brown wires right next to the fuse box). I didn’t drill a hole in the fuse box though, but instead cut a small slit in the rubber piece on the left side of the fuse box below the one where the existing wires come out (just big enough for the red wire to fit). Everything works perfectly and it’s a much cleaner install than tapping wires. Thanks @berniecruz2378 for pointing me in the right direction (after having wasted hours and hours trying and failing to tap the right wires)!
I did mine as well but I connected mine through the side markers on the bumper. Works and looks good.
Ovidio Nieves that will work too
yeah this addition really makes it POP. I had mine done right after I got my C300....nice video Raymond
Thanks, your not kidding it definitely turns heads when you unlock the car.
Hi Raymond, it's ok.....We just bought a back up camera with a screen and placed it next to my factory monitor. It's serving its purpose. No worries. I will have him look at the part you linked. Thanks for the follow up though.
HEY DANNI I AM SO SORRY!!! I just found your message you sent me about your camera! IM SOOOO SORRRY, It went to the spam zone and I didnt see it till now when I was clearing the Spam. You have a 2014 LATE based on the pictures they made a few changes. You need this part to finish your install goo.gl/vaLzzv
IM SOOOOO SORRY!!!!!!! :( LIKE SUUUUUUUPER SORRY
here is a PDF with the instructions
manualzz.com/doc/7389016/2012---up-c-class--w204----crux-interfacing-solutions
Your car looks beautiful bro👍🏼👌🏼
Obviously an old video but you linked a star that was a twist install rather than a click in install.
Is this the part you used in the video ?
Cheers.
I tired this with my 2009 c300 2 months ago and it blew a Sam module and ecu killing all my lights. Ended up costing me $4300 to get it fixed. My only difference was I tried to wire it to the low beam headlights instead of the fog light.
I've installed one of the red ones and looks amazing .. I also put red "eye lid" lights in .. Looks unbelievable at night
You get pulled over yet?
No .. As long as they are not flashing I'm all good ... I got pulled over more for my window tint lol
Raymond Urias well if everything goes good I'll be back in Florida ... Tampa side
My review - liked the detailed install and explanation, didn't like the wiring splice job (there are better ways to splice) as well as now you have to have fog lights on for the star to light up. Your switch to the new grill was huge. What I hated was how shaky the camera was when you were holding it; gave me a headache. So get a tripod and keep going!
Thanks man
Very nice, even Mercedes is doing this when they manufacture some new models like the GLS.
Why not just use a fuse tap in the fuse panel to the ignition fuse? Nice and clean and no cutting g or splicing wires.
You shouldn’t care what other people think.🇺🇸💪🏽😎
In that case, just buy a Honda.
@@jonathandoelander6130 I already have a Honda.🇺🇸💪🏽😎
Hi Ray ! awesome Videos man ! you got me immediately as a subscriber from Germany :D ... one thing about this update that we are not allowed in Germany to turn the fog lights on in the normal weather .. so maybe you can update us with a simple small video using the way to connect the star to the engine fuse box (mentioned in a comment by Bernie Cruz which you already saw it last week).
Big thanx man and very nice recording btw :)
+Tarek Asaad it's actually on my list to redo this. I will be doing a major upgrade to the star very soon. My gift to the community.
my Kudos to you man .. much appreciated !
what is the ground and positive for the headlight… I just want the star to come on at night
Lmao what the fuck that was the best first impression in the first 5 seconds
Hahaha the opening to this video lol funny stuff
Congrts man... looks beatiful.
+Leo Bahena Thanks man!
Like the black-out grill. The light-up star, not so much. Seems a bit ostetatious, when the goal should be subtlety, in keeping with the grill. Each to his own, thanks for the great commentary.
Beautiful video!
I paid 26.000€ for an new C Class one month ago. I'm a bit scary to try something like that. haha
Great vid! Installing mines this weekend.
Sean Trotter AWESOME!
Great video , just ordered mine can’t wait
So happy for you .I'll get a w204 soon...love this car
+Anubis G congrats! They are great cars
Thank you. I just ordered for my benz as well
Nice. I wish u have a video on w205. Which is much more involved to replace the grille
This is awesome, thanks for all the helpful links as well!
omg...love this..I just bought a 2015 c300 4matic turbo...I want this...yesterday
Hi. That realy look Nice.
I have same fleshing star in my mercedes CLS350 amg shooting brake
I own a c200 2010 AMG moddle I really will like to give it a full 63 look armed with alarming sensors and grill
Aftermarket always makes better look. Can’t believe the oem
Easy 4 u to do...Looks terrific. Congrats.
+BaahBen Thanks man!
Great look and excellent job. Why don't you black out the orange side markers? I did and now with your video help am going to do the star.
+Dale Gooden I did ruclips.net/video/1h-1ZGL26DA/видео.html
My car is black on black with a side of black
Wow that thing is awesome! I like it.
Hi raymond thanks for the advice goin to order the same star you got for my amg style grille 👍
Hi Ray, can you post the link again please for the star and grill, enjoy watching the posts, just fitted my reversing camera yesterday on my e class c207, bit of a pig lol but got there thanks to you. Regards Kevin (UK)
Thanks! Unfortunately my exact grille is no longer made :( I have not been able to find another one. Some people said eBay has similar ones