Headlights too dim, how to improve?
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Headlights too dim, how to improve?
Hi,
Just picked up a 2015 ML350, but am disappointed in the headlights. I am coming from a 2012 S350 and the ML's are MUCH dimmer. Can I just swap out the bulbs or do something to improve them?
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Just picked up a 2015 ML350, but am disappointed in the headlights. I am coming from a 2012 S350 and the ML's are MUCH dimmer. Can I just swap out the bulbs or do something to improve them?
Thanks
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You could consider installing HID add ons but I don't recommend it...many have tried although I'm not sure the success rate...your headlight lenses are not designed for them..best would be to install factory complete OEM HID assemblies but this will be a very costly endeavor..
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Any idea what a set of Bi-Xenon headlights like the Lighting Package would cost?
Separately, if you know, what type of bulb the ML uses and what's the standard wattage? Might try to swapping the bulbs first and see if that gets it better.
Separately, if you know, what type of bulb the ML uses and what's the standard wattage? Might try to swapping the bulbs first and see if that gets it better.
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Not sure on either...check manual for bulb..I'd guess H7...as far as HID headlights I'd guess 1000 each from dealer and maybe 600 on ebay...??? just guesses
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Correct on H7 55..if it had a 35 watt you could have added a 55 but I don't know if you can safely get/add a larger wattage than 55..that's the only way you'd get more light..
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I have the Lighting Package on my ML350 Bluetec and they are great. I know this info is almost useless to you at this point.
But...I've been thinking about buying a S350 like you own. How do you like it? It has the same engine as my '14 ML and with a smaller frontal area I'd guess it's mpg at 75-80 mph is much better than a ML. Otherwise how do you like it?
But...I've been thinking about buying a S350 like you own. How do you like it? It has the same engine as my '14 ML and with a smaller frontal area I'd guess it's mpg at 75-80 mph is much better than a ML. Otherwise how do you like it?
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I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED it! Had it for 30 months and 30k miles and never a problem. Thing drove like a freakin' tank with 455lbs of torque. I wasn't going to win any drag race, but it was more than enough. And once it was rolling, it really moved. Passing maneuvers on the highway gave me a smile every time. Mixed driving gave me 30 mpg and a tank would last for over 600 miles. I basically liked everything about it, it was a wonderful car.
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I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED it! Had it for 30 months and 30k miles and never a problem. Thing drove like a freakin' tank with 455lbs of torque. I wasn't going to win any drag race, but it was more than enough. And once it was rolling, it really moved. Passing maneuvers on the highway gave me a smile every time. Mixed driving gave me 30 mpg and a tank would last for over 600 miles. I basically liked everything about it, it was a wonderful car.
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We have the lighting package on ours, and to be honest I am incredibly disappointed with the whole lighting system. I have not driven a ML without the lighting package so if this is an improvement over the standard halogens I would hate to see how bad they are. I find the intelligent lights to be very yellow and dull.
I had far better light output in my Holden Commodore ( Pontiac G8) with standard projector low and reflector high beam lenses fitted with aftermarket HID's.
I had far better light output in my Holden Commodore ( Pontiac G8) with standard projector low and reflector high beam lenses fitted with aftermarket HID's.
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We have the lighting package on ours, and to be honest I am incredibly disappointed with the whole lighting system. I have not driven a ML without the lighting package so if this is an improvement over the standard halogens I would hate to see how bad they are. I find the intelligent lights to be very yellow and dull.
I had far better light output in my Holden Commodore ( Pontiac G8) with standard projector low and reflector high beam lenses fitted with aftermarket HID's.
I had far better light output in my Holden Commodore ( Pontiac G8) with standard projector low and reflector high beam lenses fitted with aftermarket HID's.
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My CPO arrived from texas in great shape, some swirls, after a light polish sealant, wax, detailer it looks fantastic but there are still a lot of swirls.
I'm thinking that whomever leased this black ML550 drove it through a car wash once a week.
This is the last black car I'll ever own, and I'll never go through a carwash!
My wife's palladium E350 always looks perfect. spray it with a hose and good to go.
I'm thinking that whomever leased this black ML550 drove it through a car wash once a week.
This is the last black car I'll ever own, and I'll never go through a carwash!
My wife's palladium E350 always looks perfect. spray it with a hose and good to go.
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We have the lighting package on ours, and to be honest I am incredibly disappointed with the whole lighting system. I have not driven a ML without the lighting package so if this is an improvement over the standard halogens I would hate to see how bad they are. I find the intelligent lights to be very yellow and dull.
I had far better light output in my Holden Commodore ( Pontiac G8) with standard projector low and reflector high beam lenses fitted with aftermarket HID's.
I had far better light output in my Holden Commodore ( Pontiac G8) with standard projector low and reflector high beam lenses fitted with aftermarket HID's.
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Wish I could turn that off. I park in a garage at work and home and the lights turn on briefly before the sensor turn them back off. I hear that is not good for the Xeons.
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+1. These headlights are by far the best I have been given to drive. Very bright, very white, and I love the way they adapt to the conditions. My only complaint would be that they can be blinding to people coming in front.
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