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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Cloudz
okay... should I xenon = present BEFORE the mod or AFTER the mod?

and is the original warranty void? if I install the HID kit?
you HAVE TO set to 'xenon present' BEFORE the mod .. i got it done at mercedes benz on boundary for about 60 bucks. the service manager there told me that it doesn't work on the newer models .. so it's best if you brang your car there before doing anything. they will check if your car is compatible for free and then if you want to go ahead with it, they'll charge you the money.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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awesome guys, I really appreciate the information now I just have to wrap up some stuff and get this mod done w00t
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by lyj
you HAVE TO set to 'xenon present' BEFORE the mod .. i got it done at mercedes benz on boundary for about 60 bucks. the service manager there told me that it doesn't work on the newer models .. so it's best if you brang your car there before doing anything. they will check if your car is compatible for free and then if you want to go ahead with it, they'll charge you the money.
Whoa, 60 bucks? I got mine done for free. In any event, all cars should have the xenon present setting. As all cars have the xenon or halogen options and without it, there will be errors even on OEM Xenons.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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Whoa, 60 bucks? I got mine done for free. In any event, all cars should have the xenon present setting. As all cars have the xenon or halogen options and without it, there will be errors even on OEM Xenons.
free..what the hell, where?! stupid mercedes ... always finding ways to rip people off
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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I might run by my adviser some time to ask and see if she can do it for me for free...
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by lyj
you HAVE TO set to 'xenon present' BEFORE the mod .. i got it done at mercedes benz on boundary for about 60 bucks. the service manager there told me that it doesn't work on the newer models .. so it's best if you brang your car there before doing anything. they will check if your car is compatible for free and then if you want to go ahead with it, they'll charge you the money.

yup thats where I got mine done....they even washed my car for free!
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by w203elegance
yup thats where I got mine done....they even washed my car for free!
lol ME TOO. did you get the 'serviced by mb' tag and the mb newspaper? haha
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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Mine was free too but I got it done at the same time when I brought it in for service.
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 05:08 AM
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REV is a good place to visit but certainly not the best out there.
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 05:33 AM
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Anybody here a member of Vancouver Euros too?

Out of curiousity which install shop do you guys use? I was recommended to use Garage5 down in Richmond. Where do you guys go to install your mods?
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by lyj
free..what the hell, where?! stupid mercedes ... always finding ways to rip people off
Always go to Boundary Road, and get to know some of the advisors.



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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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Anybody here a member of Vancouver Euros too?
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by lyj
lol ME TOO. did you get the 'serviced by mb' tag and the mb newspaper? haha
haha, yup. I even got a box of smarties! wierd.
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