M.L.X.

I've seen these on the new SL series...
Would these fit in the C230k Sedan?
Would be nice to have everything matching with the Xenons... Clear lens anyway...

shazmer

I have just done a transplant on my c-class and it is so easy that you will laugh!

Best this is e-mail me and i can provide full instruction and part numbers for the correct blinkers.
kingshazmaster@yahoo.com

Lynn

Be aware that changing the mirror turn signal bulbs to white bulbs is illegal in the US. Because they can be seen from front, side and rear, the law requires them to be amber. I doubt you will be ticketed.

shazmer

Using the way i did it you will still have amber flashing lens but the outside will be clear not frosted/
i am in the process of making the instructions and will post a pic of them asap!

my digi cam is broken at the moment otherwise i would have done it!

Lynn

Now I understand. Thanks for the clarification. :p (pun intended)

rubensans

Waiting to see it !!!

Thanks,

Ruben.

P.S. Could yo post part numbers and aprox prices?

yukpo

hi shazmer,
i emailed you for an instruction... have you got it yet?
please reply me or PM me.
thanks!

shazmer

Installing The New mirror indicator lens

You will need the following parts:

1 x 2038201421 (£8)
1 x 2038201321 (£8)

4 x jumper connectors

I can get the parts if anyone has problems!


Fold the mirrors and then use a flat blade screw driver to unretain the clip holding the mirror cover.





Once this is pressed the cover will slid of and then you can get to the lens.

The lens is retained by two small screws and undo these and install the new ones.




You will have to chop the wires on the new lens and attach small jumper connector as shown below:

You will need to connectors and you must chop the additional bulb wire and holder that you get because that is not needed.



I got my connectors from an on old computer tower but these are available from an electrical supplier.
When you remove the mirror cover you can see where you will need to plug them in.

Once the wiring is sorted out and the new lens is installed in the mirror cover then you are ready to slide it back on.
When sliding it back on you must only slid it half way and then attach your connectors to the contacts and there is one only one way they can go on so please check the indicators to see if they are working , in not swap the connectors around .

If anyone need any more help please email me I will try to assist, I did the install 3 months ago that is why I don’t have the pictures of my mirrors being taken apart.
kingshazmaster@yahoo.com









This is what it will look like when complete:






EXCUSE ANY TYPING ERRORS AS THIS WAS DONE IN A BIG RUSH!!!!!!

tifosiv122

US Mirrors don't fold, so US people will need to do it a slightly different way...

Erik

amdeutsch

Mine fold. Just a little elbow grease.

electromethod

famous last words ........ *snap* ooops.... it made a crack.. errr ummm snap noise.

Kar don

I can push mine, but they seem to be connected to some sort of elastic... it feels like if i put it more it will snap off.

preyx

They just have a very strong spring in there, no plastics to break. I was able to bend mine fully backwards to reach the release latch inside the mirror (I've done it several times). Just make sure you move the mirror to face all the way inside, or you may break it while sliding off the cover.

<edit> BTW, would this mod work on a c-coupe? </edit>

Outland

Whoa...before the picture loaded I was thinking, oiy great, another cheesy ricer mod...but damn, that looks HOT!

CitronC230K_03

I bought the mirror inidcators from the W211 but have a few questions about the install. When you say it takes some elbow grease to fold the mirrors, do you mean just keep pushing they will fold, cuz it seems like its a little tough. Do I need to fold them all the way to the side of the car to get to the clip to release the housing and where is the clip. Also the wires which are going to be cut on the new indicators. which are going to be used and which one isnt. do i keep messing with it until it work. and the jumpers how exactly are they going to the work. just place them on the end of the cut wires and what plugs into the on the other side. the jumpers your referring to are the type you find in like a hard drive or cd drive for primary, slave, master, etc? thanks. any pics would be helpful too.

CitronC230K_03

they do seem like they are going to break if you keep pushing. is there a point where it just bends and then stays without such resistance?

preyx

The spring in the mirror pushes against you all the way down. Don't worry about breaking it, the internal frame of the mirror is steel, and so is its attachment to the car. The only thing I can possibly think of breaking is the mirror, if you set it incorrectly when you remove the outer cover. The outer mirror cover tends to slip off quickly as the spring retracts the inner part of the mirror, so be careful.

c32aus

can somebody please take a picture of the way the mirror should be fold (through the front or the back of the car?) and the latch that needs to be released?

preyx

Don't have my camera with me right now, but...

Push the mirror towards the rear of the car. It puts up some resistance, but don't be afraid to put some effort into it. You'll find the latch towards the "front" end of the mirror, it's accessible through a gap oriented vertically. You stick a screwdriver down the opening of the latch and the mirror will pop off. Placing the mirror back on is easy, just slide it on and apply pressure until you hear the latch "click" back into place. Removal and re-installation can be done in less than 15 seconds, total. If you have trouble seeing it, have someone hold the mirror for you, the latch isn't hidden at all.

CitronC230K_03

my dealer told me this morning the mirrors dont fold against the side of the car. they are break away. somehow i don't believe them. any help on this.

CitronC230K_03

so i need to bend it enough to get in between the mirror and the car to unlatch the cover, and not fold them all the way against the side of the car.

preyx

Yes. It should be about 45 to 60 degrees or so.

tifosiv122

Thats not how I understood it originally, I assumed when everyone said they fold, meant that they actually fold, not just bent a bit...glad I didn't try it yet, I would have bent them all the way.

Erik

CitronC230K_03

my dealer showed me how today and printed me out the tech page on how to remove the cover. ill try and scan it and post it.

hleo1

Hi Guys,

I'd love to get a set of those for my car too, how much do they cost? Do I have to buy them at MB dealers? Are they the same size for all Mercedes cars (E-class, S-class)?

Thanks,
Hendry