Bi-X: W203/CL203 OEM Bi-XENON Upgrade, Auto-Levelling & Programming thread
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From: CA, San Francisco
2001 C240
Lynn...
Does that mean I must have to get a new harness or connectors from the newer model from the dealer to make it work on my car? Is it alright to have no auto leveling connectors plug in the headlights?
thx
Does that mean I must have to get a new harness or connectors from the newer model from the dealer to make it work on my car? Is it alright to have no auto leveling connectors plug in the headlights?
thx
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From: CA, San Francisco
2001 C240
I just went to try the bi-xenon. It kind of works and it blinks a little after I turn it on. Anyway, how about the auto leveling system (the plug and the system)? Do you know how much does it cost to get that? Is it easy to install?
thx
Jeff
thx
Jeff
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It is illegal in Europe to have xenon or bi-xenon headlights without autoleveling and headlight washers. Cars sold in the US with xenons or bi-xenons have those items, but I'm not sure if it is required. I doubt that anyone, including state safety inspectors would notice. Converting to the harness with the autoleveling circuits would be very expensive. Just make sure they are ained properly and be very careful using the high beams if you have passengers in the back and/or a load in the trunk.
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From: CA, San Francisco
2001 C240
geez.....it certainly look nice on the car. I didn't even notice that there are alot of problems. It already cost like $1200 to buy the bi-xenons and now have to worry about getting pull over by cops...
anyway, thx alot!
anyway, thx alot!
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2001 C240
Yes. No front plate. Cost like $100. But is ok, at least it cost only $10 for fix up (get a cop to sign). I got many tickets for tinted windows and front plate. If you want to get it sign for fix up ticket try look for someone with a badge no. and scribble the signature. It works for my friends. If you want to do it....take your own risk.
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ya, in germany you need the autoleveling and the headlamp cleaning system, in the states i guess u don`t need it! I`ve done a few installs which are like factory ordered, some pics on my side:
http://groups.msn.com/MercedesInstalls
Chris
http://groups.msn.com/MercedesInstalls
Chris
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Originally posted by BrabusCClass
yes they should fit.
yes they should fit.
Sure they will fit as the cars are designed that way. But you are forgetting that the illumination pattern is opposite because of the side of the street they drive on.
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From: global traveller
some slow@$$diesels
Originally posted by gklau
Yes, they should fit, but on rhd cars, the bi-xenons are angled slightly to the left to prevent glaring oncoming traffic.
Yes, they should fit, but on rhd cars, the bi-xenons are angled slightly to the left to prevent glaring oncoming traffic.
greetingz,
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From: Hong Kong
W203 C200 Kompressor
Hong Kong's dealer said it's adjustable if need to drive to Mainland China.
HK is RHD and China is LHD.
HK is RHD and China is LHD.
Originally posted by MBenzNL
...slightly is an understatement...the light pattern is completely mirrored...different reflectors, flipping covers and projectors...
greetingz,
...slightly is an understatement...the light pattern is completely mirrored...different reflectors, flipping covers and projectors...
greetingz,
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Don't think it is a "true" reversal. Steve posted some pics showing the difference between US spec and EURO spec. At that time he pointed out some feature on the EURO spec that would reduce the light spread on the passenger site -> going from _/ to __ pattern. Maybe the RHD has a similar feature to drive in LHD countries.
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some slow@$$diesels
Originally posted by fatkin
Hong Kong's dealer said it's adjustable if need to drive to Mainland China.
Hong Kong's dealer said it's adjustable if need to drive to Mainland China.
greetingz,
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W203 C200 Kompressor
Originally posted by Tezta
I never thought about that. Who says it can be reversed? ZF?
I never thought about that. Who says it can be reversed? ZF?
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2002 C230 Kompressor
The Dealer Won't Activate Bi-xenon Settings...help!!!
My car's at the dealer getting serviced, so i figured that since i'm getting it back tomorrow i'd call and ask the tech to activate my bi-xenon settings since i've decided that's going to be my next upgrade...
he said that he isn't allowed to do that for me because he'd be liable for any malfunctions that occur from the new lights since his shop isn't installing them. so, i told him that i'd pay them to do the install, n he isn't allowed to install them for me either. so then i asked him...where can i get the lights activated then? his answer: "i don't know..." I was suprised he said no because i'm pretty cool with him.
Anyone have a solution?? Can i take my car to another benz dealer n have them do it if i didnt buy my car from them?
Does anyone in the NJ/NY/Penn area know of a dealer or a shop that can activate the lights?
Thanks!
he said that he isn't allowed to do that for me because he'd be liable for any malfunctions that occur from the new lights since his shop isn't installing them. so, i told him that i'd pay them to do the install, n he isn't allowed to install them for me either. so then i asked him...where can i get the lights activated then? his answer: "i don't know..." I was suprised he said no because i'm pretty cool with him.
Anyone have a solution?? Can i take my car to another benz dealer n have them do it if i didnt buy my car from them?
Does anyone in the NJ/NY/Penn area know of a dealer or a shop that can activate the lights?
Thanks!
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bone stock E55 AMG
maybe u should install bi-xenons first and then go to the dealer... every dealer says different things, so u may wanna try a different dealer to set xenon present. r u gettin' OEM bi-xenons or aftermarket?
