Bi-X: W203/CL203 OEM Bi-XENON Upgrade, Auto-Levelling & Programming thread
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Auto-Leveler sucks. My friend has Audi and BMW with Xenon/auto-leveler, they all projected too low and can't adjust them. I prefer my OEM manuel adjustable leveler. :P
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lol i have not heard much of auto-levelers. never had them my self. when i saw the sensors i was just thinking that could be the reason they dont want to install them at the dealer. that or they cant install the washers? i dont care about the washers or auto-levelers.
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2003 C230K Sport Coupe, 1986 190E 2.3
With factory BiX you get the auto levelers in the US. I have them on mine. Everytime the car starts they auto level. There is a sensor in front and back for this. The back one is for when you put weight in the trunk or back seat. Front is for Dive and of course weight as well....
The lights also have the standard levelers as well. Also if you disconnect the sensors on the sway they just do not auto level but still work perfectly fine. If you are going to install them have the dealer set the Xenon=Present before you install them. You stock headlights will still work!
The lights also have the standard levelers as well. Also if you disconnect the sensors on the sway they just do not auto level but still work perfectly fine. If you are going to install them have the dealer set the Xenon=Present before you install them. You stock headlights will still work!
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Auto-Leveler sucks. My friend has Audi and BMW with Xenon/auto-leveler, they all projected too low and can't adjust them. I prefer my OEM manuel adjustable leveler. :P
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Thanks for the post fatkin. That WIS looks handy, did you get it in Sham Sui Po?
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2005 230K
Free alignment
Originally Posted by ctC230K
5) That's your ESP saving your **** from going off the road. It comes on when the wheels slip.
7) You probably need an alignment. Mine was pulling to the right a little and got aligned yesterday, now it's fine. Make sure they don't try to charge you, it's free before 12k miles.
7) You probably need an alignment. Mine was pulling to the right a little and got aligned yesterday, now it's fine. Make sure they don't try to charge you, it's free before 12k miles.
Is the first alignment free even if I've changed to different tires? I have an '05 SS that is now running on Bridgestone S03s. My car is pulling to the right - should the dealer still do the alignment for free (car has 2700 miles)?
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2003 C230K Sport Coupe, 1986 190E 2.3
Are you sure it is alignment? Remember low profile wide tires tend to follow the road and are more susceptable to the crown of the road. Therefore on the right lane you pull right due to the road crowning that way. Left lane tends to pull a hair to the left. Sometimes of course the alignment is off a hair from the factory do to shipping overseas and the vehicle being tied down. I had mine aligned for free, just to have it done actually and it reacted the same way when done. I am just used to the fact that the wide tires follow every grove and dip in the highway. But yes in the USA the alignment is covered for free within the first 12 months or 12,000 miles.
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Originally Posted by sarama711
Is the first alignment free even if I've changed to different tires? I have an '05 SS that is now running on Bridgestone S03s. My car is pulling to the right - should the dealer still do the alignment for free (car has 2700 miles)?
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Originally Posted by Kerr
anyone have one of those for a g wagen. my helpless dealer said he cant figure it out.
Various versions of Star Diagnosis will have different paths to get to certain menus; if the version of software in use requires a different path, then it will require a little bit of thinking on the part of the technician who is using the Star Diagnosis.
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p.s. I saw you asked on that other forum, and just wanted to let you know my G-class has had xenons for a couple years now (see signature pic).
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W203, W211, W219, W212
Bi-xenon, thanks Steve, thanks MB of Littleton Colorado
Got my bix installed for FREE at MB of Littleton CO. Yup you heard it right.. for FREE. Plug and play, no problems at all.
For all of you in Colorado with questions about xenons, talk to Juan, he's the Xenon-Master. I just walked in, happened to be greeted by him, talked about my intention and he installed the headlights right away.
It took about 2.5 hours to finish the job (with me helping him a little), and everything was peachy.
Thanks again Steve and Wanda for the flawless headlights !
FYI, you don't have to remove the bumper to swap the headlights.
cheers.
For all of you in Colorado with questions about xenons, talk to Juan, he's the Xenon-Master. I just walked in, happened to be greeted by him, talked about my intention and he installed the headlights right away.
It took about 2.5 hours to finish the job (with me helping him a little), and everything was peachy.
Thanks again Steve and Wanda for the flawless headlights !
FYI, you don't have to remove the bumper to swap the headlights.
cheers.
Last edited by 360_iti; Jun 15, 2005 at 02:11 AM.
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some slow@$$diesels
Originally Posted by 360_iti
FYI, you don't have to remove the bumper to swap the headlights.
Knowing how easy the tabs can brake off (as they are designed to break off easily), I would not advise anybody to swap headlights without taking the front bumper off.
Anyways - good to see that it all worked out for you - and regardless how long the install took - that price cannot be beaten!
greetingz,
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xenon headlight height adjustment
my car came wit xenons and i havent complained about this yet, but i have always noticed that they do not project very far out at all. my wife drives the car mostly and this really bugs her. she does have a point, because when i look around at other cars , ours are really low
is this an adjustment that i can do simply, or do i have to take i t to dealer??? thanks so much
is this an adjustment that i can do simply, or do i have to take i t to dealer??? thanks so much
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Originally Posted by vdubpower
my car came wit xenons and i havent complained about this yet, but i have always noticed that they do not project very far out at all. my wife drives the car mostly and this really bugs her. she does have a point, because when i look around at other cars , ours are really low
is this an adjustment that i can do simply, or do i have to take i t to dealer??? thanks so much
is this an adjustment that i can do simply, or do i have to take i t to dealer??? thanks so much
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Originally Posted by vdubpower
my car came wit xenons and i havent complained about this yet, but i have always noticed that they do not project very far out at all. my wife drives the car mostly and this really bugs her. she does have a point, because when i look around at other cars , ours are really low
is this an adjustment that i can do simply, or do i have to take i t to dealer??? thanks so much
is this an adjustment that i can do simply, or do i have to take i t to dealer??? thanks so much
A Very Simple way to adjust the Headlights is to find a LEVEL surface about 4 feet from a wall and Measure the center to center on the headlights..also measure the Height..from the ground to the center of the headlight..transfer the info to the wall and adjust the headlights..we used that for setting headlights at the dealer..works greats!
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Originally Posted by MARK CUMMINS
A Very Simple way to adjust the Headlights is to find a LEVEL surface about 4 feet from a wall and Measure the center to center on the headlights..also measure the Height..from the ground to the center of the headlight..transfer the info to the wall and adjust the headlights..we used that for setting headlights at the dealer..works greats!
If you want more detailed instructions search the forum, has been posted, or google for them.
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i still suggest take it to the dealer. should be covered under warranty and as long as your techs are good you shouldnt have a problem. a good tech and SA make all the difference in the world.
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Originally Posted by vdubpower
is this an adjustment that i can do simply, or do i have to take i t to dealer??? thanks so much
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2005 C230SS 6spd Blk/Blk, 2006 C350 SS 6spd Blk/Blk
Bi-Xenon Lighting Package-Should I get it??
Hope you guys can help me out since the 2 dealers i went to could not answer my questions about the lighting package. Basically they said "don't get it" because it's more a fashion statement and has no real purpose.
1. Besides being whiter, are these light actually brighter than the traditional bulbs?
2. Do the bulbs last longer than regular yellow bulbs?
3. How much does it cost to replace a bulb if it blows?
Still deciding whether i should order it. If there is anything else i should consider, please let me know.
Thanks in advance.
p.s On a side note, should i order teleaid?
1. Besides being whiter, are these light actually brighter than the traditional bulbs?
2. Do the bulbs last longer than regular yellow bulbs?
3. How much does it cost to replace a bulb if it blows?
Still deciding whether i should order it. If there is anything else i should consider, please let me know.
Thanks in advance.
p.s On a side note, should i order teleaid?
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Originally Posted by skahung
I would never buy a MB without Xenons...
I'd take that further.
I wouldn't buy another car period if it didn't have Xenons. All our cars have them now and it's a world of a difference from going from a regular car, to Xenons.
I'd brush off on Teleaid, we don't have it nor BMW Assist in our cars. I just think it's a waste of money. But that's my opinion, I'm sure others would swear by it. You should get one year free BUT MAKE SURE YOU CANCEL WHEN YOU DONT WANT IT otherwise they'll start charging you after that one year.
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by ffejalink
BS on that stealer. Once you have xenons, you'll never go back.
It's not just going from Halogen to Xenon, but to BI-XENON!!!! So worth it. I wouldn't take a car without Xenon lights, bare minimum.
