Bi-X: W203/CL203 OEM Bi-XENON Upgrade, Auto-Levelling & Programming thread
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2005 C Wagon (No snickering please!)
Mercedes offers a kit to upgrade to Bix. The retrofit instructions tells the installer to update the vehicle data card to reflect that Bix has been installed. If the dealer had done this, the parts would show correctly when parts are ordered from the VIN.
My take on the warranty is Daimler is responsible, even if MBUSA is not. The duration of the warranty for electrical parts should be until the new car warranty expires, or 1 year, which ever is longer. Sometimes, depending on your state, you enjoy a warranty that does not need to be writen by the manufacturer.
If you added a CL cluster, or S class tail lights, those types of mods would fall outside the warranty. Mercedes does make some kits to modify C class cars. If you add Bix, Satellite radio, AMG twice pipes (dual exhaust), or telephone completer kit with new genuine parts, you should enjoy a warranty.
My take on the warranty is Daimler is responsible, even if MBUSA is not. The duration of the warranty for electrical parts should be until the new car warranty expires, or 1 year, which ever is longer. Sometimes, depending on your state, you enjoy a warranty that does not need to be writen by the manufacturer.
If you added a CL cluster, or S class tail lights, those types of mods would fall outside the warranty. Mercedes does make some kits to modify C class cars. If you add Bix, Satellite radio, AMG twice pipes (dual exhaust), or telephone completer kit with new genuine parts, you should enjoy a warranty.
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2003 SL55, 2010 C63
Mercedes offers a kit to upgrade to Bix. The retrofit instructions tells the installer to update the vehicle data card to reflect that Bix has been installed. If the dealer had done this, the parts would show correctly when parts are ordered from the VIN.
My take on the warranty is Daimler is responsible, even if MBUSA is not. The duration of the warranty for electrical parts should be until the new car warranty expires, or 1 year, which ever is longer. Sometimes, depending on your state, you enjoy a warranty that does not need to be writen by the manufacturer.
If you added a CL cluster, or S class tail lights, those types of mods would fall outside the warranty. Mercedes does make some kits to modify C class cars. If you add Bix, Satellite radio, AMG twice pipes (dual exhaust), or telephone completer kit with new genuine parts, you should enjoy a warranty.
My take on the warranty is Daimler is responsible, even if MBUSA is not. The duration of the warranty for electrical parts should be until the new car warranty expires, or 1 year, which ever is longer. Sometimes, depending on your state, you enjoy a warranty that does not need to be writen by the manufacturer.
If you added a CL cluster, or S class tail lights, those types of mods would fall outside the warranty. Mercedes does make some kits to modify C class cars. If you add Bix, Satellite radio, AMG twice pipes (dual exhaust), or telephone completer kit with new genuine parts, you should enjoy a warranty.
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sounds like the problem with the ballast. check with Hella if they can do anything for you.
sucks, but dealership won't warranty a product they didn't sell it to you even if they are OEM. BUT if your service advisor is nice enough he can simply use the part number instead of the vin number to order the parts for you under warranty.
sucks, but dealership won't warranty a product they didn't sell it to you even if they are OEM. BUT if your service advisor is nice enough he can simply use the part number instead of the vin number to order the parts for you under warranty.
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Mercedes offers a kit to upgrade to Bix. The retrofit instructions tells the installer to update the vehicle data card to reflect that Bix has been installed. If the dealer had done this, the parts would show correctly when parts are ordered from the VIN.
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Mercedes does make some kits to modify C class cars. If you add Bix, Satellite radio, AMG twice pipes (dual exhaust), or telephone completer kit with new genuine parts, you should enjoy a warranty.
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Mercedes does make some kits to modify C class cars. If you add Bix, Satellite radio, AMG twice pipes (dual exhaust), or telephone completer kit with new genuine parts, you should enjoy a warranty.
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'06 CLK500
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...232313348&rd=1
I found someone that's only selling the right side so it's perfect for me. It says one of the mounting tab is broken; can I still use it without problem? Does the price look reasonable? Thanks.
I found someone that's only selling the right side so it's perfect for me. It says one of the mounting tab is broken; can I still use it without problem? Does the price look reasonable? Thanks.
In your case, see which part of your headlight is broken, is it the bulb? the ballast? the ignitor? get a local auto shop to diagonistic for you to see which part has problem. Stay away from stealership cuz they are expensive and... most importantly however, is that if you use the same OEM part again, you probably will get the same problem today.
What i did a couple days ago, which Im telling you, my OEM Bi-xenon ballast burnt out for the 2nd time (ya thank you OEM MB part). I decided to go for aftermarket ballast, have local auto shop to install it for me, of course some re-wiring needs to be done, but the mechanic knows what they are doing.
Using this method saves you lots of money, in the short run and in the long run.
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2003 SL55, 2010 C63
Guys, thanks for all the replies and suggestions.
I don't think the problem was the ballast tho, because last week when the light was still functioning, it felt like the whole kit inside the housing was shaking. It was kind of like missing a screw or something like that so the inside part was not secured. Anyone know what the problem might be if the ballast wasn't gone bad? About a month or so ago, I had one city light fell into the Bi-Xenon housing, could this be the reason causing the problem?
I'll go to a few auto shops on Monday and see what they can do about it. I'm also waiting for my dealer to call and tell me how much he wants this time. We'll see.
I don't think the problem was the ballast tho, because last week when the light was still functioning, it felt like the whole kit inside the housing was shaking. It was kind of like missing a screw or something like that so the inside part was not secured. Anyone know what the problem might be if the ballast wasn't gone bad? About a month or so ago, I had one city light fell into the Bi-Xenon housing, could this be the reason causing the problem?
I'll go to a few auto shops on Monday and see what they can do about it. I'm also waiting for my dealer to call and tell me how much he wants this time. We'll see.
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**Need a Bi-Xenon Ballast W203**
Looking for a ballast for my '03 C230. I have factory Bi-xenon. I've found some used ones on ebay, but if you guys have any new/used ones that you don't need, let me know. Thanks!
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2003 SL55, 2010 C63
I've been to the dealer and a couple shops that work on Mercedes in my area. All the answers are the same and I need to replace the whole headlight assembly. The bulbs are fine but the whole thing inside the headlight housing is moving. So anyone is willing to sell only the right side Bi-Xenon or just have one sitting around please PM me the price you want for it. Thanks.
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E90 M3
I've been to the dealer and a couple shops that work on Mercedes in my area. All the answers are the same and I need to replace the whole headlight assembly. The bulbs are fine but the whole thing inside the headlight housing is moving. So anyone is willing to sell only the right side Bi-Xenon or just have one sitting around please PM me the price you want for it. Thanks.
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'08 E550 4Matic
Why don't you take the headlight apart and fix it? There is no need to buy anything. Use the DIY I posted and take the lens off. Then all you need to do is pop it back in. When you have the lens off you'll know what to do.
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2004 c230 sedan
Bi-Xenon help (search done)
My 04 c230k ss has the bix from the factory and my auto level feature no longer functions. Is the HRA sensor on the right side sway bar the only thing to control the self leveling for both the lights
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C230 Coupe
Buying OEM Bi-Xenon Headlights From Ebay ?
I happen to locate some Bi-Xenons for my coupe, this is a must have mod. Anyways I am going to buy them for $825 from the seller shipped is this a good price ? He mentions that the high bidder was from another country so he will sell for lower since buyer screwed up his auction. Also is install hard ?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...spagenameZWDVW
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They will fit the opening, they will not work or play by just plugging them in. You need to have someone with a star diagnostic computer set your xenon=present option on. Otherwise you will get a bulb warning on your dash and the lights will cycle on and off.
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From: Houston
02 cl203
search the DIY section for the install, pretty easy. I did mine. Programming cost depends on the dealer. Some if lucky are free, others charge up to 150.
Use paypal only for the ebay purchase.
Use paypal only for the ebay purchase.
