Bi-X: W203/CL203 OEM Bi-XENON Upgrade, Auto-Levelling & Programming thread

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Sep 2, 2009 | 09:32 PM
  #2301  
I have an OEM bixenon with bulbs on sale. If someone interested on it make me know
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Sep 2, 2009 | 09:39 PM
  #2302  
You don't want blue - Anything above 5800 Kelvin = less effective light. WOFTAM!
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Sep 2, 2009 | 09:44 PM
  #2303  
oh, and if it turns out the ballast is bad, let me know. I have one laying around.
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Sep 2, 2009 | 09:52 PM
  #2304  
Quote: You don't want blue - Anything above 5800 Kelvin = less effective light. WOFTAM!
that is why i recommended the + bulbs because they don't shift like the others. but some people complain that they are not blue so i said that the 85122's are better if you want the blue.
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Sep 2, 2009 | 11:21 PM
  #2305  
Understood
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Oct 27, 2009 | 08:23 PM
  #2306  
anyone have any idea where can i get a new set of bi-xenon for CL 203 nowadays?
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Oct 27, 2009 | 09:50 PM
  #2307  
Quote: anyone have any idea where can i get a new set of bi-xenon for CL 203 nowadays?
classifieds section or ebay gl restoring your coupe! btw i assume your car has not been sitting while you were back in Asia correct?
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Oct 28, 2009 | 01:09 AM
  #2308  
Quote: classifieds section or ebay gl restoring your coupe! btw i assume your car has not been sitting while you were back in Asia correct?
hmm,

when i left for asia, i left my car with my gf (now my wife). It has 33000 miles then (in 2005), now in 2009, it has only 45000 miles
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Oct 28, 2009 | 01:59 AM
  #2309  
Quote: hmm,

when i left for asia, i left my car with my gf (now my wife). It has 33000 miles then (in 2005), now in 2009, it has only 45000 miles
that is better then it just sitting for three years. gl with your lights and other things and i know what you mean about the w203's being special every time i get back in to mine i think why would i get a new car when this one is perfect for me.
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Oct 28, 2009 | 07:03 PM
  #2310  
try MBenzNL
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Nov 8, 2009 | 07:47 AM
  #2311  
MBenzNL site is under construction? How do you check for parts, prices, etc?
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Nov 8, 2009 | 08:32 AM
  #2312  
Quote: MBenzNL site is under construction? How do you check for parts, prices, etc?
email him.. the site will always be under construction
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Nov 8, 2009 | 10:42 AM
  #2313  
Quote: email him.. the site will always be under construction
OK, good to know and thanks.
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Nov 8, 2009 | 12:01 PM
  #2314  
Quote: MBenzNL site is under construction? How do you check for parts, prices, etc?
MBenzNL@gmail.com
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Jan 18, 2010 | 11:35 PM
  #2315  
Quote: If someone is interested I'm selling an OEM bixenon light for W203 Is for a coupe but I'm not know if it is also for the sedan. It's new with no use. If some one is interested make me know
hi..i am interested in your OEM Bixenon light for W203 coupe. can u pm me the price?

also looking for a glovebox CD changer with part number A203 820 90 89. is anyone selling?
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Jun 23, 2010 | 11:33 AM
  #2316  
hi i got my 2006 c230, recently, which has bi-x on it, though im not sure if they work correctly. everybody says they supposed to be leveling, though the only time i see them move is when they turn on, they move slightly up, my dads Lexus have bi-x too but you can really see them move when you turn the wheel. can someone please let me know how and when you can see them "leveling"? thanks
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Jun 23, 2010 | 11:46 AM
  #2317  
W203 HIDs only move up and down. If your dad's Lexus xenons move when you turn the wheel, they have "active steering" (the lights also move L and R). Unfortunately we don't have that, though I think it's available as an option for the current-gen W204.
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Jun 23, 2010 | 11:52 AM
  #2318  
Quote: W203 HIDs only move up and down. If your dad's Lexus xenons move when you turn the wheel, they have "active steering" (the lights also move L and R). Unfortunately we don't have that, though I think it's available as an option for the current-gen W204.

negative on the active steer..it's adaptive headlamps... active steer is considered speed sensitive steering. and you barely have to turn the wheel to steer or turn the vehicle
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Jun 23, 2010 | 12:08 PM
  #2319  
thanks for responses appreciate it
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Jun 23, 2010 | 12:25 PM
  #2320  
Quote: negative on the active steer..it's adaptive headlamps... active steer is considered speed sensitive steering. and you barely have to turn the wheel to steer or turn the vehicle
Oops my bad, yeah I didn't know what the L-R turning headlights are called.

What do you call the latest gen (such as W212), where the lights dim when approaching oncoming traffic?
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Jun 23, 2010 | 12:31 PM
  #2321  
Quote: hi i got my 2006 c230, recently, which has bi-x on it, though im not sure if they work correctly. everybody says they supposed to be leveling, though the only time i see them move is when they turn on, they move slightly up, my dads Lexus have bi-x too but you can really see them move when you turn the wheel. can someone please let me know how and when you can see them "leveling"? thanks
Your lights are working properly. They don't turn as you turn. They only levels when you first start the car (and not every time).
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Sep 4, 2010 | 11:27 AM
  #2322  
My local dealer said they can set xenon=present but it will cost $130 to do it. Anyone have any place they can suggest in the San Antonio, Austin, Houston or Dallas area?
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Sep 4, 2010 | 02:00 PM
  #2323  
Im not sure if this is a better option or not but if the dealer wants to charge 130 to hook it up to a computer and hit a few buttons wouldn't it be cheaper just to buy the resistors? Or is that a bad idea? I dunno i'm just throwing an idea out there. Im happy but not satisfied with my Silverstars going to wait til my tax return this year before i go for a retrofit or OEM projectors. I would also recommend calling around. Dedicated Euro repair shops must have that star system
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Sep 4, 2010 | 03:17 PM
  #2324  
ya they shouldnt be asking you for 130...ask them why they want 130. and if they say labor it only takes max 30 minutes for someone who doesn't know how to do it (which they may not at first since its not common thing to find in the STAR program) they should at most be charging you 1/2 hr labor or maybe hour. My dealer in Florida didnt even wanna do it since its not factory etc etc but they did it for hour labor charge even though it took them 15 min at $50 an hour. GL
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Sep 4, 2010 | 05:40 PM
  #2325  
Robbers! - Print out the method from the stickies - Take it to them & tell them you will pay their full labour rate by the minute. The watch them & pay $20.
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