Headlights upgrade to bi-Xeon
10-31-2023, 11:50 AM
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Headlights upgrade to bi-Xeon
Hi guys
i find out recently that low beam bulb socket on passenger side is broken and looks like I will need new headlight and if that is the case I want to find out how difficult is to change them to bi-xenon. Is it as easy as simple swap or not that easy. Car in question is 2006 c180 w203.
thanks for any help
i find out recently that low beam bulb socket on passenger side is broken and looks like I will need new headlight and if that is the case I want to find out how difficult is to change them to bi-xenon. Is it as easy as simple swap or not that easy. Car in question is 2006 c180 w203.
thanks for any help
Last edited by greku69; 10-31-2023 at 11:53 AM.
10-31-2023, 11:07 PM
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The bi-xenon headlights draw less power than halogen headlights. Your car will interpret this as a failed bulb. You will see a message about the bulb on the center display and the lights will flicker.
The solution is to have the car coded for bi-xenon headlights using the Mercedes DAS system. An independent mechanic who works on Mercedes should have the system and be able to perform the work.
The solution is to have the car coded for bi-xenon headlights using the Mercedes DAS system. An independent mechanic who works on Mercedes should have the system and be able to perform the work.
11-01-2023, 01:07 PM
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11-01-2023, 09:28 PM
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When I responded to your initial post, I answered in the context of the work I completed on my car. I swapped in a pair of used OEM bi-xenon headlights salvaged from a wrecked car.
I don't have any experience with aftermarket headlights. My understanding is that some of them may have resistors built in that allow them to mimic the OEM halogens. You may not need to have your car programmed to use them. I suggest you check with the manufacturer to determine exactly what the requirements are for the product you are planning to purchase. The lights you are considering appear to be LEDs.
You may also want to search for reviews of the product you are considering. Most of these products are made in China and I have seen some complaints about poor manufacturing quality.
I don't have any experience with aftermarket headlights. My understanding is that some of them may have resistors built in that allow them to mimic the OEM halogens. You may not need to have your car programmed to use them. I suggest you check with the manufacturer to determine exactly what the requirements are for the product you are planning to purchase. The lights you are considering appear to be LEDs.
You may also want to search for reviews of the product you are considering. Most of these products are made in China and I have seen some complaints about poor manufacturing quality.
Last edited by KevinH2000; 11-01-2023 at 10:45 PM.
11-02-2023, 02:24 AM
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I look for bi-xenon but they are way to expensive so I will go for same lights or those aftermarket. I ask seller on ebay and he say no canbus error. Those angel ring might be led only and yes they might have resistor but rest of bulbs are normal halogen
I will look for some reviews on those. Thanks
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11-16-2023, 04:55 AM
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I end up buying aftermarket projectors headlights. Will be fitting them tomorrow. They looks good and much brighter then the old ones. Should be good replacment
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11-26-2023, 03:30 PM
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Hi
I running those lights for a week now and I like it a lot. Much brighter and looks cool. I know the angels halo belong to bmw but so what
one question: there are 2 screws on each light for adjusting up, down and left, right. Any one have a link to how to adjust headlights? Thanks
I running those lights for a week now and I like it a lot. Much brighter and looks cool. I know the angels halo belong to bmw but so what
one question: there are 2 screws on each light for adjusting up, down and left, right. Any one have a link to how to adjust headlights? Thanks
