chamaile0n

I've been searching high/low for some LED tails (w/RED signals), but outside of spending major BANK at the stealership, I'm hoping someone here can help guide me to a reliable source?

edit: clarification added

Azn_C300

use search

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ar-lights.html

TanMan350

use the search key... there are some threads about it....

AMGTTV8

Is it really necessary to call the stores stealerships?

Let's grow up a little bit.

You'd think that those who have the $ to buy MB would be a little less ignorant..

chamaile0n

@ Azn - if you'll notice, I've commented on that thread looking for the LED tails w/red signals, not amber/yellow. I should've been more explicit in my starting thread. Oh, and I did use search - outside of that eBay reference, I'm not seeing any other threads pointing to a legit source for these.

@ WWMIndy - see my reply to your other pointless posting.

micropower99

Yea the Stealerships are too expensive, the ebay auction posted above looks credible. (Does it say in the auction whether its amber or red signals?)

Azn_C300

Just get red LEDs and swap them out. You'll still be paying less and you can sell off the yellow LEDs.

len56

fixd

chamaile0n

Do they sell swap-outs for that, or we talking me grabbing a soldering iron and some LED's from Fry's then goin to town on some $400 tail lights? lol

Azn_C300

Every LED tail light I've seen haven't been soldered on as one unit. They should be some form of plug in replacement LED bulb. Granted I haven't taken apart the w204 tail light though, but just makes more sense from a design and maintenance point if an LED goes out, dealerships can just swap a replacement LED as I'm not sure how many techs working there are handy with a solder.


.........then again, I also thought it would have been smart to maintain the same door pin design front and back to cut production costs..........

RLE

The W204 tail light parts cannot be ordered and are replaced as a unit. Of course, the bulbs (not the LEDs) can be changed. As of now, all W204s are in warranty and nobody is going to be attempting repairs.

What's amazing me is that some of the people who have spent multi- thousands on mods are whining about the cost of a taillight assembly.

Maybe those VISA cards are maxed out.

patrickkc

all LED taillights only come in red, not yellow/oranage

jagass

Use search man...lol

mat2hu

^^^ FAIL!!! do some research before u put up false info!

Azn_C300

wrong

ctgilles

FAIL. I have Euro tails because I have a Euro car. And they are yellow/amber Actually the tail lights aren't LED, it's just the turn signal that's LED.

I_Love_MB

Hi, I'm also looking for Led Tails but for my S204. I'm thinking of visiting this Ebay guy this saturday (16/05) as I'm not clear if he has led tails for S204 or only for W204 (both tails are different). If I visit him, I can check and let you know if he has Red/Amber lights.

RLE

So, the yellow LEDs in my Euro turn lights are really red, then? I'm so disappointed.

patrickkc

hang on guys, let me clarify. The TURN signal leds ARE red. I don't know about other places, but in Canada, if you have the LED tail lights,then the turn signals at the back are red. There is no yellow/orange turn signals light here except for the c230. SO i am not wrong at all.

Azn_C300

you should have clarified you meant north america. As this board encompasses europe and asia, when you say "all", you're including them as well. W204 model LEDs come in two regional variations, yellow TURN signal LEDs and red TURN signal LEDs. Your statement, although not wrong for your area, was at the very least misleading, if not false in general.


It's kinda like me saying...."EVERYONE drives on the right side of the street", which is true....for people in the US....but without putting that missing clause in there, the statement is obviously not true.

patrickkc

sorry guys, I didn't know that there were two differnt types. I apologize if I mislead anybody, sorry about that

chamaile0n

So..um...back on topic...

Any suggestions on places to get the RED LED tails?

mickeyj86

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...Q5fAccessories

I tried making a new thread but didnt know how to still new on mbworld what do you guys think? I have a 09 sport with out the LED tinted over but I love the way the LED tail lights look... If anyone has any pictures please post.