Upgrade to Xenon headlights
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2012 C300
Upgrade to Xenon headlights
Hi I have a 2012 C300 that did not come with xenon lights, does anyone have an idea about how much it would cost to switch them out? I'm not looking to go non-OEM since the car is new.
Also, a little off topic, can MBrace be added?
Also, a little off topic, can MBrace be added?
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From: Willowbrook
2012 Wheelbarrow
Here are the part numbers for the factory left and right xenon headlights;
204 820 3359
204 820 3459
I hope you are sitting down because each headlight is $1780.
Here are some questions that they couldn't answer;
What is the difference in halogen and xenon wiring, besides the power that is supplied to the bulbs?
Since xenon model headlights come with adaptive steering do our cars;
a. Come with wiring from the factory so it can be used?
b. If they don't, would auto-leveling be possible?
c. Cost and/or possibility of ECU flash to accept xenons.
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2012 C300 4MATIC, 2014 Tesla Model S P85
If you just want HIDs, then get a kit that comes with a ballast, but be warned that the light quality coming from a reflector-type headlight is not the same as a illegitimate projector-type headlight. Also note that on the '12s, the lighting package includes LED bars on the headlight that you otherwise wouldn't have as well as LED turn signals that are built into the headlight assembly. With that said, it would be a major pain to purchase the OEM headlight and try to wire it up correctly.
This is the exact reason why I made sure to purchase my '12 with the lighting package, as it would become a headache to do a retrofit.
This is the exact reason why I made sure to purchase my '12 with the lighting package, as it would become a headache to do a retrofit.
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2009 C300, 2012 GLK350, 2012 C350C
I ran into the same issue of not being able to locate a 2012 with lighting package and not being patient enough to order.
I am looking into have projectors retrofitted. I have received a few quotes already ranging from 800-1200 total for both headlights.
If anyone else is interested maybe we could bargain for a group rate?
I am looking into have projectors retrofitted. I have received a few quotes already ranging from 800-1200 total for both headlights.
If anyone else is interested maybe we could bargain for a group rate?
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2023 E 53 sedan
I ran into the same issue of not being able to locate a 2012 with lighting package and not being patient enough to order.
I am looking into have projectors retrofitted. I have received a few quotes already ranging from 800-1200 total for both headlights.
Are these the OEM projectors for the 2012? And are these quotes from MB dealerships? Does it include installation?
If anyone else is interested maybe we could bargain for a group rate?
I am looking into have projectors retrofitted. I have received a few quotes already ranging from 800-1200 total for both headlights.
Are these the OEM projectors for the 2012? And are these quotes from MB dealerships? Does it include installation?
If anyone else is interested maybe we could bargain for a group rate?
Are these quotes from MB dealers and does it include installation?
I'm definitely interested in a group buy but would like to know more what's included in the deal.
Thanks,
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2009 C300, 2012 GLK350, 2012 C350C
the retrofit would be an aftermarket projector in place of the low beam unit. This would be a bi-xenon projector, so activating the high beams would open the projector shutter and blast the normal high beams. in place of the parking light you could use AZN leds.
the rest of the head light would be unaffected...this would be a good solution until OEM headlamps are affordable.
the rest of the head light would be unaffected...this would be a good solution until OEM headlamps are affordable.
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Nissan GT-R BE / '12 Ducati-1199 Panigale S / '12 C300-4M Loaded/GLK350-4M Loaded
You still talking about this OEM BiXenon thing? There have been several threads on this forum in the last few weeks.. even I posted that my shop (which I own) priced out the job, and at my cost, it was just under $7K bucks!
Forget about it!
Forget about it!
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From: Tallahassee,Fl
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1-Is that possible , that I can install these Headlights in my car without a new wiring ?
2-Do I have to install something else that helps to make the Bi-Xenon fit in my car?
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C250 CDi
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retrofit ILS inteligent light !?
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i believe it's more than just the lights. You'd have to change the connectors and harness as well i think.
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Thank you, because I already did the connection test, and the connectors are the same, and even called the medios, but the *****, the minimum and maximums lights not work!?
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I have retrofitted factory ILS BiXenon headlamps to my 2013 C350 Coupe. It will cost over $5000 by the time you are done.
You will need the headlamp units, front and rear level sensors wiring, control units, multifunction camera in the windshield (plus a new windshield, since the bracket for the camera and the camera view area is different than on the non-bixenon lights). If you also want to add the headlamp washers, then you also have to get new washer bottle, spray motor, headlamp washers, and tubing, and a new front bumper cover and flaps.
The wiring connector is the same, but the wire pins are completely different than those on the halogen units.
In addition, you have to find someone to add the codes into the Vedoc for your car, and also to program the control units and the car itself when you are done.
You will need the headlamp units, front and rear level sensors wiring, control units, multifunction camera in the windshield (plus a new windshield, since the bracket for the camera and the camera view area is different than on the non-bixenon lights). If you also want to add the headlamp washers, then you also have to get new washer bottle, spray motor, headlamp washers, and tubing, and a new front bumper cover and flaps.
The wiring connector is the same, but the wire pins are completely different than those on the halogen units.
In addition, you have to find someone to add the codes into the Vedoc for your car, and also to program the control units and the car itself when you are done.
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Ok so that's a no! I basically wanted to know I the pins were the same. Don't care about all the other crap just wanted the lights to work. Sounds like just repinning the clips it still won't work right because of the computer.
