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Old 10-13-2012, 01:52 PM
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What, no fog lights?

The "C" cars I owned in the past had fog lights (2007 and 2009). The 2012 C250 I just bought has driving lights (LED) instead.
I need the fog lights because they light up the left and right areas.
Do you guys know if I can replace the driving lights with fog lights?
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you can always add aftermarket fog lights. i'm glad i got a 2010 since it was the last year with the fog lights. not a fan of the led lights
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A terrible example of form over function from Mercedes...
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A terrible example of form over function from Mercedes...
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Aren't the fogs integrated into the main headlamp and corner-activated...?

Well I guess that makes them something other than fog lights since they cannot be turned on alone...
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Aren't the fogs integrated into the main headlamp and corner-activated...?

Well I guess that makes them something other than fog lights since they cannot be turned on alone...
Can't be...too high off the ground, given fogs inherent behavior of hovering just a few inches off the ground. In a chat on a MBAdvisor's website, the MB folks admitted that they no longer offer fogs, but have the LEDs instead. They don't have the beam pattern or throw of the earlier fogs. A silly and superficial nod to style, sacrificing lighting performance. I guess the MB designers saw too many Audis go by.
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Can't be...too high off the ground, given fogs inherent behavior of hovering just a few inches off the ground. In a chat on a MBAdvisor's website, the MB folks admitted that they no longer offer fogs, but have the LEDs instead. They don't have the beam pattern or throw of the earlier fogs. A silly and superficial nod to style, sacrificing lighting performance. I guess the MB designers saw too many Audis go by.
What a shame. Another reason to love my 2009! I spent the greater part of the day figuring out how to remove the bumper to replace the fog lights. One was completely hazed and the other was cracked.

I replaced the bulbs with silverstar ultras and BOY are they bright!

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Hi Dantec,

I own a 2008 Mercedes c350 and am looking for c250 LED lights to switch with my fog lights. I was wondering if you were willing to trade with me, or if you or anyone knew where I could buy original OEM Mercedes c250 LED lights?

Thank you,

Mady
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If you ever sell your LED lights I will buy them.
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This and that.
OMG to change the fog lights on 2009's you gotta take the bumper off?

My one side glass is cracked and I wanted to replace that and I was thinking about putting LED's instead of regular bulbs. Is there a DIY anywhere to do this?

Thanks
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I have a 2009 C300 sport and one of the fog lights are crack, i hate them, I love the L-shape led lights. Any know how to change them, hopefully just unscrew the old one and screw the L-shape led light.

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