black lavender

Let's get that group buy going so I can get OEM FL tails!!!


In other news, I switched out my oem 100% Non-LED tails to the oem Red Turn LED tails (p2/c63) with 0 problems.

aznmode

That's a good sign

tofu-

All i can think of is that the car being programmed for oem LED (prefacelift) tails has a diff load rating for bulb checks or blinker, which doesnt affect swapping with halogens. But when going full LED, the margin for error might be so tight that any variances make their resistor harness not work.


edit: but if the build quality of these is good and they look OEM, then we're still in a good position. We'll just have to remove the resistor harness and reprogram the SAM like we always had to.

w204_Generic

You do realize facelift tail lights(on 2012+ W204 Models) are only LED in the their turn signals and rear fog lamps. As well as the top corner illumination light.

You could buy(find) aznmode's tail lights as resistors are excluded and either reprogram the rear SAM unit or find a used facelift rear SAM on eBay.

Part numbers: A204 900 55 01 (American Rear SAM)

A204 900 56 01 (European Rear SAM.)

They both function properly with the Facelift tail lights, just different part numbers.

I know it's possible because I coded both pre-facelift and facelift rear SAM units successfully using Xentry.

tofu-

so you're saying the light bars and brake lights aren't LED in facelift? it's only the unused fogs and turn signal?

w204_Generic

Yes they aren't LED.

That Is why if you have an unprogrammed rear SAM for facelift LED tail lights, you get a "check rear fog lamp" message.

tofu-

good to know. no idea then.

if only programming these cars was as cheap (basically free) and easy as bmw lol

Flawed

So has anyone had any luck finding the perfect tail-light?

"The Quest For The Perfect Tail-Light"

tofu-

any tracking updates? the wait is killing me

LandSeaAir

Just installed them and am happy to report they work perfectly, even the rear fog! They look EXACT to the OEM 2012 lights and the resistors are completely silent. I am so happy, I've been waiting for a product like this for over year. I got the tinted ones which I was unsure about, but really like in person. The only part that's noticeably tinted is the white turn signal part, and the tint is very light. The tint has an aggressive, but OEM look to it and reminds me of the SL55 tail lights. I also really like the amber turn signals, all the OEM 2012+ are red, amber is much cooler imo.

For anyone who hasn't been following along, I have a 2008 C300 with the premium 2 package (with the OEM LED turn signals), the auction for these tail lights says they don't work with OEM LED turn signals, but they do! I just hope there isn't a hidden reason why the seller said these lights aren't compatible with OEM LED turns, like a potential fire

Not bad for $270

editedbymark

Woo awesome! Thanks so much for testing these out. My set should be here by Thursday -- can't wait!

aznmode

Nice. I will up date the Op. Definitely an awesome deal. I'm going to see if I can just buy the harness since I already have the FL tails.

tofu-

the fogs look dimly lit, unless it's just a reflection in the photo? I know you already stated they're functioning properly, but can you double check?

aznmode

Can you take more eye level shots. Also a close up one. Thank you.

LandSeaAir

Its just the picture,


Rear fog on:

aznmode

The fogs are towards the trunk. So those aren't it. Might just be the way the picture was taken.

tofu-

looks good to me. even if that's not entirely properly lit (i'm not 100% familiar with the oem tails), i'll take it

order placed for non-smoked

tofu-

there is a corner LED For the fogs, no? all the way at the tip of the light where it wraps around the car

aznmode

They work perfectly. Thanks for the pics.

LandSeaAir

There is a corner LED at the tip, not for the fogs, on all the time with the regular lights, I think just a side marker light. That is probably what threw off the original pic.

tofu-

so glad i don't have to worry about finding someone to reprogram the SAM

tofu-

thank you

aznmode

I'm ccurious to see how the smoke look in day light. When you get a chance later can you take outdoor pics? I too have a silver car.

aznmode

That single led is normal. I have them and see them on other FL cars.

aznmode

If they run out you can buy them here too. They have them in clear

https://www.uniquestyleracings.com/i...product_id=318