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Anyone facing Car warranty void issues because of the headlights mod???
Hello guys,
Anyone facing any warranty void issues because of this headlight modification (from halogen to projector type) ? or any other warning from MB dealer when went for repairing other problems during warranty period?
I recently changed from halogen to projector type LED headlights and just nervous about going to visit dealer with the car for some break pad sound problems.
I'm worrying that if this voids the warranty. I know I should have thought about this before doing this mod
please help me guys.
Anyone facing any warranty void issues because of this headlight modification (from halogen to projector type) ? or any other warning from MB dealer when went for repairing other problems during warranty period?
I recently changed from halogen to projector type LED headlights and just nervous about going to visit dealer with the car for some break pad sound problems.
I'm worrying that if this voids the warranty. I know I should have thought about this before doing this mod
please help me guys.
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2010 C200 CDI Sport
Hello guys,
Anyone facing any warranty void issues because of this headlight modification (from halogen to projector type) ? or any other warning from MB dealer when went for repairing other problems during warranty period?
I recently changed from halogen to projector type LED headlights and just nervous about going to visit dealer with the car for some break pad sound problems.
I'm worrying that if this voids the warranty. I know I should have thought about this before doing this mod
please help me guys.
Anyone facing any warranty void issues because of this headlight modification (from halogen to projector type) ? or any other warning from MB dealer when went for repairing other problems during warranty period?
I recently changed from halogen to projector type LED headlights and just nervous about going to visit dealer with the car for some break pad sound problems.
I'm worrying that if this voids the warranty. I know I should have thought about this before doing this mod
please help me guys.
#728
Just wonder, my MB dealer normally takes one or two days to finish the repairs even if the problem is very small, so during that time if they look any difference in the lights and create any problems to my warranty because of it.
#729
I've been looking at the Win Power version for a while, since the Depo headlights have known unresolved shutter problems and in general seem hit-or-miss quality. I found the Win Powers at ECS below (recently were 10% off at $630)
https://www.ecstuning.com/Mercedes_B...hts/ES2975825/
They are certainly intriguing with the mounted ballasts, perfect (IMO) 5000K bulbs, and the "Intelligent Light System" written on the chrome rings of the projector housing (not identical to OEM as it doesn't say Mercedes Benz, but probably not noticeable until you take a really close look) as can be seen in ash59's pics. I like having the text but the chrome ring is def a bit thinner than the Depo ones, which is thicker like OEM, so it's kind of a toss up which one is more OEM-looking with both being 99% similar.
I'd love to try them but there's no reviews to base a decision on, and reviews of Win Power headlights for other cars are pretty mixed. It's just tough to say how much problem-free use you would get out of these, I'll probably wait to see if we can get any data points on how well these work.
https://www.ecstuning.com/Mercedes_B...hts/ES2975825/
They are certainly intriguing with the mounted ballasts, perfect (IMO) 5000K bulbs, and the "Intelligent Light System" written on the chrome rings of the projector housing (not identical to OEM as it doesn't say Mercedes Benz, but probably not noticeable until you take a really close look) as can be seen in ash59's pics. I like having the text but the chrome ring is def a bit thinner than the Depo ones, which is thicker like OEM, so it's kind of a toss up which one is more OEM-looking with both being 99% similar.
I'd love to try them but there's no reviews to base a decision on, and reviews of Win Power headlights for other cars are pretty mixed. It's just tough to say how much problem-free use you would get out of these, I'll probably wait to see if we can get any data points on how well these work.
I didn't expect the headlights to come with a white LED bar where the turn signal light is, but seems to look alright. not sure if I prefer one to the other.
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I actually have these winpower headlights installed in my vehicle. My body shop agreed to replace my Depo headlights with aftermarket ones and I chose the winpower one.
I didn't expect the headlights to come with a white LED bar where the turn signal light is, but seems to look alright. not sure if I prefer one to the other.
I didn't expect the headlights to come with a white LED bar where the turn signal light is, but seems to look alright. not sure if I prefer one to the other.
What do you think of the overall quality, how long have you had them?
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Does the LED bar only do white or both white and amber when using the turn signal? ash59's pics show amber turn signals, and on the Winpower site it almost looks like there are different versions (some white some amber).
What do you think of the overall quality, how long have you had them?
What do you think of the overall quality, how long have you had them?
Overall quality seems good. One of my coworkers has the legit ones and besides very very minor differences the only obvious one seems to be that the "mercedes-benz intelligent lighting system" engraving is not found on the winpower headlights.
I thought I was going to receive an amber only headlight but when I contacted winpower they said these were the "updated" version. Not sure how true that is
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the LED bar does both white and amber. White shows when idling and then switches to amber when you use the turn signal.
Overall quality seems good. One of my coworkers has the legit ones and besides very very minor differences the only obvious one seems to be that the "mercedes-benz intelligent lighting system" engraving is not found on the winpower headlights.
I thought I was going to receive an amber only headlight but when I contacted winpower they said these were the "updated" version. Not sure how true that is
Overall quality seems good. One of my coworkers has the legit ones and besides very very minor differences the only obvious one seems to be that the "mercedes-benz intelligent lighting system" engraving is not found on the winpower headlights.
I thought I was going to receive an amber only headlight but when I contacted winpower they said these were the "updated" version. Not sure how true that is
#733
not sure why they would take the engraving off, seems like a positive thing to keep it on. Wish it had it though - makes me wonder if they are truly an updated version?
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For how long have you had them ? Good to know you haven't had any issues, they really seem to be much better built quality than Depo.
#735
Ill try and remember to take some photos today - the weathers been crap over here so my car is filthy.
#736
Can you also confirm if the "C" parking light is ON while driving during the day? With the DEPO ones, they function just like the stock parking lights and turn off during the day.
I have been wanting to get the C to stay on with the DRLs for the longest time.
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Definitely looking forward to the pictures.
Can you also confirm if the "C" parking light is ON while driving during the day? With the DEPO ones, they function just like the stock parking lights and turn off during the day.
I have been wanting to get the C to stay on with the DRLs for the longest time.
Can you also confirm if the "C" parking light is ON while driving during the day? With the DEPO ones, they function just like the stock parking lights and turn off during the day.
I have been wanting to get the C to stay on with the DRLs for the longest time.
Only way to get them running with the DRL's during daytime is wiring them which is quite simple, I saw a thread on here where someone had done it. I have the wiring diagram/pin functions for the lights which may help. Well, I say a diagram but it's more a picture of the pins and a key telling you what is what but it's the same thing
#738
I know this wasn't directed at me but I can confirm my ones the C light comes on with the auto headlights, so if it's sunny they won't come on untill the headlights would auto-turn on
Only way to get them running with the DRL's during daytime is wiring them which is quite simple, I saw a thread on here where someone had done it. I have the wiring diagram/pin functions for the lights which may help. Well, I say a diagram but it's more a picture of the pins and a key telling you what is what but it's the same thing
Only way to get them running with the DRL's during daytime is wiring them which is quite simple, I saw a thread on here where someone had done it. I have the wiring diagram/pin functions for the lights which may help. Well, I say a diagram but it's more a picture of the pins and a key telling you what is what but it's the same thing
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Wiring diagram/key~
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My understanding is I will need to provide a signal that is ON when the car is running, and split that wire to go to pin 2 as well. Was there a wire recommended in the original post?
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Thank you so much. Sorry for bombarding you with questions, but just to confirm, I need to change the connection at pin 2? What other wire can I split to connect to it?
My understanding is I will need to provide a signal that is ON when the car is running, and split that wire to go to pin 2 as well. Was there a wire recommended in the original post?
My understanding is I will need to provide a signal that is ON when the car is running, and split that wire to go to pin 2 as well. Was there a wire recommended in the original post?
With regards to which wires exactly to splice I have no clue about electronics, but into the ignition feed should be okay. When I get all mine done I'll just be getting the garage to wire my DRL's in
You never know as they may turn on anyway, I've seen other members cars on here the C light is on in the daytime. If I remember from the thread the guy was from Canada so I don't know if that makes a difference to how cars there are wired?
#742
You'd need to splice the LED wires from the headlight into the cars ignition feed I'd say, do you already have the DRL's in the bumper? Are they aftermarket? Whatever they're feeding off would be ideal
With regards to which wires exactly to splice I have no clue about electronics, but into the ignition feed should be okay. When I get all mine done I'll just be getting the garage to wire my DRL's in
You never know as they may turn on anyway, I've seen other members cars on here the C light is on in the daytime. If I remember from the thread the guy was from Canada so I don't know if that makes a difference to how cars there are wired?
With regards to which wires exactly to splice I have no clue about electronics, but into the ignition feed should be okay. When I get all mine done I'll just be getting the garage to wire my DRL's in
You never know as they may turn on anyway, I've seen other members cars on here the C light is on in the daytime. If I remember from the thread the guy was from Canada so I don't know if that makes a difference to how cars there are wired?
In regards to the guy in Canada, yea we confirmed that it was regional thing. The only other way to get the parking light to come on during the day in AUTO mode is to reprogram it with STAR.
Thanks for your help!
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Yea I have a 2014 C250 - LEDs are on the bumper. Ideally I was going to splice the wire from there. I'll play around with that.
In regards to the guy in Canada, yea we confirmed that it was regional thing. The only other way to get the parking light to come on during the day in AUTO mode is to reprogram it with STAR.
Thanks for your help!
In regards to the guy in Canada, yea we confirmed that it was regional thing. The only other way to get the parking light to come on during the day in AUTO mode is to reprogram it with STAR.
Thanks for your help!
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Another option I was looking at was buying complete OEM bi-xenon headlights and replacing the factory halogen. Do you guys know if it's possible to swap and re-program via STAR ? I understand that the auto-leveling, cornering etc. is not going to work but I read somewhere that STAR no longer allows for this ? It's for sure the most expensive way to go :-)
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Another option I was looking at was buying complete OEM bi-xenon headlights and replacing the factory halogen. Do you guys know if it's possible to swap and re-program via STAR ? I understand that the auto-leveling, cornering etc. is not going to work but I read somewhere that STAR no longer allows for this ? It's for sure the most expensive way to go :-)
Credit to a wizard with coding over here in the UK for all that info who has helped me out loads so far
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That should work yeah, and as far as I'm aware STAR/XENTRY still works to code the lights, most important thing is to buy lights which come with their original HLC (ballasts) beneath the lights as they will already be coded to that particular light, if the wrong HLC is connected it could blow the unit. There's usually a code on the bottom of the unit that matches the headlight.
Credit to a wizard with coding over here in the UK for all that info who has helped me out loads so far
Credit to a wizard with coding over here in the UK for all that info who has helped me out loads so far
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Over here it isn't required to have them put in for the annual test as they didn't come with them from factory if that makes sense, so for example on my car I wouldn't need the suspension levellers, washer system etc... I could just plug the headlights in and that would be fine for the test
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Just purchased and installed the Depo C63 style Projector LED headlights from Fishcake. I was disappointed to find however that they came with a halogen bulb for the low beam projector and not LED as I thought. Am I missing anything here???
Just purchased and installed the Depo C63 style Projector LED headlights from Fishcake. I was disappointed to find however that they came with a halogen bulb for the low beam projector and not LED as I thought. Am I missing anything here???