Retrofit 2019 Ambient Lighting

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Dec 11, 2018 | 10:22 AM
  #1  
Has anyone found out if you can retrofit the ambient lighting from the 2019 in other W205's? The interior structure looks the same where the lights are located. I'd imagine the software would just need to be updated.
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Dec 13, 2018 | 02:39 PM
  #2  
its not there, the center is easy to add - the doors not so much.. lastly, you have to program the option in.
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Dec 14, 2018 | 01:33 PM
  #3  
Quote: its not there, the center is easy to add - the doors not so much.. lastly, you have to program the option in.
I wonder if its something that a collision shop could do for cheaper.
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May 12, 2019 | 12:49 AM
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Be very careful with these aftermarket kits. First, this will void your MB warranty. Second, you run the risk of crashing your Command Center software causing a significant cost at a Mercedes dealer to reinstall.Not sure why anyone would take the chance of downloading a Chinese patch on a German engineered piece of software. Definitely not worth the risk IMO.
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May 13, 2019 | 12:30 PM
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Quote: Be very careful with these aftermarket kits. First, this will void your MB warranty. Second, you run the risk of crashing your Command Center software causing a significant cost at a Mercedes dealer to reinstall.Not sure why anyone would take the chance of downloading a Chinese patch on a German engineered piece of software. Definitely not worth the risk IMO.
Not looking to use aftermarket kits. I want OEM. But I'm wondering if the lights can be retrofitted.
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May 13, 2019 | 01:37 PM
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Quote: Be very careful with these aftermarket kits. First, this will void your MB warranty. Second, you run the risk of crashing your Command Center software causing a significant cost at a Mercedes dealer to reinstall.Not sure why anyone would take the chance of downloading a Chinese patch on a German engineered piece of software. Definitely not worth the risk IMO.
Because "German engineered piece of software" never has bugs or issues?
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May 13, 2019 | 03:31 PM
  #7  
Why add fuel to an already burning fire.
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May 13, 2019 | 03:34 PM
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Quote: Why add fuel to an already burning fire.
The fire you started? You are just going around cutting and pasting the same uninformed comment over and over.
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May 13, 2019 | 04:55 PM
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Quote: Why add fuel to an already burning fire.

Did you have an issue with yours, first time I’ve heard of a problem with this.
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May 13, 2019 | 07:11 PM
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Quote: Did you have an issue with yours, first time I’ve heard of a problem with this.
Yes, the OBD didn't download the software properly. Took it to an MB mechanic and he read me the riot act. Told me if MB found out, they wouldn't honor the warranty.
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May 13, 2019 | 07:27 PM
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Quote: Yes, the OBD didn't download the software properly. Took it to an MB mechanic and he read me the riot act. Told me if MB found out, they wouldn't honor the warranty.
Thanks for the heads up.
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May 14, 2019 | 03:26 AM
  #12  
Probably cheaper in the long run to sell your car and buy one with the options you want.
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May 17, 2019 | 10:26 PM
  #13  
Quote: Yes, the OBD didn't download the software properly. Took it to an MB mechanic and he read me the riot act. Told me if MB found out, they wouldn't honor the warranty.
Can you be more specific? Where did you purchase the OBD and what year car did you use it on?
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May 18, 2019 | 11:54 AM
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Yes, I purchased from Amazon, and it is the type of OBD that uses a WeChat link to download the software. I believe that there is also an OBD that is self-contained that does not need a WeChat link. Used it on a 2018 C300 with Audio 20.
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