Davis_in_texas

Hello,

I’m a new member. I’ve had 3 BMW’s previously with the last one being a 2013 335m. I’ve been looking at and wanting a C43 for the past year and as we all know they’re hard to find these days. I found one that I wanted to make a move on and purchased. Now me being ignorant to C43’s found out after the fact the one I bought didn’t have the led lights. I assumed that all C43’s would have those because they’re not a baseline model. So I signed the deal 2 days ago. So I figured I’m screwed….I have to imagine it would cost several thousand dollars to put the led headlamps in the car. Any suggestions?

W205C43PFL

It might be plug and play for base halogen but I also heard depending on the packages (like if you have the static one and want to go ILS, you need a conversion module). since you said you don't have LED lights then it might be be the base halogen. If you don't want to go OEM and have to use a conversion module, perhaps go aftermarket with the OEM like look. If you don't need the function of the ILS, you can skip the programming as well (I think?)
Other than that, congrats on your C43, I hope you enjoy it it as much as I enjoy mine!

RichardCranium3

Do you have a link to the listing, or can post a pic of the headlights on your car? Asking because there's sometimes some confusion between the "full" LED ILS headlights and the step down that still has LED running lights, headlights, but halogen high beams. Is it the LED DLR eyebrows you're looking for or the full articulating LED beams?

Davis_in_texas

I’m looking for the light assembly that is non halogen…not quite sure what the exact term is for that…

stockbmw

Those head lights looks so sad

Here is a link to upgrade to active look-alike Chinese aftermarket LEDs.

Are those standard bumper or AMG? Post more pics.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...otto-auto.html

Davis_in_texas

Does this help?

stockbmw

Thank gawd bumper isn't from base w205. It doesn't have parking sensors so it threw off.

Davis_in_texas

Yea I still can’t believe it…my 2008 328 BMW had hid headlights…so I assumed a C43 would too…obviously I’m an idiot.

AMGiggity

Wait, there are C43 with Halogen? I have never seen one with halogen, I thought all C43 come with HID or optional LED? Why the hell would Mercedes put halogen on cars with 60k MSRP?

Davis_in_texas

Yea I’m still in shock too…now I’m stuck with this…ugh

W205C43PFL

Since you haven't taken delivery, is it possible to cancel the transaction? Were the seller not transparent with everything, did they not share pictures with you before you committed to purchase?

Davis_in_texas

I bought it from a local dealer and signed the papers two days ago. Like I said previously in the thread I just assumed a C43 would come with a led headlight package.

W205C43PFL

I was hoping there is a grace period, yes I am aware you mentioned both of those things in your original post. I was curious if they at least shown you pictures, that's all.

As for retrofitting lights, forum member star4life might be able to help you out if you live within his area.

Since the deal is already final, don't stress about it too much honestly after spending all this money you should enjoy the car, once you get behind the wheels and hear the exhaust noise you would forget about all this, hopefully : ) either way, I am sorry that this happened. Anyone would be surprised too at this price point if those are the lights they are getting, you are not alone.

jhpmbusa

would suggest just changing the halogen bulb to led or hid for now?

Davis_in_texas

Is that a possibility to do? I would for sure do that if it can be done.

ShowCar

Don't feel bad I bought the same car thinking it had LED headlights too. The car had all the LED options and I overlooked the one thing that's important. I changed the bulbs out to a whiter light and I'm moving on until I find a better quality option. Enjoy the new ride!

Davis_in_texas

Wow looks like we ended up with the exact same car haha….I mean I wish mine had a couple more options such as the 360 camera and parking sensors but the halogen lights are what really bothers me the most. I don’t have the performance exhaust and if I was 30 years younger that would probably bother me and I don’t have navigation either but I always used my iPhone for nav anyway when I had navigation in my BMW’s…oh well you live and learn I guess.

jhpmbusa

of course, i believe it should be a h7 bulb.

Davis_in_texas

Cool I’m going to look into this for sure!! I really appreciate everyone’s input on this

stockbmw

Best value for the money is the aftermarket active LED for $1500. One forum member already tried and spend thousands converting from halogen to LED. OEM route is just too expensive with OEM pricing and all the coding that need to be done.

Davis_in_texas

What brand bulb did you put in? How did it come out? I’m about to do this.

Star4life

i did the full ILS conversion but I had static LED stock.

regardless its possible on your car. would take a few thousand to convert OEM. It is possible.

Davis_in_texas

My impression is for me to go from halogen to LED would be several thousand dollars…is this not correct? I’d do it for 2k but not 4k

LogosMotorworks

mbhouse in canada can help you with retrofits done right at a decent (for a retrofit) price. They also do remote coding.

C400DD

agreed, i thought the same thing, why did it not come with it, even my c400 did