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Has anyone installed LED reverse lights on their CLS?
I find it a bit odd how a car with full LED lighting and an "Advanced Lighting System" doesn't come with LED reverse lights. I found these:
Ebay LEDs But has anyone done this? Will it be as easy as plug and play? It seems as if there is a catch 22 here haha. |
Originally Posted by TheFranchizeSLB
(Post 7503958)
I find it a bit odd how a car with full LED lighting and an "Advanced Lighting System" doesn't come with LED reverse lights. I found these:
Ebay LEDs But has anyone done this? Will it be as easy as plug and play? It seems as if there is a catch 22 here haha. |
Originally Posted by VirtualRain
(Post 7504020)
Do you know what model year they went full LED? Do you know for sure that the reverse lights are not LED? I am sure mine aren't, and if they are, then they do not show well through the lighting's housing lol.. |
The reverse lights are NOT LED - std white 921 filament type bulbs.
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Originally Posted by dcastine
(Post 7507578)
The reverse lights are NOT LED - std white 921 filament type bulbs.
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well does anyone know if i install them, that i will be okay? i feel that's one aesthetic touch this car is missing.. but i also dont want to trip an error code or mess up any wiring with a weird bulb that isnt stock..
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Back when I wanted to swap out LEDs in my C5 Vette, I found an entire replacement unit for the backup lights, it really updated the look:
Original https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...5be71b99d3.jpg Updated lights (sorry for the potato quality pic): https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...9ebcad6857.jpg I wish we had something like this for our cars |
The facelift tailights 2015+ that have a darker tint are full led. Taillights prior have a regular reverse light otherwise everything else led. Also euro lights have amber turn signals and usa is red, just a note if someone decides to retrofit.
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https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...27558ee08.jpeg Just swapped out the reverse lights on my 2014 CLS550, I can confirm that they come with standard halogen 921 bulbs. It took me about 15 minutes total to swap both bulbs out. I bought the bulbs from a seller on Amazon who I have bought from in the past. Keep in mind that when you remove the rear light assembly that the reverse lights mount from the bottom and are vertical when installed, not horizontal like so many other cars. So get a bulb that has multiple LED's on the sides as buying a bulb that just has one led focused out the end will work but will just shine up in the housing not straight back. Also, mine were plug and play, no need for resistors. It's a major improvement over stock. I'll try and post some pics later. |
Originally Posted by CLS SportMode
(Post 7531311)
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...27558ee08.jpeg Just swapped out the reverse lights on my 2014 CLS550, I can confirm that they come with standard halogen 921 bulbs. It took me about 15 minutes total to swap both bulbs out. I bought the bulbs from a seller on Amazon who I have bought from in the past. Keep in mind that when you remove the rear light assembly that the reverse lights mount from the bottom and are vertical when installed, not horizontal like so many other cars. So get a bulb that has multiple LED's on the sides as buying a bulb that just has one led focused out the end will work but will just shine up in the housing not straight back. Also, mine were plug and play, no need for resistors. It's a major improvement over stock. I'll try and post some pics later. |
Just got home, I'll post the steps needed (what you need to remove), location of the rear light assembly nuts (4) and some pics later. |
Process and Pictures
This should take you around 30 minutes. Novice level difficulty. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...589f5d4c4b.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...bef258e8da.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...ffa78ed1fc.jpg Remove the two plastic trim fasteners. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...6e21375ea6.jpg Remove both side cargo nets, unsnap and pull out. Remove this cargo tie down with T-40 Torx https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...8de8fdc93a.jpg Loosen 10 mm nut, remove the plastic trim fastener, pry up at these locations. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...f505ad7c57.jpg Loosen 10 mm nut, remove the plastic trim fastener. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...3fda4229f3.jpg Pry straight up, four fasteners so move wedge close to each fastener. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...ace4a973c1.jpg Showing the four trim fasteners that hold the back molded trim piece in place, pry straight up. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...e7ad8f9670.jpg Bungee cords or similar to hold carpet trim panel back. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...1db0b9edd9.jpg Drivers side, remove four 8 mm nuts. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...51f16786f0.jpg Need socket extension. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...8223b9e2d1.jpg Passenger side, remove four 8 mm nuts. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...23fc01f306.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...9f19526f72.jpg Bulb installs vertically. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...21fd718c14.jpg Stock 921 halogen. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...4b2a4a2bea.jpg New LED https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...330f265b63.jpg The picture does not do justice to the difference. Less than 10 tools needed. (see picture)
Todd |
Originally Posted by CLS SportMode
(Post 7532935)
Process and Pictures
This should take you around 30 minutes. Novice level difficulty. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...589f5d4c4b.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...bef258e8da.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...ffa78ed1fc.jpg Remove the two plastic trim fasteners. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...6e21375ea6.jpg Remove both side cargo nets, unsnap and pull out. Remove this cargo tie down with T-40 Torx https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...8de8fdc93a.jpg Loosen 10 mm nut, remove the plastic trim fastener, pry up at these locations. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...f505ad7c57.jpg Loosen 10 mm nut, remove the plastic trim fastener. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...3fda4229f3.jpg Pry straight up, four fasteners so move wedge close to each fastener. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...ace4a973c1.jpg Showing the four trim fasteners that hold the back molded trim piece in place, pry straight up. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...e7ad8f9670.jpg Bungee cords or similar to hold carpet trim panel back. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...1db0b9edd9.jpg Drivers side, remove four 8 mm nuts. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...51f16786f0.jpg Need socket extension. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...8223b9e2d1.jpg Passenger side, remove four 8 mm nuts. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...23fc01f306.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...9f19526f72.jpg Bulb installs vertically. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...21fd718c14.jpg Stock 921 halogen. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...4b2a4a2bea.jpg New LED https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...330f265b63.jpg The picture does not do justice to the difference. Less than 10 tools needed. (see picture)
Todd |
Not so didficult
I just finished this and the process is not that difficult. Took me about 45 minutes following the great directions that were provided previously. Pics below and as with OP, the picture doesn’t do it justice but the difference in person is dramatic. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...42512f220.jpeg Before (above) and after (below) |
Looks great Shotime! 👍 Todd |
Originally Posted by CLS SportMode
(Post 7532935)
Process and Pictures
This should take you around 30 minutes. Novice level difficulty. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...589f5d4c4b.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...bef258e8da.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...ffa78ed1fc.jpg Remove the two plastic trim fasteners. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...6e21375ea6.jpg Remove both side cargo nets, unsnap and pull out. Remove this cargo tie down with T-40 Torx https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...8de8fdc93a.jpg Loosen 10 mm nut, remove the plastic trim fastener, pry up at these locations. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...f505ad7c57.jpg Loosen 10 mm nut, remove the plastic trim fastener. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...3fda4229f3.jpg Pry straight up, four fasteners so move wedge close to each fastener. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...ace4a973c1.jpg Showing the four trim fasteners that hold the back molded trim piece in place, pry straight up. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...e7ad8f9670.jpg Bungee cords or similar to hold carpet trim panel back. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...1db0b9edd9.jpg Drivers side, remove four 8 mm nuts. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...51f16786f0.jpg Need socket extension. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...8223b9e2d1.jpg Passenger side, remove four 8 mm nuts. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...23fc01f306.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...9f19526f72.jpg Bulb installs vertically. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...21fd718c14.jpg Stock 921 halogen. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...4b2a4a2bea.jpg New LED https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...330f265b63.jpg The picture does not do justice to the difference. Less than 10 tools needed. (see picture)
Todd This too helpful man thanks |
Originally Posted by CLS SportMode
(Post 7532935)
Process and Pictures
This should take you around 30 minutes. Novice level difficulty. ... Message me with questions etc. Todd Great how to guide, thanks. Would be good if others replying didn't include the entire guide when they quote and add comments. Saves scrolling through it three times. |
Originally Posted by CLS SportMode
(Post 7531311)
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...27558ee08.jpeg Just swapped out the reverse lights on my 2014 CLS550, I can confirm that they come with standard halogen 921 bulbs. It took me about 15 minutes total to swap both bulbs out. I bought the bulbs from a seller on Amazon who I have bought from in the past. Keep in mind that when you remove the rear light assembly that the reverse lights mount from the bottom and are vertical when installed, not horizontal like so many other cars. So get a bulb that has multiple LED's on the sides as buying a bulb that just has one led focused out the end will work but will just shine up in the housing not straight back. Also, mine were plug and play, no need for resistors. It's a major improvement over stock. I'll try and post some pics later. |
Originally Posted by Vancan
(Post 7684786)
Can anyone confirm that this specific led bulb is in fact error free without having to add any resistors, etc? I’ve tried a few led reverse bulbs from amazon, however I keep getting an error for my reverse lights! |
Originally Posted by Mikeki7
(Post 7510786)
The facelift tailights 2015+ that have a darker tint are full led. Taillights prior have a regular reverse light otherwise everything else led. Also euro lights have amber turn signals and usa is red, just a note if someone decides to retrofit.
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Hello all, one of mine was letting water in so I took the plunge and bought the newer model lights. Mine are 2013 the replacement (used) is 2016. The part numbers are different and the back (plastic inside) is red on old black on new. Both have standard reversing bulbs (I tried to upgrade and got an error message on the dash and was told I needed to buy resostors which I am not doing as i don't want to mess with wiring). The new ones are darker and look nicer in my opinion, see photos below. The one on the right is the new one. If you zoom in you will see it's darker on the red part. The clear part is not tinted in either as far as I can see.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...197e9f7a37.jpg New in hand https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...0e5915a95c.jpg Left is old right is new in all photos https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...badd977764.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...c7810899b4.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...86873fc063.jpg Old https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...c20e8c241a.jpg New https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...a0453df42a.jpg |
Ps no error messages on dash so far. Will update if it does
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Pps mine is a diesel :( am assuming the above applies to you lucky peeps with the petrol variants
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Originally Posted by CLS SportMode
(Post 7531311)
Just swapped out the reverse lights on my 2014 CLS550, I can confirm that they come with standard halogen 921 bulbs. It took me about 15 minutes total to swap both bulbs out. I bought the bulbs from a seller on Amazon who I have bought from in the past. Keep in mind that when you remove the rear light assembly that the reverse lights mount from the bottom and are vertical when installed, not horizontal like so many other cars. So get a bulb that has multiple LED's on the sides as buying a bulb that just has one led focused out the end will work but will just shine up in the housing not straight back. Also, mine were plug and play, no need for resistors. It's a major improvement over stock. I'll try and post some pics later. I couldn't find these lights on Amazon, can you send me a link? |
Originally Posted by Gee_115
(Post 7705541)
I couldn't find these lights on Amazon, can you send me a link?
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