SWAP to new LED tail light IS POSSIBLE
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the tech man is still working:
1st problem of 4 leds in the bottom row not working: solved
but the SAM is making crazy things ... turns the turning light on when you press the Stop pedal ..
this is because, thanks to the SAM function itself, when our system perceive a difference in voltage/resistance, it considers that as a bulb or wire failure and therefore uses any other available bulb to perform the same function.
then gives a failure message on the cluster ..
this is the way it has been explained to me
I'll try to post some pics of the work in progress ..
I 'm sure everything will be solved
1st problem of 4 leds in the bottom row not working: solved
but the SAM is making crazy things ... turns the turning light on when you press the Stop pedal ..
this is because, thanks to the SAM function itself, when our system perceive a difference in voltage/resistance, it considers that as a bulb or wire failure and therefore uses any other available bulb to perform the same function.
then gives a failure message on the cluster ..
this is the way it has been explained to me
I'll try to post some pics of the work in progress ..
I 'm sure everything will be solved
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the tech man is still working:
1st problem of 4 leds in the bottom row not working: solved
but the SAM is making crazy things ... turns the turning light on when you press the Stop pedal ..
this is because, thanks to the SAM function itself, when our system perceive a difference in voltage/resistance, it considers that as a bulb or wire failure and therefore uses any other available bulb to perform the same function.
then gives a failure message on the cluster ..
this is the way it has been explained to me
I'll try to post some pics of the work in progress ..
I 'm sure everything will be solved
1st problem of 4 leds in the bottom row not working: solved
but the SAM is making crazy things ... turns the turning light on when you press the Stop pedal ..
this is because, thanks to the SAM function itself, when our system perceive a difference in voltage/resistance, it considers that as a bulb or wire failure and therefore uses any other available bulb to perform the same function.
then gives a failure message on the cluster ..
this is the way it has been explained to me
I'll try to post some pics of the work in progress ..
I 'm sure everything will be solved
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oscillating power signal
the power signal coming out of SAM is not a steady 12V
... it's an oscillating signal
after determining voltage management, type and kind of resistors, relais ..
decided to install big radial heat dissipators to avoid resistors from burning even after a north to south trip ..
here they are.. and must be fixed to the metal body of the car to dissipate at best
LEFT side
RIGHT side
... it's an oscillating signal
after determining voltage management, type and kind of resistors, relais ..
decided to install big radial heat dissipators to avoid resistors from burning even after a north to south trip ..
here they are.. and must be fixed to the metal body of the car to dissipate at best
LEFT side
RIGHT side
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NEW vs OLD
check and compare ...
CITY + REAR lights
CITY + STOP
tomorrow will finish to see what happens when both new are installed
.. we tried but had some problem maybe caused by some bad ground and because I think the tech's head is no more dissipating heat
CITY + REAR lights
CITY + STOP
tomorrow will finish to see what happens when both new are installed
.. we tried but had some problem maybe caused by some bad ground and because I think the tech's head is no more dissipating heat
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they are different cars !
last summer, after having bought these lights and realised they didn't work, at the dealership we asked for a technical advice, firstly at the main MB tech center in Italy and then, if I remember correctly, at MB Hannover asking for sam swap or something else.
I still keep in mind that teutonic answer: "..will not work, they are different cars! "
.. now I understand what that meant
THEY REALLY LOOK DIFFERENT CARS !!
.. in the dark is even more astonishing .. maybe those guys in a new CL63 that I saw confabulating from the rear mirror after I passed them today ... were thinking the same
the rear look recall me the SL to some extent
it's very cold .. but I can't stand going down in my garage, looking some more at it
a bottle of Champagne is ready prepared for my Tech
... already thinking at next mod: chrome illuminated sills: p/n B6 6021062
I still keep in mind that teutonic answer: "..will not work, they are different cars! "
.. now I understand what that meant
THEY REALLY LOOK DIFFERENT CARS !!
.. in the dark is even more astonishing .. maybe those guys in a new CL63 that I saw confabulating from the rear mirror after I passed them today ... were thinking the same
the rear look recall me the SL to some extent
it's very cold .. but I can't stand going down in my garage, looking some more at it
a bottle of Champagne is ready prepared for my Tech
... already thinking at next mod: chrome illuminated sills: p/n B6 6021062
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thanks Guys
.. the pain was not small
considering that I ordered those lights before they officially released them and, maybe due to un unproper coding at the time, I received ... a couple of my old lights
...so now I have 4 old lights..
but now I'm enjoying revenge
.. the pain was not small
considering that I ordered those lights before they officially released them and, maybe due to un unproper coding at the time, I received ... a couple of my old lights
...so now I have 4 old lights..but now I'm enjoying revenge
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last summer, after having bought these lights and realised they didn't work, at the dealership we asked for a technical advice, firstly at the main MB tech center in Italy and then, if I remember correctly, at MB Hannover asking for sam swap or something else.
I still keep in mind that teutonic answer: "..will not work, they are different cars! "
.. now I understand what that meant
THEY REALLY LOOK DIFFERENT CARS !!
.. in the dark is even more astonishing .. maybe those guys in a new CL63 that I saw confabulating from the rear mirror after I passed them today ... were thinking the same
the rear look recall me the SL to some extent
it's very cold .. but I can't stand going down in my garage, looking some more at it
a bottle of Champagne is ready prepared for my Tech
... already thinking at next mod: chrome illuminated sills: p/n B6 6021062
I still keep in mind that teutonic answer: "..will not work, they are different cars! "
.. now I understand what that meant
THEY REALLY LOOK DIFFERENT CARS !!
.. in the dark is even more astonishing .. maybe those guys in a new CL63 that I saw confabulating from the rear mirror after I passed them today ... were thinking the same
the rear look recall me the SL to some extent
it's very cold .. but I can't stand going down in my garage, looking some more at it
a bottle of Champagne is ready prepared for my Tech
... already thinking at next mod: chrome illuminated sills: p/n B6 6021062
Secondly are you after the AMG illuminated door sills? if so i have a much cheaper option for you, if thats what you want and they work great & look the same PM me
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I made a search and found some convenient option but unfortunately can't find CHROME, exactly like these (not the reverse writing as usually are replicas)
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what's up to me for example was to chose whether have the fog light working only to the left , as usual, or to the right as it is for RHD countries
.. I chose to have both, should I decide for a trip to UK
but he will be willing to make it also for you, no prob
Last edited by dyno; Dec 22, 2008 at 06:29 PM.
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I asked about this ...
if more there'll be more than one person, you can get them done and delivered, more or less at a cost as if they were 3 pieces tail lights instead of 2.
seems great.
but, in case, will have to ask my shipping company for confirmation.
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first thing, let's check what's your SAM #
and of these new Led lights being sold in US, + their p-list.
.. my business is usually of a buyer
ps: anybody there in the business of electronic components ?
... Champ was not enough .. should find another present for my Man
I already told him ...I have plan to change front turn lights to Led, too
then, I want to change that yellowish light in the headliner that reminds me an old kitchen .. and plate number lights
.. and Strobo install 
and of these new Led lights being sold in US, + their p-list.
.. my business is usually of a buyer
ps: anybody there in the business of electronic components ?
... Champ was not enough .. should find another present for my Man
I already told him ...I have plan to change front turn lights to Led, too
then, I want to change that yellowish light in the headliner that reminds me an old kitchen .. and plate number lights
.. and Strobo install
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first thing, let's check what's your SAM #
and of these new Led lights being sold in US, + their p-list.
.. my business is usually of a buyer
ps: anybody there in the business of electronic components ?
... Champ was not enough .. should find another present for my Man
I already told him ...I have plan to change front turn lights to Led, too
then, I want to change that yellowish light in the headliner that reminds me an old kitchen .. and plate number lights
.. and Strobo install
and of these new Led lights being sold in US, + their p-list.
.. my business is usually of a buyer
ps: anybody there in the business of electronic components ?
... Champ was not enough .. should find another present for my Man
I already told him ...I have plan to change front turn lights to Led, too
then, I want to change that yellowish light in the headliner that reminds me an old kitchen .. and plate number lights
.. and Strobo install
pity he was seeing my lights more then i saw his though
so whats the deal how to get this done! i know of 2 or 3 peopel here that might want this, that enough?
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.. no prob but beforeall, as I wrote above, I remain waiting to get from you those parts #.
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