Question on a headlamp swap
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2000 e320 wagon
Question on a headlamp swap
I feel I should have done a mit more research 
I've recently 'de - xenon'd' my headlamps -- opting for a halogen set on a mechanic's advice regarding the cheaper maintenance cost. I had no problem with this (in fact, the new kit came in less than the replacement new OEM light and ballast -- this is where I should have done my research, for apparently aftermarket options abounded for HID too for much more reasonable prices -- my bad, and a cautionary tale to anyone else going down this route upon 'friendly advice').
Anywho, money already spent -- at this point the mechanic has told me that the wagon had an 'autoleveling' feature in the HID light option that will now be disabled, in addition to the headlamp sprayers/washers.
Now I get the autoleveling feature's being disabled, but why would the washers also be impacted? Nothing I've found on any forum, or the headlight manufacturer themselves (Spyder) indicated that this should be a problem. Thoughts?
I've recently 'de - xenon'd' my headlamps -- opting for a halogen set on a mechanic's advice regarding the cheaper maintenance cost. I had no problem with this (in fact, the new kit came in less than the replacement new OEM light and ballast -- this is where I should have done my research, for apparently aftermarket options abounded for HID too for much more reasonable prices -- my bad, and a cautionary tale to anyone else going down this route upon 'friendly advice').
Anywho, money already spent -- at this point the mechanic has told me that the wagon had an 'autoleveling' feature in the HID light option that will now be disabled, in addition to the headlamp sprayers/washers.
Now I get the autoleveling feature's being disabled, but why would the washers also be impacted? Nothing I've found on any forum, or the headlight manufacturer themselves (Spyder) indicated that this should be a problem. Thoughts?
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Where are the old lamp units...they are worth money on Ebay...or on here for guys wanting to Xenon their cars.
The washers are not a problem and will work with whatever lamp you have installed. I have them with my Xenons, I had them previously with halogens.
Auto leveling was installed with all Xenons, not just on the wagon. Your mechanic has cost you money...bad advice.
The washers are not a problem and will work with whatever lamp you have installed. I have them with my Xenons, I had them previously with halogens.
Auto leveling was installed with all Xenons, not just on the wagon. Your mechanic has cost you money...bad advice.
