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can Xenons be retrofitted on a 03 e500??

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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 03:28 AM
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can Xenons be retrofitted on a 03 e500??

I have been told different things from different people/dealers. Some say that its possibel with teh 03s ..others say only the 04 and up have the ability to plug&play xenons. Anyone know for sure?
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 09:37 AM
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I had the Active bi-xenons retrofitted on my model, what a difference!!! the stock halogens are just plain crap!!
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by MARK CUMMINS
Contact Steve @www.MBENZNL.com
He has done several
I second Mark's comments

Steve is the greatest. Sometimes, these BiXenons have plugs that are not exactly seated correctly and Steve is able to pin point and fix them.

In addition, you will need someone with StarDiag to configure your car to recognize the BiXenons. Steve has the SDS to get your car configured.

GoodLuck
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 02:44 PM
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So what would it cost? Would they be the same as if ordered with the car?
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 06:51 PM
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I would contact steve, but he says he is out of stock on the xenons. Plus I have a place here that can get me brand new OEMs for half his price. Install I would also like done through my dealer so theres no problem with warantee.

For those who said they have done it...was your car a 2003? I konw its possible on the later models, jsut wondering if the 03 is compatible.
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 08:38 PM
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[QUOTE=kaggz1227]I would contact steve, but he says he is out of stock on the xenons. Plus I have a place here that can get me brand new OEMs for half his price. Install I would also like done through my dealer so theres no problem with warantee.

PLEASE post the info re the shop that sells the Xeons OEs for Half of Steves Price!
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Originally Posted by kaggz1227
I would contact steve, but he says he is out of stock on the xenons. Plus I have a place here that can get me brand new OEMs for half his price. Install I would also like done through my dealer so theres no problem with warantee.

For those who said they have done it...was your car a 2003? I konw its possible on the later models, jsut wondering if the 03 is compatible.
Your dealer is not likely to install those for you for liability reasons.
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 12:04 AM
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Your dealer is not likely to install those for you for liability reasons.

ive talked ot my dealer and theyre okay with it. But they are telling me theyre unsure if the 03 can support it. Basicaly thats all I need to know...can the 03 be fitted with the xenons or not.
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by kaggz1227
ive talked ot my dealer and theyre okay with it. But they are telling me theyre unsure if the 03 can support it. Basicaly thats all I need to know...can the 03 be fitted with the xenons or not.

It is plug and play and therefore can be done. You are fortunate that your dealership is willing. Around the LosAngeles area, there are a few dealership that will pull a stunt saying that retrofitting BiXenons violates DOT regulations. It is BS but that's the line they will feed you.

GL in your endevour.
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Originally Posted by kaggz1227
I would contact steve, but he says he is out of stock on the xenons. Plus I have a place here that can get me brand new OEMs for half his price. Install I would also like done through my dealer so theres no problem with warantee.

For those who said they have done it...was your car a 2003? I konw its possible on the later models, jsut wondering if the 03 is compatible.
Please share the source with the OE Xeons at half of Steves price
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Please share the source with the OE Xeons at half of Steves price
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