07 Facelift Heaqdlights
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Why don't you post what you are really after. Is it BIX, the more color matched city light in the hi-beam section, etc. There are numerous posts that might answer your question and potentially could save you money.
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thank u amdeutsch for the reply, im assuming the OP is trying to update the head light of his E500 to what the current E-class have on. Also i am very new to this site and cant seems to use the search option correctly... any more advice?
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Does anyonbe know if the new 07 style headlights would be plug/play on an 03-E500?
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If I remember right, the front SAMs would be the same for both and the main difference between the xenon options seemed to be the CAN bus for the new lights control unit, it might be sufficient to wire the CAN bus from somewhere close where it already exists. Perhaps the new control unit is capable for all the new tasks without other units being updated (SW or HW). This could make the retrofit pretty reasonable. I guess jason already knows the details, I wonder why he isn't willing to spend any time writing some of the details.
As long as MB does not officially support the "upgrade", I would ask experts like Steve/BigSis, they would probably know the details and buying parts could include sufficient installation support too.
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As long as EPC does not have the new lights under group 99, I would assume there would not be any MB retrofit cable.
If I remember right, the front SAMs would be the same for both and the main difference between the xenon options seemed to be the CAN bus for the new lights control unit, it might be sufficient to wire the CAN bus from somewhere close where it already exists. Perhaps the new control unit is capable for all the new tasks without other units being updated (SW or HW). This could make the retrofit pretty reasonable. I guess jason already knows the details, I wonder why he isn't willing to spend any time writing some of the details.
As long as MB does not officially support the "upgrade", I would ask experts like Steve/BigSis, they would probably know the details and buying parts could include sufficient installation support too.
If I remember right, the front SAMs would be the same for both and the main difference between the xenon options seemed to be the CAN bus for the new lights control unit, it might be sufficient to wire the CAN bus from somewhere close where it already exists. Perhaps the new control unit is capable for all the new tasks without other units being updated (SW or HW). This could make the retrofit pretty reasonable. I guess jason already knows the details, I wonder why he isn't willing to spend any time writing some of the details.
As long as MB does not officially support the "upgrade", I would ask experts like Steve/BigSis, they would probably know the details and buying parts could include sufficient installation support too.
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04 E500 20in brabus monoblocks 1 serious 500E & 91 300CE 2JZ 2005 CL65
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I Am Working On It Now. I Have Tho Ones W/o Zenon. I Am Puting Zenons In Them. The Old Lights Have 3 Plugs The 07 Has 1. So I Am Going To Try To Get 07 Plug And Wire It. Pm Me If You Want More Details.
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i would like to do the same, but how is the HID output for the 07 headlight? i have 03 E500 but i have the frost projector lens which SUCKS. it does not light up the road like my friend's CLS and we both have the OEM HID. am i be able to change out the frost lens to clear or i have to do the whole housin swap ...thank you
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I Just Received The Plug And Wires For The 07 Headlights So It Is Possible For The Swap They Just Have To Be Wired. The Old Lights Have 4 Plugs And The 07 Have 1 Plug. From The 4 Plugs You Have Too Put The Grounds Together And Use A Tester To Figure Out Which Lights Are For Each Wire. After You Put The 4 Grounds Together You Will Have 4 Wires Left. 1 Is For The Headlight, 1 Is For The Turn Signal, 1 Is For High Beam, And The Last Is The Inner Driving Light And You Should Be Good To Go! Good Luck!
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Ok so i got the 07 harness repair kit (harness with wires) so i can wire up my 03 lights but real quick do you have a diagram or exactly what you did I need this asap. I apprecaite the help.
p.s. what happened with your bumper did you need mine?
p.s. what happened with your bumper did you need mine?
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Bump, figured it out took about 2hours but got it. Had to extend all the wires about 6" and then wire up the new connector which was 10.00ea.
1)Ground-Brown -all must be twisted together apx 4 wires
2)Low beam-yellow/blk was on the main connector with 4 wires
3)Hi-Beam-white and yellow (there were 2 wires for hi-beam you had to connect these 2 together) located on the 2 small connectors
4)park lamps-thin blk and white-locted on a small connector above the hi beam plug.
5)signal-black and grey located on the main connector also.
this should help a bit the pics i have arent that great but you get the idea.
1)Ground-Brown -all must be twisted together apx 4 wires
2)Low beam-yellow/blk was on the main connector with 4 wires
3)Hi-Beam-white and yellow (there were 2 wires for hi-beam you had to connect these 2 together) located on the 2 small connectors
4)park lamps-thin blk and white-locted on a small connector above the hi beam plug.
5)signal-black and grey located on the main connector also.
this should help a bit the pics i have arent that great but you get the idea.
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07 Headlight retrofit
Bump, figured it out took about 2hours but got it. Had to extend all the wires about 6" and then wire up the new connector which was 10.00ea.
1)Ground-Brown -all must be twisted together apx 4 wires
2)Low beam-yellow/blk was on the main connector with 4 wires
3)Hi-Beam-white and yellow (there were 2 wires for hi-beam you had to connect these 2 together) located on the 2 small connectors
4)park lamps-thin blk and white-locted on a small connector above the hi beam plug.
5)signal-black and grey located on the main connector also.
this should help a bit the pics i have arent that great but you get the idea.
1)Ground-Brown -all must be twisted together apx 4 wires
2)Low beam-yellow/blk was on the main connector with 4 wires
3)Hi-Beam-white and yellow (there were 2 wires for hi-beam you had to connect these 2 together) located on the 2 small connectors
4)park lamps-thin blk and white-locted on a small connector above the hi beam plug.
5)signal-black and grey located on the main connector also.
this should help a bit the pics i have arent that great but you get the idea.
Can you tell me if your car came with Xenons originally? My 03 has Xenons, so I am getting ready to do the retrofit and was wondering if the wire instructions you posted will apply to my car.
Thanks
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Looking for Few W211 Items. Appreciate if your help
Hi there,
I am new to this forum and also am a new MB Driver. I got W211 2004 (E200 Kompressor) model.
I am looking for New HeadLight and Sports Grille that has the MB logo in the middle of the grille. Appreciate if you can give some contacts so that I buy at reasonable price or sell to me if you have unused or used light and grille that I am looking for.
Thanks in advance.
I am new to this forum and also am a new MB Driver. I got W211 2004 (E200 Kompressor) model.
I am looking for New HeadLight and Sports Grille that has the MB logo in the middle of the grille. Appreciate if you can give some contacts so that I buy at reasonable price or sell to me if you have unused or used light and grille that I am looking for.
Thanks in advance.
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i would like to do the same, but how is the HID output for the 07 headlight? i have 03 E500 but i have the frost projector lens which SUCKS. it does not light up the road like my friend's CLS and we both have the OEM HID. am i be able to change out the frost lens to clear or i have to do the whole housin swap ...thank you
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E320 2004 model Silver sedan
Hey guys i have a 2004 E320 sedan. I want to do a headlight upgrade for a 2007-2008
E-350. my light are NOT Xenon. they are standard. do i still need to do this wiring mod on my car if i replace the headlight?
E-350. my light are NOT Xenon. they are standard. do i still need to do this wiring mod on my car if i replace the headlight?
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can someone pleaseeeee post the part # i need. I searched everywhere and tried 3 different dealer but no luck. someone pleaseee post the part number or a close picture of the entire harness kit. any help will be highly appreciated. I am with no headlight 
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nevermind guys i found the part#2115451128
called diagnostic socket (lamp unit) 5 pin. incase anyone needs it. you will need to buy pins along with it that goes in the connector.
called diagnostic socket (lamp unit) 5 pin. incase anyone needs it. you will need to buy pins along with it that goes in the connector.
