jbmaxx.... Congrats to you on your "victory" with MB. I for one thought it was not going to happen for you, but I'm glad I was wrong. You spoke up and got what you desreve "great customer service"......I think your dealer really pulled through for you.... Don't forget to post how them lights work for ya....Goodluck.

 

First, it is very difficult to tell the deference but there is a deference, about 30-40% improvement in visibility on country roads. There is no way you can see the computer adjustments the lights are making on the turns. All in all it was worth the trouble!

Part # A211 820 23 61 ( LEFT ), A211 820 24 61 (RIGHT)

Version code HRA module
Version code LF-SAM
Version code RF-SAM

 

Has anyone besides John have any luck with their dealer/MBUSA in getting a retrofit?

My dealer keeps telling me that MBUSA has said that it's never been done. They also told me that they called MB Manhattan to inquire if they have done it and was told no.

I'm still trying...

 

My dealer said there is no way they would retrofit. Apparently there are federal safety regulation factors that can't be met with a retrofit.

 

The cost of the lights are net=$565, retail=$995, this could be the cause of some of the resistance you are encountering,(there was no charge for the lights or installation). The cars are pre wired to accept the Active Lights, this was told to me by the dealer.
BTW- There was no interruptions in any of my settings, the installation was transparent, so far!

 

Curious, was this response isolated to the dealer or was it in concert with one of our two AZ MBUSA reps? It seems odd that a NYC dealer would agree to retrofit if it violates federal regulations.

 

First of all, I have to Thank jbmaxx for getting this started and for the information that he's so kindly supplied. I took my 04 E500 into my dealer and showed him some of the posts, and also the 04 sales brochure stating that they should have come with the active lights in the appearance package, and they said that if the car was suppose to have them, then you'll get them. They took some of the information that jbmaxx posted (I copied it and took it to them), and said that they'd talk to the zone rep and we could get the ball rolling. So, I found that the best way to get somewhere with MB is to tell them that it was printed in THEIR brochure. That's hard to argue with.

 

I went to my dealer to discuss the missing active headlights. They agreed to install them. The wait on the actual lights will be 3-4 weeks minimum. So I through out another offer for them.......

I asked for the voice activated cellphone setup installed free of charge and they agreed to do that for me instead.

It should be completed by tomorrow.

 

Wow, that sounds great. According to my dealer, The cell phone setup is a $2000 option from the dealer. Good tradeoff.

 

Yep,

It is a great trade off! You can control lots of things via voice, phone, cd, cd chager, radio.

I'd recommend this to anyone instead of the active headlights. Many more uses......More enjoyable.

 

Yep,

It is a great trade off! You can control lots of things via voice, phone, cd, cd chager, radio.

I'd recommend this to anyone instead of the active headlights. Many more uses......More enjoyable.

I think from a cost standpoint, it would cost them more for the lights and the labor involved to install them and reprogram the system. I didn't expect for them to go for it, but they didn't take but a minute to come back with a "yes"

 

Hello, can you post a video of your headlight that does the self check up and down then left and right please.

Thanks
Victor

 

this is almost 9 years old.....come on man.

 

Oh Im sorry I was searching the forum and i came across with discussion, I currently having the same problem with 2004 e320 my car got into an accident that needed to replace the headlight.. Unfortunately the dealership cannot reprogram my car's headlight to go up and down then left to right on startup, they said there is no such thing that goes left and right.. It only goes up and down.. I thought maybe you can help me by posting a video of your headlight that does the functionality..

Thanks

 

I cannot see my reply to your query which is strange but the bottom line as per my previous posts on this thread will tell you that a 2004 211 E-class never had this feature. It does have a diagnostic routine but NOT the one you are describing... My video is on this forum somewhere

 

glojo, not entirely correct my freind, mine is a 2004 and has the active cornering lights

 

Hi Alps,
I do not think you have fully read this thread nor have you really read my last post? I am saying this in a polite way and not out to belittle or make myself look silly.

I have NEVER ever said a 2004 vehicle does not have active headlights.. I am however saying that if you have a vehicle manufactured after December 2003, you will not have a vehicle that does what jave is querying. If it does and I would not disbelief you, but if it does what jave is talking about then your pride and joy was built prior tothe date I have mentioned.

Apologies if my post comes across as being argumentative as that is not my intent.

Merry Christmas to everyone,
John from sunny (WET) Torquay by the Sea

 

I had ordered a 2004 in Nov 03 which was supposed to come with active bi-xenon headlights, but because of supply problems or some other crap, the car was built & shipped 12/25/2003 with non active bi-xenon headlights which never did move or dance, because they are not supposed to.

My 07 DOES have active Bi-Xenon headlights and they do do the little headlight dance... but not every time you start the car up. Short shut downs don't give you the little dance.

 

Im not always right mate and you right i only read your last post!

you may well be correct, also the US had different options available, not all UK option came in the US.

 

Yup I totally agree but this feature was a World-wide option, the early W211's had a really impressive pre-check routine for the active headlights but sadly, just like everything else on that model, as the years went by the standard features, options got less and less.

I used to be pestered to replace our vehicle but my wife loves the benefits the sliding rear floor gives and until this feature is bought back.... We keep it.