Adjusting intelligent LED light system
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Adjusting intelligent LED light system
I own a 2014 E300 Hybrid equipped with the so called intelligent LED light system that follows the road when cornering. Unfortunately there is a dim patch on the right-hand side when on low beams about 5-10 meters out in front, which I find slightly impedes visibility.
My question is, since these are electronically controlled mechanical lights I assume they are also self-adjustable; however, is it possible to somehow tweak them such that the dim patch can be resolved? It feels as if it's a small matter of moving part of the multibeams on the right-hand side a bit to the left. I don't think the bulbs need replacing but I'm willing to consider they might -- how could I test this? The light output in high beam mode is flawless though.
On a slightly unrelated note, the lights can be configured for right or left-hand side drive. What should I pick if the steering wheel is on the left? I went with right-hand side drive since I assumed it refers to the side one faces incoming traffic. Changing this setting does not affect the dim patch in the slightest.
My question is, since these are electronically controlled mechanical lights I assume they are also self-adjustable; however, is it possible to somehow tweak them such that the dim patch can be resolved? It feels as if it's a small matter of moving part of the multibeams on the right-hand side a bit to the left. I don't think the bulbs need replacing but I'm willing to consider they might -- how could I test this? The light output in high beam mode is flawless though.
On a slightly unrelated note, the lights can be configured for right or left-hand side drive. What should I pick if the steering wheel is on the left? I went with right-hand side drive since I assumed it refers to the side one faces incoming traffic. Changing this setting does not affect the dim patch in the slightest.
Last edited by migdsb; Apr 21, 2018 at 02:02 PM.
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I was finally able to snap a picture of the dark spot I mentioned in my OP. See here: https://imgur.com/a/outC9GQ (steering wheel is on the left, BTW)
Is the dark spot that can be seen in the picture normal? I would have thought that the beam on the right-hand side would extend further out than the one on the left. What do you think?
Is the dark spot that can be seen in the picture normal? I would have thought that the beam on the right-hand side would extend further out than the one on the left. What do you think?
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Mine definitely does not have that dark area that your photo shows. I think there is definitely something wrong with your headlight(s). I wish I could help more. There seems to be very little info available on the intelligent lights.
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Yeah, exactly -- I've also tried in vain to dig up some information on these so called intelligent LED lights that I hoped would lead me to a fix. Just wanted to avoid being without my car for who knows how long it'll take for my local dealer to fix this...
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Think you need the scanner. Last time I hooked one to my car I saw the option to adjust the headlights individually in there.
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or you can try this. Idk if it will work.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-c...djustment.html
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or you can try this. Idk if it will work.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-c...djustment.html
Last edited by Red-Town; May 2, 2018 at 04:58 PM.
