you can try but I'll not refund you 
Multi-beam in Canada?
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E300 4matic
You may not notice it working until you drive on a very dark road. You need to have your headlights set to auto-highbeams and make sure the high beams are on when you're looking for the box around the car in front of you. (Sometimes my car would switch back to low beams without me knowing). Also, if your high beams are on and cars coming at you aren't flashing you, you know it's probably working.
It's okay to remove the OBD2 plug after the screen resets, so that should be fine.
I would email Vladimir and ask him what you should do next. You can reset back to factory standard and try again, but he may need to give you a reset file first. Vlad is very responsive and should email you back quickly. He will also ask you for the log file that is generated after the upgrade so he can check whether it worked or not.
It's okay to remove the OBD2 plug after the screen resets, so that should be fine.
I would email Vladimir and ask him what you should do next. You can reset back to factory standard and try again, but he may need to give you a reset file first. Vlad is very responsive and should email you back quickly. He will also ask you for the log file that is generated after the upgrade so he can check whether it worked or not.
My experience after couple of dark highways rides that I did to test it. The auto sign is there, blue sign is kept on. But I can see the light toward the car in front of me is less. Also, in curvy road I see the lights moving with me which is cool!
overall he is really a great guy to deal with and supportive.
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well here is what happen. I sent him the log file. He told me to do step 2 again to activate it. I did that and sent him the log file and he told me everything is okay now.
My experience after couple of dark highways rides that I did to test it. The auto sign is there, blue sign is kept on. But I can see the light toward the car in front of me is less. Also, in curvy road I see the lights moving with me which is cool!
overall he is really a great guy to deal with and supportive.
My experience after couple of dark highways rides that I did to test it. The auto sign is there, blue sign is kept on. But I can see the light toward the car in front of me is less. Also, in curvy road I see the lights moving with me which is cool!
overall he is really a great guy to deal with and supportive.
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From: Virginia
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I think if you want it, you should pay for it. Vladimir is a really nice guy and worked hard to make this work. He deserves to be paid for his work.
besides, I’m pretty sure it will only work on the vin # it was generated for
besides, I’m pretty sure it will only work on the vin # it was generated for
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E300 4matic
well here is what happen. I sent him the log file. He told me to do step 2 again to activate it. I did that and sent him the log file and he told me everything is okay now.
My experience after couple of dark highways rides that I did to test it. The auto sign is there, blue sign is kept on. But I can see the light toward the car in front of me is less. Also, in curvy road I see the lights moving with me which is cool!
overall he is really a great guy to deal with and supportive.
My experience after couple of dark highways rides that I did to test it. The auto sign is there, blue sign is kept on. But I can see the light toward the car in front of me is less. Also, in curvy road I see the lights moving with me which is cool!
overall he is really a great guy to deal with and supportive.
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Driving some dark two lanes through the Rockies the other night my wife remarked on the " ballet " the headlights on the E400 wagon performed as we rounded curves and approached other cars. I'm very pleased with this lighting system.
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Can I add my quick Canadian "OUCH!" to the list: the price on Amazon Canada is $740 CAD plus $50 CAD to ship. The curse of our petrodollar in stark display. 
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From: Longueuil, QC Canada
2018 E300 4Matic.
Not worth the price in Canadian Dollars
That’s why I didn’t purchase it.
Plus ... considering the price once converted to CDN Dollars ... I’m now quite happy with my E300’s lighting.
Plus ... considering the price once converted to CDN Dollars ... I’m now quite happy with my E300’s lighting.
Last edited by bellavance; Dec 30, 2020 at 10:20 AM.
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You are making me green with envy. This is one case where our backward regulatory scheme really hurts
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E300 GLE350
The 2018 model of the E-class appears to offer the Active MULTIBEAM LED lighting system in Canada (http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/content/...13.html#/p3520)
Current regulations ban this technology in North America. Though Canada is actually in the midst of allowing this technology through amendments in their Motor Vehicle Regulations (http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/20...l/reg2-eng.php) but that has yet to be approved or put into motion.
So I'm curious as to why MB is offering the multibeam on the E-class now. Since they are not allowed, I'm assuming they do not function as they are intended to--perhaps MB is under the loops knowing that they can eventually offer this and a simple software to allow it to function at 100%? I don't know.
Anyone know more about this?
Thanks
Current regulations ban this technology in North America. Though Canada is actually in the midst of allowing this technology through amendments in their Motor Vehicle Regulations (http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/20...l/reg2-eng.php) but that has yet to be approved or put into motion.
So I'm curious as to why MB is offering the multibeam on the E-class now. Since they are not allowed, I'm assuming they do not function as they are intended to--perhaps MB is under the loops knowing that they can eventually offer this and a simple software to allow it to function at 100%? I don't know.
Anyone know more about this?
Thanks
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E300 GLE350
The 2018 model of the E-class appears to offer the Active MULTIBEAM LED lighting system in Canada (http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/content/...13.html#/p3520)
Current regulations ban this technology in North America. Though Canada is actually in the midst of allowing this technology through amendments in their Motor Vehicle Regulations (http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/20...l/reg2-eng.php) but that has yet to be approved or put into motion.
So I'm curious as to why MB is offering the multibeam on the E-class now. Since they are not allowed, I'm assuming they do not function as they are intended to--perhaps MB is under the loops knowing that they can eventually offer this and a simple software to allow it to function at 100%? I don't know.
Anyone know more about this?
Thanks
Current regulations ban this technology in North America. Though Canada is actually in the midst of allowing this technology through amendments in their Motor Vehicle Regulations (http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/20...l/reg2-eng.php) but that has yet to be approved or put into motion.
So I'm curious as to why MB is offering the multibeam on the E-class now. Since they are not allowed, I'm assuming they do not function as they are intended to--perhaps MB is under the loops knowing that they can eventually offer this and a simple software to allow it to function at 100%? I don't know.
Anyone know more about this?
Thanks
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From: Vancouver Canada
S213 2020 E450 4Matic CDN Spec 07/19 build
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2014 Jag F-Type vert, 2004 Volvo V70R
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From: Texas Hill Country
2019 E450 4 matic
I purchased directly from Vladimir and only paid $449 U.S., plus shipping. You also get the advantage of direct communication and help from Vladimir. Have you compared the prices of the large retailers with those of a direct purchase from Vladimir?
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S213 2020 E450 4Matic CDN Spec 07/19 build
And I'll trust that someone won't pull out the "if you can afford a Benz, you can afford ______". It's because of frugality that I have the opportunity to have the car I do. Paying that much for something the car technically already has and just needs a "flip of a switch" is personally just too much for me. That said, it's worth it for many others and hey that's great for them, and Vladimir's business too.
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So. all our Canadian friends have to do is purchase in USD. I would have thought it not difficult to have a USD account. I thought it generous of V to point out how save some fees and expenses. If I was a regular nite driver I would pop for the software in an instant.
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Can I suggest you review the CAD/USD exchange rate over the past ten years? Once at par, CAD has most recently been 25%-35% below par. EVERYTHING is now more expensive for Canadians.
