Non-US vs US headlights
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...547d0b657.jpeg Non-US EClass with no amber part on the headlight https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...1590e31bf.jpeg US EClass with amber headlights am i the only one who thinks that the amber part on US cars makes the vehicle less appealing??? |
you're not the only one which is why people go to great lengths to black them out if they are on the exterior like the side bumper. I dont mind when its integrated into the headlight, you can barely notice it. Blame US regulations. I also believe if you get the standard LED headlights, the amber part is bigger than the upgraded headlight option
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also the 2 led strips, in some videos it looks like they light up blue before turning white. right when you turn them on... Is that for non - us models? or is it just the lighting in the videos?
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The LED-stripes on my car is definitly lighting up in blue before turning white.
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Originally Posted by 78degrees
(Post 7513106)
The LED-stripes on my car is definitly lighting up in blue before turning white.
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Nope, my car is an EU-version.
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In the US they dont do that
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There's a lot they don't do in the US..
I love my automatic high beam, it's so cool when they gives high beam except from where there are other vehicles. |
Originally Posted by 78degrees
(Post 7513897)
I love my automatic high beam, it's so cool when they gives high beam except from where there are other vehicles.
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on my 2015 e350 i used to have the automatic high beams - are they not available in the 2018 e300? Havent even tried it yet. I have the p2 package I do know when i corner the light does adjust to light up the road.
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Originally Posted by jhpmbusa
(Post 7514111)
on my 2015 e350 i used to have the automatic high beams - are they not available in the 2018 e300? Havent even tried it yet. I have the p2 package I do know when i corner the light does adjust to light up the road.
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Originally Posted by wagonsrock
(Post 7514022)
US medieval lighting regulations are so frustrating. My car has all the hardware needed for adaptive high beam, but its not coded for US spec vehicles. We pay for the hardware, but can't use it to full advantage. Another insult: We are stuck with red turn signals in the rear, while other countries get amber, which is so much clearer, and allows clear indications of both braking and signaling at the same time.
US regulations do require separate high and low beams; therefore, we don't get to enjoy the Euro version of intelligent lighting, which is functionally always on high beam. |
Originally Posted by Cao Black
(Post 7514204)
No US regulation prevents amber turn signals lights in the rear. Even other models of Mercedes use them, not to mention a host of other manufacturers. It is a corporate decision somehow.
US regulations do require separate high and low beams; therefore, we don't get to enjoy the Euro version of intelligent lighting, which is functionally always on high beam. I'm hopeful that US lighting laws will start to catch up to the rest of the world. Canada recently updated their vehicle code to allow for dynamic high beams. I expect the US to follow suit at some point. Given the hardware exists in US cars, it could be unlocked with a future software update when regulations change. Audi's plan on the new A6, A7, A8, and Q8 is to enable the technology once the regulatory hurdles fall. Prior to these vehicles, only "base" LED headlights with no pixel functionality were offered on US cars, similar to the non-ILS LED headlamps on the E-Class. |
I am not so sure itīs going to be that easy. I have bought a beautiful 2018 E400 US version. I am from Spain and I am going back next summer. I tried to explain my situation to a huge number of people so the car could be fully operational by the time I take it to Spain. The car was custom built so I didnīt really understand why coudnīt the just build the car with the orange turn signals in the back. those are legal both in the US and in Europe, on the other hand, you cannot drive with red turn signals in Europe... I spent over 70K dollars in the car and Mercedes Benz coudnīt get that done for me... that was a little disappointing...
I have contacted both MB US and Europe trying to tell me if the navigation, traffic recognition system, and some other features are going to work when the car gets to Europe and I havenīt been able to get a solid answer. |
Originally Posted by ggoncruz
(Post 7567908)
I am not so sure itīs going to be that easy. I have bought a beautiful 2018 E400 US version. I am from Spain and I am going back next summer. I tried to explain my situation to a huge number of people so the car could be fully operational by the time I take it to Spain. The car was custom built so I didnīt really understand why coudnīt the just build the car with the orange turn signals in the back. those are legal both in the US and in Europe, on the other hand, you cannot drive with red turn signals in Europe... I spent over 70K dollars in the car and Mercedes Benz coudnīt get that done for me... that was a little disappointing...
I have contacted both MB US and Europe trying to tell me if the navigation, traffic recognition system, and some other features are going to work when the car gets to Europe and I havenīt been able to get a solid answer. |
Originally Posted by wagonsrock
(Post 7568196)
I took delivery of a US spec 2018 E400S in Sindelfingen this May. Navigation and traffic sign/speed recognition worked perfectly in Europe. Maps had to be reprogrammed when car was delivered in US, but all the prior destinations I used in Europe were still in memory, so this should be easy to fix in reverse direction, but I'm sure they will charge for doing this. As for rear lights, that's also going to cost you, because the hardware for US and Europe is not plug and compatible. If you purchased car in US and are exporting it to Spain, MB hates this because they have different pricing structures in individual countries, and as you probably know cars are much cheaper here, so they try to prevent this from being easy ...
As for the lights... thereīs a company in Spain that imports american cars (Mustangs, Camaroīs, etc) and they reprogram the lights so they work as per the Spanish regulations, I talked to them and said they can do it... I hope that works. Iīve read a lot about all this and I think I am the first one taking a US verstion to Europe. Iīll post all my findings here when the time comes! I am in the military and we move a lot, I want my car to work worldwide. |
Originally Posted by Cao Black
(Post 7514204)
No US regulation prevents amber turn signals lights in the rear. Even other models of Mercedes use them, not to mention a host of other manufacturers. It is a corporate decision somehow.
US regulations do require separate high and low beams; therefore, we don't get to enjoy the Euro version of intelligent lighting, which is functionally always on high beam. this may be interested to US/CA mb owners who have 213/238/257/205/205FL/253/253FL/166/292 MY2016+ cars with SA640+SA608 datacard codes (limited headlamps operation = IHC) I tested the "true Multibeam = IHC plus" activation at MY2016+ cars with SA640 headlamps and SA608 datacard code after activation full led 640 headlamps will work exactly as EU/US SA642+628 activation takes about 1 minute and you can revert it back with the same module in 1 minute (and also activate again as many times as you need when you aware of warranty issues) this is the video how the activation works this is daimler video of all functions you will get after activation: tuneOBD box can be mailed no problem, not necessary to go to dealer when interested then contact me with your car VIN number to my email: canfiltermb@gmail.com |
Anyone tried this? Any feedback??
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Originally Posted by vladimir.cdi
(Post 8061351)
Hello
this may be interested to US/CA mb owners who have 213/238/257/205/205FL/253/253FL/166/292 MY2016+ cars with SA640+SA608 datacard codes (limited headlamps operation = IHC) I tested the "true Multibeam = IHC plus" activation at MY2016+ cars with SA640 headlamps and SA608 datacard code after activation full led 640 headlamps will work exactly as EU/US SA642+628 activation takes about 1 minute and you can revert it back with the same module in 1 minute (and also activate again as many times as you need when you aware of warranty issues) this is the video how the activation works https://youtu.be/Zyi3lOb-2FM this is daimler video of all functions you will get after activation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OJjvYPV3oc tuneOBD box can be mailed no problem, not necessary to go to dealer when interested then contact me with your car VIN number to my email: canfiltermb@gmail.com |
US lighting regulation differences vs other markets are an unfortunate holdover from the early 1980s when the requirements were used in an attempt to increase competitive (trade) barriers to vehicle importation from Japan and Europe. Think back to the political sentiment of the time, and the financial condition of the former Detroit 3 carmakers. The lighting rules were put in place in the days of Lee Iacocca, Don Peterson and Bob Stempel. I have first hand experience in this.
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I thought there were hardware differences between US and EU spec headlights. How can Vladimir's module work if this is the case or is it not the case?
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Following. What is the cost? This also smells a bit funny since he activates it on a Russian car, not a US car.
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Originally Posted by TugboatBill
(Post 8061508)
I thought there were hardware differences between US and EU spec headlights. How can Vladimir's module work if this is the case or is it not the case?
in next 5-10 days I will test at 10 more US/CA cars with different HLI models HWs and we will know if there are any limits |
Originally Posted by vladimir.cdi
(Post 8061740)
I mailed first few units already
in next 5-10 days I will test at 10 more US/CA cars with different HLI models HWs and we will know if there are any limits If this works I'm interested; please post results for the 10 US/CA cars when tests are done. |
Originally Posted by vladimir.cdi
(Post 8061351)
Hello
this may be interested to US/CA mb owners who have 213/238/257/205/205FL/253/253FL/166/292 MY2016+ cars with SA640+SA608 datacard codes (limited headlamps operation = IHC) I tested the "true Multibeam = IHC plus" activation at MY2016+ cars with SA640 headlamps and SA608 datacard code after activation full led 640 headlamps will work exactly as EU/US SA642+628 activation takes about 1 minute and you can revert it back with the same module in 1 minute (and also activate again as many times as you need when you aware of warranty issues) this is the video how the activation works https://youtu.be/Zyi3lOb-2FM this is daimler video of all functions you will get after activation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OJjvYPV3oc tuneOBD box can be mailed no problem, not necessary to go to dealer when interested then contact me with your car VIN number to my email: canfiltermb@gmail.com |
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