Anyone installed HELLA bi-xenon conversion lights?
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From: San Jose, CA
2005 G500
Anyone installed HELLA bi-xenon conversion lights?
I have a 2005 g500 and struggling to find a headlight assembly to replace the existing halogen lights. I found these online but concerned that the connectors and computer won’t be compatible.
https://www.amazon.com/HELLA-Mercedes-G-Class-Bi-Xenon-Headlights/dp/B078TF6CWW
Does anyone have any experience converting their 2005 w463 and what options are available? Most of the aftermarket headlight replacements appear to only be compatible with 07-18 due to a physical size change as well
https://www.amazon.com/HELLA-Mercedes-G-Class-Bi-Xenon-Headlights/dp/B078TF6CWW
Does anyone have any experience converting their 2005 w463 and what options are available? Most of the aftermarket headlight replacements appear to only be compatible with 07-18 due to a physical size change as well
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From: NJ/NYC
2005 G55K
These do look larger than the OE halogen lights.
I replaced my halogens with JW Speaker LED lights. There are many 7" round LED lights that will fit but will require an adapter bracket that can be purchased separately for ~$20 each. They're not the most attractive head lights, but compared to all the other options, and also comparing the light output to the OE halogens, I went with them and didn't look back.
Installing the lights:
https://mbworld.org/forums/g-class-w...ml#post8031327
I needed load resistors to make the MB computers happy:
https://mbworld.org/forums/g-class-w...ml#post8145721
And then I redesigned them to run cooler:
https://mbworld.org/forums/g-class-w...ml#post8410970
I replaced my halogens with JW Speaker LED lights. There are many 7" round LED lights that will fit but will require an adapter bracket that can be purchased separately for ~$20 each. They're not the most attractive head lights, but compared to all the other options, and also comparing the light output to the OE halogens, I went with them and didn't look back.
Installing the lights:
https://mbworld.org/forums/g-class-w...ml#post8031327
I needed load resistors to make the MB computers happy:
https://mbworld.org/forums/g-class-w...ml#post8145721
And then I redesigned them to run cooler:
https://mbworld.org/forums/g-class-w...ml#post8410970
