G500 headlight LED halo conversion
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G500 headlight LED halo conversion
So the other day I helped my buddy out who wanted to upgrade his headlights on his 2003 (and many other years) G500. There are several lighting upgrades that are available from $89-1599 and everywhere in between. We bought these LED Halos for $89 on ebay and they look amazing! The only ting was we couldn't find ANY helpful install info, so we made this video to help anyone else looking to upgrade their Gwagen lights. We put some added information in the description showing the type of lights and any other tools etc that would be required. Feel free to reach out to me directly with any other questions @ FaucheauxMoto@gmail.com Hope this helps!
Depending on what year you have you MIGHT need these (or similar to avoid the flicker or intermittent functioning since the G will be looking for old fashion lighting. It may not start flickering immediately, we ended up adding this after 3 days and I happen to have these in my same Jeep project box lol! They’re plug and play as long as you buy correct ones for your year. I’m happy to try and advise accordingly. For his 2003 with a 3 prong factory harness we used these.
https://www.extremeterrain.com/raxio...s-j139546.html
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Depending on what year you have you MIGHT need these (or similar to avoid the flicker or intermittent functioning since the G will be looking for old fashion lighting. It may not start flickering immediately, we ended up adding this after 3 days and I happen to have these in my same Jeep project box lol! They’re plug and play as long as you buy correct ones for your year. I’m happy to try and advise accordingly. For his 2003 with a 3 prong factory harness we used these.
https://www.extremeterrain.com/raxio...s-j139546.html
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Last edited by millz2k1; 12-21-2022 at 10:40 AM.
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This is good info for the most part, the only thing missing is a way to adjust the beam.
The better headlight frame to use is an adjustable one made for a Harley motorcycle, you can get a pair on amazon for around 50 bucks.
It requires some finessing but not anymore than the Jeep frames you used.
~My 2 cents.
The better headlight frame to use is an adjustable one made for a Harley motorcycle, you can get a pair on amazon for around 50 bucks.
It requires some finessing but not anymore than the Jeep frames you used.
~My 2 cents.
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this is great of those of us looking to upgrade our current stock halogen lights. Shame these were not reviewed (or at least I could not figure out if they were) on Headlight Revolution's 7" comparison video. If you have a site/video that tests the lights you used, please share with the rest of us to we can see technical tests such as lumens (low and high beam), color temperature, as well as light pattern/cutoff. Currently looking for a generic set of the bi xenon headlights used on the 2007/2008+ models, but having been tested to make sure they work as well (if not better) as stock lights.
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This is good info for the most part, the only thing missing is a way to adjust the beam.
The better headlight frame to use is an adjustable one made for a Harley motorcycle, you can get a pair on amazon for around 50 bucks.
It requires some finessing but not anymore than the Jeep frames you used.
~My 2 cents.
The better headlight frame to use is an adjustable one made for a Harley motorcycle, you can get a pair on amazon for around 50 bucks.
It requires some finessing but not anymore than the Jeep frames you used.
~My 2 cents.
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since you have a 2008 you wouldn’t need adapter rings. You could use lights like I used on my 2011 which you can see here
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Love the looks of the ±$670 headlights, but not having any kind of tests on them and knowing that tried/tested/known product are in the ±$350 range (Morimoto & JW Speaker) make it a tough pill to swallow...
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Looks to be the same bulb type (D1S), so in theory, it should work.
That said, LEDs and projectors (instead of reflectors), don't always play "nice" and you could actually worsen the light output... I'd call on a company that does tons of reviews/research on bulbs/headlamps and ask for their opinion, thus potentially saving headaches down the road. I am in NO WAY affiliated with them, but based on the content they have posted on YouTube and my recent talks with them in trying to find a headlamp that caters to my needs, the people from Headlight Revolution were extremely professional, courteous, and very informative.
That said, LEDs and projectors (instead of reflectors), don't always play "nice" and you could actually worsen the light output... I'd call on a company that does tons of reviews/research on bulbs/headlamps and ask for their opinion, thus potentially saving headaches down the road. I am in NO WAY affiliated with them, but based on the content they have posted on YouTube and my recent talks with them in trying to find a headlamp that caters to my needs, the people from Headlight Revolution were extremely professional, courteous, and very informative.
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Looks to be the same bulb type (D1S), so in theory, it should work.
That said, LEDs and projectors (instead of reflectors), don't always play "nice" and you could actually worsen the light output... I'd call on a company that does tons of reviews/research on bulbs/headlamps and ask for their opinion, thus potentially saving headaches down the road. I am in NO WAY affiliated with them, but based on the content they have posted on YouTube and my recent talks with them in trying to find a headlamp that caters to my needs, the people from Headlight Revolution were extremely professional, courteous, and very informative.
That said, LEDs and projectors (instead of reflectors), don't always play "nice" and you could actually worsen the light output... I'd call on a company that does tons of reviews/research on bulbs/headlamps and ask for their opinion, thus potentially saving headaches down the road. I am in NO WAY affiliated with them, but based on the content they have posted on YouTube and my recent talks with them in trying to find a headlamp that caters to my needs, the people from Headlight Revolution were extremely professional, courteous, and very informative.
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Shame you haven't had the same luck as I have with them (Headlight Revolution). Only "negative" thing I found from them is that in one of their video reviews of the 8700 Evo 2 headlights, the presenter said that the Evo 2J can be used in any car as long as you use a H13 (Evo 2J) to H4 (Evo 2) adapter. Besides the plug type, the Evo 2J has some electronics specifically designed for Jeep vehicles, and it also has a "half moon LED DRL strip" on the top part. The manufacturer told me that if I wanted to avoid any kind of issues on my vehicle, to skip the Jeep-specific version (Evo 2J) and limit myself to the regular Evo2 version. Perhaps this is why another member here who installed the Evo 2J had to adapt some resistors? Working on figuring this out with the manufacturer directly.....
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When I swapped in the 8700 Evo J2's to my G, the only real reason I got them over the standard non-jeep version was because they were on heavy discount (got them for ~$400 NIB) and they could be had in black. At the time, the Evo 2's could only be found in silver.
The other main reason I went with the JW Speakers is because they are DOT legal, whereas the Morimoto Super 7's (at least at time time) were not, and all aftermarket OEM-like offerings were not either. Also, LED replacement bulbs for reflector housings really weren't mainstream enough to be affordable, nor good enough to be considered good replacements for halogens. Now, Truck-light has an option, as well as KC Highlights, and a few other well known brands. It also seems like the OE-like designs have improved significantly and look good and have proved to be reliable.
Either way, upgrading the headlights on the G is the best thing I've done so far. Literally night and day difference. Now just need some more lights up high and a good set of fog lights down low.
The other main reason I went with the JW Speakers is because they are DOT legal, whereas the Morimoto Super 7's (at least at time time) were not, and all aftermarket OEM-like offerings were not either. Also, LED replacement bulbs for reflector housings really weren't mainstream enough to be affordable, nor good enough to be considered good replacements for halogens. Now, Truck-light has an option, as well as KC Highlights, and a few other well known brands. It also seems like the OE-like designs have improved significantly and look good and have proved to be reliable.
Either way, upgrading the headlights on the G is the best thing I've done so far. Literally night and day difference. Now just need some more lights up high and a good set of fog lights down low.
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I don’t know where to get the best price but here is a pic of the LEDs on the G and a Morimoto EVO swap I did on my E using Osram CBB bulbs.
left side G LED right E with EVOs and CBB bulbs
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buy on AliExpress and they are only $500 shipped
US $500.00 20% Off | Headlight For Benz W463 G500 2007-2022 Car автомобильные товары LED DRL Hella 5 Xenon Lens Hid H7 G350 Car Accessories
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If you can get over the looks of the JW Speaker 8700 Evo 2, here is quite a bit of detailed information on them: https://www.jwspeaker.com/products/l...#product_parts
Now to figure out if the anti-flicker harness is required for our vehicles and if the price listed is for the pair, or each. Pretty pricey on their mounting ring kit.... Thankfully there are other alternatives for a lot less money and do the same thing.
Now to figure out if the anti-flicker harness is required for our vehicles and if the price listed is for the pair, or each. Pretty pricey on their mounting ring kit.... Thankfully there are other alternatives for a lot less money and do the same thing.
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If you can get over the looks of the JW Speaker 8700 Evo 2, here is quite a bit of detailed information on them: https://www.jwspeaker.com/products/l...#product_parts
Now to figure out if the anti-flicker harness is required for our vehicles and if the price listed is for the pair, or each. Pretty pricey on their mounting ring kit.... Thankfully there are other alternatives for a lot less money and do the same thing.
Now to figure out if the anti-flicker harness is required for our vehicles and if the price listed is for the pair, or each. Pretty pricey on their mounting ring kit.... Thankfully there are other alternatives for a lot less money and do the same thing.
The anti-flicker feature built in to the jeep version (Evo J2) does not 'work' with the G's electrical system. They may have been the cause of some of my issues, no idea. I had to build a whole load resistor setup for my headlights to not turn off after a short time. Your results may vary though.
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Price is per pair.
The anti-flicker feature built in to the jeep version (Evo J2) does not 'work' with the G's electrical system. They may have been the cause of some of my issues, no idea. I had to build a whole load resistor setup for my headlights to not turn off after a short time. Your results may vary though.
The anti-flicker feature built in to the jeep version (Evo J2) does not 'work' with the G's electrical system. They may have been the cause of some of my issues, no idea. I had to build a whole load resistor setup for my headlights to not turn off after a short time. Your results may vary though.
Spoke to JW Speaker (Sally) and confirmed that more than likely the anti-flicker adapter (part #800031) will be required for our older vehicles. It is one adapter per headlight and they are sold individually (currently priced at $101.14 each on their site). This adds ±$205 to the total cost of the headlights bringing the grand total to ±$570. In line with other options mentioned on this thread, but those have not been tested as thoroughly as these.
Anyone has experience installing LED bulbs on original reflector-style headlamps (non-projector versions found in 2002-2006 models)?
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these bulbs in the xenon projectors might not look like a huge upgrade simply due to the age of the bowl and lens design. I used them on my wife’s GLS and they are just OK. My E as posted above is modded swapped projectors and lens adjustment they match the LED light output of the G. I would not expect them to perform to the LED level without modding the lens at least. At that point I would simply buy the LED set I got. But if you want OE look with better performance there is a path. I used the same bulbs on our old LR3 and swapped a lens and they matched the G with LEDs as well. Let me find a pic.
OSRAM Xenarc Cool Blue Boost D1S Xenon Car Headlight Bulbs (Twin) 66140CBB-HCB https://a.co/d/5otk1g9
LR3 with the Osram CBB bulbs and a modded lens. The LR3 uses the same E55 Hella projectors as the G/E.
I don’t have a G LED side by side with the LR3 but you can see it’s much like the above.
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In my quest to uprade the lighting on my G55 (you know, so I can actually see the road at night) I just purchased the following bulbs:
Headlight bulbs: https://www.bevinsee.com/products/d1...hid-xenon-lamp
Foglight bulbs: https://www.bevinsee.com/products/be...ight-bulbs-kit
I'll be sure to report back once I have them installed.
Moving on to G63 headlight bezels with the LED strip functioning as DRLs...I'm considering buying some used OE bezels (with no lights) off of eBay, and then buying a pair of these to install in the bezels:
https://www.getmercedesparts.com/oem...amp-4639065300
Would anyone happen to know how the wiring would work? Would I need load resistors to avoid flickering or canbus errors?
Headlight bulbs: https://www.bevinsee.com/products/d1...hid-xenon-lamp
Foglight bulbs: https://www.bevinsee.com/products/be...ight-bulbs-kit
I'll be sure to report back once I have them installed.
Moving on to G63 headlight bezels with the LED strip functioning as DRLs...I'm considering buying some used OE bezels (with no lights) off of eBay, and then buying a pair of these to install in the bezels:
https://www.getmercedesparts.com/oem...amp-4639065300
Would anyone happen to know how the wiring would work? Would I need load resistors to avoid flickering or canbus errors?
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In my quest to uprade the lighting on my G55 (you know, so I can actually see the road at night) I just purchased the following bulbs:
Headlight bulbs: https://www.bevinsee.com/products/d1...hid-xenon-lamp
Foglight bulbs: https://www.bevinsee.com/products/be...ight-bulbs-kit
I'll be sure to report back once I have them installed.
Moving on to G63 headlight bezels with the LED strip functioning as DRLs...I'm considering buying some used OE bezels (with no lights) off of eBay, and then buying a pair of these to install in the bezels:
https://www.getmercedesparts.com/oem...amp-4639065300
Would anyone happen to know how the wiring would work? Would I need load resistors to avoid flickering or canbus errors?
Headlight bulbs: https://www.bevinsee.com/products/d1...hid-xenon-lamp
Foglight bulbs: https://www.bevinsee.com/products/be...ight-bulbs-kit
I'll be sure to report back once I have them installed.
Moving on to G63 headlight bezels with the LED strip functioning as DRLs...I'm considering buying some used OE bezels (with no lights) off of eBay, and then buying a pair of these to install in the bezels:
https://www.getmercedesparts.com/oem...amp-4639065300
Would anyone happen to know how the wiring would work? Would I need load resistors to avoid flickering or canbus errors?
More than likely you'll need anti-flickering devices to avoid codes being thrown off...
Interesting idea you have going on with the non-LED DRL strip and retrofitting them with LED DRLs. Best of luck and keep us informed!