hubert

Looking for the kit, can someone help me out and also if anyone had it installed by the dealer what was the cost for the illumination kit and labor?
Thanx in advance!!!

giffie

Yup, I am looking for this info too. Have the running boards, but not the cool LEDs : )

SixPak

This is a factory option so you won't find many dealers stocking this kit. I managed to get a set from Jerry at formymercedes.com although it's not something he sells. There is only a handful of these kits available anywhere so chances are you won't see a GL with these lights. I have just one word to describe the LED kit at night: AWESOME! The LED's are wired to the rear dome light so they illuminate when you open doors or with key fob. One cool thing is you can turn on rear dome light while driving and the LED's would come on as well...although I rarely do this.

As for installation.....I had an independent MB shop install them and it's not cheap. I don't want to know what the dealer would charge.

nynd

Dealers do stock the kit - I put them on mine. You'll need to remove the running board sills (not difficult) and then drill holes according to the template. Then remove inner splash shields on rear wheels and drop rear bumper. Then. wire, connect and connect to fuse box. To get at the fuse box you need to do a bit of removal of items.. lower cargo area, sub woofer etc.

Best thing is to phone around dealers and see who can order for you or may stock.

hubert

Thanx guys... i had my dealer order them for me(right now on back order) they are 450 plus 500 for instalation. Cant wait untill they come...

aeggroup

Here is the place where you can order it :

http://www.mbonlineparts.com/partloc...catalogid=5525

giffie

Do dealers increase the price of 'installation' if I order this kit outside and take it to them for 'install only'?
I am going to get a quote tomorrow and see what they say.

hubert

Nice!!! Got the kit installed finnally and it looks awesome... just got one question, when the car is running and I open the door the kit does not light up? Car has to be off and than it lights up either when I open any door or press open/close on the remonte control...

SixPak

When engine is off, lights will light up when you manually open any door including the rear hatch or press unlock using the key fob.

When engine is running and car is in P, lights will also be activated if you open any door either from inside or out.

Whenever your interior lighting is on the RB LED's will also be on.

Did you have the lights wired to the rear dome so that you have the option of having them on while driving?

hubert

Yes they are conected to the rear dome light but once the car is running the rb lights dont go on. The dealer had 2 GL with the kit installed and same thing once the car is running they dont go on, also have a frien with a GL in my neighborhood and his car is the same way. Also when car is off and i turn the reat interior dome light on the rb lights go on also they just dont go on when car is running... by any chance you have the instructions for the illumination kit... Thinking i wont need it i threw it out...

FalconBenz

I have an IOU from a dealer on this kit. I just bought a GL450 and asked the dealer to put it in the car.

He said the part is on a back order.

Can you give me more specifics on the process with the dealer? Did u buy the part and had them install? What dealer?

Any info would help me get this done.

Thanks

hubert

Dealer (Benzel Bush in Engelwood NJ)ordered and installed my ilumination kit. Try calling mbpartsonline.com because i know my dealer got the kit from them. I waited about 3 weeks for the kit and than a day for installation. If your dealer gets them for you can you please ask them to give you the copy of the installation instructions i would really appreciate this.

UDWANIT2

jus ordered the kit im getting it installed at the bottom of the Side stepper... i dont like the stock location ....also running them to the ambience lighting...so they will work like my Brabus puddle package ..onn dim at night n brighter when you open the door...off in the day time...post pics once it back on...