Mercedes GL450 OEM retrofit to Xenon from Halogen
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was also wondering if it matters with either xenon or bi-xenon, and having the leveling system. its all based in the headlight assb right? i do have the lighting package but no xenon. all these headlights seem to fit 2007 gl450's, some are single xenon's, some double, so with and without als.
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Below are few leads to anyone who is planning to do this retrofit. I most likely will provide a detailed DIY but the information below is enough too.
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I ended up buying the cable harness from KabelDaviko - http://www.kabeldaviko.de/product_in...n-harness.html. Even though, it is possible to buy all parts for this cable harness from dealer but it does not make sense to go this route. You also need to provide Headlamp part number during checkout in order to get the right cable harness.
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Cowfunone provides a great DIY for ML series which is really close except programming. You can find it here: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w164...20-cdi-bi.html
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The light obviously is a huge improvement over what was. I was planning to create some sort of DIY but still trying to overcome a minor issue I am having. As a result, I am waiting until I fix this issue. The issue is while the light switch is in position Low Beam and key is removed from ignition switch then the low beam light is not turned off automatically. I must turn it off by using the light switch. It works well when the light switch is in position Auto. The light goes off as it should be. Everything else seems to work great.
1.
I ended up buying the cable harness from KabelDaviko - http://www.kabeldaviko.de/product_in...n-harness.html. Even though, it is possible to buy all parts for this cable harness from dealer but it does not make sense to go this route. You also need to provide Headlamp part number during checkout in order to get the right cable harness.
2.
Cowfunone provides a great DIY for ML series which is really close except programming. You can find it here: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w164...20-cdi-bi.html
FYI,
The light obviously is a huge improvement over what was. I was planning to create some sort of DIY but still trying to overcome a minor issue I am having. As a result, I am waiting until I fix this issue. The issue is while the light switch is in position Low Beam and key is removed from ignition switch then the low beam light is not turned off automatically. I must turn it off by using the light switch. It works well when the light switch is in position Auto. The light goes off as it should be. Everything else seems to work great.
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Regarding the DIY, I did not have time for that. However, I already provided here all information that you need anyway. Follow DIY for ML164. These are almost the same cars.
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2004 E320 4matic Euro Delivery / 2001 ML320 / 2000 A170cdi
Out of curiosity- did the self leveling function of the xenon units start working? or was there some additional sensor needed? I'm looking at an older 2007 diesel, and if I bought it I would add xenon units.
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The lights move up and down on start. It means that the leveling motors are initiated on start. However, it is difficult for me to test how leveling system works while I am driving. Overall, it is a huge improvement over Halogen lamps and I am happy with the results.
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2004 E320 4matic Euro Delivery / 2001 ML320 / 2000 A170cdi
Thanks for the response
I have to look on the schematics on the vehicle to see what powers the Hella leveling motor in the headlight unit.. does anyone else know offhand?
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I am curious though if the auto leveling function is a switch or the logic in already in the vehicle already. If it doesn't auto-level, then you might face a ticket when it blinds an oncoming driver when you load the back end down.
I have to look on the schematics on the vehicle to see what powers the Hella leveling motor in the headlight unit.. does anyone else know offhand?
I have to look on the schematics on the vehicle to see what powers the Hella leveling motor in the headlight unit.. does anyone else know offhand?
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W215/X164/C124
Has anyone done this on a 2010- 2012 yet?
http://www.kabeldaviko.de/product_in...n-harness.html
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Bump. 2012 here and no factory HID. I want an easy way to do this with no errors.
Also, it has the LED strip lights in the bumper but they don't do the BRIGHT daytime running light light the models with the lighting package have. How do you get them to go bright, is there a hack or jumper??
Also, it has the LED strip lights in the bumper but they don't do the BRIGHT daytime running light light the models with the lighting package have. How do you get them to go bright, is there a hack or jumper??
