Headlight issue - any electricans or headlight experts here?

Mar 12, 2024 | 06:39 AM

SM86

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GL63 AMG

Sorted.

Sorted.

Last edited by SM86; Mar 16, 2024 at 02:01 AM.

Mar 12, 2024 | 07:04 AM

chassis

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I didn’t see where you purchased new parts from the dealer. Try that.

Mar 12, 2024 | 07:21 AM

BenzNinja

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said before: don't use chinese crap
5. Took it to a coding guy. <<<<<<< most have no idea or use autel that messes up the coding
diagnostics for lights are pretty easy at least, I fix them ALL

But I think you are now in a big mess
bad coding
bad parts
you lost your orginal coding
maybe smoked light due to all this

tried to save money but now you're likely good for complete lights from ebay

Mar 12, 2024 | 08:10 AM

SM86

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BenzNinja

I don't think so because if the coding was messed up the old headlamp (with the same modules/bulb fitted etc) wouldn't work. However, when we swapped them over to test it, it worked perfectly. It's just the lens that's faded/not in the best condition, hence wanting to keep the new unit. See point 12 in my original post.

The replacement headlight was purchased from eBay so can be returned. Would just prefer not going through the whole hassle again.

Last edited by SM86; Mar 12, 2024 at 08:15 AM.

Mar 12, 2024 | 08:11 AM

SM86

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chassis

I didn’t see where you purchased new parts from the dealer. Try that.

It was used item from eBay. I can return it but just wanted to avoid the hassle of doing the whole job again and the new unit is in far better condition aesthetically.

Mar 15, 2024 | 11:58 PM

roadtalontsi

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To put this in the most polite way possible. You own a $130k+ truck. If you continue on this path of trying to use cheap china and aftermarket parts your problems will never end. Pony up. You have a big boy truck.

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