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Today was an adventure. I got to the dealership, at the scheduled time, and after around an hour, they came back with the estimate: $1800. I asked the reason for the high charge, and they stated that the work will take all day long. So I said "no, thanks" and walked. It was the principle of the thing, rather than the charge itself. I did not want to be taken for a chump.
I went over to a body-shop, and got the lights mounted on the car. Took around an hour, all said, and got charged $175.
But lights are yet to be coded. So without coding, the daytime running lights, the flashers/turn-signals etc all function, but the projectors do not. I asked the dealership how long does it take to code the lights, and their answer was 2 hours (around $600)......I am guessing another exorbitant number (their original $1800+Tax quote included the coding, of course).
So now I have to schedule with the Independent MB shop or the dealership, to get the coding done. Maybe tomorrow or the day after. Independent MB shop's quote for the coding was around $155, which seemed to be in the ballpark I estimated. If they cannot schedule it this week, then it has to be the week after next week, since I am traveling next week. Hopefully, I can complete the coding tomorrow or on Friday.
Today, while I was at the dealership, there was a GLE63s inside the showroom, and it had the Multibeam LEDs on it. I am guessing it is standard on the 63s.
Today was an adventure. I got to the dealership, at the scheduled time, and after around an hour, they came back with the estimate: $1800. I asked the reason for the high charge, and they stated that the work will take all day long. So I said "no, thanks" and walked. It was the principle of the thing, rather than the charge itself. I did not want to be taken for a chump.
I went over to a body-shop, and got the lights mounted on the car. Took around an hour, all said, and got charged $175.
But lights are yet to be coded. So without coding, the daytime running lights, the flashers/turn-signals etc all function, but the projectors do not. I asked the dealership how long does it take to code the lights, and their answer was 2 hours (around $600)......I am guessing another exorbitant number (their original $1800+Tax quote included the coding, of course).
So now I have to schedule with the Independent MB shop or the dealership, to get the coding done. Maybe tomorrow or the day after. Independent MB shop's quote for the coding was around $155, which seemed to be in the ballpark I estimated. If they cannot schedule it this week, then it has to be the week after next week, since I am traveling next week. Hopefully, I can complete the coding tomorrow or on Friday.
You could have @EleBest code it but you'll need to get a hold of the OBD2 dongle, and he could do ILS+ at the same time.
I haven't used him but @S_W222 has used him several times. I had my ILS+ coded by RJ Automotive, the only thing about RJ is he limits his coding to his menu of options while Elebest will code whatever you want. I intend to use Elebest soon though. I've just been gathering a list of things I'd like to have coded.
I haven't used him but @S_W222 has used him several times. I had my ILS+ coded by RJ Automotive, the only thing about RJ is he limits his coding to his menu of options while Elebest will code whatever you want. I intend to use Elebest soon though. I've just been gathering a list of things I'd like to have coded.
I sent Elebest a whatsapp message, and waiting to hear back. Thanks for the contact.
Yes, the facelift headlights have the same shape as the pre-facelift ones. However, the front bumper of the GLE53 is different from the front bumper of the GLE63.
Yes, the facelift headlights have the same shape as the pre-facelift ones. However, the front bumper of the GLE53 is different from the front bumper of the GLE63.
Ouchh that really sucks... guess i just have to bite my fingers.. 😭😭😭
I sent Elebest a whatsapp message, and waiting to hear back. Thanks for the contact.
Got clarification today, on why the projectors are not turning on. The connector of the High Performance LEDs that came on my car has 4 pins, while the Multi-beam LEDs have 6 pins.
So it physically will not connect, without re-wiring. And re-wiring will of course void the warranty. My GLE450 is still very new, and hence I will just have to put the original lights back on. The High Performance LEDs are not terrible lights (comparable to the LEDs on say a Honda Passport or Pilot etc., but certainly not equivalent to say an Acura MDX), just that the Multi-beams are a class apart, in terms of performance.
So the new lights will need to go back to the eBay seller. Bummer !
Got clarification today, on why the projectors are not turning on. The connector of the High Performance LEDs that came on my car has 4 pins, while the Multi-beam LEDs have 6 pins.
So it physically will not connect, without re-wiring. And re-wiring will of course void the warranty. My GLE450 is still very new, and hence I will just have to put the original lights back on. The High Performance LEDs are not terrible lights (comparable to the LEDs on say a Honda Passport or Pilot etc., but certainly not equivalent to say an Acura MDX), just that the Multi-beams are a class apart, in terms of performance.
So the new lights will need to go back to the eBay seller. Bummer !
Sorry to hear that it didn't work out but thank you for updating us and future readers.
Sorry to hear that it didn't work out but thank you for updating us and future readers.
Happy to absorb a blow for the team !
The eBay seller has agreed to accept the return. I will be on a business trip next week, and thus will only be able to return the lights after I get back. They need to be dismounted from the car first.
Either way, I am disappointed that Mercedes decided to put Honda Passport level LED lights on a GLE450, as standard. And then charge over 85K$ for such a car !
I think they moved to the cheaper reflectors, starting from the 2024 model year, prior to which I believe even the base lights had projectors. Mercedes is not doing themselves any favors by cheapening the brand this way.
Hello guys! I felt encouraged by this topic so I replaced the multibeam headlights on my GLE53AMG 2021 with the multibeam facelift 2024 headlights. I bought the headlights for the facelift model without modules and used the old modules from the original headlights. The problem is that the DRLs do not work completely, more precisely the two bulbs at the bottom do not light up. The service guys say they did the coding. Do you have any idea how to solve this problem?
Hello guys! I felt encouraged by this topic so I replaced the multibeam headlights on my GLE53AMG 2021 with the multibeam facelift 2024 headlights. I bought the headlights for the facelift model without modules and used the old modules from the original headlights. The problem is that the DRLs do not work completely, more precisely the two bulbs at the bottom do not light up. The service guys say they did the coding. Do you have any idea how to solve this problem?
If I were you, I would have gotten the modules too, with the new 2024 lights. And just plugged and played. Unlike in my situation, where the GLE version I have, don’t have things like the leveling sensors etc., which is what tripped me up in my install saga.
Your GLE53 should have all of that in place, which means the lights (with the 2024 modules, with the module being the “brains” of the light) should function almost like a plug-and-play. And then you can add in additional functionality, like say ILS+ etc., via further coding. Just my perspective.
If I were you, I would have gotten the modules too, with the new 2024 lights. And just plugged and played. Unlike in my situation, where the GLE version I have, don’t have things like the leveling sensors etc., which is what tripped me up in my install saga.
Your GLE53 should have all of that in place, which means the lights (with the 2024 modules, with the module being the “brains” of the light) should function almost like a plug-and-play. And then you can add in additional functionality, like say ILS+ etc., via further coding. Just my perspective.
I live in Europe. ILS+, cornering and absolutely everything except the two DRL bulbs work perfectly with the old modules. I'm afraid to change the modules and not solve the problem. I still don't understand why those two bulbs are powered separately...
I live in Europe. ILS+, cornering and absolutely everything except the two DRL bulbs work perfectly with the old modules. I'm afraid to change the modules and not solve the problem. I still don't understand why those two bulbs are powered separately...
I have a feeling that the plug below, from the 2024 lights, have a different pin-set (six pins in the picture below, in pin positions 9, 10, 7, 5, 1 & 2 - connected to the wiring of the underlying lighting system) from what is present in the 2021 and prior lights. The plug I assume is embedded within the module itself.
Your version of the plug, from 2021, might have a pin missing, if I were to guess. That missing pin, in turn links up to the wiring for the missing bottom hash lights. It should be easy to check, by popping the hood/bonnet and disconnecting your light’s plug, and check if your car’s plug’s pin-set, matches the picture below. To do this, you will not have to take off the bumper cover and would just have to reach in and unplug.
Also note, that the Right hand side and left hand side, could probably have a different set/number of pins, and so the check should be done on the appropriate side.
And of course if at the end of the check, you find that your version is lacking a pin or so, just adapt and live with it, since it does not impede anything else, functionality wise. Unless you want to spend the additional money to re-do it with the newer modules from 2024.
And of course if at the end of the check, you find that your version is lacking a pin or so, just adapt and live with it, since it does not impede anything else, functionality wise. Unless you want to spend the additional money to re-do it with the newer modules from 2024.
It seems to me that the plug is perfectly compatible with the headlight. I have all 6 pins. I am attaching a picture.
It seems to me that the plug is perfectly compatible with the headlight. I have all 6 pins. I am attaching a picture.
Yes, the plug does look to be fully compatible. I would reach out to Max from @EleBest and troubleshoot the problem. He and his team are absolute masters at this.
Yes, the plug does look to be fully compatible. I would reach out to Max from @EleBest and troubleshoot the problem. He and his team are absolute masters at this.
Just checking back in to say the new lights are stone cold incredible at night.
Someone mentioned the beam not being noticeably brighter on these (I think) and that is beyond false.
The throw on these is incredible but the real differentiator is you are constantly driving around with your high beams on only dimming certain zones when necessary. The swivel is top notch as well.
I didn't share before but I have a 2023 AMG EQS with fantastic lights that are no comparison to my eurospec ILS+ lights on my GLE.
You are given a show at night every time you drive.
Just checking back in to say the new lights are stone cold incredible at night.
Someone mentioned the beam not being noticeably brighter on these (I think) and that is beyond false.
The throw on these is incredible but the real differentiator is you are constantly driving around with your high beams on only dimming certain zones when necessary. The swivel is top notch as well.
I didn't share before but I have a 2023 AMG EQS with fantastic lights that are no comparison to my eurospec ILS+ lights on my GLE.
You are given a show at night every time you drive.
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