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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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I spoke to the dealership today they said some 550s will be in March 1st or second they all have lighting package that is just not right that 350s get bumped for later built vehicles
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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I spoke to the dealership today they said some 550s will be in March 1st or second they all have lighting package that is just not right that 350s get bumped for later built vehicles
Amen, brother.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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I really would like to know why MB does these things I think the hid light availability is a suppy issue . They must want to sell the option, its more profitable for them. They always do roll outs in phases but usually only in models not options ie: e 350 then e 550 then e 63 but why option roll out. Im pissed cause i do not want to wait and really cant wait till May or June for a 350 with lighting pkg. Also I have absolutely no self control when it comes to cars with power so it will be a problem with the gas pump when i pick up the 550. Save me from me!
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by rgags1458
I really would like to know why MB does these things I think the hid light availability is a suppy issue . They must want to sell the option, its more profitable for them. They always do roll outs in phases but usually only in models not options ie: e 350 then e 550 then e 63 but why option roll out. Im pissed cause i do not want to wait and really cant wait till May or June for a 350 with lighting pkg. Also I have absolutely no self control when it comes to cars with power so it will be a problem with the gas pump when i pick up the 550. Save me from me!
The lighting issue has been well-covered. Though no admission from M-B/Daimler, word is there was a design change 3 months from start of manufacturing, and maybe a supplier change as well. That's unfortunate, but understandable. But when several other promised packages and options are in short supply as well, you have to wonder what's going on with their management.
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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just spoke to salesman and he assured me car is comming in at the latest on april 07-2012 for sure maybe before.he said the are-were issues with lighting but does not affect me,also no pano problems in my case.It does appear as this was an order for their stock which was modified for me.i did not get a buld date but was again told not to worry the truck is in qeue.i also did purchase from the biggest MB deler in canada maybe that helped, maybe not go figure will see when it gets here what date we are will keep you posted
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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Lighting packages are already avalible in canada for 350 and 350BT's ... They landed about 2 weeks ago and some have been delivered already
One on the left is standard lights, and one on the right is Lighting package (Both are ML350BT's)








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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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I wonder if the delay was so that the headlamps could be branded with the "MB Intelligent Lights System"?
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 06:39 PM
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Excellent look. Thank you for the side-by-side! I can see what people meant by it changes the whole "look" of the vehicle. Looks sharp! I could have done without the MB Advertisement on the lenses.
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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I could have done without the MB Advertisement on the lenses.
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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I wonder if the delay was so that the headlamps could be branded with the "MB Intelligent Lights System"?
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by dgiturbo
I wonder if the delay was so that the headlamps could be branded with the "MB Intelligent Lights System"?
MBUSI uses “Just-in-Time” (JIT). It is a manufacturing method based on the idea that we don’t stockpile large amounts of the inventory we use to assemble our Mercedes. In fact, in the assembly shop we only keep about 2 hours of inventory on line, whereas in the body shop we have approx. three hours line side.

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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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I thought so too!
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 01:30 AM
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So after 4+ months they cant get a 2 hour supply for the US market?
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 03:25 PM
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Does anyone know if the upper LED band turns white when the vehicle is running? I know it's amber when parked. Thanks!
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 04:11 PM
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Does anyone know if the upper LED band turns white when the vehicle is running? I know it's amber when parked. Thanks!
The very top row of LEDs is the turn signal and just turns off when not in use. The LED bar bellow the turn signal is a running/parking light and is amber.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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I placed an order with deposit with my dealer first week of Jan for 350BT with lighting package. He told me at that time he could not place the order yet but would know more in February. Just called me and said order will go in to MB in May with delivery in late June/early July at latest. Large Mass dealer. Does this sound right? Thanks!
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by londonfin
I placed an order with deposit with my dealer first week of Jan for 350BT with lighting package. He told me at that time he could not place the order yet but would know more in February. Just called me and said order will go in to MB in May with delivery in late June/early July at latest. Large Mass dealer. Does this sound right? Thanks!
Sounds plausible. I ordered in October, but also have Panorama & Handling, which seems to further delays things.
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 12:54 AM
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Looks so much better with the HID setup!
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by lboudreau
The very top row of LEDs is the turn signal and just turns off when not in use. The LED bar bellow the turn signal is a running/parking light and is amber.
How about in europe. is this light white? hope we can program this to white somehow. I just care for our next car 63?
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 07:21 AM
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How about in europe. is this light white? hope we can program this to white somehow. I just care for our next car 63?
Yes... it's white on the euro version. I plan on buying the euro headlamps when they are available. I just don't think if I replace the LEDs on each end of the strip that I'll get the color and intensity right.
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by lboudreau
The very top row of LEDs is the turn signal and just turns off when not in use. The LED bar bellow the turn signal is a running/parking light and is amber.
Amber turn signals in front with Red turn signals in the back. I assume the front is designed in Germany while the back in USA. Unless the design engineer and his supervisor are color blind. I owned numerous MB cars since 1975 and every one has amber turn lights in front and rear.
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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My dealer advised me that it's Transport Canada behind the reason for the amber lights...well here in Canada. Guess I will also have to wait for the Euro lights to be available, hopefully they are in the next few months!
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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As reported elsewhere on this forum, our wonderful USGummermint pinheads decided that all rear amber LEDs would be assigned to Emergency Vehicles. Thus reversing multiple decades of amber rear turn signals on European vehicles for the US market. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!
Supposedly, at least for the GLK, the Euro taillight units are plug & play. Big bucks.

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Originally Posted by venchka
As reported elsewhere on this forum, our wonderful USGummermint pinheads decided that all rear amber LEDs would be assigned to Emergency Vehicles. Thus reversing multiple decades of amber rear turn signals on European vehicles for the US market. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!
Supposedly, at least for the GLK, the Euro taillight units are plug & play. Big bucks.
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Wayne: Thanks for the info. That means MY 13 and all future models will have the same rear reds, and this is applicable to all manufacturers. Unless MB Canada saves the day with the European tail lights.
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