Low Beam Is really Dark on E500
09-04-2006, 09:29 AM
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Low Beam Is really Dark on E500
Our E500 03 on low beam is really low illumination and difficult driving at night
. On high beam they clearly are bright and I can easily see. The car is box stock but the lights just aren't bright enough. Is there any solution to this issue short of putting a "truck Light bar on top". vettdvr
. On high beam they clearly are bright and I can easily see. The car is box stock but the lights just aren't bright enough. Is there any solution to this issue short of putting a "truck Light bar on top". vettdvr
09-04-2006, 05:06 PM
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Try using your fog lights when driving. I had the same impression and that helped. I had wanted the Xenon's on this when I purchased but had to make a sacrifice or wait 4 months.
09-04-2006, 05:48 PM
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I've tried turning all the lights on but low beam is almost like no lights. Xenon? Never thought of those,, will they retrofit and do they make a difference. vettdvr
09-04-2006, 06:42 PM
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Xenon retrofits are usually half assed as its not financially practial to fit the leveling sensors and, that makes them illegal is some states. I have Xenons on my 06 ML500 and they are excellent. One thing I would try though is to have the dealer aim the low beams as high as they can. That helped mine also. No question about it, my next E will have the Xenons. Worst headlights I have ever had are on my Vette but then its 46 years old (have had it since new).
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Originally Posted by vettdvr
I've tried turning all the lights on but low beam is almost like no lights. Xenon? Never thought of those,, will they retrofit and do they make a difference. vettdvr
http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/
I replaced my OEM's with the Slyvannia version and although they did provide more light, the bulbs didn't last long (6 months for one, 9 months for the other). Hoen and PIAA also make some good bulbs.
Regards,
Paul...
