2000-2002 S500 Side Mirror Led Light Upgrade Before And After Picts
08-22-2005, 04:02 AM
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where can i get these
hi, is there another place to get these LED strips?
i have a w220 02 model. vertex the only place or did you get better item/price anywhere else?
also, i've had a left reflector bulb check warning light intermittently and occ the old LED doesn't flash, on my driver side. any warning msg. after chaning to the new LED strip?
jim R
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i have a w220 02 model. vertex the only place or did you get better item/price anywhere else?
also, i've had a left reflector bulb check warning light intermittently and occ the old LED doesn't flash, on my driver side. any warning msg. after chaning to the new LED strip?
jim R
02 s500
08-22-2005, 03:38 PM
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AMG E55, Stage 1, Strait Pipe from Primary Cats
Mine are from vertex and they are fine.... Check the connection from the strip...also you should test the strips before you install... If the strip is bad which can easily be the case.. send back and they will replace
08-23-2005, 12:35 AM
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ok, did you get yours from ebay or directly from vertex...
their website says $150. i thought i read somewhere you/or someone got it for $100. for a pair.... pls advise.
also, i have the old LED/OEM and they intermittently are causing problems....it flashes but i get occ. warning msg lately that it's bad....
jim R
their website says $150. i thought i read somewhere you/or someone got it for $100. for a pair.... pls advise.
also, i have the old LED/OEM and they intermittently are causing problems....it flashes but i get occ. warning msg lately that it's bad....
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08-23-2005, 02:03 AM
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Wow,
Your right....vertex direct website says 149.00...It was 83.00 a week ago.
by them here for 99.00 from Vertex /ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BENZ-...spagenameZWDVW
Your right....vertex direct website says 149.00...It was 83.00 a week ago.
by them here for 99.00 from Vertex /ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BENZ-...spagenameZWDVW
08-23-2005, 02:38 AM
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thanks for the link. will be buying them..
oh, btw, how diff. or same is the unit vs. the OEM MB product? is it as bright? the current ones are bright but i don't think the light diffuses as much to the side since all the LEDs are in the medial portion of the mirror....
the all clear looks alot nicer i agree...
jim R
oh, btw, how diff. or same is the unit vs. the OEM MB product? is it as bright? the current ones are bright but i don't think the light diffuses as much to the side since all the LEDs are in the medial portion of the mirror....
the all clear looks alot nicer i agree...
jim R
08-29-2005, 11:46 PM
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OK, in looking at the pics...I have a stupid question. Are the side LED lights perpetually on when the other lights are on...meaning do they stay on constantly kind of like the larger Ford trucks like the F-350, etc ? I am guessing the answer is yes since a couple of the pics show both side mirror lights on at the same time and the blinkers normally couldnt be blinking at the same time.
08-30-2005, 12:27 AM
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AMG E55, Stage 1, Strait Pipe from Primary Cats
Originally Posted by dmike67
OK, in looking at the pics...I have a stupid question. Are the side LED lights perpetually on when the other lights are on...meaning do they stay on constantly kind of like the larger Ford trucks like the F-350, etc ? I am guessing the answer is yes since a couple of the pics show both side mirror lights on at the same time and the blinkers normally couldnt be blinking at the same time.
09-23-2005, 12:26 AM
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Has anybody else done this mod yet ? Picts ?
benzondubz Thanks for Help!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...QQcmdZViewItem
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09-23-2005, 05:26 AM
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LED Side Mirrors
With the help of benzondubz, have manged to fit the new LED,s but whilst they work the flashers flash too fast, and I get an eror message on the dash telling me to check the mirror lights. Anyone else experienced this? or can anyone tell me what I have done wrong.
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09-24-2005, 12:44 AM
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light warning
it's probably due to the lower power consumption, low impedenace issue....
has any one figured out if adding a resistor to the circuit would fix this?
if so, what ohm?
jim R
01 s500 - wanting to do the mod.
has any one figured out if adding a resistor to the circuit would fix this?
if so, what ohm?
jim R
01 s500 - wanting to do the mod.
09-24-2005, 01:05 AM
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I have not had this problem. Mine was plug n play from Vertexracing.com Check your head lamp signal bulb and a tail light signal bulb and make sure you have the right bulb, this will cause that problem
ps. Use theSylvania SilverStar 7507AST
High Performance Signal Light Bulbs for the color match of the newer LED'S ...kinda of orange
The old mirror light and headlight signal indicator are yellow.
ps. Use theSylvania SilverStar 7507AST
High Performance Signal Light Bulbs for the color match of the newer LED'S ...kinda of orange
The old mirror light and headlight signal indicator are yellow.
09-24-2005, 07:44 PM
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Does it matter?
Originally Posted by M6AJJ
With the help of benzondubz, have manged to fit the new LED,s but whilst they work the flashers flash too fast, and I get an eror message on the dash telling me to check the mirror lights. Anyone else experienced this? or can anyone tell me what I have done wrong.
Tony
Tony
Yeah, I had the same problem. Finally figured it out. When I put the mirror cover back, I pinched the red and black wire from the signal light and slightly shorted it out. Rerouted the wires and now everything works perfect. Good luck.
09-25-2005, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by dmike67
OK, in looking at the pics...I have a stupid question. Are the side LED lights perpetually on when the other lights are on...meaning do they stay on constantly kind of like the larger Ford trucks like the F-350, etc ? I am guessing the answer is yes since a couple of the pics show both side mirror lights on at the same time and the blinkers normally couldnt be blinking at the same time.
09-28-2005, 04:42 AM
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James,
Thanks for the E Mail.
No I have still not resolved the issue, and I just cannot see why it is happening. I have put the old units back and they work fine so it is obviously something to do with the new ones or the way I am connecting them. The connections are slightly less positive than the originals in that the two pin connectors are quite flimsy, and do not "snap" in. You will see what I mean when you take the mirror casing off.
I am going to try again next week when I have more time, but let me know your experience.
Tony
Thanks for the E Mail.
No I have still not resolved the issue, and I just cannot see why it is happening. I have put the old units back and they work fine so it is obviously something to do with the new ones or the way I am connecting them. The connections are slightly less positive than the originals in that the two pin connectors are quite flimsy, and do not "snap" in. You will see what I mean when you take the mirror casing off.
I am going to try again next week when I have more time, but let me know your experience.
Tony
09-28-2005, 01:42 PM
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well, sorry to hear that. i'm thinking maybe i shouldn't have ordered that ...
the one from vertex racing does not have this issue i dont' think....
the first thread here...he got his from vertexracing...
the one you got is from the vendor in hongkong right?
i'm paying $18 for shipping...
got it for $98 total... not here yet....
the contact shouldn't matter... if the light comes on, the contact is good.
hope i don't have to put a resistor in line to incr the impedance, etc...
pain in the *** then....
let me know how yours work out....
any comments guys?
j.rho
the one from vertex racing does not have this issue i dont' think....
the first thread here...he got his from vertexracing...
the one you got is from the vendor in hongkong right?
i'm paying $18 for shipping...
got it for $98 total... not here yet....
the contact shouldn't matter... if the light comes on, the contact is good.
hope i don't have to put a resistor in line to incr the impedance, etc...
pain in the *** then....
let me know how yours work out....
any comments guys?
j.rho
09-29-2005, 04:45 AM
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Jim,
Yes I am afraid so, both sides flash really fast, and an error message comes up on the dash telling me to check the lamps.
Don't really know where to go from here, bought them from a company in Liverpool (UK) who are just importers, and they tell me that they have not had this problem before. As I said I am going to have another go at fitting them again next week when I have more time, in the mean time any suggestions gratefully received.
Tony
Yes I am afraid so, both sides flash really fast, and an error message comes up on the dash telling me to check the lamps.
Don't really know where to go from here, bought them from a company in Liverpool (UK) who are just importers, and they tell me that they have not had this problem before. As I said I am going to have another go at fitting them again next week when I have more time, in the mean time any suggestions gratefully received.
Tony
09-29-2005, 03:41 PM
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Jim,
Yes I am afraid so, both sides flash really fast, and an error message comes up on the dash telling me to check the lamps.
Don't really know where to go from here, bought them from a company in Liverpool (UK) who are just importers, and they tell me that they have not had this problem before. As I said I am going to have another go at fitting them again next week when I have more time, in the mean time any suggestions gratefully received.
Tony
Yes I am afraid so, both sides flash really fast, and an error message comes up on the dash telling me to check the lamps.
Don't really know where to go from here, bought them from a company in Liverpool (UK) who are just importers, and they tell me that they have not had this problem before. As I said I am going to have another go at fitting them again next week when I have more time, in the mean time any suggestions gratefully received.
Tony
