Headlight - Auto-Leveling on Startup
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From: Ontario, Canada
2003 s500 4matic; 1994 e420; 1988 YJ (wife calls Death Trap); : sold 1992 300D; retired 1988 300se
2003 s500 4matic in Canada does have them
Our lights adjust when starting our great one...
My reduced fleet:
1992 300D @ 404,000km 47mpg Cnd; 1994 e420 @ 240k 28mpg Cnd; 2003 s5004m @ 285k 31mpg Cnd
My reduced fleet:
1992 300D @ 404,000km 47mpg Cnd; 1994 e420 @ 240k 28mpg Cnd; 2003 s5004m @ 285k 31mpg Cnd
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I have been trying to figure this out for YEARS
I have a 2005 E500 Sport, Airmatic, that DOES auto level at start.
A 2000 non-sport S430 w/factory xenons, Airmatic, that DOES auto level at start.
A 2001 ML320 Sport w/factory Xenons, that DOES NOT.
A 2000 non sport S500 w/factory xenons, Airmatic that DOES NOT auto level at start.
A 2007 ML350 non-sport with factory xenons, that DOES.
None of my cars have ABC.
Lets Figure This Out!
MEGA BUMP!!!
A 2000 non-sport S430 w/factory xenons, Airmatic, that DOES auto level at start.
A 2001 ML320 Sport w/factory Xenons, that DOES NOT.
A 2000 non sport S500 w/factory xenons, Airmatic that DOES NOT auto level at start.
A 2007 ML350 non-sport with factory xenons, that DOES.
None of my cars have ABC.
Lets Figure This Out!
MEGA BUMP!!!
Last edited by MLCrusin; Apr 1, 2012 at 07:55 PM.
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S320 2001, E320 2003
i had my S320 (airmatic) 2001 , do that with old headlights.
when i replace it with clear projector lamps, it doesn't. have the feature of autoleveling althought it was bosch made. then i change it to an aftermarket headliight and they got autoleveling balast/module. so yeah now i got an aftermarket headlight with original feature.
when i replace it with clear projector lamps, it doesn't. have the feature of autoleveling althought it was bosch made. then i change it to an aftermarket headliight and they got autoleveling balast/module. so yeah now i got an aftermarket headlight with original feature.
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Finally!!
So now we have someone who can definitely attest that the pre-facelift reflector based xenon headlamps do in fact go up and down... when i go to the dealership, they say "oh, only projectors do that".... I wish mine would!
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From: Romania
W208-CLK200K, W163-ML55AMG, W164-ML320CDI, W251-R350-4m, W205 C350e
W163 HRA on startup
Reviving this old topic, with WIS data for W163 ML:
I have a 01 W163 ML55AMG with reflector xenon headlights. There are two version of headlights for the 01 W163, as they changed it from 01.09.2001. For both versions, WIS function description states that:
On my car, this is NOT HAPPENING, so I suspect it is a malfunction somewhere.
Motors are working, as I've managed to move them through Carsoft 7.4 HRA Activation function to High and Low position. So, may be a defective control unit (N71) or one of the sensor malfunctioning (seems more plausible, as they are more exposed to dirt / tear and wear).
I attached description from WIS for both versions (reflector up to 31.08.2001 / projector as of 01.09.2001).
I have a 01 W163 ML55AMG with reflector xenon headlights. There are two version of headlights for the 01 W163, as they changed it from 01.09.2001. For both versions, WIS function description states that:
If the low beam is switched on and the key
is in position 2, the motors are referenced. The reflectors are moved to the lowest position and then, depending on the vehicle level, moved to the correct position.
is in position 2, the motors are referenced. The reflectors are moved to the lowest position and then, depending on the vehicle level, moved to the correct position.
On my car, this is NOT HAPPENING, so I suspect it is a malfunction somewhere.
Motors are working, as I've managed to move them through Carsoft 7.4 HRA Activation function to High and Low position. So, may be a defective control unit (N71) or one of the sensor malfunctioning (seems more plausible, as they are more exposed to dirt / tear and wear).
I attached description from WIS for both versions (reflector up to 31.08.2001 / projector as of 01.09.2001).
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From: Montreal, Quebec
2009 E350 4M Avantgarde;mistress 2002 S600; wife 2014 C300 4M
My 2002 S600 (with ABC) auto-levels on every start-up (quickly).
My 2009 E350 Avant garde regular suspension auto-levels on start-up, but slower.
My 2009 E350 Avant garde regular suspension auto-levels on start-up, but slower.
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From: Houston
001 s600, 94 sl600
So many choices?justonheadlights!!
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