Bixenon Headlight Hack?
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2001 S500
Bixenon Headlight Hack?
I bought a set of OEM Benz bixenon headlights for my 2001 S500 which came with factory halogen headlights. I don't have a Star / DAS system yet,
so I cannot turn the headlight setting to "XENON". I did try a local Indy and he had no clue.
I've read that different ballasts can be used on W220 headlights (Lexus LS430), to avoid bulb errors and the necessity for recoding. It's one possibility.
But I'm not sure how-to install the Lexus ballasts. I don't want to drill / cut the assemblies (one headlight is brand new, in the Mercedes box).
How about these? Would they work in this application and if so, what configuration should be ordered? Thanks.
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/st...BUS?quantity=1
so I cannot turn the headlight setting to "XENON". I did try a local Indy and he had no clue.
I've read that different ballasts can be used on W220 headlights (Lexus LS430), to avoid bulb errors and the necessity for recoding. It's one possibility.
But I'm not sure how-to install the Lexus ballasts. I don't want to drill / cut the assemblies (one headlight is brand new, in the Mercedes box).
How about these? Would they work in this application and if so, what configuration should be ordered? Thanks.
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/st...BUS?quantity=1
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Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 25
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2001 S500
The Lexus ballasts are a work-around. Post #1.
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...n-upgrade.html
