Has anyone tried the new led headlights?
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Has anyone tried the new led headlights?
Hello
Has anyone tried the new plug and play led headlights? I would like some feedback on quality of them..if they have moisture issues, etc.
Fishcake on ebay sells them but i am weary as its a big purchase...
Also do these come from the sane factory if you know?
Thanks alot..
Has anyone tried the new plug and play led headlights? I would like some feedback on quality of them..if they have moisture issues, etc.
Fishcake on ebay sells them but i am weary as its a big purchase...
Also do these come from the sane factory if you know?
Thanks alot..
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I'm talking about the facelight headlights with the LEDs in the headlight..i.e. the 2010 and up models but now they are showing up on ebay...
For example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-W221-PLUG-AND-PLAY-HeadLights-Bi-Xenon-LED-DRL-/281255414768?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item417c210bf0&vxp=mtr
Thanks.
For example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-W221-PLUG-AND-PLAY-HeadLights-Bi-Xenon-LED-DRL-/281255414768?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item417c210bf0&vxp=mtr
Thanks.
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I will receive a set from Germany later this week. They have EU-spec., otherwise the same lamps. Made by Depo in Taiwan: http://www.depo.com.tw/ The headlights Fishcake sells are also made by Depo. Not sure about the ones sold by asianbodykits. I've been in touch with both of them, and Fishcake gave me the best customer support answering my questions.
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Are you serious? 
Just this once I'm going to search for you.
https://www.google.com/search?q=hid+...lights&tbm=vid
Just this once I'm going to search for you.
https://www.google.com/search?q=hid+...lights&tbm=vid
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No, they have LED kits similar to HID kits these days. I don't see the purpose of it. It's not like we care how much power our bulbs draws. lol
http://www.hayeo.com/products/9006-L...0K-12V-24V-233
I guess if done right it can be bright... see this video of the CLS550 if I'm not mistaken, they're LED headlights. You can definitely tell if you see them in person, the color and different than HID.
http://www.hayeo.com/products/9006-L...0K-12V-24V-233
I guess if done right it can be bright... see this video of the CLS550 if I'm not mistaken, they're LED headlights. You can definitely tell if you see them in person, the color and different than HID.
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Are you serious?
Just this once I'm going to search for you.
https://www.google.com/search?q=hid+...lights&tbm=vid
Just this once I'm going to search for you.
https://www.google.com/search?q=hid+...lights&tbm=vid
But your Google search shows HID bulbs vs LED bulbs, which isn't even relevant to this thread.
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I think we are talking about 2 different things...
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I´ve tried asianbodykits DRLS
[QUOTE=jadeethan;6000603]Hello
Hello
Has anyone tried the new plug and play led headlights? I would like some feedback on quality of them..if they have moisture issues, etc.
Fishcake on ebay sells them but i am weary as its a big purchase...
Also do these come from the sane factory if you know?
Thanks alot..
/quote
Hi Jadeethan
Ive tried them but these are very difficult to install.
I have installed them on my G wagon, these finish looks really good and so far no water problems, but installing them is/ was a real mess.
Seems as if no one in Norway can get these working.
These are supposed to get dimmer (20% brightness) when the headlights on, and get 100% bright with headlights off… but alas….
Hello
Has anyone tried the new plug and play led headlights? I would like some feedback on quality of them..if they have moisture issues, etc.
Fishcake on ebay sells them but i am weary as its a big purchase...
Also do these come from the sane factory if you know?
Thanks alot..
/quote
Hi Jadeethan
Ive tried them but these are very difficult to install.
I have installed them on my G wagon, these finish looks really good and so far no water problems, but installing them is/ was a real mess.
Seems as if no one in Norway can get these working.
These are supposed to get dimmer (20% brightness) when the headlights on, and get 100% bright with headlights off… but alas….
Last edited by fad_rayman; Jul 6, 2014 at 01:19 PM. Reason: Typo
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[QUOTE=fad_rayman;6093619]
I have plug and play facelift headlights available. Quick and easy to install and work perfectly.
Hello
Hi Jadeethan
Ive tried them but these are very difficult to install.
I have installed them on my G wagon, these finish looks really good and so far no water problems, but installing them is/ was a real mess.
Seems as if no one in Norway can get these working.
These are supposed to get dimmer (20% brightness) when the headlights on, and get 100% bright with headlights off… but alas….
Hi Jadeethan
Ive tried them but these are very difficult to install.
I have installed them on my G wagon, these finish looks really good and so far no water problems, but installing them is/ was a real mess.
Seems as if no one in Norway can get these working.
These are supposed to get dimmer (20% brightness) when the headlights on, and get 100% bright with headlights off… but alas….
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[QUOTE=Max Gothenburg;6093761]
Where did you buy them from? Do they look like the original ones and might fit in my existing light cover?
Could you help me buy one pack?
Tnx
Could you help me buy one pack?
Tnx
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Hello
Hello
Has anyone tried the new plug and play led headlights? I would like some feedback on quality of them..if they have moisture issues, etc.
Fishcake on ebay sells them but i am weary as its a big purchase...
Also do these come from the sane factory if you know?
Thanks alot..
Hello
Has anyone tried the new plug and play led headlights? I would like some feedback on quality of them..if they have moisture issues, etc.
Fishcake on ebay sells them but i am weary as its a big purchase...
Also do these come from the sane factory if you know?
Thanks alot..
Ive tried them but these are very difficult to install.
I have installed them on my G wagon, these finish looks really good and so far no water problems, but installing them is/ was a real mess.
Seems as if no one in Norway can get these working.
These are supposed to get dimmer (20% brightness) when the headlights on, and get 100% bright with headlights off… but alas….
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Without any additional info I would guess some Chinese product where quality is a hit and miss (likely poor but in a rare case could be almost like OEM).
Are the headlights available for cars with different options (halogen lights exist even for the W221, Bi-Xenon lights and Bi-Xenons with Night View Assist).
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2008 S550 - Not impressed after 60 days....
I am 60 days post swapping out the OEM Head Lights and Tail Light Face lift upgrade. I had everything professionally installed and everything fantastic until last night. Both right and left headlamps throwing error messages with inoperable LED parking lamps, corning light and low beam bulb. When investigating the outside I then noticed "fogging" and other inside lens markings.
UGH!
Fishcake sez it sounds like resistor problems and they will send me replacement resistors. I sent pics of the internal fogging as this is under warranty and certainly need replaced. Fishcake is forwarding my pics to the manufacturer.
Up till now, I was very happy. It is the inconvenience and added expense I will incur that is not cool.
I'll keep yall posted with outcomes!
UGH!
Fishcake sez it sounds like resistor problems and they will send me replacement resistors. I sent pics of the internal fogging as this is under warranty and certainly need replaced. Fishcake is forwarding my pics to the manufacturer.
Up till now, I was very happy. It is the inconvenience and added expense I will incur that is not cool.
I'll keep yall posted with outcomes!
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I am 60 days post swapping out the OEM Head Lights and Tail Light Face lift upgrade. I had everything professionally installed and everything fantastic until last night. Both right and left headlamps throwing error messages with inoperable LED parking lamps, corning light and low beam bulb. When investigating the outside I then noticed "fogging" and other inside lens markings.
UGH!
Fishcake sez it sounds like resistor problems and they will send me replacement resistors. I sent pics of the internal fogging as this is under warranty and certainly need replaced. Fishcake is forwarding my pics to the manufacturer.
Up till now, I was very happy. It is the inconvenience and added expense I will incur that is not cool.
I'll keep yall posted with outcomes!
UGH!
Fishcake sez it sounds like resistor problems and they will send me replacement resistors. I sent pics of the internal fogging as this is under warranty and certainly need replaced. Fishcake is forwarding my pics to the manufacturer.
Up till now, I was very happy. It is the inconvenience and added expense I will incur that is not cool.
I'll keep yall posted with outcomes!
Mike
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I replaced the passenger HID Xenon Bulb and so far so good! The driver side headlamp unit will be swapped out under warranty less removal and installation expense. I will put in a new matching HID Xenon low beam bulb when the new assembly goes in. The taillights have been functioning fine.
Stayed tuned!
Stayed tuned!
