SL-Class (R231) 2013 on: Discussion on the SL550

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Old Sep 12, 2023 | 09:23 PM
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I’m out of ideas. I have completed a face lift of my 2013 SL550 except for the head lights. I have all new modules and have installed the harness that was recommended. I have tried everything with my SDS but no luck. Had a computer wiz try with his laptop and struck out. I really need some help. The response before from some members was “a lot of coding”. I need some detailed information to pull this off. Please give me some ideas, I’m really tired of the sunset curfew I now have. I would appreciate any help to finish this project
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Old Sep 12, 2023 | 10:23 PM
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Was the "computer wiz with his laptop" benzninja?
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Old Sep 13, 2023 | 07:01 AM
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No it wasn’t, we have someone that does magic for our shop with his computer. He tried very hard but no success. I can reach out to Benz ninja.
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Old Sep 13, 2023 | 07:42 AM
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What's your "sunset curfew"?
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Old Sep 13, 2023 | 07:46 AM
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I think he is saying that he can't drive the car at night because his lights do not work??

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What's your "sunset curfew"?
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Old Sep 13, 2023 | 07:57 AM
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Yes have to be back before dark.
no head lights.
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Old Sep 13, 2023 | 01:34 PM
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Do you have your “old” headlights or another type you can install?
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Old Sep 13, 2023 | 02:19 PM
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I can’t install the old ones they physically don’t fit the new nose.
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sorry. Not familiar with the upgrade. Are the lights genuine Mercedes or aftermarket? Back in the day, I put aftermarket LED bulbs in my 2004 SL500. The headlights worked, but when I put LED lights in the fog lamps, they didn't and I had to go back to halogen.
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These are OE Mercedes head lights and modules
There are 3 modules in each head light assembly
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did you ever get it figured out, i want to do the same facelift but dont know what harness to buy, and would like some help, im willing to pay as well i have a 2013 sl550
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