SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: The official facelift headlight knowledge database thread!
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W124 E500 (RIP), W211 E350 (Sold), R230 SL55 (Current)
The official facelift headlight knowledge database thread!
Alright guys, my car is 95% done with the facelift and pretty much the only thing left is the headlight wiring. Just wanted to get the feedback on people with facelift conversions, being it through the widebody route or just stock SL550/63 facelift. How did you guys go about tackling the harness conversion? I know some people opted for the kabeldaviko kit and others swapping pins etc.. Any of you successfully integrated the auto-leveling feature?
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W124 E500 (RIP), W211 E350 (Sold), R230 SL55 (Current)
So it turns out Juha's (Ekselent) wiring diagram was right the whole time. My settings on the OBD were set to the low beam always on, and had to switch that to manual. Everything now works, just gotta figure out the auto leveling.
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My question to you guys, by saying auto leveling, are you referring to When you turn your steering wheel your low beam turns as well like a real sl63? Because I don't think our sl55 can do that
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does anyone have a complete parts list necessary to do the conversion? I'm just wanting to figure out how much it would cost to upgrade a 2007 SL55 to 2009 SL63 style... So far I've only located a hood, headlights and a front bumper on eBay... I'm sure there's a ton of other parts needed
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Cost from a reputable Web based company www.sarona.com
Sl63 front end
-About 4-5k (non widebody)
-headlights from eBay w/o ballasts 2k
-Paint / very little bodywork
A good body shop should be able to paint match with doors as to blend to your oem factory paint 4-6k
electric for headlights. ...tough one
As this is only tricky part. A super tech from local mb may be needed so allow about 1 to 2k for just that...not Including parts. A shop that has done the conversion will usually include that for a fraction of that price.
2-3 weeks of down time
Now a full blown black series body kit ..double everything and expect 2-3 months of downtime. And don't forget about new tires and rims...yupp. spacers not recommended if your got more than. 300hp under the hood...I.e non-amg
That's about it.
Sl63 front end
-About 4-5k (non widebody)
-headlights from eBay w/o ballasts 2k
-Paint / very little bodywork
A good body shop should be able to paint match with doors as to blend to your oem factory paint 4-6k
electric for headlights. ...tough one
As this is only tricky part. A super tech from local mb may be needed so allow about 1 to 2k for just that...not Including parts. A shop that has done the conversion will usually include that for a fraction of that price.
2-3 weeks of down time
Now a full blown black series body kit ..double everything and expect 2-3 months of downtime. And don't forget about new tires and rims...yupp. spacers not recommended if your got more than. 300hp under the hood...I.e non-amg
That's about it.
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Oem mb headlight about 2500 each.
Aftermarket (AL, Hella) mostly European about 2k for pair depending on what additional features you need for lighting
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2015 S63 Coupe C217, 2008 C63(X), 2009 C300(X), 2003 SL55(X) , 2013 S550(X)
Where did you get the facelift headlight wiring harness? I am trying to facelift my w204 and it has the same harness, any help would be greatly apreciated!
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2015 S63 Coupe C217, 2008 C63(X), 2009 C300(X), 2003 SL55(X) , 2013 S550(X)
For anyone else looking, I think I have found the part for the wiring harness connector adapter whatever for facelift headlights
Part number
A 052 545 60 26
http://www.partsdiscounters.com/oe-m...enz/0525456026
BELL HOUSING - Mercedes-Benz (052-545-60-26) (NON XENON)
I was unable to locate the Xenon's however I do have the part number
Part number
A 052 545 56 26
Part number
A 052 545 60 26
http://www.partsdiscounters.com/oe-m...enz/0525456026
BELL HOUSING - Mercedes-Benz (052-545-60-26) (NON XENON)
I was unable to locate the Xenon's however I do have the part number
Part number
A 052 545 56 26
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Gents..good afternoon.
Phase 1 complete of 2006 SL65 face lift
Just bought the 09+ headlights and also all the parts for the 2009+ sl63/65 face lift conversion, went with the actual BS fully functional vented hood for release of hot air.
Reason I chose the BS hood was because when I decide to do the full WD conversion, I will not need to replace hood. Plus I like the added engine temp drop idea. Houston gets hot.
Phase 2 begins soon.
Gathering all supplies for headlight conversion, ignitors, ecu..brackets etc , omar from this forum, tremendous help; will offer support and I will post here as others may need it.
He recently completed his sl55 upgrade.
Phase 1 complete of 2006 SL65 face lift
Just bought the 09+ headlights and also all the parts for the 2009+ sl63/65 face lift conversion, went with the actual BS fully functional vented hood for release of hot air.
Reason I chose the BS hood was because when I decide to do the full WD conversion, I will not need to replace hood. Plus I like the added engine temp drop idea. Houston gets hot.
Phase 2 begins soon.
Gathering all supplies for headlight conversion, ignitors, ecu..brackets etc , omar from this forum, tremendous help; will offer support and I will post here as others may need it.
He recently completed his sl55 upgrade.
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Special thanks to shardul for helping me acquire the brackets for the new headlights to sit on top of.
Just waiting on my parts arriving to body shop, and then teardown will begin. I am gathering as much Info
Just waiting on my parts arriving to body shop, and then teardown will begin. I am gathering as much Info
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*sorry.
Gathering as much info as I can. Found an excellent auto body that will provide electrical; body fitment an paint match from doors forward at a reasonable rate.
Next post will show the pieces and the Black Series hood. That hood is a must I feel for the w275 engine as the heat it generates. Talked to Marcin today about the scorpion intakes and exchanger but the heat soak issue was my concern. Once I get face lift done; I really think that I will consider the scorpions quad filters. Also I am doing the ABC fluid flush and Tranny flush as I am at 70k miles on a 2006. MB tell me not to worry; but they won't be paying a 3500+ bill if pump fails. From what Marcin was saying; the pressure and the heat generated by the pumps reaches past 450-500*; even though the cooler does cool it down. It a great reassuring factor to have a 300$ service down to be able to reach my goal of at least 150k miles on my car
Gathering as much info as I can. Found an excellent auto body that will provide electrical; body fitment an paint match from doors forward at a reasonable rate.
Next post will show the pieces and the Black Series hood. That hood is a must I feel for the w275 engine as the heat it generates. Talked to Marcin today about the scorpion intakes and exchanger but the heat soak issue was my concern. Once I get face lift done; I really think that I will consider the scorpions quad filters. Also I am doing the ABC fluid flush and Tranny flush as I am at 70k miles on a 2006. MB tell me not to worry; but they won't be paying a 3500+ bill if pump fails. From what Marcin was saying; the pressure and the heat generated by the pumps reaches past 450-500*; even though the cooler does cool it down. It a great reassuring factor to have a 300$ service down to be able to reach my goal of at least 150k miles on my car
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2008 Audi S5 || 2008 BMW 335i Coupe @ 400hp || 2003 Mercedes SL500
This might be a noob question, but do I need to get specific facelifted headlights to work with an older 2003 R230? E.g. xenon, bi-xenon, or do all the headlights work?
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I think if you have low and high beams, as I am sure you do. You need bi-xenons.
I don't think they make a xenon (low), halogen (hi) combo for face lift 09+.
I am pretty sure you would be OK with a bi-xenon because ballast have to change and that is what supplies the hot arc
I don't think they make a xenon (low), halogen (hi) combo for face lift 09+.
I am pretty sure you would be OK with a bi-xenon because ballast have to change and that is what supplies the hot arc