joshd

So my dumb *** scraped my right front impact strip against my garage entrance while pulling in one morning last week after dropping my kid off at school. The garage barely felt a thing, but my impact strip and marker light are toast. So I'm thinking of purchasing the euro impact strips since I have to replace one anyway. I'm wondering about the error I'm seeing on the multi-function display though. Right now, it's telling me that my right front marker light is out. If I replace that impact strip with the euro version that doesn't even have a light, will I still have this error (and now for both sides), or is there something that plugs in that completes the circuit and therefore doesn't trip the fault or what?

BTW, I was quoted 300 euros for both strips painted and shipped internationally. That would be a good price if it wasn't for the damn tanking of the dollar ...

efivefiveamg

why pay 300 euros when you can get them from James @ creative for $300!!

i am going to order some soon but have not heard anything about his product yet so take this as a recommendation.

as for the error code, you can have it removed with STAR diags...

jangy

Do you recommend them? I definitely don't. I'd check to make sure they are OEM parts and not waiting to be shipped.
The price did go up on them a bit but it is still a fair one considering how clean the car looks.

MJ50

u can just tie the sidemarker inside with a ziptie...
euro impact strip FTW!

jangy

I'd cover the light if you are just going to tuck it in. steve@mbenznl wrapped mine in a thick cloth tape so that no light escapes.

joshd

So I actually need to have a light plugged in but under the impact strip cover? Or have the error removed via STAR? And can someone provide the link to the james @ creative option?

jangy

Yes, you either need to take the old light and fixture and tape it up under the panel or have star turn that feature off. If not, you will get the bulb burned out warning each time your lights come on. The only other options are to put in a resistor to mimic the bulb (but I hear they burn out fast and need changing) or to paint the light fixture the color of your car. You can get the creative info elsewhere, cause I just can't watch. Get ready for customs, on the way, etc.