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Help needed: when upgraded, headlight autoleveling and cornering features do not work

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Old 01-13-2010, 02:59 AM
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Help needed: when upgraded, headlight autoleveling and cornering features do not work

I have posted this in the general tech talk forum but I thing it is more appropriate to have it post here.

I have a 2005 E55 with dynamic xenon headlights (lights turn with the steering). I replaced them with the newer headlights (2007-2009) that have the above feature.

Unfortunately the headlight became totally static. That means that I have lost both the auto leveling and the light turning features. The local dealer has no clue

Do I need to install extra components? Any information in this regards will be appreciated.

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Contact Steve at MBenzNL.com. and tell him your issue, he's a good guy and will help you out if you need anything.
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i dont think ur lights turn with the steering but they do adjust up & down! I gutted mine & only took the inside of the newer ones 4 the look cause the plug was different & didnt want to cut any wires thats my 1 2 on this good luck tho!
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i dont think ur lights turn with the steering but they do adjust up & down! I gutted mine & only took the inside of the newer ones 4 the look cause the plug was different & didnt want to cut any wires thats my 1 2 on this good luck tho!
This is a known feature. It is called dynamic headlight. Depending on your speed the light turns with the steering up to a maximum of 15 degrees. That is in addition to the up and down motion (auto leveling).

your idea of taking the inside only is a smart one .

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The new headlamps req SCN coding.
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Contact Steve at MBenzNL.com. and tell him your issue, he's a good guy and will help you out if you need anything.
I have just done that. thank you very much
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The new headlamps req SCN coding.
what does this mean?
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