Ambient lighting

[jharnett8]

Not sure if you got to the bottom of it. I am sure if you have 'ambient' lighting installed from OEM you have would have a minimum of 3 colours. Two 0f my cars a 2012 models (W166 & C218), both have ambient lighting and a huge choice of 3 colours . Can't recall the exact namesMB have given them, but it is basically, blue, white or orange.

Changeable via the cluster menu, however I would imagine in newer models this may not be the case.

Here is some options:

3 Colors & 64 Colors Ambient light for Mercedes Benz C Class W205 GLC 2014-2018

Item Number: SDN8013 Suitable for: Mercedes GLC X253 2015-2019 Mercedes C Class W205 2014-2018 Keywords: Mercedes C Class W205 ambient light, Mercedes GLC ambient light, Mercedes interior led light

www.incarpassion.com

Hi, as it turned out it doesn't have ambient lighting, just the single colour lights (yellow/amber) in the door handles/footwell etc. Am going to wait (probably until after christmas) then get back in touch with Braybrooks to possible get it installed

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Think I'd be suicidal at 60k depreciation in 4 yrs

Don’t buy a brand new 65 model then, you won’t last long enough to even post about it!

 

[Deleted member 126251]

Think I'd be suicidal at 60k depreciation in 4 yrs

I can afford it! Depreciation stopped being a concern for me about 30 years ago.

I'd much rather spec my own car, exactly as I want it, and drive it brand new out the show room without anyone else's farts in it!

 

[TomF]

I can afford it! Depreciation stopped being a concern for me about 30 years ago.

I'd much rather spec my own car, exactly as I want it, and drive it brand new out the show room without anyone else's farts in it!

Me too but I'm spending the saving, or will spend if we are allowed out , on travel. Early days tho, it's good retiring early

 

[TomF]

Hi, as it turned out it doesn't have ambient lighting, just the single colour lights (yellow/amber) in the door handles/footwell etc. Am going to wait (probably until after christmas) then get back in touch with Braybrooks to possible get it installed

Mine just had white, the rainbow software wasn't on screen, it is now

 

[Deleted member 126251]

Me too but I'm spending the saving, or will spend if we are allowed out , on travel. Early days tho, it's good retiring early ✈

I'm retired but purchase fully specified cars as I don't have the time or inclination to hunt around trying to upgrade a used car that is not what I really wanted . Too busy having holidays and spending money on my hobbies!

 

[Deleted member 126251]

To be fair, I usually buy new cars. However my SL fully specified was ~£84 k when I ticked what I want. Looked on CarWow and could get what I wanted (NEW) for the same price as a 3 year old. So no brainer...buy a new one & depreciation was never a factor as I'd always be ahead of the game.

I want to keep it a while, it is a great tourer and head turner. We've done done a couple of Europe trips + Scotland + Irelnad so far, and it is the dogs Bs.

Will probably give it to my son (if he wants it) when I'm done with it.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Looked on CarWow and could get what I wanted (NEW) for the same price as a 3 year old.

My goodness, am I reading that right, a brand new one is the same cost as a three year old car of the same spec? Incredible.

 

[Deleted member 126251]

My goodness, am I reading that right, a brand new one is the same cost as a three year old car of the same spec? Incredible.

Yup (3 years ago). I still have the invoice.

 

[TomF]

Recommend Tahiti?
If this bogus covid FLU goes away...
It's on the bucket list.

 

[SmartAmg]

Mine just had white, the rainbow software wasn't on screen, it is now

You got it fitted then, Tom, pics please.

 

[Taximan78]

Hi am new here but a have a 12 plate w212 with ambient lights in a was wondering if anyone would no how to change the colour to blue if mine has it there's nothing in the books on how to change the colour.
Any advice would be much appreciated thanks.
Graeme

 

[SmartAmg]

Welcome, Taximan, you've probably not got the option to change the colour of the ambient lighting on a 2012 W212, unless somebody knows different.

 

[14emerc]

It’s true, I’ve not changed the lights in years but I might do now.

 

[TomF]

Hi am new here but a have a 12 plate w212 with ambient lights in a was wondering if anyone would no how to change the colour to blue if mine has it there's nothing in the books on how to change the colour.
Any advice would be much appreciated thanks.
Graeme

Prob just white, like mine were. Can get an upgrade tho

 

[k.dawson1]

Been reading this thread with interest I have the 3 coloured version but it’s very dim especially on the centre console, I have it set to 5 in the menu but it’s not very good is this a fault or just what it is and is there a way of having it altered by a dealer for extra brightness

 

[Shieldinch]

Hi all recently purchased v class and would like to add ambient lighting to dash and front doors etc. Would that have to be fitted at merc dealership? Also any idea of cost? Thanks

 

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