I have returned!

[Chaz]

Not so much a new member but a returning one! Sadly my last post was in 2007 when I had my E220 Coupe. Glad to have logged back in recently to see that our previous discussion had helped a few out of trouble with their electronics.
Long over due, I've just picked up another Merc after having sold the 220 Coupe.
I am now the proud owner of a 06 CLS 320 CDI. AMG kit from factory, heated, cooled, massage seats, sunroof, command, auto closing boot & airmatic suspension all sitting on original 19" AMG wheels. Black with black interior.
First thing on my list of mods to do - Rear light cluster facelift.

 

[Chaz]

Any tips on rear light cluster upgrades?

 

[trapperjohn]

Good to see you back Chaz and in some style and chariot too.

 

[Ierton]

Any tips on rear light cluster upgrades?

Are the 2008 ones LEDs? If so then you might have to fool the ECU into thinking they're incandescent with a resistor. Lenses are about £180 each.

 

[donshl]

Are the 2008 ones LEDs? If so then you might have to fool the ECU into thinking they're incandescent with a resistor. Lenses are about £180 each.

Hi Ierton,

Where can you get the facelifted led clusters for £180? I'm in need of two!

 

[Ierton]

Any Mercedes dealer!

 

[Ierton]

Original Parts (£179.28 each):

A2198200164 (Left)
A2198200264 (Right)

Facelifted Parts (£186.84 each):

A2198200764 (Left)
A2198200664 (Right)

 

[donshl]

Original Parts (£179.28 each):

A2198200164 (Left)
A2198200264 (Right)

Facelifted Parts (£186.84 each):

A2198200764 (Left)
A2198200664 (Right)

Ah thanks Ierton!

Very much appreciated! I got the modules that are needed to plug the facelifted lights into the pre facelifted cars!

 

[Ierton]

Do you have the part numbers for those?

 

[donshl]

First of all, Chaz, Welcome back! Sorry for hijacking your thread to discuss rear lights

Ierton,

These modules were made by a guy called "Frenchie", he was mostly active on the US forums but I've seen a thread by him in here as well.

I was given the modules last year by a member on here last year and still waiting to get it fixed! The last time I checked with the dealer, they quoted over £300 each and I"ve been looking on Ebay every since

 

[Chaz]

Great to be back in the MB club.

Feel free to Hijack Don!

Where can I get my hands on these modules? Or does anyone know how they could be made?

 

[Chaz]

http://germancarscene.com/2011/07/07/pogea-racings-mercedes-benz-cls-led-tail-light-modules/

Anyone had any experience with this module? ( see link)

 

[Chaz]

There she is....

 

[Ierton]

I'm pretty sure the 'modules' are just a set of resistors (one for each LED cluster) to fool the SAM that there's not a bulb failure. Can you post a photo of the internals? If not I might just buy a set of lights and do it myself and report back.

 

[BaldGuy]

Very stealthy "all" black..... Love it....