W215 LED replacement lights

[ea666]

I'm looking to update the side light bulbs, number plate and rear tail light bulbs on my 2006 CL 500 W215.

Has anyone had and success with LED replacements? Or any recommendations

Thanks

 

[lexman8]

Can't help much other than to say that they must be CANBUS compatible and even then it's no guarantee that you won't get bulb failure warnings. The general recommendation for rear lights is to get red LEDs as white ones often produce a pinkish colour through the red plastic cover.

Also, double check the types of bulb fitted to your car. The bulb look-up aids on most websites state the wrong bulbs for my car for the side and tail bulbs.

 

[ea666]

Can't help much other than to say that they must be CANBUS compatible and even then it's no guarantee that you won't get bulb failure warnings. The general recommendation for rear lights is to get red LEDs as white ones often produce a pinkish colour through the red plastic cover.

Also, double check the types of bulb fitted to your car. The bulb look-up aids on most websites state the wrong bulbs for my car for the side and tail bulbs.

Looking to trail these as relatively low cost compared to money spent on parts. Can anyone confirm these are the correct bulb size and fit. Car is at home so unable to check.

2 x RED STOP/TAIL/BRAKE LED CANBUS BULB ERROR FREE BA15s 382 p21w 1156 30 SMD | eBay

 

[KillerHERTZ]

I'm looking to update the side light bulbs, number plate and rear tail light bulbs on my 2006 CL 500 W215.

Has anyone had and success with LED replacements? Or any recommendations

Thanks

Does yours take H6Ws or as its a later model the W5W?

 

[ea666]

Does yours take H6Ws or as its a later model the W5W?

Just checked with the local dealer against chassis number and he has advised the following bulbs are required for the CL.

Rear Tail Light - 207 12v 5w
Rear Indicator - 508 12v 21w
Front Indicator - 508 12v 21w
Front Side Lights - 501 capless

 

[martyp87]

I bought CANBUS compatible W5W bulbs for the sidelights on my CL and after 25 minutes of trying to get one bulb out just gave up. They are an absolute nightmare to get to, there's so much stuff packed in its almost impossible!

If the dealer sold LED bulbs, I'd happily pay half an hours labour for them to fit!

The indicators are relatively easy to change, that only took 2 mins to install Philips chrome versions which look good.

Rear lights should be a lot easier though. I thought the brake lights were already LEDs though?

 

[m2287]

I bought CANBUS compatible W5W bulbs for the sidelights on my CL and after 25 minutes of trying to get one bulb out just gave up. They are an absolute nightmare to get to, there's so much stuff packed in its almost impossible!

If the dealer sold LED bulbs, I'd happily pay half an hours labour for them to fit!

The indicators are relatively easy to change, that only took 2 mins to install Philips chrome versions which look good.

Rear lights should be a lot easier though. I thought the brake lights were already LEDs though?

Are you looking in the right place, I can have my sidelights out in a minute lol?!

 

[KennyN]

I put these in my CLS last week , 10 min job once I sussed out that the sidelight bulbs just pull out.

30 LED W5W 501 T10 CANBUS SOLVED ERROR FREE SIDELIGHTS BRIGHTEST AVAILABLE 6000K | eBay

No errors and a lovely white light.

Kenny