SLK 350 headlights.

rocketjsquirrel · 11-14-2007

Well this is my first post after a long time of lurking around and reading all the interesting words from all the members here on this great sites. So, its time to say hello and ask a question.

I have had my 350 since 2005. Fantastic ride with no problems at all. When I purchased the car I had requested that the car come equiped with Xenon lights. However when the car was delivered it came with something else. Diplomatically the dealer said that the lights that came with the car were better that the xenon that I had asked for.

Does anyone know if the alternative is true? Also, is it easy to replace thee bulbs with the xenon that I wanted? Many thanks and look forward to more great advice!!

**-1-** · 11-14-2007

Hi and welcome. Sounds like dealer double talk. My question would be, "if they're not xenons or halogen what are they?" Two type of lights on the SLK from the factory, either halogen or xenons. Three options: keep what you've had for over three years, go with an aftermarket HID xenon kit, or purchase the factory xenon light assemblies either new or used and swap them out. Depending how much longer you plan to keep your current SLK should be a factor. Good luck.

**etyu** · 11-14-2007

Concur with -1-

The halogen is probably what you have. Do a search in this forum for HID and aftermarket install, etc.

11-14-2007	#1 (permalink)
rocketjsquirrel SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spain Vehicle: 2005 SLK 350 Other Toys: Extra 330L Posts: 1 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	SLK 350 headlights. Well this is my first post after a long time of lurking around and reading all the interesting words from all the members here on this great sites. So, its time to say hello and ask a question. I have had my 350 since 2005. Fantastic ride with no problems at all. When I purchased the car I had requested that the car come equiped with Xenon lights. However when the car was delivered it came with something else. Diplomatically the dealer said that the lights that came with the car were better that the xenon that I had asked for. Does anyone know if the alternative is true? Also, is it easy to replace thee bulbs with the xenon that I wanted? Many thanks and look forward to more great advice!!

11-14-2007	#2 (permalink)
-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,227 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Hi and welcome. Sounds like dealer double talk. My question would be, "if they're not xenons or halogen what are they?" Two type of lights on the SLK from the factory, either halogen or xenons. Three options: keep what you've had for over three years, go with an aftermarket HID xenon kit, or purchase the factory xenon light assemblies either new or used and swap them out. Depending how much longer you plan to keep your current SLK should be a factor. Good luck. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,281 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Concur with -1- The halogen is probably what you have. Do a search in this forum for HID and aftermarket install, etc. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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