Re: led license plate lights order
I contacted MercedesComplete.com thru their website, and tried to order the lenses, part # 2303200166 and was told that they only had 1 left and that would be it (no more)!!! I have taken my old ones off the car and refurbished them so they are useable. I notified rfors777 by PM that if he wanted the 1 that was left he could have it. The lens cost is $9.35 and shipping is about $8.50. He declined. So they still have 1 left.....First come first served if you want it !!!!
BUT, I also went to a Mercedes dealer and asked the parts guy if he has the lens with a part # 2303200166, and he told me that it could be ordered for $19.95, which is only a couple of bucks more. Evidently the lenses are the same as the 2005 MB CLK 500 coupe (tell them that) with the same part Number. I'll probably go that route.
On another note .... I tried the 33mm canbus bulbs and they will be satisfactory once installed. I say that because 1 of them that I received didn't light. I tried switching them around , but still didn't work. I have notified the supplier (factorykiss in China) and waiting to hear for them. They did respond to my first complaint, and I'm sure they take care of it. I still have the satisfactory "favorable feedback" hanging over their heads .......
I will say that they should be great. The light from the "white" is actually light blue and is bright. they do have other colors if that is your style.
EDIT: I feel these lenses "degrade and crack" because when changing a bulb and re-installing the lense, the tendency is to tighten the screws too much. The bulbs that were in mine were manufactured by "Phillips" and my guess is that they were not OEM, and the previous owner tightened too much and cracked the lenses. So don't over tighten them, just snug enuff .
Last edited by IBLUBYU; Dec 13, 2010 at 09:29 AM.