Headlights

[GlasgowBhoy]

I can honestly say my 2017 SE E class premium has the worst headlight I've ever had in a car, the power of the forward light is so poor, and also in no auto full beam in a car of this class.

 

[bembo449]

not heard anyone else complain about headlights on a car that new , auto full beam is a PITA if you ask me pal , randomly blinding folk in dimly lit suburbs / streets is embarrassing to say the least so don't feel to hard done by and besides , if your car hand xenons ( meaning you may have got auto f.beam as standard ) then you wouldn't be complaining in the first place

 

[BillyBoy]

Surely it must have LED headlights at that age which are extremely good. If they are that poor, and given you are under warranty until January, I'd get it checked by a dealer.

 

[GlasgowBhoy]

not heard anyone else complain about headlights on a car that new , auto full beam is a PITA if you ask me pal , randomly blinding folk in dimly lit suburbs / streets is embarrassing to say the least so don't feel to hard done by and besides , if your car hand xenons ( meaning you may have got auto f.beam as standard ) then you wouldn't be complaining in the first place

Honestly mate my boy was in the car for the first time last night and even he said his Polo has better lighting. Maybe I'm just comparing them to much against the car I just got shot of as the lights where Bi xenon LIGHTS.

 

[Blobcat]

I had the same car and the standard LED headlights were absolutely excellent. I used to do 3 hour commutes at 04:15 on every different type of road and found the standard dipped beam very illuminating.

I wonder if there is something wrong with yours. I hope not as o think they’re very expensive...

 

[GlasgowBhoy]

I had the same car and the standard LED headlights were absolutely excellent. I used to do 3 hour commutes at 04:15 on every different type of road and found the standard dipped beam very illuminating.

I wonder if there is something wrong with yours. I hope not as o think they’re very expensive...

The car is still under warranty until January and it's going into the workshop for a few things so I'll get them checked out then mate. Not the best photo but this is full beam. I thought I'd be a lot brighter.

 

[star]

Firstly check what type of headlamp are fitted, halogen bulb, xenons or led. The halogens are pi55 poor.

 

[GlasgowBhoy]

Firstly check what type of headlamp are fitted, halogen bulb, xenons or led. The halogens are pi55 poor.

I've not looked yet mate, are they easy to remove. The headlight are stamped LED High Performance but maybe the bulbs have been changed.

 

[BillyBoy]

Firstly check what type of headlamp are fitted, halogen bulb, xenons or led. The halogens are pi55 poor.

Pretty sure the W213 only ever had LED headlamps, with High Performance or Multi-beam depending on options.

 

[GlasgowBhoy]

Pretty sure the W213 only ever had LED headlamps, with High Performance or Multi-beam depending on options.

Yeah they are stamped LED High Performance.

 

[Blobcat]

That’s what I had in mine “LED High Performance”

As under warranty get them to check them for output and alignment. I had mine for 18 months and 48K miles. Best standard lights I’ve driven behind.

 

[GlasgowBhoy]

That’s what I had in mine “LED High Performance”

As under warranty get them to check them for output and alignment. I had mine for 18 months and 48K miles. Best standard lights I’ve driven behind.

will do mate. thanks.

 

[umblecumbuz]

... and that bonnet/bumper shut line looks adrift - although it might be the angle of your photo.

 

[GlasgowBhoy]

... and that bonnet/bumper shut line looks adrift - although it might be the angle of your photo.

Really mate? Here is some more photos of the car from the dealer if you don't mind having a look, but I will now go and check the car out myself.
https://www.lookers.co.uk/ford/used...loon/e220d-se-premium-4dr-9g-tronic/id/199319

 

[LostKiwi]

I've not looked yet mate, are they easy to remove. The headlight are stamped LED High Performance but maybe the bulbs have been changed.

LEDs don't have bulbs - it's an entire headlight if they fail.

 

[Gazwould]

And a scary price too ?

 

[LostKiwi]

And a scary price too ?

Oh yes....

 

[GlasgowBhoy]

And a scary price too ?

Got it £900 cheaper, but do you think I still overpaid?

 

[Blobcat]

Looks like a nice spec for an SE as has the twin 12” screens and memory seats

 

[V6Matty]

Got it £900 cheaper, but do you think I still overpaid?

They’re talking about the cost of a replacement headlamp unit, upwards of £1k to replace