LED tails...different color turn signals???

Craiger · 11-13-2008, 07:32 PM

Hey guys, I recently purchased a set of OEM LED tails for my C. I had them tinted by Jon's Tinted Tails and on my way to the car today, I noticed something funny. When I unlocked the doors, I thought I noticed 2 different colors from the tails...thought I better check. Turned on the turn signals and sure enough, the right one blinks amber and the left one blinks red. How is this possible? Was there a change at some point or did I get the wrong part sent to me? You'd think that MB would check that they are sending out matching parts? I'm assuming there is no way to replace those LEDs or is there? I hate the fact that my turn signals don't match, plus now that they are tinted, I'm guessing there is no way MB will be replacing one.

VaderSS · 11-13-2008, 08:22 PM

can you get me the part #'s you got... I can check them on the EPC (electronic parts catalog)...

also, did they just plug-n-play?

Craiger · 11-13-2008, 09:02 PM

Thanks for the help...I've got the boxes in front of me.
A 204 820 21 64
A 204 820 22 64

Craiger · 11-13-2008, 09:02 PM

Oh ya sorry, complete plug n play.

RLE · 11-13-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Craiger

Hey guys, I recently purchased a set of OEM LED tails for my C. I had them tinted by Jon's Tinted Tails and on my way to the car today, I noticed something funny. When I unlocked the doors, I thought I noticed 2 different colors from the tails...thought I better check. Turned on the turn signals and sure enough, the right one blinks amber and the left one blinks red. How is this possible? Was there a change at some point or did I get the wrong part sent to me? You'd think that MB would check that they are sending out matching parts? I'm assuming there is no way to replace those LEDs or is there? I hate the fact that my turn signals don't match, plus now that they are tinted, I'm guessing there is no way MB will be replacing one.

Perhaps you could attach a photo of the yellow one? Not that I'm skeptical or anything.

Perhaps with the four-ways on.

delirium · 11-13-2008, 11:51 PM

thats weird, both of mine are red.. i thought the yellow signals are for those w/o the LED signals.

RLE · 11-14-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by delirium

thats weird, both of mine are red.. i thought the yellow signals are for those w/o the LED signals.

Which is precisely why I asked for a photo.

joshg1001 · 11-14-2008, 12:08 AM

most likely, you got the wrong part of the yellow one.

drevil2k2 · 11-14-2008, 12:20 AM

Could it be possibly you got one LED (red) and one non-LED (yellow) in a mixup?

Petje · 11-14-2008, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by delirium

thats weird, both of mine are red.. i thought the yellow signals are for those w/o the LED signals.

You have the LED in Amber or Red, both avallable...

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Originally Posted by Craiger

Thanks for the help...I've got the boxes in front of me.
A 204 820 21 64
A 204 820 22 64

I have the same part # and both are red.... so the Part # you received are ok, they supposed to be red both.

Craiger · 11-14-2008, 09:53 AM

Ok guys, I'll send a pic. Trust me though, they are different colors...and both LEDs. I'll get some pics taken over the weekend.

Chi-Benz · 11-14-2008, 11:59 AM

Strange. Looking forward to the photos...

Where are the tails available other than the dealer? Anyone have a specific source?

ancill · 11-14-2008, 04:03 PM

I think you are a receipient of an MB **** up! the led's in euro tail lights are orange, there must have been a mix up in the factory/parts dept!!

Craiger · 11-14-2008, 04:13 PM

Wow...isn't that great. Don't know what I'm going to do now. I guess a call to MB is in order.

ancill · 11-14-2008, 04:41 PM

Good luck with MB!

Can you please post a pic of your tinted tails, I dont like the standard look of the led tails.

Craiger · 11-14-2008, 04:46 PM

Sure thing...
Don't have any with the different color turn signals...will get those over the weekend.

Craiger · 11-14-2008, 04:56 PM

From Mercedes:

I briefly looked into this and the part numbers you state seem to be
correct. Perhaps one of the lights was packaged incorrectly and you got a
Euro light. I advise you that you should take this problem back to the
dealer who installed them and ask them to correct. I am not sure if they
will have a problem with the fact you had the lights tinted, but that is
between you and the dealer.

There is nothing more that I can offer you.

Best of luck,

Mark Swan
Vehicle Accessories Co-ordinator
Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.
National Parts Department

RLE · 11-14-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Craiger

Ok guys, I'll send a pic. Trust me though, they are different colors...and both LEDs. I'll get some pics taken over the weekend.

How about writing down the part number off the yellow light assembly, not the box?

Obviously, many of us wouldn't mind switching to the yellow version, if only we knew the part number and the label on the light is the way to find out.

I loved the answer from MB Canada. "We are not helping you because you modified the light."

drevil2k2 · 11-14-2008, 07:46 PM

At least your 3 piece spoiler looks nice...

Looks like the parts number in the listing below matches your numbers

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...Q5fAccessories

If the dealership gives you a hard time, maybe these are an alternative.

Luisin · 11-15-2008, 06:01 AM

i have the european model and my rear turn lights are orange, not red, i think in the US model are red

the lights are the same in both (US and EU) but you can change the LEDs assembly only

c u

Petje · 11-15-2008, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Luisin

i have the european model and my rear turn lights are orange, not red, i think in the US model are red

the lights are the same in both (US and EU) but you can change the LEDs assembly only

c u

US models are red, but im sure you CAN NOT change red ones into amber, because the LED's are build in the housing.

So im sure that the EU tails have different part numbers

Petje · 11-15-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RLE

Obviously, many of us wouldn't mind switching to the yellow version, if only we knew the part number and the label on the light is the way to find out.

In another thread " GPI " bought the EU ones, i have send him an PM for the part numbers. If he answer me i will post the part numbers of the AMBER LED tail lights.

Craiger · 11-15-2008, 08:37 PM

Thanks Petje!!

ancill · 11-16-2008, 04:22 PM

Take a look in the official part numbers thread (sticky) I posted the LED Tail Lamp part numbers not realising there were different ones in the US.
The ones I posted are Euro Amber ones, see below:

MA204 820 20 64/28
MA204 820 19 64/28

Vector02 · 11-21-2008, 03:17 PM

I would love LED tail lights, but that's a bit more than I'm willing to spend.

RLE · 11-22-2008, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Vector02

I would love LED tail lights, but that's a bit more than I'm willing to spend.

Was the price posted someplace? And who would you order from? First I've heard you could order Euro parts from a US dealer, part number or not.

Craiger · 11-22-2008, 02:26 PM

I ordered from a US MB dealer...can't remember but they cost about $500 for the pair. To me, worth every penny as they look so much nicer than the non-LED ones, especially with the custom tint. Now only if my dealer can find a part # for the LED board separately so I can get my turn signals to be the same color. Unbelievable that of all the OEM tails in North America, that I happen to get one that is Euro spec...so frustrating. The dealer is now telling me he's not sure if the board is available separately. How can that be?? So if anybody's LEDs go out, they are expected to replace the entire taillight....that doesn't seem to make sense!

tanktube67 · 11-22-2008, 04:57 PM

What I don’t understand the LED lamps are not fully LED lamps

Only the turn signals are LED

Craiger · 11-23-2008, 05:39 PM

What is not to understand...that's right, the turn signals are LEDs.

RLE · 11-24-2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by tanktube67

What I don’t understand the LED lamps are not fully LED lamps

Only the turn signals are LED

This question was settled at least a year ago in at least 50 posts. So here we go once more.

And where is that photo of the yellow LED version lit up?

RLE · 11-24-2008, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Craiger

I ordered from a US MB dealer...can't remember but they cost about $500 for the pair. To me, worth every penny as they look so much nicer than the non-LED ones, especially with the custom tint. Now only if my dealer can find a part # for the LED board separately so I can get my turn signals to be the same color. Unbelievable that of all the OEM tails in North America, that I happen to get one that is Euro spec...so frustrating. The dealer is now telling me he's not sure if the board is available separately. How can that be?? So if anybody's LEDs go out, they are expected to replace the entire taillight....that doesn't seem to make sense!

You ordered the US version lamps with red LEDs from a US dealer which has nothing to do with my wish to order the Euro yellow version. Or have you forgotten?

Petje · 11-24-2008, 09:25 AM

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11-13-2008, 07:32 PM	#1
Craiger Almost a Member! Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 60	LED tails...different color turn signals??? Hey guys, I recently purchased a set of OEM LED tails for my C. I had them tinted by Jon's Tinted Tails and on my way to the car today, I noticed something funny. When I unlocked the doors, I thought I noticed 2 different colors from the tails...thought I better check. Turned on the turn signals and sure enough, the right one blinks amber and the left one blinks red. How is this possible? Was there a change at some point or did I get the wrong part sent to me? You'd think that MB would check that they are sending out matching parts? I'm assuming there is no way to replace those LEDs or is there? I hate the fact that my turn signals don't match, plus now that they are tinted, I'm guessing there is no way MB will be replacing one.

11-13-2008, 08:22 PM	#2
VaderSS Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii USA Posts: 110	can you get me the part #'s you got... I can check them on the EPC (electronic parts catalog)... also, did they just plug-n-play? __________________ '

11-14-2008, 07:46 PM	#19
drevil2k2 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA North Posts: 141	At least your 3 piece spoiler looks nice... Looks like the parts number in the listing below matches your numbers http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...Q5fAccessories http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...Q5fAccessories If the dealership gives you a hard time, maybe these are an alternative. Last edited by drevil2k2; 11-14-2008 at 08:11 PM. Reason: added links

11-16-2008, 04:22 PM	#24
ancill Almost a Member! Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 28	Take a look in the official part numbers thread (sticky) I posted the LED Tail Lamp part numbers not realising there were different ones in the US. The ones I posted are Euro Amber ones, see below: MA204 820 20 64/28 MA204 820 19 64/28 Last edited by ancill; 11-16-2008 at 04:26 PM.

11-22-2008, 04:57 PM	#28
tanktube67 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,073	What I don’t understand the LED lamps are not fully LED lamps Only the turn signals are LED __________________ 05 BMW 545i (sold) 04 G35 Coupe/lots of Mods (sold)

11-13-2008, 09:02 PM	#3
Craiger Almost a Member! Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 60	Thanks for the help...I've got the boxes in front of me. A 204 820 21 64 A 204 820 22 64

11-13-2008, 11:51 PM	#6
delirium Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 251	thats weird, both of mine are red.. i thought the yellow signals are for those w/o the LED signals.

11-14-2008, 12:08 AM	#8
joshg1001 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 205	most likely, you got the wrong part of the yellow one.

11-14-2008, 12:20 AM	#9
drevil2k2 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA North Posts: 141	Could it be possibly you got one LED (red) and one non-LED (yellow) in a mixup?

11-14-2008, 09:53 AM	#11
Craiger Almost a Member! Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 60	Ok guys, I'll send a pic. Trust me though, they are different colors...and both LEDs. I'll get some pics taken over the weekend.

11-14-2008, 11:59 AM	#12
Chi-Benz Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: IL Posts: 86	Strange. Looking forward to the photos... Where are the tails available other than the dealer? Anyone have a specific source?

11-14-2008, 04:03 PM	#13
ancill Almost a Member! Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 28	I think you are a receipient of an MB **** up! the led's in euro tail lights are orange, there must have been a mix up in the factory/parts dept!!

11-14-2008, 04:13 PM	#14
Craiger Almost a Member! Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 60	Wow...isn't that great. Don't know what I'm going to do now. I guess a call to MB is in order.

11-14-2008, 04:41 PM	#15
ancill Almost a Member! Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 28	Good luck with MB! Can you please post a pic of your tinted tails, I dont like the standard look of the led tails.

11-14-2008, 04:56 PM	#17
Craiger Almost a Member! Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 60	From Mercedes: I briefly looked into this and the part numbers you state seem to be correct. Perhaps one of the lights was packaged incorrectly and you got a Euro light. I advise you that you should take this problem back to the dealer who installed them and ask them to correct. I am not sure if they will have a problem with the fact you had the lights tinted, but that is between you and the dealer. There is nothing more that I can offer you. Best of luck, Mark Swan Vehicle Accessories Co-ordinator Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. National Parts Department

11-15-2008, 06:01 AM	#20
Luisin Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 14	i have the european model and my rear turn lights are orange, not red, i think in the US model are red the lights are the same in both (US and EU) but you can change the LEDs assembly only c u

11-15-2008, 08:37 PM	#23
Craiger Almost a Member! Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 60	Thanks Petje!!

11-21-2008, 03:17 PM	#25
Vector02 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 85	I would love LED tail lights, but that's a bit more than I'm willing to spend.

11-22-2008, 02:26 PM	#27
Craiger Almost a Member! Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 60	I ordered from a US MB dealer...can't remember but they cost about $500 for the pair. To me, worth every penny as they look so much nicer than the non-LED ones, especially with the custom tint. Now only if my dealer can find a part # for the LED board separately so I can get my turn signals to be the same color. Unbelievable that of all the OEM tails in North America, that I happen to get one that is Euro spec...so frustrating. The dealer is now telling me he's not sure if the board is available separately. How can that be?? So if anybody's LEDs go out, they are expected to replace the entire taillight....that doesn't seem to make sense!

11-23-2008, 05:39 PM	#29
Craiger Almost a Member! Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 60	What is not to understand...that's right, the turn signals are LEDs.

11-24-2008, 09:25 AM	#32
Petje Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Netherlands - ROTTERDAM Posts: 331	Quote: