190E Headlights - Halogen? - Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum

strobenz · 11-15-2009, 08:47 AM

I'd like to improve my headlights. Can I purchase Halogen bulbs and install these within the existing headlights or do I need to purchase entirely new Halogen headlights?

**Jippi** · 11-15-2009, 09:40 AM

what year and style lights are on the car now??

strobenz · 11-15-2009, 10:01 AM

The headlights are square; original factory equipment.

strobenz · 11-15-2009, 10:05 AM

year is 1993. Model is 190 E 2.6. The headlights are square and i'm assuming original factory equipment.

**Jippi** · 11-15-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by strobenz

The headlights are square; original factory equipment.

there are 3 types of stock ones.
1. stock Euros
2. 84-86 NAM lights with the sealed beams
3. 87-93 NAM lights look like euros but headlight is slightly recessed.

strobenz · 11-15-2009, 10:14 AM

so, I would have to purchase the headlights; the bulb replacement would not work?

mike919 · 11-15-2009, 10:16 AM

get some euro light housings an throw in some HID's!!!!!!

355190E26 · 11-15-2009, 10:43 AM

+1 for buying euro headlights. The main difference is the beam pattern gives you much better visibility.

**Jippi** · 11-15-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by strobenz

so, I would have to purchase the headlights; the bulb replacement would not work?

you can but it wont help, these cars already have halogen lights but the fluting on the HL lenses are square and the euro ones have a X pattern in them. i mean you can put HID's into the NAM lights but its a waste of money and you will get flashed for it.. save the money and spend them on euros. then put hids into those.. your car already has halogen bulbs. i think most headlight bulbs are halogen. someone correct me if im wrong

mike919 · 11-15-2009, 12:26 PM

Yeah man all car headlights and bulbs for that matter are halogen. lol

thats why you need HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGEEEEE