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Just got these today. I test fitted them and they fit perfectly, even fills in the corner gap. I Will update once I have these running. I'm stuck on the wiring.. this is a 99 and I ordered both the corner and head beam freighter plug in socket harness incase I need them... 12$ on amezon. I will need help with that part, I'm lost when it comes to wiring.
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Interesting. A while back I was next to a Freightliner tractor on the fwy and noticed that the corner light looked like a W201/124/140 era corner light. Out of curiosity I looked it up and turns out it has a 124 part no.

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Just curious are they much cheaper? What is the advantage to using them, if one has to hassle to adapt the wiring?

Where did you source them?
 

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Just curious are they much cheaper? What is the advantage to using them, if one has to hassle to adapt the wiring?

Where did you source them?
Hi. I wouldn't call them cheaper next to a depo pair for 249.99 that is compatible, that was my other option, these were 319 for me.
From studying the photos I didn't see much difference in the sockets, so I guessed that just repinning would have been enough.
I chose these specifically for the look of the DRL's they have, I never liked the bottom strip with the little leds other compatible aftermarket headlights have and I didn't want the option of no strip at all so I took the risk and went with these.. I could not find photos of anyone using these. When I get the chance I'm gonna try my best with the wiring and update everyone, but I'm so glad it fits great, my previous 2006 aftermarket lights had a gap in the corner when installed and so did the old hella ones I still have.
Here is the link. I got them from this seller.
 

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A few other styles too.




 
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If you want to use them as DRLs, use a relay and wire them up so they come on with the ignition. There should be plenty of general diagrams online. If you want to get really clever, use a five-pin relay and set it up so they shut off when the headlights are on.
 

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Sorry for the early teaser guys, I'm well in over my head with this car in things I've purchased and still need to put on. I've done heeps of work already by myself in the past 2 months.. you'd want to trade cars😅. Right now I've gotten up early to finish the final rear hub and tie rod, new ebrake parts and rotor.. I've done all 4 wheels already... Doesn't even scratch the surface in things I've done for this car and have to put on. I've spent over 4k in parts and 2 wheels repaird... ok fine, here is my list. Brake booster, master cylinder, 2 front calipers, 4 new rotors and pads, new radiotor, new thermostat, new spark plugs, new coils and wires, new tie rods and hubs, 2 front bilstein shocks, center master lock switch, window regulator, ac actuator, fuel pump and filter.. replacement rear hatch and front rear bumper, speed sensors, 02 sensors crank sensor, egr valve, air intake seal gasket, air filter and cabin filter, passenger seat controler, new tail ligts, lots of led bulbs, so much stuff and I've only got 1 key for this car so I need to look into that still.. not to mention my sub need to be reinstalled and I need a capacitor for it and also not to mention the products i need to buy to clean everything including the paint which doesn't need repainting atleast.. but I'll try and do these headlights next week sometime. I'm just glad to let everyone know they fit.
 

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1 key for this car so I need to look into that
Order a Mickey Mouse key at the dealer ASAP.


If you find a fob you can
Install a chip from a Mickey key in it, and with programming ( pro level scanner) mate the used fob to the cars alarm, Have the correct blade cut ordered at the dealer for around 20.

As to the early teaser did you not ask how to wire the lights?
 

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Update? Someone on FB was doing this... and posted video...but had issues with blowing fuses.... so I did a search for wiring diagram... going to share it here for others as well.

I DONT KNOW if the issues have been worked out. Just posting to give info....

@99ML , any updates ?

Screenshot Here:
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I worked this up for converting my '98 to Facelift headlights. It looks like the Freightliner units use the 1998-2001 ML pinout.

1998-1999 headlight connector pinout:
E1e1 / E2e1 (high): Pin G to power. Pin E to ground.
E1e2 / E2e2 (low): Pin A to power. Pin E to ground.
E1e3 / E2e3 (standing and parking lamp): Pin F to power. Pin E to ground.
E1e4 / E2e4 (fog lamp): Pin H to power. Pin E to ground.
E1e5 / E2e5 (turn signal - side marker): Pin C to power. Pin A to ground.
E1e6 / E2e6 (side marker lamp): Pin B to power. Pin A to ground.
X18/11 - Auxilliary headlamp connector: Pin B to power. Pin A to ground.

2002-2005 headlight connector pinout:
E1e1 / E2e1 (high): Pin F to power. Pin E to ground.
E1e2 / E2e2 (low): Pin H to power. Pin E to ground.
E1e3 / E2e3 (standing and parking lamp): Pin G to power. Pin E to ground.
E1e4 / E2e4 (fog lamp): separate fog lamps
E1e5 / E2e5 (turn signal - side marker): Pin C to power. Pin A to ground.
E1e6 / E2e6 (side marker lamp): pin B to power. Pin A to ground.
Auxilliary headlamp connector: None.
 

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Great ideas & inspiration here !

I think for some of the non-intuitive wiring guys (whose eyes glaze over when decoding a wiring diagram) a 'plug & play' kit approach to this upgrade would be helpful

I would be interested in an adaptor harness with relay & instructions that would make these DRL Columbia Headlights work in the ML

Fwiw, I have decent DRLs that I mounted on my Bull Bar wired to IGN fuse so they come on with Key in for DRL functionality.

Theyre plenty bright visible in full sun like oem ones.

But my headlamps are aging oe Projector beam units that beg to be upgraded.

Advance Kudos & thanks to whoever of you creative Dudes can wire up, install & post pics of this Mod !

David in Texas
 

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