Can a Mercedes Benz headlight bulb wear out?
If you are trying to diagnose a problem with a Xenon bulb, swap parts from side to side, as it is dangerous to attempt to test the high voltage output of the Xenon bulb parts. The headlight assembly seals can wear out over time resulting in water leaks and repeat bulb failures.
Where is the high beam bulb on a Mercedes Benz?
The yellow arrow points to the turn signal / parking bulb electrical connector (you will not disconnect this when replacing the bulb). The blue arrow points to the high beam bulb electrical connector. The red arrow points to the front driving light bulb electrical connector (this bulb illuminates the high beam capsule).
How to replace the headlight on a Mercedes Benz E320?
To remove the Xenon ballast (blue arrow), remove the three T25 Torx fasteners (red arrows). To remove the Xenon headlight module (green arrow), remove the three T20 Torx fasteners (red arrows). When removing the Xenon module, inspect the module for corrosion. If needed, replace the module as well as the headlight.
What kind of headlights does a Mercedes Benz W211 use?
Mercedes-Benz W211 vehicles with optional high intensity discharge (HID) or xenon headlights utilize a special high voltage bulb and control unit for low beam headlights. Conventional halogen bulbs are used for high beams. The headlights are controlled via driver input from a headlight switch then activated by the front SAM module.
If you are trying to diagnose a problem with a Xenon bulb, swap parts from side to side, as it is dangerous to attempt to test the high voltage output of the Xenon bulb parts. The headlight assembly seals can wear out over time resulting in water leaks and repeat bulb failures.
To remove the Xenon ballast (blue arrow), remove the three T25 Torx fasteners (red arrows). To remove the Xenon headlight module (green arrow), remove the three T20 Torx fasteners (red arrows). When removing the Xenon module, inspect the module for corrosion. If needed, replace the module as well as the headlight.
The yellow arrow points to the turn signal / parking bulb electrical connector (you will not disconnect this when replacing the bulb). The blue arrow points to the high beam bulb electrical connector. The red arrow points to the front driving light bulb electrical connector (this bulb illuminates the high beam capsule).
When did the Mercedes Benz Xenon headlight stop working?
2007-2012 Mercedes Benz W216 CL500 CL600 CL63 CL65 AMG HID Bi-Xenon Headlight Stopped Work OEM Ballast Bulb Control Unit Module Replace CLC-Class