C280 headlights
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2003 SLK32 AMG
C280 headlights
I have a '96 C280. One headlight lens has a rock chip and the other lens is cracked. The dealer tells me that the entire headlight assembly must be replaced at over $500 per side. He says the lenses on the '97-'00 can be replaced separately, but the entire unit must be replaced on the '94-'96 models.
What are the differences between the '94-'96 and '97-'00 headlights?
If I can find some cheaper headlights from a '97-'00, could I use those in place of the originals on my '96?
Is it possible to replace just the glass lens on the headlights used in the '96 model?
Any recommendations for dealers?
What are the differences between the '94-'96 and '97-'00 headlights?
If I can find some cheaper headlights from a '97-'00, could I use those in place of the originals on my '96?
Is it possible to replace just the glass lens on the headlights used in the '96 model?
Any recommendations for dealers?
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Unfortunately, yes, 94-96 you have to replace the entire headlamp assembly. They changed the assembly in 97 with something similar, but now they have two seperate bulbs for lo-beam and hi-beam, whereas 94-96, you only had one H4 bulb for the lo-hi combination.
I have heard tho that you can find lens replacements online somewhere...my right side is cracked with a "bullet effect spider web" at the base and then a line up from there. Hasn't gone through the entire plastic there, just on the surface. But i'm sure someday, it will split open.
Try running a search and look for replacement lens or something like that.
I have heard tho that you can find lens replacements online somewhere...my right side is cracked with a "bullet effect spider web" at the base and then a line up from there. Hasn't gone through the entire plastic there, just on the surface. But i'm sure someday, it will split open.
Try running a search and look for replacement lens or something like that.
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If that headlight were to "accidentally" get smashed, your Mass. insurance would replace it for $0 deductible (just did my 2 lenses, one with crack, one with hole...also got reimbursed for the driver's side heated rear view mirror glass).
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Originally posted by eddieo45
If that headlight were to "accidentally" get smashed, your Mass. insurance would replace it for $0 deductible (just did my 2 lenses, one with crack, one with hole...also got reimbursed for the driver's side heated rear view mirror glass).
If that headlight were to "accidentally" get smashed, your Mass. insurance would replace it for $0 deductible (just did my 2 lenses, one with crack, one with hole...also got reimbursed for the driver's side heated rear view mirror glass).
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Originally posted by eddieo45
If that headlight were to "accidentally" get smashed, your Mass. insurance would replace it for $0 deductible (just did my 2 lenses, one with crack, one with hole...also got reimbursed for the driver's side heated rear view mirror glass).
If that headlight were to "accidentally" get smashed, your Mass. insurance would replace it for $0 deductible (just did my 2 lenses, one with crack, one with hole...also got reimbursed for the driver's side heated rear view mirror glass).
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Originally posted by eddieo45
If that headlight were to "accidentally" get smashed, your Mass. insurance would replace it for $0 deductible (just did my 2 lenses, one with crack, one with hole...also got reimbursed for the driver's side heated rear view mirror glass).
If that headlight were to "accidentally" get smashed, your Mass. insurance would replace it for $0 deductible (just did my 2 lenses, one with crack, one with hole...also got reimbursed for the driver's side heated rear view mirror glass).
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Norfolf and Dedham, but $0 deductible on glass is mandatory in Mass. Call your agent (as I did) for the process; my body shop just had to fax a bill.
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Originally posted by eddieo45
Norfolf and Dedham, but $0 deductible on glass is mandatory in Mass. Call your agent (as I did) for the process; my body shop just had to fax a bill.
Norfolf and Dedham, but $0 deductible on glass is mandatory in Mass. Call your agent (as I did) for the process; my body shop just had to fax a bill.
Thanks man.I use electric insurance btw.
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electric insurance? I'm from Mass my entire (LONG) life and I've never heard of them. BTW, I lokked at a couple of "00 230K's today in Easton, but I didn't pursue them. I know I'm nuts, but I only want silver, Sport, and 2-tone seats: a twin of my 280!
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my insurance is called wawanesa. anybody heard of them. anyways absolutely the cheapest and best in sd. they only take low risk people and advertise by word of mouth. they have paid for 2 of my windsheild repairs so far. 0 ded. not 100% about the glass on the headlight, but it's always worth to ask.
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I checked with my insurance company (Geico). I have a $1000 deductable, and with the headlights each costing $500.37 from the dealer, an insurance claim won't do much good. I've seen some headlights online for about half the price the dealer wants. I'm not in a rush, so I'll keep an eye on the auction sites too. Thanks everyone for all the help...
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02 W163, 84 W123, 03 E39, 98 E39
? Headlight Assembly Available?
This guy is parting out his W202, and has/had a healight assembly available. May be worth your while to check with him. Also you could check with Junk Yards.
http://www.club202.com/forums/showth...&threadid=3042
Good Luck
http://www.club202.com/forums/showth...&threadid=3042
Good Luck
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Originally posted by eddieo45
electric insurance? I'm from Mass my entire (LONG) life and I've never heard of them. BTW, I lokked at a couple of "00 230K's today in Easton, but I didn't pursue them. I know I'm nuts, but I only want silver, Sport, and 2-tone seats: a twin of my 280!
electric insurance? I'm from Mass my entire (LONG) life and I've never heard of them. BTW, I lokked at a couple of "00 230K's today in Easton, but I didn't pursue them. I know I'm nuts, but I only want silver, Sport, and 2-tone seats: a twin of my 280!
with the exception of the audi :pYeah, we use to be with Commerce Insurance but then switched. Electric isn't bad at all. www.electricinsurance.com
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pretty much whoever takes which car and what's leftover for the other drivers who needs to go out :p
only drivers in my house are mom, pops and me. Usually my pops will take the Audi to work. Almost no one drives the C220 but me. And the S and ML are for whoever. Kinda alternates, lol.
only drivers in my house are mom, pops and me. Usually my pops will take the Audi to work. Almost no one drives the C220 but me. And the S and ML are for whoever. Kinda alternates, lol.
