Corroded / Destroyed Lamp Socket
05-06-2008, 12:09 AM
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just who are you anyway?
Since screen names are well just screen names, I hope you won't mind me asking, are you a woman? You're very knowledgeable.
We could use more women on the board.
Last edited by C230 Sport Coup; 05-06-2008 at 12:23 AM.
05-06-2008, 11:26 AM
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bone stock E55 AMG
nice find! 
but, it'd be even better if there was null socket that we can put on sidemarkers so there is no error msg and use electrical tape to cover the entire socket so there won't be corrosion...
but, it'd be even better if there was null socket that we can put on sidemarkers so there is no error msg and use electrical tape to cover the entire socket so there won't be corrosion...
05-31-2008, 04:23 PM
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Debadged 6-Speed '05 C320 Sports Coupe
Repair Images
The attached images show the repair of this connector. Everything works GREAT now.
There was some wicking of corrosion up the wire insulation. It was not so bad, yet. The wiring may need to be cut back at some point, as the corrosion progresses.
The contacts are removed from the housing by releasing the tang. There is a window on the body exterior, permitting depression of the contact tang, for release.
The side marker lamp housing was removed by separating the leading edge 'cause that seemed easier. But, it was replaced by inserting the leading edge first, 'cause that seemed best.
Old Corroded Contacts
Remember to put the seals on BEFORE the contacts
The New Contacts Crimped onto the Wires
The Completed Repair
There was some wicking of corrosion up the wire insulation. It was not so bad, yet. The wiring may need to be cut back at some point, as the corrosion progresses.
The contacts are removed from the housing by releasing the tang. There is a window on the body exterior, permitting depression of the contact tang, for release.
The side marker lamp housing was removed by separating the leading edge 'cause that seemed easier. But, it was replaced by inserting the leading edge first, 'cause that seemed best.
Old Corroded Contacts
Remember to put the seals on BEFORE the contacts
The New Contacts Crimped onto the Wires
The Completed Repair
06-03-2008, 09:40 PM
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2003 C240 4matic-white
The front side marker socket on my 2005 C320 Sports Coupe has corroded. It appears to have collected water and now the lamp socket is shot.
Naturally MB does NOT sell this as a replacement part. They would sell me an entire replacement vehicle wiring harness. Can they be bigger jerks?
The Motormite 84803 socket is the closest to the correct part that I've been able to find.
Does anyone know of a replacement part that will work?
Does anyone have a replacement part they would like to sell?
For example, some vehicles have been converted to the Euro rub strips w/o side marker lamps, so there may be some sockets kicking around.
Naturally MB does NOT sell this as a replacement part. They would sell me an entire replacement vehicle wiring harness. Can they be bigger jerks?
The Motormite 84803 socket is the closest to the correct part that I've been able to find.
Does anyone know of a replacement part that will work?
Does anyone have a replacement part they would like to sell?
For example, some vehicles have been converted to the Euro rub strips w/o side marker lamps, so there may be some sockets kicking around.
That happened to my marker on my mirror..it was cracked for a little while and corroded. It was about $60 to replace it all including bulb.
12-05-2008, 03:36 PM
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B'bump!
Glad I remembered this.
My socket is foob'd.
Keeps giving errors even with new bulbs.
Glad I remembered this.
My socket is foob'd.
Keeps giving errors even with new bulbs.
12-09-2010, 04:05 PM
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Wingless, thank you very much for the info and repair instructions. I realize this thread is old, but I have the exact same problem, and the dealer gave me the same exact run around!
Any issues with it so far? Is it possible to apply something to prevent corrosion from water in the future?
Any issues with it so far? Is it possible to apply something to prevent corrosion from water in the future?
12-24-2010, 11:08 PM
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2002 C230
I had the same issue. Opened up my sidemarker and saw massive corrosion.
Time to head over to the dealer and purchase the part to fix my problem. This thread saved me from having a major headache!
Time to head over to the dealer and purchase the part to fix my problem. This thread saved me from having a major headache!
12-28-2010, 07:20 PM
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Does anyone know the specific "name" of the contacts used?
All I need are two new contacts so I don't really need the whole repair kit. If anyone knows where I can order just the contacts (or does the dealer sell them separately?) that would be very helpful.
All I need are two new contacts so I don't really need the whole repair kit. If anyone knows where I can order just the contacts (or does the dealer sell them separately?) that would be very helpful.
10-22-2016, 11:53 AM
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Thanks to this thread I was able to quickly replace my left front socket. I cleaned the wires a while back, but it only lasted a year before the light started to flicker. I also uploaded some pictures for reference. Having a crimp tool helps, but it's not necessary. The part is $23 Canadian. 000 540 09 66
