How to replace side marker bulb?
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: Santa Clara, CA
C280 2006
How to replace side marker bulb?
Hi, Guys:
My 2006 C280's right side marker light has gone and needs to replace
the bulb. From the user manual, it says that this is NOT a DIY job.
When I lie down to check how to access the bulb, I find it is
pretty difficult. Does any one have chance to replace the side
marker by yourself? or think it is too difficult as a DIY job?
Thanks.
My 2006 C280's right side marker light has gone and needs to replace
the bulb. From the user manual, it says that this is NOT a DIY job.
When I lie down to check how to access the bulb, I find it is
pretty difficult. Does any one have chance to replace the side
marker by yourself? or think it is too difficult as a DIY job?
Thanks.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,027
Likes: 1
From: Taipei Taiwan
'10 E63 Obsidiant Black; '06 R350 Alabaster White; 05 C55 Obsidiant Black (sold)
Very simple, all you do is pop the orange cover out and replace the bulb. Watch out dont damage ur paint tho.
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
From: Dirty South
07 C230 Sport
I just did this for the first time this weekend. It's incredibly easy. Just wrap a towel or a few layers of masking tape around a flat screwdriver and gently pry the orange housing out from the bottom. The orange housing snaps in and out of the bumper; you're not going to break anything so don't worry.
I'd also tape the paint around where you're going to be prying, just for extra protection in case the screwdriver slips while you're prying.
Once the orange housing is popped out, connected only by the wire leading to the bulb/socket, just twist the socket thing a half turn and the bulb/socket will pop out of the orange housing. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and replace with a 2825 bulb I believe.
I'd also tape the paint around where you're going to be prying, just for extra protection in case the screwdriver slips while you're prying.
Once the orange housing is popped out, connected only by the wire leading to the bulb/socket, just twist the socket thing a half turn and the bulb/socket will pop out of the orange housing. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and replace with a 2825 bulb I believe.
Last edited by Raw_Shark; Dec 13, 2009 at 02:58 PM.
Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 241
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area, CA
2006 C280
exactly, just wrap the flathead screwdriver and you're set. Also, if you have the cheap ebay side markers, make sure to be careful and not pry too hard on the sidemarker clamp, they break rather easily.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: Santa Clara, CA
C280 2006
how to replace the side marker lamp?
Hi, Guys:
Thanks very much for the replys.
I looks the orange cover and bumper cover at that area.
There has a 2.5 inch wide bumper cover in the middle of
whole bumer cover, which around the orange part
The 2 x 6 inch orange cover is embedded on this 2.5 inch bumber cover.
When you guy mention to pry out the orane cover,
do you mean to pry out
1): (2x6 inches) orange cover only? or
2): 2.5 inch bumber cover around the orange cover?
Thanks.
Thanks very much for the replys.
I looks the orange cover and bumper cover at that area.
There has a 2.5 inch wide bumper cover in the middle of
whole bumer cover, which around the orange part
The 2 x 6 inch orange cover is embedded on this 2.5 inch bumber cover.
When you guy mention to pry out the orane cover,
do you mean to pry out
1): (2x6 inches) orange cover only? or
2): 2.5 inch bumber cover around the orange cover?
Thanks.
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 929
Likes: 3
From: Portland, Oregon
2016 GLE 350
Hi, Guys:
Thanks very much for the replys.
I looks the orange cover and bumper cover at that area.
There has a 2.5 inch wide bumper cover in the middle of
whole bumer cover, which around the orange part
The 2 x 6 inch orange cover is embedded on this 2.5 inch bumber cover.
When you guy mention to pry out the orane cover,
do you mean to pry out
1): (2x6 inches) orange cover only? or
2): 2.5 inch bumber cover around the orange cover?
Thanks.
Thanks very much for the replys.
I looks the orange cover and bumper cover at that area.
There has a 2.5 inch wide bumper cover in the middle of
whole bumer cover, which around the orange part
The 2 x 6 inch orange cover is embedded on this 2.5 inch bumber cover.
When you guy mention to pry out the orane cover,
do you mean to pry out
1): (2x6 inches) orange cover only? or
2): 2.5 inch bumber cover around the orange cover?
Thanks.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: Santa Clara, CA
C280 2006
how to replace the side marker lamp?
Hi, Guys:
With your guys advice, I have replaced the side marker bulb in 20 minutes.
Pretty easys. Two very small spots of painting are damaged even though I use sveral layers of tapes around the painting area and flat screwdriver.
Thanks very much.
With your guys advice, I have replaced the side marker bulb in 20 minutes.
Pretty easys. Two very small spots of painting are damaged even though I use sveral layers of tapes around the painting area and flat screwdriver.
Thanks very much.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
2006 C230 SS
I have to say "Thanks" again to the awesome instructions available here.
My dash warning light told me that a Side Marker Lamp was out.
I went to the Sylvania site, and they said there is no replacement bulb for this.
Checked my favorite MB parts house, and they wanted $18.45 for the whole assembly.
Did on online search, found this thread, followed Raw Shark's instructions, popped the housing out in about 20 seconds.
Pulled the bulb, got a replacment pair for $5, and dropped one in and put it back together in probably 30 seconds.
Easiest bulb change I've ever done. And without you guys, I probably would've waited 'till my next service to have my independent shop take care of it.
Thanks!
My dash warning light told me that a Side Marker Lamp was out.
I went to the Sylvania site, and they said there is no replacement bulb for this.
Checked my favorite MB parts house, and they wanted $18.45 for the whole assembly.
Did on online search, found this thread, followed Raw Shark's instructions, popped the housing out in about 20 seconds.
Pulled the bulb, got a replacment pair for $5, and dropped one in and put it back together in probably 30 seconds.
Easiest bulb change I've ever done. And without you guys, I probably would've waited 'till my next service to have my independent shop take care of it.
Thanks!
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 8
Likes: 1
2001 C240
Quick question: What is that light for? And how do I activate it? I would think there is a way to activate it since there is a bulb, and not just a reflector. I've tried turning my headlight master switch anti clockwise (for when you are stop on the shoulder of a highway/road) but it still doesn't activate.
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
2006 C230 SS
Mine turn on with the parking lights and stay on with the headlights.
I wonder if your bulbs aren't burned out?
Mine's a 2006 - I don't know what changes may have been made to the lighting or the computer diagnosis in the intervening 5 years.
I wonder if your bulbs aren't burned out?
Mine's a 2006 - I don't know what changes may have been made to the lighting or the computer diagnosis in the intervening 5 years.
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 8
Likes: 1
2001 C240
The bulbs are fine, I checked them. Now, based on where in the world you live, "parking lights" can mean a different thing. Do you mean the double flashing turn signal lights used for emergencies, etc. Or one stop before full headlights? In our car that would be the second stop (out of 3) in the clockwise direction.
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
2006 C230 SS
The bulbs are fine, I checked them. Now, based on where in the world you live, "parking lights" can mean a different thing. Do you mean the double flashing turn signal lights used for emergencies, etc. Or one stop before full headlights? In our car that would be the second stop (out of 3) in the clockwise direction.
In my part of the world, double-flashing turn signals are "Hazard" lights.
I didn't try that...
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 8
Likes: 1
2001 C240
