How to change a 2005 + C230 sport with Bi-xenon bulb
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How to change a 2005 + C230 sport with Bi-xenon bulb
Hi guys,
I own a 2005 C230 Sport Kompressor with stock Bi-xenon headlights (with D2S bulb 6000k light output). I was wondering if anyone here has been able to change or replace the D2S bulb personally. the MB manual doesn't really help and instructs you to contact dealer to get it done because of the gas contained in the housing. I believe there must be a DIY instruction to follow. The manual also said so about the foglight but i replace the bulb by myself. Any help with instructions and if possible pics please. Want to upgrade from the 6000k to the 8000k cool blue bulbs. thanks
I own a 2005 C230 Sport Kompressor with stock Bi-xenon headlights (with D2S bulb 6000k light output). I was wondering if anyone here has been able to change or replace the D2S bulb personally. the MB manual doesn't really help and instructs you to contact dealer to get it done because of the gas contained in the housing. I believe there must be a DIY instruction to follow. The manual also said so about the foglight but i replace the bulb by myself. Any help with instructions and if possible pics please. Want to upgrade from the 6000k to the 8000k cool blue bulbs. thanks
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Pretty straight forward, the biggest problem is that there isn't a lot of clearance behind the headlights to work and you have to do everything by feel. Once you open the dust cap (larger dust cap) you will see the D2S plug. Push in, quarter turn will remove the plug from the bulb. There's a collar that holds the bulb on the back of the projector, another quarter turn and it will come loose, and both the collar and bulb will come off. Re-assemble in reverse order. Putting them back in is a pain, the collar dosen't like to go on and it can be hard to line up. There's a marking for "top" on the collar to help you line it up though.
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How to change a 2005 + C230 sport with Bi-xenon bu
Is there any danger removing the bulb, with pertaining to the gas inthe bulb. Any precautions i should be aware of with removing the bulb. Also i contacted my local MB dealer for for pricing on the Bi-Xenon D2S bulb and those jerks quoted me $200+, but i fing a lot of these D2S bulbs on ebay for under $100 bucks and on other automotive lighting websites like(xtralights.com,xenonking.com/Mcculloch etc). Do you know if they are simply the same bulbs and MB just over price their bulbs as with all other items your try to get from the dealer
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The bulbs you find on Ebay are manufactured overseas with lower quality standards than OE bulbs. One of the biggest problems with bulbs manufactured w/ lower QC means that you get variation in color temperature and rating. Different brands may vary in what they cosider 6000k and 8000k.
The bulbs sold by the dealer and more expensive brands may be better quality but it's up to you on which you'd like to go with.
Honestly, if you prefer OE quality, then you're going to spend more for it. Check out brands like Osram (Philips) for fair pricing (I've even seen some on ebay).
The bulbs sold by the dealer and more expensive brands may be better quality but it's up to you on which you'd like to go with.
Honestly, if you prefer OE quality, then you're going to spend more for it. Check out brands like Osram (Philips) for fair pricing (I've even seen some on ebay).
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for bulbs this guy is great (bad Link)
this is what mercedes is selling you but for way less.
I have an extra bix that i bought for parts and could get some good pics for you if you want let me know. I would go with the Philips bulbs because they are not that expensive and will last longer then the cheap crap.
this is what mercedes is selling you but for way less.
I have an extra bix that i bought for parts and could get some good pics for you if you want let me know. I would go with the Philips bulbs because they are not that expensive and will last longer then the cheap crap.
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hi there Samaritrey,
thanks for the post. Yes i would very much like to see some pics if you are willing to send them. What color temperature do you have 6000k or 8000k? So this ebayer you buy from is reliable and has got good stuff? how much does he let them go for? thanks man
thanks for the post. Yes i would very much like to see some pics if you are willing to send them. What color temperature do you have 6000k or 8000k? So this ebayer you buy from is reliable and has got good stuff? how much does he let them go for? thanks man
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Ok i will get some pics for you in a little while i have to go run some errands then i will get some pics. i have the 4200k stock 85122 Philips d2s bulbs from the ebay guy shipped to my door for $74. I have gone through a lot of bulbs because i had a ballast killing them but some of the bulbs i bought on ebay were not new like they were supposed to be. That is why i recommend this seller the bulbs are new and from the same run so they color shift together.
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My beautiful headlight lol
Ok once you remove the cap you see the connector for the igniter.
You can see the way it lock on from this pic
that is what it looks like once you twist it off before you pull it out.
There is the bulb with collar locking it on. turn the collar left and pull it off. (be careful if the bulb does come out with it don't drop it.)
There is what it looks like with no bulb in the projector. notice the grove cut out for the wire on the bulb.
Ok that is the connector with the bulb in it notice the wire is on the bottom and the grove on the collar is off center to the left when inserting back into car don't touch bulb.
better picture of what is was describing.
And final results
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hi samaritrey,
thanks for the pics mand and all the assistant. I'll try to print it out and see if i can get it done right. thanks again
thanks for the pics mand and all the assistant. I'll try to print it out and see if i can get it done right. thanks again
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Picking up on an old thread...
Just changed the xenon bulbs on my c55 2005. I didn't have the collar, instead there were a spring that hold the bulb into place. Can it be different on cars sold in Europe? I don't know though if I got it right since it's still daylight out... But they do light up as they should.
Just changed the xenon bulbs on my c55 2005. I didn't have the collar, instead there were a spring that hold the bulb into place. Can it be different on cars sold in Europe? I don't know though if I got it right since it's still daylight out... But they do light up as they should.
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Picking up on an old thread...
Just changed the xenon bulbs on my c55 2005. I didn't have the collar, instead there were a spring that hold the bulb into place. Can it be different on cars sold in Europe? I don't know though if I got it right since it's still daylight out... But they do light up as they should.
Just changed the xenon bulbs on my c55 2005. I didn't have the collar, instead there were a spring that hold the bulb into place. Can it be different on cars sold in Europe? I don't know though if I got it right since it's still daylight out... But they do light up as they should.
Any ideas?
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I have been trying to find a thread with pictures walking through the steps listed above. Can't find any pics to match the ones that are no longer available. Does anyone by any chance have some, or know where some are.
I tried doing this today, but I am worried about twisting the wrong thing. Do I twist the black cap with the electrical warning stick on it??
I tried doing this today, but I am worried about twisting the wrong thing. Do I twist the black cap with the electrical warning stick on it??
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Yes twist that counter clockwise I believe it should move fairly easily. Then you have the base of the bulb and a black plastic collar around it to twist off.
It goes back together fairly easily. Make sure the bulb is sitting flat and the collar has the top part up (it says top on it)
Also just to make sure you guys are not stupid make sure that the car is off Keys are away from ignition and the headlights are off.... I have shocked myself being stupid and it hurts.
It goes back together fairly easily. Make sure the bulb is sitting flat and the collar has the top part up (it says top on it)
Also just to make sure you guys are not stupid make sure that the car is off Keys are away from ignition and the headlights are off.... I have shocked myself being stupid and it hurts.
