What have I broken?
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From: Atlanta, GA
'02 C230 Coupe (Me) '03 SLK320 6MT (Wife)
What have I broken?
Something in/around the fog-light, I know, but if anyone that has experience with the fog-lights give me an idea of what I have broken? I haven't played with EPC to see what all parts are up in there yet, or even removed things to take a look. I have just been living with this for the past few weeks, but with the weather getting better, I am ready to deal with it.
Here is what happened: I was by my self and pulled into a very short parking space to leave the car for a bit. I pulled all the way forward (tires to the curb -- yes there is a *reason* I haven't put a front lip on the car!!) I heard it lightly scrape the bottom of the front bumper/cover panels, but didn't feel it, so no biggie. When I came back to get the car, I had someone else with me that was going to ride with me, and with us both in the car
it pulled and popped as I backed up. LOUD - I knew it wasn't a good sound, I mean, I've done this enough to know the "normal" scrapes. Anyway, when I looked at it I knew it wasn't good.
Symptoms: After it first happened, it actually had pulled the bumper enough that the lower part of the wheel well and under covering - the L-shaped piece - had the front edge pulled out and below the bumper. that popped right back in place no problem, however, the fog-light is loose. I can reach in and wiggle it around, forward, almost to where it goes, back a bit more than you see in the picture, and up and down about an inch. the right (out-board) side seems secure, it is just the left (inner) side that seems loose.
Now, of course if I just need to replace the fog-light assembly, it might just be time for the clear ones....
Picture attached - Thanks.
Here is what happened: I was by my self and pulled into a very short parking space to leave the car for a bit. I pulled all the way forward (tires to the curb -- yes there is a *reason* I haven't put a front lip on the car!!) I heard it lightly scrape the bottom of the front bumper/cover panels, but didn't feel it, so no biggie. When I came back to get the car, I had someone else with me that was going to ride with me, and with us both in the car
it pulled and popped as I backed up. LOUD - I knew it wasn't a good sound, I mean, I've done this enough to know the "normal" scrapes. Anyway, when I looked at it I knew it wasn't good.Symptoms: After it first happened, it actually had pulled the bumper enough that the lower part of the wheel well and under covering - the L-shaped piece - had the front edge pulled out and below the bumper. that popped right back in place no problem, however, the fog-light is loose. I can reach in and wiggle it around, forward, almost to where it goes, back a bit more than you see in the picture, and up and down about an inch. the right (out-board) side seems secure, it is just the left (inner) side that seems loose.
Now, of course if I just need to replace the fog-light assembly, it might just be time for the clear ones....
Picture attached - Thanks.
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Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Ontario, Canada
2004 Mercedes-Benz C Class
It's simple the screw most likely got pulled out the are where the foglight is installed isn't very secure. It'll take you 15 minutes just need to unloosen the screws for the fog light push it back towards the bumper and tighten the screws. Nothing should be broken, just need to do some tightening of screws and you'll be all good. FOGs aren't cheap, I purchased cheap $80 fogs from eBay and the fog lights actually, fog up inside, you'd have to pay a good bit to get some proper ones.
http://www.installuniversity.com/mb/.../w203/fog.html
http://www.installuniversity.com/mb/.../w203/fog.html
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From: VA
THE C350
I would order a screw or two first since it may have fallen out. And if you want clears just tell the wife they are broken 
I just bought some depo clear fog lights off ebay for like $80 shipped a month or two ago.
I just bought some depo clear fog lights off ebay for like $80 shipped a month or two ago.
