'09 C300 eyelid light bulb holder problem
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'09 C300 eyelid light bulb holder problem
Hi All,
I recently got my C300 serviced and when it came back, the holder (so it seems) for the eyelid lightbulb was missing. It's a long story, but essentially the repair shop said they knew nothing about it.
Is there an "official" name for what the light-bulb holder is called? I'm trying to find a replacement online for it, but I guess I'm not using the proper terminology so I can't find it.
I'm talking about the plastic part that actually the holds the light bulb in place. The lightbulb itself currently works because all the circuitry is there, its just that the part holding the actual bulb in its socket is missing. I hope this makes sense!
I recently got my C300 serviced and when it came back, the holder (so it seems) for the eyelid lightbulb was missing. It's a long story, but essentially the repair shop said they knew nothing about it.
Is there an "official" name for what the light-bulb holder is called? I'm trying to find a replacement online for it, but I guess I'm not using the proper terminology so I can't find it.
I'm talking about the plastic part that actually the holds the light bulb in place. The lightbulb itself currently works because all the circuitry is there, its just that the part holding the actual bulb in its socket is missing. I hope this makes sense!
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From: Miami, FL
09' C300 Sport
09' eyelid bulb socket
Hi:
I have a similar problem. I do have the socket holder, but it is melted to the actual holder and now it became one piece that comes out entirely. *I hope this makes sense.
Did you ever get a solution? I think the name is just "front parking light bulb socket."
Here are two pictures of my left eyelids. The outer one is good, but the inner it's the one with the problem as you can see.
If anyone else know what are my options please advise
Thanks.
I have a similar problem. I do have the socket holder, but it is melted to the actual holder and now it became one piece that comes out entirely. *I hope this makes sense.
Did you ever get a solution? I think the name is just "front parking light bulb socket."
Here are two pictures of my left eyelids. The outer one is good, but the inner it's the one with the problem as you can see.
If anyone else know what are my options please advise
Thanks.
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Still no solution...
Still haven't gotten a reply yet at all- I just figured I would get it checked out the next time I got maintenance performed at the dealership and hopefully they'd be able to come up with a cheap replacement part.
I think my eyelid light socket looks more like the other pic you posted. Pretty much the eyebulb holder is gone and the light turns on, but just flops around inside without the holder holding it in place.... really wish I could explain this better lol.
Let me know if you find a site with some parts!
I think my eyelid light socket looks more like the other pic you posted. Pretty much the eyebulb holder is gone and the light turns on, but just flops around inside without the holder holding it in place.... really wish I could explain this better lol.
Let me know if you find a site with some parts!
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From: Miami, FL
09' C300 Sport
Still haven't gotten a reply yet at all- I just figured I would get it checked out the next time I got maintenance performed at the dealership and hopefully they'd be able to come up with a cheap replacement part.
I think my eyelid light socket looks more like the other pic you posted. Pretty much the eyebulb holder is gone and the light turns on, but just flops around inside without the holder holding it in place.... really wish I could explain this better lol.
Let me know if you find a site with some parts!
I think my eyelid light socket looks more like the other pic you posted. Pretty much the eyebulb holder is gone and the light turns on, but just flops around inside without the holder holding it in place.... really wish I could explain this better lol.
Let me know if you find a site with some parts!
Take a picture if you can and post it. I found this link, I don't know about its credibility if the website, but there is a picture that shows the grey part where it keeps everything in place I think.
Check it out
http://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts/...-01168474.html
research with the name parking light socket holder or plug.
Last edited by chip5; Feb 26, 2013 at 03:36 PM. Reason: Correcting name and adding an helpful diagram
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W204 220CDI '07/2009
Hi:
I have a similar problem. I do have the socket holder, but it is melted to the actual holder and now it became one piece that comes out entirely. *I hope this makes sense.
Did you ever get a solution? I think the name is just "front parking light bulb socket."
Here are two pictures of my left eyelids. The outer one is good, but the inner it's the one with the problem as you can see.
If anyone else know what are my options please advise
Thanks.
I have a similar problem. I do have the socket holder, but it is melted to the actual holder and now it became one piece that comes out entirely. *I hope this makes sense.
Did you ever get a solution? I think the name is just "front parking light bulb socket."
Here are two pictures of my left eyelids. The outer one is good, but the inner it's the one with the problem as you can see.
If anyone else know what are my options please advise
Thanks.
I have a MB W204 and yesturday I replaced all (4) position bulbs(5W5 Philips Blue Vision) and...all four holder eyelids bulb was melt.
Did you found solution for this and what is a reason, and what I should do now...I wouldn't like replace front lamps.
Thanks for your help.
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From: Walnut Creek, CA
325Ci, 325Cic, C300
Hello all,
I have a MB W204 and yesturday I replaced all (4) position bulbs(5W5 Philips Blue Vision) and...all four holder eyelids bulb was melt.
Did you found solution for this and what is a reason, and what I should do now...I wouldn't like replace front lamps.
Thanks for your help.
I have a MB W204 and yesturday I replaced all (4) position bulbs(5W5 Philips Blue Vision) and...all four holder eyelids bulb was melt.
Did you found solution for this and what is a reason, and what I should do now...I wouldn't like replace front lamps.
Thanks for your help.
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From: Seattle
2019 GLC300 4matic, 2019 C300 4matic, 2018 C300 4matic, 2009 C300 Flex, 2004 C230 Kompressor
I have same issue pretty sure only way to fix it is to replace a headlight because that socket holder is park of the headlight assembly, it does not come out 
