ed4

Hi all,

Does anyone know either the type of incandescent bulb or the retrofit LED bulb that goes into the side mirror housings? It's for the lights that shine down onto the ground before or after the motor shuts off. I asked AZN Optics, but he doesn't know what'll fir in there.

I did a search, but I didn't see anything useful.

Thanks in advance

mfkl2

Those are T10 bulbs. Have to be smaller sizes to fit in the housing.

MBSebas87

there's a thread somewhere on e class section on how to get to the light. i tried but seemed like i was gonna brake the actual mirror.

good looks on the info mfkl2!

MBSebas87

I found the thread...hope this helps. And let us know how you gonna remove the mirror??!!

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...-lights-2.html

ed4

Thanks for the great info guys! IIRC, when I used some force to pull out my mirrors on an Audi I had a while back. I'll also consult with a buddy of mine that works at a body shop for confirmation.

MBSebas87

There's not space to grab the whole mirror with my fingers lol I'm just too scared to brake something lol btw there are so many shapes for the T10 bulb..can you post a pic of the right shape for that bulb? Thanks in advance

mfkl2

T10 aka 168, w5w...the smallest size you can get.

mfkl2

MBSebas87

Thanks a lot man!!! now I have to find someone who can help me with the mirror lol

mfkl2

Yea...thats the hardest part of it...

MBSebas87

I'm gonna ask my tech at the dealer and see if he wants to do it lol

ed4

The glass comes off in the same manner as past Audis I've owned. Here's how I did it. Forgive the iPhone pictures...

First, push in the inner, wider part of the mirror, so the outer, narrower part sticks out. Pull on the outer end firmly until the mirror pops out.



Next, take out the 3 silver-colored, outer screws that hold in the motor. Unplug the motor so it's out of your way.



Use a pry tool to carefully pop out the light housing from the retainer clips.



Carefully pull the housing off the rubber grommet. It's held on by a bit of friction and compression.



Swap Bulbs. I used this CC as my pry tool.



Test to see if it's working before you close everything back up.

ed4

I hope you guys (and gals) find this useful. The mirror pops out with a firm pull, and easily pops back in, but YMMV.

MBSebas87

Great write up bro you saved me time and resources haha ...can you gives the link to where you bought that bulb from? I'm dying to do this mod

ed4

Thanks - glad to help!

I bought them off eBay, and I paid about $5 including shipping. These came from China, and I really got what I paid for - they're not as bright as I was expecting. I should gone with the ones with the bright Cree LED's instead of these jump-offs

mfkl2

Does the bulb point straight down? Or is it laying sidways

MBSebas87

just got mine from amazon...cant wait to get it!!

BlackjackM

Paging AZN- can you source these lights? I want a set.

Great write up on the install!

BlackjackM

Paging AZN- can you source these lights? I want a set.

Great write up on the install!

snarlingchicken

They're the same bulb size as the ones he sells already lol. T10 and W5W are the same bulb size as the eyelid LEDs he's got.

ed4

The bulbs sit sideways in the little housings.

ed4

Enjoy - the installation isn't very difficult!

Thanks

MBSebas87

i just hope i wont brake the actual glass lol.....just wanna get the white light shooting down the door look so bad! Lol

ed4

If I recall correctly, the back of the mirror is reinforced with a rigid back plate. Trust me, you won't break it.

ed4

This is the mirror from a dealer loaner car given to me yesterday. The mirror is hella-strong. Notice the thickness of the back plate, and the shape of the metal retainer clips to break away from the controller motor when pulled: