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Old May 11, 2016 | 12:17 PM
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Unhappy ...and door handle LED has shut off...

Bought this 2015 C300 CPO on sat with 6400 miles on it.

By Monday I noticed front passenger door handle LED is out. Not sure if it was working when I bought it (hard in day light to notice).

Today the rear left door handle LED is out too. It was almost purple for last 2 days...

Going to dealer on Friday for the front passenger door, will tell them about the rear left door handle LED too...

Is this a common problem? I have been seeing this widely reported on the forums.

Thanks!
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Old May 11, 2016 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ravneetg
Bought this 2015 C300 CPO on sat with 6400 miles on it.

By Monday I noticed front passenger door handle LED is out. Not sure if it was working when I bought it (hard in day light to notice).

Today the rear left door handle LED is out too. It was almost purple for last 2 days...

Going to dealer on Friday for the front passenger door, will tell them about the rear left door handle LED too...

Is this a common problem? I have been seeing this widely reported on the forums.

Thanks!
I think you answered your own question there, yes it is seems common based upon posts here. Good luck with the car and while a trip to the dealer might be inconvenient, don't sweat the small stuff like this, dealer will fix it.
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Old May 11, 2016 | 04:05 PM
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I have had 2 of mine replaced twice and the other 2 replaced 4 times. very common

when theyre purple that means they are about to burn out
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Old May 11, 2016 | 04:56 PM
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Ah okay. My side mirrors have some yellowish streak to them too.

Looks like these are not reliable still, but will get them fixed (hopefully at no cost) once and see how that goes, and wait until we start seeing reliable LEDs.

Thanks!
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Old May 12, 2016 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ravneetg
Ah okay. My side mirrors have some yellowish streak to them too.

Looks like these are not reliable still, but will get them fixed (hopefully at no cost) once and see how that goes, and wait until we start seeing reliable LEDs.

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It will be covered under warranty.
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Old May 12, 2016 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ravneetg
Ah okay. My side mirrors have some yellowish streak to them too.

Looks like these are not reliable still, but will get them fixed (hopefully at no cost) once and see how that goes, and wait until we start seeing reliable LEDs.

Thanks!
my side mirror lights have that streak too, that's common for the outer edge of LED projection. If you are close behind another car at night u will notice ur headlights have the same thing
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Old May 12, 2016 | 12:41 PM
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my side mirror lights have that streak too, that's common for the outer edge of LED projection. If you are close behind another car at night u will notice ur headlights have the same thing
you are right. That edge streak on headlights is more of blue/purple...but good to know.

Will update how my dealer visit goes tomorrow.
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Old May 13, 2016 | 02:30 PM
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you are right. That edge streak on headlights is more of blue/purple...but good to know.

Will update how my dealer visit goes tomorrow.
Dealer visit was fruitless. They kept the car, and then called no parts. Parts arrive 2 days later, so bought the car back today.
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Old May 13, 2016 | 05:53 PM
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So how was it fruitless if they are going to take care of it for you? What did you expect that they didnt do for you?
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Old May 13, 2016 | 07:29 PM
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I am schedule to have my first one replaced on Wed of next week. This is a very common problem.
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Old May 14, 2016 | 02:43 AM
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Try to persuade the dealer to replace them all, it's only a matter of time before they go as well. Do the replacement bulbs differ from the originals? Mine's an early car that's had three replaced and now I can a fourth one has failed.
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Old May 20, 2016 | 09:52 AM
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My driver front and passenger right are out. ughhhhhh. It's only been 5 months!
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Old May 20, 2016 | 10:37 AM
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My driver front and passenger right are out. ughhhhhh. It's only been 5 months!
Go to the dealer, and get them replaced.

I got mine replaced yesterday (2 LEDs).
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by ravneetg
Go to the dealer, and get them replaced.

I got mine replaced yesterday (2 LEDs).
Sorry to bring back an old thread - is this something I can do myself? I'm tired of bringing my C400 in, getting a loaner for such a trivial thing. Besides, last time I took it in to fix a stuck agility select toggle, they 'fixed' it but made it so my cup holder cover doesn't close.
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 10:52 AM
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It is something you can do yourself but its very invasive and requires taking off the entire door panel, might just be worth having them doing it, especially since it'll be free for you under warranty.
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Does anyone know if the glossy black exterior pillars need to be removed to replace these lights?
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