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Jan 11, 2007 | 12:15 AM

c230_2k2

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From: Henderson, NV

Alabaster White C230K Grey Int. and 2003 C32 pewter/charcoal gray

HID's

Once in a while my hid light on the drivers side wont turn on. Specially when its too cold. My work around it si to turn my motor off, then on again until the light turns on. Any ideas?

Thanks

Jan 11, 2007 | 12:34 AM

raymond g-

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From: Seattle WA

99 E320

wild guess, HID kit?

easy test - swap bulbs to see if ailment switches sides

still easy test - swap ballasts to see if problem switches sides

Jan 11, 2007 | 02:22 AM

c230_2k2

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From: Henderson, NV

Alabaster White C230K Grey Int. and 2003 C32 pewter/charcoal gray

Not a kit...came with the car...i will try to swap bulb thanks...

Jan 11, 2007 | 04:36 PM

jswedberg

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From: Dallas

C32 AMG

I have had the exact same thing happen occasionally.
Once in a while one or the other bulb fails to light up.
Error message displays on the screen
Turn the car off and back on and it works

Jan 11, 2007 | 04:48 PM

jgsx

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04 C32

Quote:

Originally Posted by jswedberg

I have had the exact same thing happen occasionally.
Once in a while one or the other bulb fails to light up.
Error message displays on the screen
Turn the car off and back on and it works

I had that problem on a previous vehicle, and it was a dying ballast. It finally completely died. I guess it could be the bulb too, but for me, it was the ballast