LukasBMW

I just bought a 2005 C55 AMG for my wife. She loves it!

The only problem thus far is that both front headlights and both side markers won't turn on. The rear 3rd brake light is also out. Thus I get 4 - 5 faults.

I thought for sure it was a fuse, but I replaced fuses 62 and 63 and nothing changed.


Could it be a relay? Any advice?

LukasBMW

Update, I took the car into a shop and they cleaned the side marker connections and installed new bulbs. It solved the problem.

But instead of cleaning the connections on the front lights, they told me they basically gave up after trying to put in a new bulb (it didn't work). They then tried to charge me for two new front headlight assemblies at $900 each. Rip off.

I'm picking the car up tomorrow. I'll clean the connections and see if I can get it working myself. If it worked on the side bulbs, it might work on the front too.

Also, if anyone can recommend an HONEST shop in the San Diego CA area, I'd love a recommendation.

ricecooker713

Are you talking about the low beams or the front turn signals?

LukasBMW

The low beams.

I'm thinking it's the ballasts based on previous threads here.

I also found out from the Carfax report that the previous owner took the car to an independent shop a year ago. I called the shop and they told me that the lights were flickering. If both headlights were flickering a year ago, it makes sense that they are both dead now if the ballasts are bad.

I already tried a bulb swap and that DID NOT make a difference.

ricecooker713

Very possible this might be your problem and fix - Here is the Mercedes released bulletin - dtb-p-b-82.10/376d

LukasBMW

It turned out to be the ballast for both sides. But now I need to adjust the headlights because they are blinding everyone.