Changing Front Side Marker Light??
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Changing Front Side Marker Light??
I found clear European style replacements for the amber front side marker lights, with amber bulb replacements. Manual says that changing side marker bulbs is technically complicated and should only be done by an MB tech. Looks like simple clips to me but there could be something I'm not aware of. Has anyone out there attempted this? What can you tell me? Thanks.
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I appreciate the response and I did a search that yielded one thread but am still stuck: I've been through my manual 3 times, twice before I posted this thread and cannot find ANY direction except this: "Since replacing the side marker lamp bulbs is a technically highly demanding process, we recommend you have the side marker lamp bulbs replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center." That's what has me assuming the process may be a lot more complicated than I think, but I don't know why. Again, can anyone lend experience or persepctive? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by tscurt
Duh on me. Thank you for the link. But now I'm even more perplexed as to why the manual is calling it complicated and advocating that an MB tech do it.
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On my manual it said to push the lens towards the tire ( it made the front clips go loose), then i simply pulled them out. Since i put in the clear side markers its been a little bit tougher, also a credit card 
works pretty well too. I bought super white xenon bulbs.(http://autolumination.com/festoon_before_after.htm) The direct link would be http://autolumination.com/194.htm they're pretty much at the bottom.
works pretty well too. I bought super white xenon bulbs.(http://autolumination.com/festoon_before_after.htm) The direct link would be http://autolumination.com/194.htm they're pretty much at the bottom.
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Originally Posted by tscurt
Once again, thanks sincerely for the help and for taking the time.
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Originally Posted by pth611
On my manual it said to push the lens towards the tire ( it made the front clips go loose), then i simply pulled them out. Since i put in the clear side markers its been a little bit tougher, also a credit card works pretty well too. I bought super white xenon bulbs.(http://autolumination.com/festoon_before_after.htm) The direct link would be http://autolumination.com/194.htm they're pretty much at the bottom.
works pretty well too. I bought super white xenon bulbs.(http://autolumination.com/festoon_before_after.htm) The direct link would be http://autolumination.com/194.htm they're pretty much at the bottom.EDIT: Also, that bulb just screws in replace of the other one?
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I can take some pics later on in teh next few days, ( i have to prepare a speech for class) But they look pretty nice lit up. As for fog lights, i'm not sure if it would make them good for function because i have never tryed it. The bulbs look bright but may not be bright to use for fogs, but if any member does know it would help out.
edit: the 194 super white xenon bulbs are plug in play, and all you have to do to change the bulbs is pull them out and put in other ones. The LEDs are a different story.
edit: the 194 super white xenon bulbs are plug in play, and all you have to do to change the bulbs is pull them out and put in other ones. The LEDs are a different story.
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So, you got it off? If so, post pics for other members to see.
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Originally Posted by tscurt
Uhhh..my only and weakest excuse is the car is brand spankin' new, I waited 3 months for it, got it into the garage and covered 2 hours before the big Noreaster' snow storm of 2/11 and it is black on black. Frankly, right now, I'm chicken to try it myself.
I used a credit card type card, just in case, not to bend a normal CC. I used on membership card... Anyhow, take the card, and stick under a corner of the marker, that is closes to the wheel. Then grab both corners of the card with two hands and pull it towards you. Don't be affraisd to break it. It will pop out right away. Then you change the bulb, plug in the new side marker and...
Side marker has 2 clips on the back. First, slide in the side of the marker that is AWAY from the wheel and then smack the side that is CLOSER to the wheel, and it will pop back in. Basically the reverse of what you did to take the original one out.
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Originally Posted by filip75
last night I got my side markers in the mail. The swap was the easiest thing I've ever done.
I used a credit card type card, just in case, not to bend a normal CC. I used on membership card... Anyhow, take the card, and stick under a corner of the marker, that is closes to the wheel. Then grab both corners of the card with two hands and pull it towards you. Don't be affraisd to break it. It will pop out right away. Then you change the bulb, plug in the new side marker and...
Side marker has 2 clips on the back. First, slide in the side of the marker that is AWAY from the wheel and then smack the side that is CLOSER to the wheel, and it will pop back in. Basically the reverse of what you did to take the original one out.
I used a credit card type card, just in case, not to bend a normal CC. I used on membership card... Anyhow, take the card, and stick under a corner of the marker, that is closes to the wheel. Then grab both corners of the card with two hands and pull it towards you. Don't be affraisd to break it. It will pop out right away. Then you change the bulb, plug in the new side marker and...
Side marker has 2 clips on the back. First, slide in the side of the marker that is AWAY from the wheel and then smack the side that is CLOSER to the wheel, and it will pop back in. Basically the reverse of what you did to take the original one out.
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today I've installed the silvervision bulbs (no Yolk effect when they are off, but still light up in orange)... Next step is getting rid of the Yolk effect in the tail lights.
I had a just a minute, and looked at the back of the rear lights... It looks like a weird contraption. Is it easy to take apart? I haven't looked in the manual yet. Any idea on what kind of (turn signal) bulb is being used in them?
I had a just a minute, and looked at the back of the rear lights... It looks like a weird contraption. Is it easy to take apart? I haven't looked in the manual yet. Any idea on what kind of (turn signal) bulb is being used in them?
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I STFF'ed and had my choice of a bunch of wicked old threads to resurrect (chose this one cuz it had the good install instructions). Many of the recommendations in the old threads are no longer valid, like Evosport for Body-Colored Side Markers or Depo for clears. I found this set on eBay for <$50 and they look cool. They come with the amber bulbs, and I know a lot of members have switched to clear bulbs when putting in the clear corners. Aren't amber lights required in US by DOT?
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I STFF'ed and had my choice of a bunch of wicked old threads to resurrect (chose this one cuz it had the good install instructions). Many of the recommendations in the old threads are no longer valid, like Evosport for Body-Colored Side Markers or Depo for clears. I found this set on eBay for <$50 and they look cool. They come with the amber bulbs, and I know a lot of members have switched to clear bulbs when putting in the clear corners. Aren't amber lights required in US by DOT?
I just ordered a pair of smoked side markers from eBay, and they come with chrome amber stealth bulbs.
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I STFF'ed and had my choice of a bunch of wicked old threads to resurrect (chose this one cuz it had the good install instructions). Many of the recommendations in the old threads are no longer valid, like Evosport for Body-Colored Side Markers or Depo for clears. I found this set on eBay for <$50 and they look cool. They come with the amber bulbs, and I know a lot of members have switched to clear bulbs when putting in the clear corners. Aren't amber lights required in US by DOT?
You are the king of resurrection! BTW Evopsort does still have painted corners
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