Source for Replacement Side Marker Lights?
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Source for Replacement Side Marker Lights?
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Would you kindly suggest a good source to purchase replacement side marker lights for my 2004 CLK320 Coupe?
Driver's side light is out with error message coming on in my dash and externally the amber marker light is slightly chipped off, looks like some bicyclist or pedestrian nicked it, etc.
Perhaps this is a good time to change to clear side markers, please advise if there are good ones out there...
Many thanks as always friends
Would you kindly suggest a good source to purchase replacement side marker lights for my 2004 CLK320 Coupe?
Driver's side light is out with error message coming on in my dash and externally the amber marker light is slightly chipped off, looks like some bicyclist or pedestrian nicked it, etc.
Perhaps this is a good time to change to clear side markers, please advise if there are good ones out there...
Many thanks as always friends
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I bought mine on eBay years ago. I think I paid about $20 for the pair. After a year or so, they became loose and would fall out, so I wedged some rubber grommets between the plastic clip that secures to the bumper and the bulb housing itself. This made them fit tighter and stay in place. I do get some moisture in them, too, but no major problems.
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Thanks guys! Is there a specific vendor from EBay you recommend since my search showed quite a few vendors selling them...
Rudeney, I might just buy stock side markers to replace mine base on your feedback with the moisture and lights coming loose/falling out.
Rudeney, I might just buy stock side markers to replace mine base on your feedback with the moisture and lights coming loose/falling out.
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Hope everyone is having a nice weekend.... Finally got some time to order these and wanted to get some feedback/tips on the installation :
Is it similar to these instructions on the E320
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...placement.html
or any better DIY pointers to get these installed once they arrive is much appreciated
Is it similar to these instructions on the E320
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...placement.html
or any better DIY pointers to get these installed once they arrive is much appreciated
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The recommended way is as Rodney shows it, but they are flimsy and it's not always as easy as it looks. It only takes a minute to remove a couple fasteners in your wheel well and reach your hand behind so that's how I do it.
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Great info to know in addition, really appreciate it Yidney.
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Are the 04 the same as 05 used?
I ask because I have a set of practically new smoked side marker lights if you are interested?
I have clear on our car, so no need for the smoked versions.
-Nigel
I ask because I have a set of practically new smoked side marker lights if you are interested?
I have clear on our car, so no need for the smoked versions.
-Nigel
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I'm going with clear side markers but appreciate your gesture.
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Hmm, my side markers (both the OE's and my aftermarket clears) often pop out when washing the car. I put some rubber grommets behind the plastic tabs on the markers to help hold them more firmly in place.
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Neither the OE or the aftermarket clear side markers I run now have ever popped out (except when I hit a piece of rethread). They are pretty snug....
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One more thing. I got moisture in one of my two ebay clears, and Rodney mentioned that as well. Pretty easy fix. The light is two parts glued together - the lens glued to the reflector. The seam is easy to see when you have the light out. The Chinese skimp on glue since it is also a valuable ingredient in baby formula, so whether the glue is all the way around is hit and miss. You can either just wick some super glue into the seam all the way around, or I just mixed up a small batch of regular clear 5-minute epoxy and just smeared it into the crack where the seam is all the way around. No more moisture.
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Lessons learned:
1. Before installation, put some insulation on the seam between the reflector and the back housing. I would apply a think layer of caulking on the seams.
2. Once installed, do not remove them from the front. The reflector would break off from the back housing.
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I found caulk is easier to apply to glue. For caulk, I can wipe it off but not glue.
I used glue to repair the old one and I made a small mess. Then I used acetone to remove the glue and the acetone also removed the shine of the reflector.
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mis3, I agree with Yidney on using glue rather than caulk. If you try to use regular glue, it tends to be too "runny" to properly apply.
Loctite, and probably others, make a super glue that is thicker and can more easily be applied to just where you want it. The version I use is for metal (black and blue bottle) but they also make it for plastics and wood. Available at home depot.
You can also put a drop of this stuff on the piece and quickly use a wooden object (like a popsicle stick) to dab the glue just where you want if you're not accurate enough doing it freehand.
Loctite, and probably others, make a super glue that is thicker and can more easily be applied to just where you want it. The version I use is for metal (black and blue bottle) but they also make it for plastics and wood. Available at home depot.
You can also put a drop of this stuff on the piece and quickly use a wooden object (like a popsicle stick) to dab the glue just where you want if you're not accurate enough doing it freehand.
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mis3, I agree with Yidney on using glue rather than caulk. If you try to use regular glue, it tends to be too "runny" to properly apply.
Loctite, and probably others, make a super glue that is thicker and can more easily be applied to just where you want it. The version I use is for metal (black and blue bottle) but they also make it for plastics and wood. Available at home depot.
You can also put a drop of this stuff on the piece and quickly use a wooden object (like a popsicle stick) to dab the glue just where you want if you're not accurate enough doing it freehand.
Loctite, and probably others, make a super glue that is thicker and can more easily be applied to just where you want it. The version I use is for metal (black and blue bottle) but they also make it for plastics and wood. Available at home depot.
You can also put a drop of this stuff on the piece and quickly use a wooden object (like a popsicle stick) to dab the glue just where you want if you're not accurate enough doing it freehand.
i tried bulb grease on the light socket o-ring but it's now obvious it's the seam.
