Halogen headlight replacement?
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2009 CLK 350
Halogen headlight replacement?
I just noticed that the low beam reflectors on my 2009 CLK350 are bubbled up near the bulbs. I am not sure whether this is heat damage or water damage, but considering the otherwise pristine condition of the car I suspect the former. Its a real shame because the lenses are completely clear.
At some point in time I would like to fix the problem. I guess the only option is complete replacement of the entire headlight assembly, which is quite expensive.
Is there some other option?
If I go for complete replacement, where's a good place to purchase them. The eBay sellers seem to be grossly overpricing them.
At some point in time I would like to fix the problem. I guess the only option is complete replacement of the entire headlight assembly, which is quite expensive.
Is there some other option?
If I go for complete replacement, where's a good place to purchase them. The eBay sellers seem to be grossly overpricing them.
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I have some slight corrosion in the corners of my headlights. It isn't particularly noticeable. However I know that in time it will become so. Replacements are ridiculous in cost. I'd be tempted to retrofit a complete aftermarket HID unit as some members here have done if I had to replace them.
I don't think it uncommon, both my CLK headlights have had corrosion to some degree. The first was worse than my present, however it were in a place where it didn't affect the light output pattern.
I have some slight corrosion in the corners of my headlights. It isn't particularly noticeable. However I know that in time it will become so. Replacements are ridiculous in cost. I'd be tempted to retrofit a complete aftermarket HID unit as some members here have done if I had to replace them.
I don't think it uncommon, both my CLK headlights have had corrosion to some degree. The first was worse than my present, however it were in a place where it didn't affect the light output pattern.
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Instead of replacing them with OEM units, why not go with projector lens units? With projectors, you can install an aftermarket HID kit and get decent lighting. I had the Depo quad-projector headlights (sold by "fishcake") on mine and put HID kits in all four bulbs:
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...ad-xenons.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...ad-xenons.html
