E-Class Coupe (C207) & Cabrio (A207) 2010-: E250CDI Coupe, E350 Coupe, E350CDI Coupe, E500 Coupe, E550 Coupe [Coupes & Cabriolets]

Headlight Hell

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Aug 8, 2016 | 12:17 PM
  #1  
ob2s's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 59
Likes: 2
From: Portland, Ore
E-Coupe 5.5 | 1956 190SL
Headlight Hell

I stupidly thought I could change headlights on my coupe. I have 2010 and am putting on a 2015 front end, ie new headlights are required. I had HiD w/active curvelights. Well I didn't, the car had no front clip when I bought it. I am switching to LED (static) lowbeam lamps with an H7 highbeam. I am not asking for help with that because it is a CF and the dealers around here aren't willing to touch it. I downloaded the wiring diagrams for both headlights, but they have bad info. Saying a numbered post controls the low beam when there is not a post on that number. You can see how my CF is evolving. I took apart a new headlight just so I could see what the wires actually did. I realized that I needed an old headlight to do the same. The weird thing and the reason for this post, is that the 2010 headlight has an H7 bulb in it (in the middle) that doesn't come on. It has an LED module for turn, an LED module for parking light (projector), HiD for low beam, and it activates a lever so this same HiD produces a high beam.
This H7 is wired up but in a position that can't do anything. Any ideas WTF it is for ? Thanks




Reply
Old Aug 9, 2016 | 12:05 PM
  #2  
konigstiger's Avatar
Out Of Control!!
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 15,901
Likes: 4,630
From: North Scottsdale, AZ
'71 Pinto
Cornering light (e1e9).
Attached Thumbnails Headlight Hell-capture.jpg  
Attached Files
File Type: pdf
WDDKJ7CB3AF032165.pdf (73.5 KB, 232 views)
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:50 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE