Fog Light Experience and Advice (2000 E320)
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2000 E320 Sedan
Fog Light Experience and Advice (2000 E320)
When I got the error message on the console that a lamp was out and discovered it was a fog light, I thought it was the bulb of course. Turns out there is another simple point of failure.
The fog light housing has a connector on the bottom that connects to the car's wiring harness. This connector is exposed to the elements and under the car I am sure it gets wet from splash. The wires enter the connector and are soldered to female pin-ends that mate to the male pins on the fog light housing. One of mine was corroded and there was no connectivity from the wire to the pin.
If your fog lamp goes out, you can unplug it and check for 12v on these 2 pins. If you need to replace it, you need to cut it off close and install a new connector.
For future searchers, you need:
1 connector MB p/n 002-545-99-26 $4.34
2 pins MB p/n 018-545-38-28 $4.40 each
Can be fixed with car on jack stand through the access panel under the fog light.
PITA though.
Bob
The fog light housing has a connector on the bottom that connects to the car's wiring harness. This connector is exposed to the elements and under the car I am sure it gets wet from splash. The wires enter the connector and are soldered to female pin-ends that mate to the male pins on the fog light housing. One of mine was corroded and there was no connectivity from the wire to the pin.
If your fog lamp goes out, you can unplug it and check for 12v on these 2 pins. If you need to replace it, you need to cut it off close and install a new connector.
For future searchers, you need:
1 connector MB p/n 002-545-99-26 $4.34
2 pins MB p/n 018-545-38-28 $4.40 each
Can be fixed with car on jack stand through the access panel under the fog light.
PITA though.
Bob
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03 E320 estate 09 Bluetec ML320
Fog Lamp parts search
Same issue but I attempted to retrieve parts via Silver Star Mercedes in Thousand Oaks and they said no go. Also, tried to locate the P/N's listed in the thread and EPC (Mercedes online parts catalog) did not list them in either electrical equipment and instrument or electrical system headings. Can you please send a link for where I can order a set online?
Thank you in advance.
Thank you in advance.
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99 E320
p/n Description Cost DlrCost
0185453826 CONTACT SPRI 140 170
0185453828 PIN BUSHING 160 200
i dunno, i'm seeing it on last year's parts list. take the hypens out ?
[update: my info above was flawed and corrected several posts below]
0185453826 CONTACT SPRI 140 170
0185453828 PIN BUSHING 160 200
i dunno, i'm seeing it on last year's parts list. take the hypens out ?
[update: my info above was flawed and corrected several posts below]
Last edited by raymond g-; Oct 18, 2010 at 06:22 PM.
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Fog light parts....difficult to narrow down
Thanks for the prompt reply Raymond. I'm still trying to hunt down the parts numbers you provided.
p/n Description Cost DlrCost
0185453826 CONTACT SPRI 140 170
0185453828 PIN BUSHING 160 200
versus ae1m
1 connector MB p/n 002-545-99-26 $4.34
2 pins MB p/n 018-545-38-28 $4.40 each
I'm under the impression that I need a socket, as in A0005400966.
While I cannot locate the ae1m part number, I did locate your recommendations in EPC. Just don't know how an H1 bulb will fit in what you've recommended.
Can't I simply purchase a pigtail terminated with the socket which fits into the foglamp housing, put shrink tubing at the splice and insert?
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p/n Description Cost DlrCost
0185453826 CONTACT SPRI 140 170
0185453828 PIN BUSHING 160 200
versus ae1m
1 connector MB p/n 002-545-99-26 $4.34
2 pins MB p/n 018-545-38-28 $4.40 each
I'm under the impression that I need a socket, as in A0005400966.
While I cannot locate the ae1m part number, I did locate your recommendations in EPC. Just don't know how an H1 bulb will fit in what you've recommended.
Can't I simply purchase a pigtail terminated with the socket which fits into the foglamp housing, put shrink tubing at the splice and insert?
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2009 Subaru WRX & 2010 C63
Those are correct wire repair numbers. They are only found in the service department wire tool kit, therefore not in the EPC for the parts department. They can be ordered, much like special tools.
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99 E320
0025459926 CONTACT BUSH 140 170
0185453828 PIN BUSHING 160 200
c-
i'm simply interpreting (and verifying) that these p/n are showing up in the
MB parts list, and their relative cost v dealer price. your dealer has the
option to jack up the price, natch.
as to whether they are the appropriate parts to resolve your situation, I will
defer to DJ and ae1 who have direct knowledge.
0185453828 PIN BUSHING 160 200
c-
i'm simply interpreting (and verifying) that these p/n are showing up in the
MB parts list, and their relative cost v dealer price. your dealer has the
option to jack up the price, natch.
as to whether they are the appropriate parts to resolve your situation, I will
defer to DJ and ae1 who have direct knowledge.
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Those wiring repair kits are going to be both the male & female ends for MAP sensors and the like. I will look up the correct connecter PN tomorrow when I get to work. From my knowledge, neither of these will fix an H1 style connector. Let me take some pictures tomorrow to explain further...
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Thank you for taking the time DJ. While I'm unsure how a wiring kit which isn't compatible with H1 bulbs will potentially fix my fog lamp socket, I still appreciate your efforts.
There has to be an aftermarket solution for replacing an OEM H1 fog lamp socket.
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There has to be an aftermarket solution for replacing an OEM H1 fog lamp socket.
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Thank you for taking the time DJ. While I'm unsure how a wiring kit which isn't compatible with H1 bulbs will potentially fix my fog lamp socket, I still appreciate your efforts.
There has to be an aftermarket solution for replacing an OEM H1 fog lamp socket.
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There has to be an aftermarket solution for replacing an OEM H1 fog lamp socket.
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000-540-23-05
000-540-45-05
Both of these are wiring repair kits that can be used to repair the inner portion of the foglamp. The only aftermarket item would be the spade connector to the wiring harnesses, of which can be sourced anywhere. I hope this helps.
