hazehk

Hey guys,
I recently just smoked my side markers on my 06' E350, it looks good when the car is off as I have a black car and it gives a blacked out look. But in the night, the orange bulb shines through and destroys all the hype. So, how do I remove the bulb inside the marker?

Thanks in advance

Barry45RPM

Don't you get a "Burnt Out Bulb" error message on the MFD if you remove the bulbs?

MARK CUMMINS

One wont (IF) You program the car via the SDS aka Star

AK Benz

Hey you should change bulb colors, I changed orange to blue with clear side markers and it looks great at night. If you just remove the bulb then you might as well buy EURO compact strips that do not include the space for them. Anyways, if you want to take the bulbs off, then you have to pop the side marker out by reaching inside the plastic that is in front of the wheel well. Just reach inside and pop it out, then take the bulb off (very easy), and push it back inside the space. Hope this helps.

hazehk

Thanks for the concise instructions. I thought about doing what you suggested, but I prefer the blacked out look personally. And besides, it's more cost efficient that way.

So I WILL get a burnt light bulb message if I simply take the bulb out without going back to the dealer to have them do something with the Star Diagonstic?

MARK CUMMINS

So I WILL get a burnt light bulb message if I simply take the bulb out without going back to the dealer to have them do something with the Star Diagonstic?[/QUOTE]


Correct......

Most Dealers will NOT do that as its a Liability issue (DOT)

But Yes One CAN Version code it (the side markers ) to Off

health services

...and the reason you won't just remove the light from the lens and just let it hang (but not let the bulb touch anything) inside the bumper where no one can see it?

W Cole

It gets very hot and can melt the plastic bumper, fender liners, etc and possible even catch fire. I'm sure you would be fine if you zip tied it onto a metal portion of the car, you just have to be careful.

On my black C class I painted the sidemarkers black. You just need to use enough primer and paint that the light doesnt show through.