One head light is purple
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did you just buy the car? are they Xenon? i recall reading in mercedes service literature that when a xenon individual bulb is replaced it will differ for some time to the shade of the other one, hopefully it was replaced and will become more normal with time.
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Yes it is about to go dead...next step is the bulb flickering, and then it being completely inop...would call your service rep asap to see if you need to order headlamp, because the ignitor may be part of the bulb/headlamp assembly...i just had to replace the headlamp on my 07 as the bulb fried itself....good luck
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you are right, when replacing a xenon bulb, the color will differ. however, it will not be pink, that is a sign of a dying bulb. whereas when replaced, the bulb will first be white turning blue over time.
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Really? On the Bi-Xenon if the bulb goes out you need a new headlamp assembly? Isn't that around $1400 just for the parts for a new headlight?
Yes it is about to go dead...next step is the bulb flickering, and then it being completely inop...would call your service rep asap to see if you need to order headlamp, because the ignitor may be part of the bulb/headlamp assembly...i just had to replace the headlamp on my 07 as the bulb fried itself....good luck
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I got the same car and my passenger side light is also different colour. Mine looks like a peach when you look at it, but the light it gives out when shining on the garage wall is still white.
I thought this mismatched bulb colour was part of a mysterious electrical problem I've been having where if I don't touch the car for several days, the battery would be drained, but I saw another E on the road today and noticed his passenger light was also peach.
Guess it's time for new bulbs... wonder why it's always the passenger side that dies though. And I always thought HID lights were supposed to be ultra long lasting.
I thought this mismatched bulb colour was part of a mysterious electrical problem I've been having where if I don't touch the car for several days, the battery would be drained, but I saw another E on the road today and noticed his passenger light was also peach.
Guess it's time for new bulbs... wonder why it's always the passenger side that dies though. And I always thought HID lights were supposed to be ultra long lasting.
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To elaborate on your comment correct, after replacing one xenon bulb headlamps will have a visible color difference between the two. There is a color difference for approximately the first 100 hours when comparing bulbs with those that have been in service for some time. Once the breaking-in period has passed, the color becomes bluer and resembles that of the older bulb.
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Mine is also purpleish on the passenger side. Call the parts dept and ask them.
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I've been reading more and more that the bulbs will tend to look peachy/pink before it's about to die so it looks like my passenger bulb could go at any time.
I'm wondering if it will damage anything if I don't replace the bulb before it blows? There doesn't seem to be many sources to get a deal on these bulbs except to go pay $300/bulb at the dealer.
I'm wondering if it will damage anything if I don't replace the bulb before it blows? There doesn't seem to be many sources to get a deal on these bulbs except to go pay $300/bulb at the dealer.
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I've been reading more and more that the bulbs will tend to look peachy/pink before it's about to die so it looks like my passenger bulb could go at any time.
I'm wondering if it will damage anything if I don't replace the bulb before it blows? There doesn't seem to be many sources to get a deal on these bulbs except to go pay $300/bulb at the dealer.
I'm wondering if it will damage anything if I don't replace the bulb before it blows? There doesn't seem to be many sources to get a deal on these bulbs except to go pay $300/bulb at the dealer.
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Once you determine which one you need, then go shopping for the best price. You don't have to buy them at the dealer.
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Your model year car probably either uses a D1S, D2S, or D2R bulb. Check here to be sure: http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...de/default.htm
Once you determine which one you need, then go shopping for the best price. You don't have to buy them at the dealer.
Once you determine which one you need, then go shopping for the best price. You don't have to buy them at the dealer.
Low beam headlamp
HID-D2S
High beam headlamp
H7
which one do i need to replace?
how can i find something similar to the headlamp on there now? just need left side changed...
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You can visually check which bulb it is by turning on and off the high beams. Halogens normally don't change color and simply burn out.
Although it's more expensive, I normally switch bulbs in pairs. Both are getting the same amount of hours and one really shouldn't burn out before the other one unless there's a defect. Also HIDs need time to burn in and a new one will always appear to have a different color temp until after a period of use. But it's your choice, you don't have to do it in pairs.
You should also check the ballast. And be sure the thing is igniting properly (no flickering, etc..) The D1S bulbs have an igniter included in the bulb mount but the D2S doesn't. Just make sure the whole projector/headlamp unit is operating perfectly before you buy bulbs. They are normally not exchangeable with many vendors. Usually an HID system should last pretty much the life of the car, so I'd just check to be sure the electrical components are all working correctly.
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99.99 for d2S bulbs if you walk into an Oreilly's and buy them. Not 300.00, not 1400.00
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...ap?keyword=d2s
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...ap?keyword=d2s
