Lights out on low beam only
08-03-2010, 02:15 PM
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Lights out on low beam only
Dealer said both modulars and ignition modulars are out. High beam still works fine. They said $2066 plus tax to fix and still might need bulbs.
My question is this: Is there anyway around this, can I go with regular headlights or any other tips would be greatly appreciated. TIA
My question is this: Is there anyway around this, can I go with regular headlights or any other tips would be greatly appreciated. TIA
08-03-2010, 02:31 PM
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Interesting that they both died at the same time. What year is your car? It would help if you put your vehicle information in your user CP that way we know what you're talking about.
08-03-2010, 02:43 PM
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2003 E-500 Sport with Xenon headlights and to the first poster. Yes It's been to a local guru and now it is at the dealership now
08-03-2010, 03:10 PM
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Seems like the dealer might be taking advantage of the situation. I would check out fuses and relays like starbrite suggested. It is almost impossible that they would die at the same time.
08-03-2010, 03:25 PM
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08-03-2010, 03:37 PM
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Sure you can, but why would you ?
BTW, the more I think about this, the ignitor modules/ballast can't be out because all the low beams are is a "shutter" coming down and partially covering the beam. In other words, the high beam bulb is the low beam as well.
So, the control unit for that shutter(s) is most likely the culprit.
BTW, the more I think about this, the ignitor modules/ballast can't be out because all the low beams are is a "shutter" coming down and partially covering the beam. In other words, the high beam bulb is the low beam as well.
So, the control unit for that shutter(s) is most likely the culprit.
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08-03-2010, 05:18 PM
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Based on their first quote, I would take it to another dealer ( if there'e one within a reasonable distance) and tell them. ( I have 4 dealers within 10 mi of my house)
08-03-2010, 05:57 PM
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2004 E500 CLK320
Wow. These are expensive parts. Maybe you could buy the parts and install them yourself. Call other dealers' parts department for the price on these parts, and the service dept for pars & labor.
08-04-2010, 05:52 AM
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Sure you can, but why would you ?
BTW, the more I think about this, the ignitor modules/ballast can't be out because all the low beams are is a "shutter" coming down and partially covering the beam. In other words, the high beam bulb is the low beam as well.
So, the control unit for that shutter(s) is most likely the culprit.
BTW, the more I think about this, the ignitor modules/ballast can't be out because all the low beams are is a "shutter" coming down and partially covering the beam. In other words, the high beam bulb is the low beam as well.
So, the control unit for that shutter(s) is most likely the culprit.
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