E-Class (W211) 2003-2009

BI-XENON leveling faulty

Old Aug 17, 2011 | 03:57 AM
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BI-XENON leveling faulty

Hi,
it happens that my right side auto leveling is not working... or is stuck at minimum. Just noticed today...

It is a end of 2004 E220CDI T

When I turn on car, left side runs self check down and up, while the right side does not.
Since the car usually starts at middle then down then levels, I could think that it ran out of reels ?!? when checking low heigth?

Any help?
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 07:54 AM
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This happened to me before, and the problem was a low battery charge .
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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And only the right side?
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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Yes, it was only the right side. I took the car to the dealer ( under warranty) and They told me to drive the car for several miles to recharge the battery. Because I don't drive this car enought ( 2500 miles per year) I had this problem more than once. Since then I drive it every weekend for around 30 miles and the light are working fine. I hope this helps.
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by edusyl
Yes, it was only the right side. I took the car to the dealer ( under warranty) and They told me to drive the car for several miles to recharge the battery. Because I don't drive this car enought ( 2500 miles per year) I had this problem more than once. Since then I drive it every weekend for around 30 miles and the light are working fine. I hope this helps.
Life is so tough for you... You are forced to drive the E350 once a week
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 06:27 PM
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But I just came this weekend from a long trip... at night.. but over 300km.
Is there any test we could run?
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:27 PM
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This happened to my son, right light wasn't moving, so He pull it up with the adjusting screw and since then no more troubles. May be was stuck?
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 11:57 PM
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I've noticed that on my E350, the right active bi-xenon headlight dips down and back up right after I start the engine, but the left is not doing anything. I'll be asking the dealer to investigate the discrepancy when I get a chance.
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It is the self levelling motor at the headlight that gets stuck. Officially the fix is a new headlight unit.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 03:23 AM
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Also check the self levelling units on front and rear anti-roll bars, the small arm sometimes breaks
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 06:39 AM
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If it was the control arms, then both would not move, right? or it has sensor for left and right side?
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:09 PM
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If you need a new headlight unit, get em off Ebay, Depo lights that mimic the OEM ones to the T, only cost $440 for a pair, just supply your own ballast.
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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Low batery ?

You dont hav to run the car to charge the battery. That would be an expencive way of doing it. Just connect a battery charger sometimes during the year. Or use a charger with a maintenance program that keeps your battery folly loaded all year around.
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