Headlights for 2006 E320 CDI
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2006 E320 CDI
Headlights for 2006 E320 CDI
Lately I find my lights to be a little dimmer. It could be that I am getting more used to brighter lamps on my sienna Van 
The question is, do you have any recommendations about using non-halogen lamps or something that will cause these to be more bright?
The replacement bulbs are halogen and are OEM part
N 400809 000007
what are the pros and cons of substituting these with something else. A DIY on this would be fantastic.
Thank you!
The question is, do you have any recommendations about using non-halogen lamps or something that will cause these to be more bright?
The replacement bulbs are halogen and are OEM part
N 400809 000007
what are the pros and cons of substituting these with something else. A DIY on this would be fantastic.
Thank you!
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2008 E350 4Matic, 2011 E350 4matic
How are the lense? Are they cloudy or clear? Halogens like all bulbs do get dimmer with age so any new bulbs will be brighter. I used to like Ultrastars in my other car, but people say that they tend to burn out soon as it doesn't have a very long life rating, the brighter they are, the shorter they seem to last.
Thread Starter
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Joined: May 2008
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From: SF Bay Area, CA
2006 E320 CDI
How are the lense? Are they cloudy or clear? Halogens like all bulbs do get dimmer with age so any new bulbs will be brighter. I used to like Ultrastars in my other car, but people say that they tend to burn out soon as it doesn't have a very long life rating, the brighter they are, the shorter they seem to last.
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From: Frederick
2000 ML320, 2005 E320 CDI
When I bought my car, the bulbs were almost non existent. Not blown, but clearly not bright enough. I would try new bulbs. I swapped to HIDs myself...but there will be plenty of people to tell you how the world will end if you do. Whatever you do, make sure you have the headlights aligned, properly.
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2008 E350 4Matic, 2011 E350 4matic
When I bought my car, the bulbs were almost non existent. Not blown, but clearly not bright enough. I would try new bulbs. I swapped to HIDs myself...but there will be plenty of people to tell you how the world will end if you do. Whatever you do, make sure you have the headlights aligned, properly.
