W211 HID headlight problem
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2004 Mercedes E500 4matic
W211 HID headlight problem
HID active-cornering low beam problem(2004):
I had both low beams go out on my car so I changed the bulbs and ballast-all was well for a month or so. Now my right low beam went out so I tried a new igniter but still nothing, Any ideas on what I should do next??
(Left low beam still works fine)
I had both low beams go out on my car so I changed the bulbs and ballast-all was well for a month or so. Now my right low beam went out so I tried a new igniter but still nothing, Any ideas on what I should do next??
(Left low beam still works fine)
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2008 E350 4Matic, 2011 E350 4matic
Swap the bulbs from one side to the other to see if it's the bulb or ballast. Also cheap eBay bulbs are usually fake and will flicker or die quickly after installing. Real HID bulbs from Osram or Sylvania will be in the $50-$100 range and may even have a QR code to verify authenticity..
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2004 Mercedes E500 4matic
Swap the bulbs from one side to the other to see if it's the bulb or ballast. Also cheap eBay bulbs are usually fake and will flicker or die quickly after installing. Real HID bulbs from Osram or Sylvania will be in the $50-$100 range and may even have a QR code to verify authenticity..
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2008 E350 4Matic, 2011 E350 4matic
Are those factory or aftermarket lights? Factory bulbs are usually more expensive. That vendor says that they have a lifetime warranty, I suggest you contact them. They're not using name brand bulbs like Osram, Sylvania or Philips. They may be a step up from eBay but they're not name brand bulbs.
