Notices
E-Class (W213) 2016 - 2023

Door handle lights

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Oct 9, 2021 | 09:02 PM
  #1  
Billyismyname's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Member
5 Year Member
Community Builder
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2019
Posts: 594
Likes: 171
From: USA to Germany
W221/W222/W213/X290
Door handle lights




anyone have this issue where their door handle light isn’t turning on? Unsure of the bulb burned out or?
Reply
Old Oct 9, 2021 | 09:51 PM
  #2  
W205C43PFL's Avatar
MBWorld God!
 
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 32,222
Likes: 6,281
These lights are low quality LEDs unfortunately and do burn out, replacing them requires a dismantle of the door, basically. Mercedes simply stop putting LEDs there starting model year 2021.
Reply
Old Oct 10, 2021 | 01:37 PM
  #3  
murman's Avatar
Super Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 724
Likes: 50
From: Vancouver Canada
S213 2020 E450 4Matic CDN Spec 07/19 build
I hate those LEDs and would love to know how to simply disconnect them. All they do is show off the dust that gathers behind the handle. Makes a great exterior look... anything but great.
Reply
Old Oct 10, 2021 | 04:05 PM
  #4  
konigstiger's Avatar
Out Of Control!!
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 15,901
Likes: 4,630
From: North Scottsdale, AZ
'71 Pinto
Front & rear right light 0998200283 or MB direct 099820028364 (same part), left 0998200183 or 099820018364. Mounted in bearing bracket under door handle accessed from inside door. Have dealer replace under factory warranty.



Reply
Old Oct 10, 2021 | 07:34 PM
  #5  
W205C43PFL's Avatar
MBWorld God!
 
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 32,222
Likes: 6,281
Originally Posted by murman
I hate those LEDs and would love to know how to simply disconnect them. All they do is show off the dust that gathers behind the handle. Makes a great exterior look... anything but great.
I wish we can swap lol as I really like seeing the lights at night but all mine on a 2017 C-sedan burned out, but to answer your question, likely there is a fuse you can pull or you can use some dark coloured tape and cover the LEDs. The more annoying solution would be to take apart the door and unplug the lights physically.
Reply
Old Oct 10, 2021 | 08:12 PM
  #6  
Billyismyname's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Member
5 Year Member
Community Builder
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2019
Posts: 594
Likes: 171
From: USA to Germany
W221/W222/W213/X290
Originally Posted by konigstiger
Front & rear right light 0998200283 or MB direct 099820028364 (same part), left 0998200183 or 099820018364. Mounted in bearing bracket under door handle accessed from inside door. Have dealer replace under factory warranty.


you are the man. Thank you good sir!
Reply
Old Oct 11, 2021 | 01:08 PM
  #7  
murman's Avatar
Super Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 724
Likes: 50
From: Vancouver Canada
S213 2020 E450 4Matic CDN Spec 07/19 build
Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
I wish we can swap lol as I really like seeing the lights at night but all mine on a 2017 C-sedan burned out, but to answer your question, likely there is a fuse you can pull or you can use some dark coloured tape and cover the LEDs. The more annoying solution would be to take apart the door and unplug the lights physically.
I'll probably go the dark tape route and hope for the best. Gawd only knows what would happen if I started pulling fuses! I'll bet there's no dedicated fuse for that teeny bulb.

Overall, first world problems, amirite?
Reply
Old Oct 11, 2021 | 02:04 PM
  #8  
The_Judge's Avatar
Super Member
5 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 669
Likes: 142
From: Hermosa Beach, California
2018 E400 Coupe
Door handle lights? Sounds like one of the most useless accessories yet devised by man.
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Oct 11, 2021 | 04:19 PM
  #9  
W205C43PFL's Avatar
MBWorld God!
 
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 32,222
Likes: 6,281
Originally Posted by murman
I'll probably go the dark tape route and hope for the best. Gawd only knows what would happen if I started pulling fuses! I'll bet there's no dedicated fuse for that teeny bulb.

Overall, first world problems, amirite?
Yup.
Reply
Old Oct 11, 2021 | 04:59 PM
  #10  
2012 merc amg's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 4,830
Likes: 772
From: Venice Florida
2018 S560
Mine still all work on my S class and my E class but when they burn out I'll just leave them alone unless the cars are still under warrantee, although I dunno maybe the extended warrantee wont even cover these as they are something that wears out.
Reply
Old Oct 11, 2021 | 06:39 PM
  #11  
W205C43PFL's Avatar
MBWorld God!
 
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 32,222
Likes: 6,281
Originally Posted by 2012 merc amg
Mine still all work on my S class and my E class but when they burn out I'll just leave them alone unless the cars are still under warrantee, although I dunno maybe the extended warrantee wont even cover these as they are something that wears out.
I am at least hoping the S-Class gets better quality LEDs? I was hoping the same for the E-Class too (compared to C-Class) but apparently it didn't happen after seeing them burn on the W213 too.
Reply
Old Oct 11, 2021 | 08:40 PM
  #12  
2012 merc amg's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 4,830
Likes: 772
From: Venice Florida
2018 S560
Ya, I'd be willing to bet they are all the same cheap LED's. You think about it too and they do take a lot of vibration from people constantly grabbing the door handles. I'd be willing to bet the drivers door one is probably always the first to go since that gets the most use.
Reply
Old Oct 11, 2021 | 10:07 PM
  #13  
W205C43PFL's Avatar
MBWorld God!
 
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 32,222
Likes: 6,281
Originally Posted by 2012 merc amg
Ya, I'd be willing to bet they are all the same cheap LED's. You think about it too and they do take a lot of vibration from people constantly grabbing the door handles. I'd be willing to bet the drivers door one is probably always the first to go since that gets the most use.
Probably actually, that reminds me of a few years back when I saw posts of a complaint for the ambient light strip dying randomly on the driver's side.
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:33 PM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE