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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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ML430 - Milky/Cloudy Headlights

Has anyone experienced the same problem with the headlights on their ML430? Mine has become so milky/cloudy that at night not much light hits the highway.

I've thought about replacing them with "projector" or "halo" lights. The MB dealership said the wiring harness would have to be changed. However, a seller on Ebay claims you do not. Can anyone provide advice? Thank you!
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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by polo1ral
Has anyone experienced the same problem with the headlights on their ML430? Mine has become so milky/cloudy that at night not much light hits the highway.

I've thought about replacing them with "projector" or "halo" lights. The MB dealership said the wiring harness would have to be changed. However, a seller on Ebay claims you do not. Can anyone provide advice? Thank you!
This product http://www.meguiars.com/?clear-plast...Cleaner-Polish and a little elbow greese will have them looking like new. Can be purchased at most national auto parts chain stores. Used it on my headlights and worked like a charm. My 2 cents.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 08:17 AM
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I think I"m gonna try this stuff. My headlights are horrible.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by polo1ral
I've thought about replacing them with "projector" or "halo" lights. The MB dealership said the wiring harness would have to be changed. However, a seller on Ebay claims you do not. Can anyone provide advice? Thank you!
I personally would upgrade to the projector style headlights this ebay seller changes the wiring for pre 02 MLs so that it will plug into your existing harness.
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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I bought projection headlights on ebay and instal in my ml320 which I think is the same as the ml430 and it works fine. You just have to re use your old wires and not the new ones that comes with the lights.
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 06:34 PM
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Is the foggy surface on the inside or outside of the main lens? I just bought an ML again.
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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I've tried before even on an 02 E320 and the cloudieness was on the inside...
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