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Old Aug 29, 2024 | 05:06 PM
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W166 - Xenon ballast on amazon - fraction of the cost of OEM

Thought I would share with everyone. I have a 2013 ML350 I bought with the Dynamic lighting package and my right side light was not working. I swapped my ballast and that solved the problem. OEM part number is A1669002800, called my local dealer and they wanted $449 for it. I ordered this unit
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for $18.99 and it works great! We will see how long, but at this price I can buy 23 of these! Anyways, I hope this helps someone down the road.
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100% I agree. I figured it will help someone save alot of coin.
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Originally Posted by Marcopolo15
Thought I would share with everyone. I have a 2013 ML350 I bought with the Dynamic lighting package and my right side light was not working. I swapped my ballast and that solved the problem. OEM part number is A1669002800, called my local dealer and they wanted $449 for it. I ordered this unit HERE for $18.99 and it works great! We will see how long, but at this price I can buy 23 of these! Anyways, I hope this helps someone down the road.
Did you check Front SAM for Faults Codes?
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quality of those is also a FRACTION

getting them from ebay is the option
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Originally Posted by BenzNinja
quality of those is also a FRACTION

getting them from ebay is the option
Besides Faults Code regarding bigger consumption, the Xenon bulb will suffer the most
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Originally Posted by trigital
Did you check Front SAM for Faults Codes?
Sorry - Its been a while since I have owned a MB. Not sure how to check the SAM for error codes. My warning to check the front bulb went away when installing the ballast.
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Originally Posted by BenzNinja
quality of those is also a FRACTION

getting them from ebay is the option

Absolutely! Most of the ebay options are the same as the Amazon units (most likely the same people who manufacture the oem) unless they are used MB parts.
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Absolutely! Most of the ebay options are the same as the Amazon units (most likely the same people who manufacture the oem) unless they are used MB parts.

BUY ORIGINAL
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