xenon headlight problem!
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xenon headlight problem!
01 ml55 amg driver side headlight is messed up. i turn it on, xenon headlight comes on, after 2-3 minutes just turns off. after that, when i switch it on, the light only stays on for a few seconds before going out. any ideas on what the problem is? i was told i need an module, ignitor, and a new bulb. i was told from someone else that the module is the ignitor. so i'm a little confused on what i really need. i'm guessing that i only need the ignitor, and maybe i can just use the bulb thats in now. i was quoted $350 for a new ignitor and $125 for a new bulb from the dealer, anyone know where i can get these for a cheaper price?
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SEAN
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Take it to the dealer, have it correctly diagnosed, stop guessing and in the long run it will be less expensive than just throwing parts at it. I also do not understand since you own a late model ML 55 why the price of the repair is such an issue?? Perhaps you are driving the wrong vehicle from a financial standpoint.
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i took it to the dealer and it was dianosed. they said i need a module, a ignitor, and a light bulb. maybe you dont know, that dealers like to do people in the butt. they would rather replace the "whole thing" than just confess thats its "one thing". my question was simple and to the point, if you dont have an answer, just dont reply. i thought maybe someone would know where to get a used or even new ignitor for better than $350. i guess i posted in the wrong place. thanks for helping.
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Originally Posted by amgcool
i took it to the dealer and it was dianosed. they said i need a module, a ignitor, and a light bulb. maybe you dont know, that dealers like to do people in the butt. they would rather replace the "whole thing" than just confess thats its "one thing". my question was simple and to the point, if you dont have an answer, just dont reply. i thought maybe someone would know where to get a used or even new ignitor for better than $350. i guess i posted in the wrong place. thanks for helping.
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Use eBay Germany, you'll find one for around $80. Just check the feedback before your approach... I buy lots of MB bitz there, it's all in the feedback.
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its not the bulb, its the ballast that needs to be replaced. i found a couple of ballasts for sale on ebay. now the question is, are all ballasts' interchangable between each and every model of mercedes? i'm looking to change a ballast on my ml55 01'. thanks for replying and posting help.
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Man I must say, this is an excellent answer.....
Originally Posted by sosh
Take it to the dealer, have it correctly diagnosed, stop guessing and in the long run it will be less expensive than just throwing parts at it. I also do not understand since you own a late model ML 55 why the price of the repair is such an issue?? Perhaps you are driving the wrong vehicle from a financial standpoint.
I see these same types of questions all the time 
You gave the perfect response
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Originally Posted by amgcool
its not the bulb, its the ballast that needs to be replaced. i found a couple of ballasts for sale on ebay. now the question is, are all ballasts' interchangable between each and every model of mercedes? i'm looking to change a ballast on my ml55 01'. thanks for replying and posting help.
if you cant find it pm me and i can get you one for some % above cost. but i would ebay it before buying from a dealer.
