C43AMG

Just installed "Depo" headlights on my 1991 420SEL.Underneath the insertion point of the headlight bulb is a small socket which I believe is for the "city lights".Does anyone know the type and wattage of the lamp that goes in this socket. I apologize for the "crappy" socket pic.

nomad

I have original Bosch units in my car, the bulbs are 12 volt, 4 watt

Though in your picture the socket looks to be a wedge type, the bulb specs should be about the same though, so 12v and around 4W/5W
My manual states the bulbs should be 4W, though that is for the Bosch lights, still this should easily be a safe wattage to run in the DEPO units

In the picture, at the top is the wedge type, they are similar to the bulbs in the instrument cluster, I think this is what you need, underneath is the type in my Bosch headlamp units



Hope this helps a little

raymond g-

concur with nomad. though US models may be equipped with bayo mount bulbs,
Depos have used wedge mount bulbs in its place. i vote for W5W bulb or equiv

C43AMG

Thank you "nomad" and "raymond g" both for your timely reponse.

C43AMG

Alright , 2 more problems :

#1 ) "lamp out" indicator is still lit...as well as the high beam light is dimmly lit when I turn on the headlights ( low beam )

#2 ) both head light units have 5 metal posts on the back and my sockets have 4 post connection points.Has any one dealt with this problem and if so what is the remedy.

*** no instructions were included in the packages ***

BENZITCH

You need the euro plugs that match up with the euro headlights.
USA version headlight plugs are different than the Euro version.
Bruce
BENZITCH

C43AMG

Thanx Bruce ! After some searching I found out that I need the 6 pin connector adaptor.I found the wiring diagram , so I'll attack it this weekend.