ArMaNi S500

This has been frustrating me for too damn long! My right headlight would shine a halogen like white color while my other xenon light would emit the normal bluish hue. I tried replacing the bulbs but repeatedly when the lights were turned on they'd both start blue then the right headlight would quicky fade to that pale yellow once again.

Therefore I was told the problem had to be the xenon ballast. I bought one from a reputable seller on eBay and spent a good amount of time and frustration taking out the headlight and swapping the ballast. Once I put the headlight back in and start the car up I find that the problem is exactly the same as before and I'm back to square one.

Can someone tell me if there could be anything else responsible for this problem or is it that the new ballast I just bought must be defective as well??????

Thanks

blk350

i only thought xeons were on 2003+ models

ArMaNi S500

2000-2002 S classes come with the option of Xenon and Halogen. 2003-2006 come with Xenon and Halogen lights as well just that they're projector lights.

Vader55

It could only be 3 things.

1. HID Bulb (which you tried so that is out)
2. Ballast ( which you swapped out but possibly bad as well ?)
3. Ignitor (which is the square metal part that connects to the bulb could be bad or corroded)

You have to have those ballast's and that amp checked out somewhere because it has to be one of them.

Mark_K

Maybe you need to start a third thread.......lol

Sorry but can the mod combine this thread please?

j69berg

where can i buy a 2002 s55 amg ignitor? thx

Seriy_m5

I had the same problem for about half a year now. I have a 2000 s500. Changed bulbs but same result.. Driver headlight is pinkish and the other one is blue. Anyone know the exact problem???

02S430

try the ballasts

DONEVEN

having the same problem...has anyone found a solution?