SinbadJMU

So, the top headlight tab on my driverside headlamp broke, and of course the light pattern is all out of whack now. I have a couple of questions:

1. The dealer says they cant warranty it since they dont know how it happened, saying someone could have 'bumped' into it. (My car has no scratches, never mind that its never been hit.) So has anyone dealt with this before?

2. What is the part number for the bi-xenon driver-side headlamp? Im looking on ebay for a replacement that isnt 1800 dollar

3. (hoping for lucky here) Anyone got a bi-xenon driver-side assembly they want to sell?

The help is appreciated, I want my car back from the stealer.

CWW

These things don't just break by themselves...

Were you noticing any kind of a problem before you had the dealer work on it? They may have broken it and are trying to pawn it off on you.

Other than that, if you can't get it covered under warranty, then make an insurance claim.

Taximan1

I agree. you had to have hit something, or maybe your car got bumped in a parking lot.. But I wouldnt make an insurance claim for it.

I went through this on my last (black) E55... you can find them on Ebay for close to, or less what your deductable probably is.. And with the W211 body being 5 years old now. Im sure salvage yards have a ton of like new lights.

Luckily, mine had a very clean break.. So, what I did was. Epoxied the "tab" back on. Masked the area, And just lightly painted that area with flat black. If I popped my hood and didnt point it out to you. You would never see it..

SinbadJMU

Thanks for the info, I might try Taximan1's advice and see if some epoxy would help, its a fairly clean break. On the other hand I found a replacement light from a wrecked car (right/passenger side) so the driver's side is in good shape. We'll see what comes of it, I have to go by the stealer tomorrow morning.

CWW

Ya, I agree with him too, now that I think about it...

No sense in making an insurance claim that they'll just raise your rates and make back in a year, meanwhile you still have to pay the higher rate for awhile. Insurance companies suck.

SinbadJMU

Well I am going to try the epoxy fix first. I bought a LH headlamp off of ebay off of a 2006 E55, it should be here next week, just incase I cant get the lights to lineup properly. Got lucky and got the replacement for about 325 bucks plus shipping, a WHOLE TON cheaper than the dealership wanted! Thanks again for the advice we'll see how it goes. Anyone replaced a headlamp themselves? Ive heard you have to remove the front bumper.

MARK CUMMINS

Yes the front bumper Must be removed to replace the headlight

Yacht Master

Here is some help with the bumper.

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...hlight=bixenon