W211 HID not working

[mollymac]

Hi

I have a RHD ( UK based) 2006 E320 CDI sport with what I assume are factory-fit HID Headlamps. DS1 35w Phillips Bulb and Ballasts

The drivers side dipped headlamp is off permanently. I have swapped the bulb and base unit ( I believe this is referred to as the ballast) with the working side but that still doesnt work so I have eliminated the bulb and base unit. I have tried locating the fuse but it doesnt show on the MB Fuse diagram. I then assumed the fuse would be located in the engine compartment fuse box ( as MB do not show that in their fuse chart) but all those fuses are Ok.

Also the ballast unit on the non-working side does not locate within the headlamp unit with a solid twist and click as with the other side

Can anyone help ?. Just so you know I am not that technical

Thanks in advance
Paul McG

 

[renault12ts]

It probably isn't the fuse...or both sides would be out.

When this happened to me it was broken earth behind the lamp unit on that side.

 

[mollymac]

Many thanks

I will check the earthing and keep you posted

 

[dgbmvb]

What was the solution?

 

[SL300-24]

Could be a fault with the front sam unit, which is located under the passengers floor. Had one go on my car.