W211 Xenon problem

[AD01]

Hi everyone,

I own a 2006 E280 and I'm experiencing an issue with the passenger side xenon headlamp. It started to flicker occasionally about a year ago and has now stopped working completely. I assumed if was the bulb and bought a replacement but it is still dead so its not that. I've also tried replacing the module the bulb mounts into but still no joy...

Has anyone else had this issue? Curiously, the a/c is not working either now, the status LED on the switch jusg flashes but it might well be coincidence..

Any help would be much appreciated!

Thanks in advance,
Andrew

 

[AMGeed]

Have you tried swapping over the bulb from the working light? It does point to possible ballast replacement.
Got an indy who can check this out for you to confirm the problem?

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/electronics/187868-211-ballast-failure.html

 

[AD01]

Hi AM,

Thanks for that, I haven't tried swapping the bulbs, but I could give it a go. But the new bulbs isn't work some guess ia that it will produce the same result.

I had read about the ballast you mention - do you know where I would buy it from? I don't know if a local specialist but there must be one close enough..

Thanks again,
Andrew

 

[AMGeed]

Hella Xenon Ballast Unit - 5DV008290-004 | incarmotorfactors.co.uk

These ballasts are on eBay at varying prices. Just ensure you get the same part number

I'd get it checked first to confirm that is the problem. Where are you located so someone can maybe suggest an MB indy to do the work?

 

[AD01]

Thanks AM, good idea. I'm near Newmarket in Suffolk.

 

[AMGeed]

Thanks AM, good idea. I'm near Newmarket in Suffolk.

This is the guy to sort you out. A well recommended and respected MB indy very close by.

Alex Crow Mercedes Benz Specialists 01449 258185

 

[AD01]

Thanks AM. I'll give him a try.