97 E300 fog light wiring - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

jmbeam · #1 01-20-2010, 11:50 AM

I see now that the male part is only a mettalic stud that pushes into the female part of the connector. Does anyone have any tips on how to protect this connection from corroding again in the future? Besides waterproof grease?

jmbeam · #2 01-20-2010, 02:49 PM

I called MB parts and they said I needed to purchase a new harness or Fog light. Christ all I need is the two stud connectors that go into the female end! I tried different Auto parts stores without success. This is so irritating I feel like kicking the lights out the garage. I am definitely not used to GErman engineering and the draining of ones wallet anytime something simple needs to be replaced!

michakaveli · #3 01-20-2010, 02:52 PM

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but not every car is perfect, German or not. The w210 sure has it's faults and can at times be a heavy weight on the wallet. Overall this is something that you can fix on your own. Easiest this to do is to re-wire it yourself. Get yourself some generic wire connectors and go that route. fill any gaps with silicone and your're done.

jmbeam · #4 01-20-2010, 03:20 PM

Its just frustration on my part. Have been trying for the third day to get the last glow plug out of this vehicle. It is in like concrete and dont want to sheer it off.So I keep moving it back and forth spraying PB blaster and heating it. Then when I contact MB parts the person is the biggest drip you would ever want to speak to.He speaks in monotone and is a nasty SOB. How they have people like this working in areas where there is customer interactment is beyond me.

michakaveli · #5 01-20-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jmbeam

Then when I contact MB parts the person is the biggest drip you would ever want to speak to.He speaks in monotone and is a nasty SOB. How they have people like this working in areas where there is customer interactment is beyond me.

I have to agree with you. I don't understand how the representatives at the parts counter are jsut plain rude, as if you are bothering them looking to spend money. I understand that every dealer is a franchise or independently owned/operated, but you would thing you would have decent people behind the parts counter. A simple, "Hello, how can I help you"... would work. God forbid if you need help looking for a part with them on their computer screen. They always ask for the VIN. For the LOVE of GOD, f*(% off with the VIN. If I know the chassis, model and general area of the part I need, then PULL IT UP and stop flapping your ignorant gums...

Sorry, baby rant. Over.