Ok, how do I turn on my fog lamps on a 98 e 320 (w210) to try an trouble shoot them??

One side only comes on when exiting the vehicle, and I would like the other to work.

I have NO lamp warnings or likewise??

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We did not inherit the earth from our parents, it is on loan from our children.

Well I have a C not an E however:

1) Read the owners manual

2) In mine I think I pull on the headlight knob. But I think the lights have to be on also, not sure.

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1998 C230 330,000 miles (currently dead of second failed EIS, yours will fail too, turning you into the dealer's personal human cash machine)
1988 F150 144,000 miles (leaks all the colors of the rainbow)
Previous stars: 1981 Brava 210,000 miles, 1978 128 150,000 miles, 1977 B200 Van 175,000 miles, 1972 Vega (great, if rusty, car), 1972 Celica, 1986.5 Supra

1. I would love to read the manual that I dont have, why do you think I posted this question???

Mine has a twist knob with 4 position ( left,rt Parking,running lamps,and headlights) are you sayiong that if the switch is in the headlight position I can pull??

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We did not inherit the earth from our parents, it is on loan from our children.

Yes.

Put the knob in headlight position and pull out until you hear ONE click. You can also pull out one click with the knob in running light position. That turns on your fog lights. Pull out 2 clicks and it turns on some rear fog lights.

Most people have manuals for these cars. Don't take offense as most people have manuals for these cars, but that's why we have resources like forums, right?

Have a nice evening and hope you can get everything sorted out alright.

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Allen Kroliczek
Oak Grove Autosport | Oak Grove Autosport
01 G500, 82 300TD, quite a few more.....

Ok, like I said It was the "dumbest question today"
I bought this car used and it had no manual or tool kit so I am attempting to get to know this car a little better since it is my first MB.

I went out and tested this theory and Show nuff it worked .

Thanks

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We did not inherit the earth from our parents, it is on loan from our children.

Not a dumb question at all. I do suggest getting yourself a manual for your car. They are rather inexpensive when they pop on eBay and they go over every feature that your car has. There are a lot of cool "hidden" features that your car has that you might never find out until you get one.

Take care and enjoy your car.

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Allen Kroliczek
Oak Grove Autosport | Oak Grove Autosport
01 G500, 82 300TD, quite a few more.....

For about thirty years at least, there are six positions on U.S. imports. Middle position, straight up, is the off position. All lights are off. Two clicks counter-clockwise illuminates the left side "parking" lights. One click counter-clockwise illuminates the right side "parking" lights. One click clockwise is all the parking lights. At this position, you can pull the knob toward you to turn on either the fog lights or running lights, whatever is installed on your car. Two clicks clockwise turns on the headlights, (parking lights stay on). At this position also, you can pull out the knob to turn on the fog/running lights. Don't know about pulling out two clicks. Never heard of that before. When you turn the knob back to "off", it automatically turns off the fog lights too.

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-Steven

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1959 190b, totalled
1968 220D, sold
1969 230/8, sold
1980 240D manual, gave away at 300k (stupid me)
1985 190D 2.2 manual, gave away to a youngster
1989 300CE, sold when I retired - major regrets

Pull out toward you on the headlamps switch, once it is in the headlight on position. To turn out, depress button.

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'06 E320 CDI
'17 Corvette Stingray Vert

I really appreciate all the help you all

and you are all right,there is two postions in the "OUT" positions Now I can fix the fog lamps .

yeah!!!

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We did not inherit the earth from our parents, it is on loan from our children.

i second the idea of getting yourself a manual. Check ebay, they come up all the time

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1994 C280
2009 VW Tiguan
1993 Toyota X-tra Cab SE-5


1973 220D ... Gone, but not forgotten
1991 Alfa Romeo 164L Gone, wife MADE me forget it

2006 Hyundai Tucson... just straight out FORGOTTEN!

The fog lamp bulb is easy as pie to R & R on our series W210s. Just reach under there (after you've dropped the front pan that encloses the bottom of the engine compartment) and twist-left the socket and pull out and depress bulb, twist left and lift out of socket. Do not get your hand's body oils on the new bulb - maybe it doesn't matter, but I also only use bulbs bought at the Mercedes-Benz dealer. Cheap or off-brand bulbs can ruin the delicate MB wiring on this series. Do not be a hero and buy bulbs from even NAPA for it.

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'06 E320 CDI
'17 Corvette Stingray Vert

Actually, this car has a small door under the bumper that has two cam type fasteners,turn them 180 degress and the door opens, then there is a cover that has a push lock, once opened there is a small wire clip that holds the base of the bulb in position, unclip this wire and the bulb comes right out. and of couse installation is in reverse.

but thank you all .

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We did not inherit the earth from our parents, it is on loan from our children.

Yes, I have been looking for either a wreck or ebay, just havent seen one that is both affordable and in decent shape.

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We did not inherit the earth from our parents, it is on loan from our children.