Stop using compact fluorescent bulbs in place of headlights!

But seriously, it *does* kind of sound like dirty contacts or a sticky headlight relay. Easy(?) way to find out would be to take the relays inside with you at night, and stick them in the car in the morning. Turn the headlights on, and see if it makes any difference. Might be a bit of a PITA to do, so it's up to you. The cold can make some really funky things happen with these cars, that's for sure.

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(Oo{=|=}oO) 1983 MB 300D USA, 212,000mi. 80's yellow/white. "Gunther"
(Oo{=|=}oO) 1984 MB 300D Euro, Turbo Added in Germany, 186,000mi [SOLD] Missing her dearly.
(Oo{=|=}oO) 1984 MB 300D USA Turbodiesel, 269,000mi. [SOLD]