2003 E320 Backup lights
I just picked up a 2003 E320 with 51K miles, immaculate except It's got 1, passenger side backup light out.
The factory manual says it's a HIP bulb under pressure, and all bulbs in the housing must be changed at the same time. I see no problem changing 3-4 bulbs together, but what is a HIP bulb? Dealer only Item? Thanks |
Most likely a HID printed circuit system.
HID is high intensity discharge |
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Every bulb on the car works except the passenger side rear tail light, backup light.
What do you sugggest? I currently repair flat panel computer monitors, burning and resoldering bad caps on printed circuit boards, so I know a few things about boards. Do I need to replace the entire rear tail light assembly, or can a single bulb be replaced. I did find some single HIB on line. I can see the wiring plugin to the tail light assembly by removing the trunk panel that covers it on the back from the trunk. |
I think all the bulbs are (vacuum?) sealed in a single unit that is why you cannot replace individuals, just the entire assembly.
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HIP has NOTHING to do with HID. These are still glowing filament bulbs, not arc lights like HID.
High Internal Pressure There's no metal base and they are soldered to a bulb holder plate, which is replaced in its entirety. If you have LED brake lights, those are separate. MSRP = $46 |
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