Will these headlights fit my car? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

420benz · #1 12-02-2012, 08:14 PM

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Without any conversions.Is it a remove one and install the other.

JohnM. · #2 12-02-2012, 09:10 PM

Yes, they are a direct swap.

A set of knock-off euro headlights would be better looking than those IMO, but to each his own.

420benz · #3 12-02-2012, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnM.

Yes, they are a direct swap.

A set of knock-off euro headlights would be better looking than those IMO, but to each his own.

A link to a supplier will be greatly appreciated.

JamesDean · #4 12-03-2012, 11:55 AM

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oldsinner111 · #5 12-03-2012, 01:41 PM

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420benz · #6 12-07-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnM.

Yes, they are a direct swap.

A set of knock-off euro headlights would be better looking than those IMO, but to each his own.

Just received Headlights,and they do not fit. The problem is the headlight wiper/washer bracket.In order to secure the bottom of the headlight, the bracket does not fit on the bottom of the headlight.Did you install these headlights? If so is there a bracket missing? I called the supplier but had to leave a message.

JamesDean · #7 12-07-2012, 07:27 PM

North American wipers won't mount to European headlights. You'll need to source European wipers or scrap the American units all together.. I'd scrap them. Euro wipers are expensive!

420benz · #8 12-07-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesDean

North American wipers won't mount to European headlights. You'll need to source European wipers or scrap the American units all together.. I'd scrap them. Euro wipers are expensive!

I will scrap the wipers. Thanks

420benz · #9 12-31-2012, 04:07 PM

After installing the Euro headlights,when driving at night i noticed that the lights dim for a second then back to normal. This happens all of the time. I don't remember having this problem with the OEM lights. Do you think the new Euros are the problem? If so how do i fix it?

JamesDean · #10 12-31-2012, 04:21 PM

So they are continuously dimming and going back to normal?

That sounds more like a power supply problem with a light problem. Something is drawing down on your electrical system and then letting go (hence the lights getting brighter)...

Or it could be a bad connection? Does the same thing happen when the car is parked and not moving but the engine is running?

420benz · #11 12-31-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesDean

So they are continuously dimming and going back to normal?

That sounds more like a power supply problem with a light problem. Something is drawing down on your electrical system and then letting go (hence the lights getting brighter)...

Or it could be a bad connection? Does the same thing happen when the car is parked and not moving but the engine is running?

Yes: I pulled into the garage, engine at idle,and all of the lights dim, then back to normal.That includes dash lights.

JamesDean · #12 12-31-2012, 07:19 PM

You should put a volt meter on the battery and see what the voltage is when it normal and when it's dim.... Does it do it with the car off? You might have the alternators voltage regulator going bad..

LandYaghtLover · #13 12-31-2012, 07:20 PM

I have DEPO Euros with american wipers and they work fine. True that there is a mount issue on the passenger side. I simple did not put in the last bolt. But the wipers do clear properly. Ideally Euro wipers are best and look better anyway.

As for the dim issue. Headlights take a lot of juice. So it could be that now that you have lots of new lamps up there, its easier to see a power issue. Such as a regulator going south. Which is easy to replace and not terribly expensive. With everything on, check voltage. Or do as I did, turn EVERYTHING on. ALL the heated seats, heated rear window, etc. The car at idle should be able to power it all. If not, the seats or rear defrost may kick out - indicated by the switch blinking. When there is enough power, the system will engage as normal.

You may want to also just check and clean all connectors. On the passenger side there are a few connections. I removed the nuts and used a Dremel with wire brush tip to clean everything. Made a big difference! Also installed a new ground strap from alternator to body.

420benz · #14 12-31-2012, 07:55 PM

OK: Ran car with everything on and the lights stay dimmed. When i start turning things off,the lights get bright and start dimming on and off. When the lights dim the engines rpm's drop. My volt meter went missing.

LandYaghtLover · #15 12-31-2012, 09:02 PM

Well its odd the RPM is dropping. What it idling at? 600 to 800 or so?

Either way, the idle drop may be the cause of lower voltage output at idle. Or the voltage drop may cause the lower idle. Fun stuff.

I would inspect the voltage regulator ASAP. On the back of the alternator. Its something I could replace along the roadside if needed, so not too hard. I recommend disconnecting the battery first! What you will look for is length on the contacts. The contacts are small blocks of metal, dark grey. They will have a concave curve on them from riding the alternator contact points. Maybe some can chime on about the ideal length of the metal blocks. I think new about a half inch. Worn out, less than a quarter inch. But I do not recall. They are spring loaded and overtime they wear short. When too short they dont make enough contact. Then you are stuck along a road somewhere.