I need a headlight ass'y

DesignoSLK · 10-09-2007

Does anyone happen to have a passenger side headlight ass'y they want to get rid of? (U.S. Spec)

Fully functional, of course.

After some investigation, I found mine is missing a tab on the inside bottom that holds it in place in order to adjust the pitch of the beam.

Whoever had it before me just jammed it in place so it wouldn't move. Knuckleheads.

When I wanted to adjust it up it wouldn't move.

Thanks!

**Gabus** · 10-09-2007

Hi Kevin
Was'n scheiß

in good en

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Should US cars have a different headlight??
If not you got a new one for 80 Eur here: http://tinyurl.com/357pbe

There's also a lot of guys that have changed to clear glas in MBSLK.de. That means they don't need their original lamps......
You're a member there - Ask.....

You could also change to Clear glas while you're at it. http://tinyurl.com/37yy6f Send a mail to Gero, He'll get you a good price at Piecha......

DesignoSLK · 10-10-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gabus

Hi Kevin
Was'n scheiß

in good english

Should US cars have a different headlight??
If not you got a new one for 80 Eur here: http://tinyurl.com/357pbe

There's also a lot of guys that have changed to clear glas in MBSLK.de. That means they don't need their original lamps......
You're a member there - Ask.....

You could also change to Clear glas while you're at it. http://tinyurl.com/37yy6f Send a mail to Gero, He'll get you a good price at Piecha......

Thanks Goran! I'm considering the change.

DesignoSLK · 10-21-2007

After a thorough inspection of the ass'y it turns out the two "ball and sockets" were never properly mated after whatever event took place with the previous owner to cause it.

After reseating both pivoting points and making correct alignments, everything is secure and adjustable again.

I'm no longer overdriving my low beams and it only cost me the time to remove the ass'y to reinsert the ball joints.

PHEW! That's $300 bucks I don't have to spend.

**etyu** · 10-21-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesignoSLK

After a thorough inspection of the ass'y it turns out the two "ball and sockets" were never properly mated after whatever event took place with the previous owner to cause it.

After reseating both pivoting points and making correct alignments, everything is secure and adjustable again.

I'm no longer overdriving my low beams and it only cost me the time to remove the ass'y to reinsert the ball joints.

PHEW! That's $300 bucks I don't have to spend.

Glad to hear Kevin. Not to mention the money saved.

**Gabus** · 10-21-2007

That's Good Kevin

jasper · 10-24-2007

How do you remove the headlight? Tried and failed...

**mrm1955** · 11-29-2007

Do you still need the headlight assembly? I replaced mine on my 2002 SLK 320. I have both.

DesignoSLK · 11-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasper

How do you remove the headlight? Tried and failed...

You have to remove the turn signal first. There's a hole that requires you to insert a long screwdriver in and nudge to one side. Then the turn signal comes out to make the bolt accessable to complete the removel. I know that's not the best explanation. There's a better one on the owner's manual.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrm1955

Do you still need the headlight assembly? I replaced mine on my 2002 SLK 320. I have both.

I don't, but thanks for the offer.

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DesignoSLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Vehicle: 2000 Designo SLK230 Posts: 1,639 Country: Thanks: 85 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts	I need a headlight ass'y Does anyone happen to have a passenger side headlight ass'y they want to get rid of? (U.S. Spec) Fully functional, of course. After some investigation, I found mine is missing a tab on the inside bottom that holds it in place in order to adjust the pitch of the beam. Whoever had it before me just jammed it in place so it wouldn't move. Knuckleheads. When I wanted to adjust it up it wouldn't move. Thanks! Last edited by DesignoSLK; 10-09-2007 at 03:53 AM. Reason: clarification
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Gabus Elite SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Søgne Vehicle: 96 SLK 230K Other Toys: Volvo L3314N Posts: 361 Country: Thanks: 13 Thanked 36 Times in 23 Posts	Hi Kevin Was'n scheiß in good enh Should US cars have a different headlight?? If not you got a new one for 80 Eur here: http://tinyurl.com/357pbe There's also a lot of guys that have changed to clear glas in MBSLK.de. That means they don't need their original lamps...... You're a member there - Ask..... You could also change to Clear glas while you're at it. http://tinyurl.com/37yy6f Send a mail to Gero, He'll get you a good price at Piecha...... __________________ Gabus The Rolls Royce is the Mercedes amongst cars To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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DesignoSLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Vehicle: 2000 Designo SLK230 Posts: 1,639 Country: Thanks: 85 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts	Update...happy ending. After a thorough inspection of the ass'y it turns out the two "ball and sockets" were never properly mated after whatever event took place with the previous owner to cause it. After reseating both pivoting points and making correct alignments, everything is secure and adjustable again. I'm no longer overdriving my low beams and it only cost me the time to remove the ass'y to reinsert the ball joints. PHEW! That's $300 bucks I don't have to spend.

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Gabus Elite SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Søgne Vehicle: 96 SLK 230K Other Toys: Volvo L3314N Posts: 361 Country: Thanks: 13 Thanked 36 Times in 23 Posts	That's Good Kevin __________________ Gabus The Rolls Royce is the Mercedes amongst cars To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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