Great video. I paid $270 to have the dealer change the Left low beam; just replaced the passenger low beam using this video!! Saved $200!!! Thank you!!!
Great Video! On the drivers side, jack the car up, remove the wheel and the wheel liner. For most of these cars the plastic is quite brittle after a decade. It will make for a much easier removal of the light. You can also do this for the passenger side if you find yourself with little room and pressing on the coolant reservoir. That plastic is very brittle and you will break every tube off it....Turn that wrench!
I changed out my fog light bulbs to HID's (8000k) 35w with AC ballasts on my 2009 SL550 (13k miles). Cost $40 for both. Took the wheel off then the wheel well housing (plastic...2 parts so the one closest the front of the car). Then the fog light is exposed and all you do is twist the fog light to your right(I think) and gently take it out. Disconnect and connect the ballast and HID to the Mercedes plug and you're good to go. I also changed out all the interior lighting to HID's (so no amber lighting) as well as the license plates lights to HID's. Next on the list are the main headlights (low & high beam) to HID's (8000k...55w with AC ballasts) and the light that turns on when you use the turn signal that lights up that side of the car.
If someone is looking - the part number containing the broken plastic piece is A2218600392. This part number is for the whole headlight washer pipe. Part can be found used as well as new. If you look around you can get it new from MB OEM online store for around $50. Not cheap considering you only need this plastic piece. But if you would like to bring your car back to the state it was before you managed to make it worse, that is the way to go :)
Great video. Thanks for posting. With your help, I changed the driver's side bulb today - I was not looking forward to it. The hardest part was getting the windshield washer reservoir out. The little connection on the side for the spray (the one you broke) is really difficult to reach. I somehow managed to get my hand down there to disconnect it, but it is a really tight space. Changing the bulb after that was easy. However, putting the reservoir back in...that's another struggle. There are two pins on the bottom, but of course, one is at an angle. And reconnecting the spray hose connection...wow. They do not make it easy.
Hi Cuzimada Thanks for the comment, I'm glad I was able to help you not break anything haha. Mercedes doesn't make anything easy as it is so tight inside the engine compartment, but changing the bulb yourself saved you a lot of money. Glad this helped you. Have a great day!
Hi Frank. Just a quick follow up. How did you get the windshield washer reservoir seated back down? Did you encounter any difficulty? I can't seem to get the bottom pins lined up to get the reservoir seated properly and I don't want to apply too much force just in case I break something. Any thoughts?
Hi Cuzimada. When you place the reservoir in the space it is supposed be in, you will need to lightly move it around until you feel the two plastic pins fall into the rubber grommets below. You will know you have it correct when you cannot move the reservoir by lightly twisting it. Then you need to press down, you will fell them pop into place. I hope this helps.
Hi Cuzimada. You must look down the back side of the reservoir and you will be able to see one of the holes the rubber dimple will fit in. At the same time you can also look at the flange that you removed the nut from and that will help you guide it in position lightly. Then when you wiggle it a bit, you should feel it set in place. Then push down with light to moderate force and you will feel the dimples set in place. I hope this helps. Let me know.
Hi Frank. I appreciate the advice but I didn't get a chance to try it out. I had to bring the car in for service and the mechanic put it back in place. Oh well, at least it saved me from breaking something! Thanks again.
Thanks! I have an 07 S550 and I noticed my passenger side high beam is a lot dimmer than my left, and my drives side low beam flickers every once in a while. I hadn’t really seen many videos on how to do this without removing the inner fender and doing it through the wheel well. Nice car too! I changed the headlight bulbs on my family’s W211 E350 and that was the worst job ever. The tabs that keep it in are really sharp and will always cut your hands.
Frank, I really appreciate your video. Well thought out and easy to follow. There is nothing I love more than faking out Mercedes by doing my own work! Now--onto changing the blower fan under the dash or at least cleaning it! Thanks again
Billion and Billion and Billion of thanks for this helpful video , I did exactly what you saying about changing both headlight bulb due to color difference on my 221 2009 550 and now looks great 😁. By the way I didn’t broke anything hahaha Thanks again bro 👍🏻
I found out when changing the drivers side headlight you can lift the windshield washer reservoir up a inch or so. You must pull up the little pump near the fender and then you will not break that little plastic nipple down below!
Very helpful to see how clips hold lights in. A return tip. always remove ground cable first. If you don't and touch your wrench to the body, you will get a great big arc from the positive terminal to ground which is still attached. It's also good to know how many batteries you have in your car.
Hi Brother! I don't know the exact bulb, but if you go to Amazon, their system will ask you to put in the year make and model and it will tell you what bulb fits your particular car. I hope this helps.
Thank you for the explanation and warning on the left hand side. To disconnect the pipe which you broke before lifting out the tank, you slowly wiggle the tank up and back towards the engine. When the tank is restricted in lifting any higher (as the tube is too short for the tank to come any higher) you wiggle your hand down and press the black catch to release the pipe. The black catch is on your video at 16.36 and is the bit where you say "Push this little button", but you push it whilst the container is still in place but lifted slightly backwards. The pipe comes off towards the front of the car and only then is the washer reservoir free to be lifted fully upwards. Place back on in reverse. It is a push-on catch and the catch release is the black square.
Hello Frank, great video but not enough for my madness while trying to remove the reservoir. I’ve got the same result that you warn all of us not to do. However, that little tubing connector in L shape, do you remember when you purchase it if was sold individually or assembled already? Also, I can’t find any diagrams for my 2011 S550 to identify that L shape connector's part number. Thank you and all the best.
Hi Dan! I went to Lowes or Home Depot and bought a brass connector, stainless steel hose clamps, plastic tubing and made my own connectors for about $10 or so. That's how I fixed it.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think what you have disconnected is only the starter battery! The accessory battery is the one powering the headlights and it's in the back of the car (between the trunk and the back seats)
That's weird! My father has a 2007 S350 and it has two batteries, a small one under the hood labeled: Starter battery, and another huge one in the back for everything else. Check these images: imgur.com/a/Md73r
I was going to ask about the trunk battery as well. The 2008 has one. Interesting they could go to a 1 battery system. Also. I pulled that reservoir out today to inspect it. And broke that same piece. Though I think that part was my problem to begin with.
Always disconnect the negative terminal. If that wrench or a tool would have touched a ground when you were removing the positive, there would have been a huge spark. Other than that, thumbs up.
I didn’t see you connected a parallel battery for the electronics code back up before you disconnected the battery? Also, I am not sure if you really have to disconnect the battery. You just need to have the ignition off and switch off all the lights.
Small world, Frank Profeta, LOL. I have an S65 AMG V12 and accidentally stumbled upon your video online today! Do you still have the Benz? I have been in Florida a lot in the last 10 years but planning to drive to NY from Tampa with my Florida girlfriend this weekend . I plan to stay a few weeks, and need to give some TLC to the LI home, plus ride the Yamaha R6 a bit more than in the few short trips in the last 2 years. Maybe we can meet for sashimi someplace in Patchogue or nearby when I am there. Motorbikes rendezvous (if you still have yours) or Benz meetup. LOL. Stay well.
Hi Imran I sold the bike a few years ago, too many people texting and driving and the roads are HORRIBLE up here, just straightened and refinished 2 rims 3 weeks ago and bent another the other day and had to get that fixed too. I am in my 2nd S550 Definitely Benz meetup. Ring me when you are in town.
@@FrankProfeta Benz meetup... do you know the sushi place on Main Street, Hoshi I believe? Quite good. I have not tried another one on the same block. Sumou is still in business I think were we last had dinner.
@@FrankProfeta Maybe we can try both if I stay a few weeks. BTW, my front left headlamp was flickering last night. First the warning came out that the bulb was out, but driving I noticed that the bulb is fine both high and low but with a bump it will flicker. I was going to check the harness but did an online search and that is how ironically your video was the first to show up. Funny thing is that the warning in the dashboard is gone but the bulb will flicker randomly based on road vibration. The car was in for service so I think they have caused some harness to come loose. But it was hard to see last night. Figured I would ask you if there is something I can jiggle for the left front lamps around the area of the washer fluid bottle. I do not have time to go to the dealer as I have a lot of work to do. Thoughts?
@@IMRANnet it's the bulb. If it randomly goes off and then back on. Not like flashing but just a random on....and then off. Road vibration can cause it because the bulb is in it's was out. The bulb at MB is not cheap.
The right way would be to disconnect the negative side. Because if you disconnect the positive side first like I did and you accidentally Hit the wrench against the chassis, you could ground it out on the chassis you could short the system. I've been in the automotive line for a number of years and I just happened to take the positive side off carefully without grounding the wrench out. But if you do it, Just remove the negative terminal. 👍 Good luck.
Frank Profeta , thank for your quick reply and another good hint. Also, I was wondering if your Benz came in with 2-3 engine bay covers (e.g. for the battery and the fuse box)? I am not the first owner of my “baby”, so I do not know.
Thanks Frank! I followed your instructions in this video and I changed the driver’s side all by myself and broke nothing. The other side is a little hard to get my hands in the bulb area so I just left it since that one still works. Thanks man.
Question: There is a round cavity in the front of the water tank that also need to be removed but you don't explain how to remove it from the tank. I did all what you said but the part that is attached does not get release. Please explain how to do it. Thanks
Yeap i broke the part after watching the video and my car has been down for 3 years. I got busy with work and Going to try to fix it today three years later. Washer fluid and engine coolant was running out
CAUTION: Those friends that have a headlight washer system DO NOT USE THIS METHOD. I changed mine using this method and ruined the Headlight washer system. Luckily I do not have headlight washer on my car but the feed lines are provided for future connection, You will end up breaking that connector and the reservoir will need a new connector. This is at the bottom and cannot be seen. There is no way to pull the washer reservoir out without breaking this Headlight washer feed line. Other than that thanks to Frank for helping us out - it works great. It will cost you more to fix the washer system now, because the entire front bumper will need to be removed to fix it plus the parts. For those that do not have a headlight washer system this will work, but you will have a broken line connector. The line connector is blocked down below (we cannot see it without a probe camera) you can plug the broken end of the Headlight feed line and life is good. So, again this procedure is great for those that do not have a Headlight washer. IF you do spend the $250. trust me it is not fun to remove the bumper. BTW the link Frank has provided to Amazon is great I got two bulbs for $28 bucks. God bless you bro.
HI Brother. Thanks for the compliments. This method will work IF you do not pull the reservoir out fast and hard. You must be mindful of your use of force while pulling the reservoir free.
You can't just get that piece, it comes with the entire fluid line that connects to the jets. Last I remember it was appx $150 from Mercedes. I went to Home Depot and bought 2 ft. of clear hose (you won't even need that much) and a brass connector with some hose clamps. This worked great! Let me know if you need any further help.
Frank Profeta i broke the same piece. I do not want to pay $150 when i only need the small plastic piece. Can you tell me what you bought from home depot instead?
The Mercedes S550 is one model that has two batteries; one to start the engine, and another - called the auxiliary battery - to run the car's various electronics. Disconnecting the battery under the hood without disconnecting the battery in the trunk, is ill advised. The sequence for battery disconnecting, and reconnecting, on these cars is: First disconnect the trunk battery then disconnect the starter battery which is under the hood. When reconnecting, first reconnect the starter battery, then reconnect the trunk battery. Failing to do it this way can cause problems! As a test, you could disconnect ONLY the battery under the hood, then try turning on your headlights, I'll bet you still have power to the headlights.
Battery,,, You have to disconnect the battery in the trunk. FYI,, unhook the battery in the engine compartment and switch on the lights... TADA,,, lights still work. The voltage going through there is that of a stun gun,,, dont get zapped, or killed.
The xenon headlights will not come on with the front battery disconnected if they do you don’t have xenon headlights, The front battery is for the accessories and other systems. The back battery powers entire car that is where you jump start it if it’s dead no need to go through all that hassle of the panels and shit just to remove a headlight bulb. Always remember Mercedes are the best engineered cars in the world so there’s always going to be a trick it makes life easier to work on them if you know how!!!!👍🏼🤣🤣
The bulbs I bought lasted 1 year then 1 went out. I called the company and they sent me 2 new bulbs within days. They had great customer service. Just be sure to not touch the bulb with your fingers, the oils on your skin are transferred to the bulb. When the bulb heats up over time it can cause the bulb to potentially malfunction. Hope this helps.
Just my luck both times I had to replace the bulb it was on the driver's side, and yes I did break the clip the first time. and no, the Mercedes dealership does not have a replacement so I used a similiar one that the tech suggested. Second time changing it I had a much easier time.
the danger of 25kv does not ome from the 12v dc battery, but the capacitors in the HID headlight unit, and the can and will discharge all by themselves lol if you are not careful.
But it isn't JUST a bulb. It's a Xenon one. Also will the quality of that one be the same as the original. Mercedes original parts are tested under various conditions and perform better and last longer that's why the higher cost.
this is a great replacement and company that has great reviews. If I needed to, I would order from them again. The price is now less than $40 now fopr 2, you will pay over $200 for an OEM MB Bulb.
IIIEOMIII is right I changed mine using this method and ruined the Headlight washer system. Luckily I do not have headlight washer on my car. CAUTION: There is no way to pull the washer reservoir out without breaking the Headlight washer. I wish this person warned us about it. Other than that it works great. It will cost you more to fix the washer system now, because the entire front bumper will need to be removed to fix it plus the parts.
Perhaps a little long winded. The passenger side bulb replacement is about a 5 minute job. Avoiding the voltage is as simple as taking the key out of the car and making sure no one opens a door. The lights won't activate if you don't do anything that would turn them on. I tell you that as a 25 year auto mechanic. I haven't done the driver's side so I can't comment on that part.
@@FrankProfeta I didn't say it wasn't a good solution, it was just a bit long winded. Most times folks just want the basics, you get more positive feedback and likes when you cut out a bit of the excess opinions and unnecessary commentary. No need to take offense, suggestions are just that.....suggestions.
@@Reapersrevenge9 No offense taken, most people want details so they don't break things. Most people are not mechanics and if they are, they appreciate details.
I watched and he didnt change the bulb but info was helpful i wish i had watched it befo i changed mine a lil while ago bc i didnt no the tubing came out the winshield washer bottle i tried to get it out but didnt wanna force it so it was in the way i caught hell getting my big azz hands down in there plus u cant see hardly gotta guess. if the cord was longer it would be a lot easier. but i got it and didnt have to pay mercedes my first born. thanks for the video and response.
Great video. I paid $270 to have the dealer change the Left low beam; just replaced the passenger low beam using this video!! Saved $200!!! Thank you!!!
Thanks for showing the difficult side the driver side all the other videos I’ve seen are only on the passenger that is the easiest.
Glad I could help Tim!
Great Video!
On the drivers side, jack the car up, remove the wheel and the wheel liner. For most of these cars the plastic is quite brittle after a decade. It will make for a much easier removal of the light. You can also do this for the passenger side if you find yourself with little room and pressing on the coolant reservoir. That plastic is very brittle and you will break every tube off it....Turn that wrench!
Thank you so much just finished installing my replacement light saved me so much money
You're welcome! Glad this helped!
I changed out my fog light bulbs to HID's (8000k) 35w with AC ballasts on my 2009 SL550 (13k miles). Cost $40 for both. Took the wheel off then the wheel well housing (plastic...2 parts so the one closest the front of the car). Then the fog light is exposed and all you do is twist the fog light to your right(I think) and gently take it out. Disconnect and connect the ballast and HID to the Mercedes plug and you're good to go. I also changed out all the interior lighting to HID's (so no amber lighting) as well as the license plates lights to HID's. Next on the list are the main headlights (low & high beam) to HID's (8000k...55w with AC ballasts) and the light that turns on when you use the turn signal that lights up that side of the car.
If someone is looking - the part number containing the broken plastic piece is A2218600392. This part number is for the whole headlight washer pipe. Part can be found used as well as new. If you look around you can get it new from MB OEM online store for around $50. Not cheap considering you only need this plastic piece. But if you would like to bring your car back to the state it was before you managed to make it worse, that is the way to go :)
great video , I love how u go thought details and made it very easy to be done
Great video. Thanks for posting. With your help, I changed the driver's side bulb today - I was not looking forward to it. The hardest part was getting the windshield washer reservoir out. The little connection on the side for the spray (the one you broke) is really difficult to reach. I somehow managed to get my hand down there to disconnect it, but it is a really tight space. Changing the bulb after that was easy. However, putting the reservoir back in...that's another struggle. There are two pins on the bottom, but of course, one is at an angle. And reconnecting the spray hose connection...wow. They do not make it easy.
Hi Cuzimada
Thanks for the comment, I'm glad I was able to help you not break anything haha.
Mercedes doesn't make anything easy as it is so tight inside the engine compartment, but changing the bulb yourself saved you a lot of money. Glad this helped you. Have a great day!
Hi Frank. Just a quick follow up. How did you get the windshield washer reservoir seated back down? Did you encounter any difficulty? I can't seem to get the bottom pins lined up to get the reservoir seated properly and I don't want to apply too much force just in case I break something. Any thoughts?
Hi Cuzimada. When you place the reservoir in the space it is supposed be in, you will need to lightly move it around until you feel the two plastic pins fall into the rubber grommets below. You will know you have it correct when you cannot move the reservoir by lightly twisting it. Then you need to press down, you will fell them pop into place. I hope this helps.
Hi Cuzimada. You must look down the back side of the reservoir and you will be able to see one of the holes the rubber dimple will fit in. At the same time you can also look at the flange that you removed the nut from and that will help you guide it in position lightly. Then when you wiggle it a bit, you should feel it set in place. Then push down with light to moderate force and you will feel the dimples set in place. I hope this helps. Let me know.
Hi Frank. I appreciate the advice but I didn't get a chance to try it out. I had to bring the car in for service and the mechanic put it back in place. Oh well, at least it saved me from breaking something! Thanks again.
Thanks! I have an 07 S550 and I noticed my passenger side high beam is a lot dimmer than my left, and my drives side low beam flickers every once in a while. I hadn’t really seen many videos on how to do this without removing the inner fender and doing it through the wheel well. Nice car too! I changed the headlight bulbs on my family’s W211 E350 and that was the worst job ever. The tabs that keep it in are really sharp and will always cut your hands.
Glad the video helped you. These cars are the best, I traded this one in almost two years ago and got another one, I love it. Happy New Year.
Frank, I really appreciate your video. Well thought out and easy to follow. There is nothing I love more than faking out Mercedes by doing my own work! Now--onto changing the blower fan under the dash or at least cleaning it! Thanks again
Replace if it is intermittent not working, cheap off Ebay, kinda pita but very doable search UA-cam for directions
Billion and Billion and Billion of thanks for this helpful video , I did exactly what you saying about changing both headlight bulb due to color difference on my 221 2009 550 and now looks great 😁.
By the way I didn’t broke anything hahaha
Thanks again bro 👍🏻
Hi, thanks for the message! I am glad this helped you!! :)
Very good! Thanks Frank
Glad I could help.
Thank you for the tips on my s450
Glad I could help.
Thanks for the video, helped me change the bulbs in my own s550
Florin Hoxha you're welcome. glad this helped you. :)
Shqipe me s klass hajde hahaha
how did these bulbs hold up? thanks for the vid
Good instructive video for newbies like me. A bit slow to the point. Will follow you instructions. Kodos
Glad it was helpful for you.
Great! I need to replace my wiper container is leaking too.👍🏽
I found out when changing the drivers side headlight you can lift the windshield washer reservoir up a inch or so. You must pull up the little pump near the fender and then you will not break that little plastic nipple down below!
Excellent, thank you for sharing. 👍
Great info. Spot on worked perfectly with the exact challenges you described
Glad it worked!! Have a great day!
Very helpful to see how clips hold lights in.
A return tip. always remove ground cable first. If you don't and touch your wrench to the body, you will get a great big arc from the positive terminal to ground which is still attached. It's also good to know how many batteries you have in your car.
Thanks!
You did well thanx for the video but please can you tell me the bulb size of the w221 i have one and i want to change the bulb to led
Hi Brother! I don't know the exact bulb, but if you go to Amazon, their system will ask you to put in the year make and model and it will tell you what bulb fits your particular car.
I hope this helps.
GREAT video,THANK YOU!
Thanks! Glad I could help🙂
Thank you for the explanation and warning on the left hand side. To disconnect the pipe which you broke before lifting out the tank, you slowly wiggle the tank up and back towards the engine. When the tank is restricted in lifting any higher (as the tube is too short for the tank to come any higher) you wiggle your hand down and press the black catch to release the pipe. The black catch is on your video at 16.36 and is the bit where you say "Push this little button", but you push it whilst the container is still in place but lifted slightly backwards. The pipe comes off towards the front of the car and only then is the washer reservoir free to be lifted fully upwards. Place back on in reverse. It is a push-on catch and the catch release is the black square.
Glad to help. Btw great explanation!
Very informative video my friend!! Many thanks! 🙏💖🙏
You're welcome Melissa, I am glad this video helped you. 💖
@@FrankProfeta Thanks Frank! I appreciate ur channel and ur input! 👍
Very helpful thank you
Frank, are you still using this bulbs after five years ?
I sold the car more than 5 years ago.
I have a newer one now.
Hello Frank, great video but not enough for my madness while trying to remove the reservoir. I’ve got the same result that you warn all of us not to do. However, that little tubing connector in L shape, do you remember when you purchase it if was sold individually or assembled already? Also, I can’t find any diagrams for my 2011 S550 to identify that L shape connector's part number. Thank you and all the best.
Hi Dan! I went to Lowes or Home Depot and bought a brass connector, stainless steel hose clamps, plastic tubing and made my own connectors for about $10 or so. That's how I fixed it.
That's a brilliant idea. I'll try your advice. Thank you, all the best and health.
Is the 2007 the same?
Very detailed. Great teacher.
Craig Babylon thank you 👍
Good video I did this on my own after watching the video
Thanks for showing the process
You're welcome, glad to help!!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think what you have disconnected is only the starter battery! The accessory battery is the one powering the headlights and it's in the back of the car (between the trunk and the back seats)
There is only 1 battery in the car, that is what I've disconnected. I have a 2009 S550
That's weird!
My father has a 2007 S350 and it has two batteries, a small one under the hood labeled: Starter battery, and another huge one in the back for everything else.
Check these images: imgur.com/a/Md73r
I'm sure he does on that model.
On my 2009 S550 there is only one battery, I looked in the manual and in the trunk.
does it make a difference if you disconnect the negative battery terminal
does it matter if i disconnect the negative terminal
thank you ,now I got to work on it!!
i have s320 2009 what you think i have D1S or H7
No idea.
I was going to ask about the trunk battery as well. The 2008 has one. Interesting they could go to a 1 battery system.
Also. I pulled that reservoir out today to inspect it. And broke that same piece. Though I think that part was my problem to begin with.
I hope you got it all figured out. :)
Always disconnect the negative terminal. If that wrench or a tool would have touched a ground when you were removing the positive, there would have been a huge spark. Other than that, thumbs up.
Good point Paul, people should know this, thanks!
would it be same for 2013 c350
I'm sorry, I don't know.
I didn’t see you connected a parallel battery for the electronics code back up before you disconnected the battery? Also, I am not sure if you really have to disconnect the battery. You just need to have the ignition off and switch off all the lights.
I had the key in my pocket and didn't want to in accidentally lock or unlock the car causing the lights to flash😂 just in case I could get zapped.
Good man, thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Thank you. I'm glad to help. 👍
Won’t you need to reprogram stuff if you’re disconnecting the battery
Not on the 2009.
Small world, Frank Profeta, LOL. I have an S65 AMG V12 and accidentally stumbled upon your video online today! Do you still have the Benz? I have been in Florida a lot in the last 10 years but planning to drive to NY from Tampa with my Florida girlfriend this weekend . I plan to stay a few weeks, and need to give some TLC to the LI home, plus ride the Yamaha R6 a bit more than in the few short trips in the last 2 years. Maybe we can meet for sashimi someplace in Patchogue or nearby when I am there. Motorbikes rendezvous (if you still have yours) or Benz meetup. LOL. Stay well.
Hi Imran
I sold the bike a few years ago, too many people texting and driving and the roads are HORRIBLE up here, just straightened and refinished 2 rims 3 weeks ago and bent another the other day and had to get that fixed too. I am in my 2nd S550
Definitely Benz meetup. Ring me when you are in town.
@@FrankProfeta Benz meetup... do you know the sushi place on Main Street, Hoshi I believe? Quite good. I have not tried another one on the same block. Sumou is still in business I think were we last had dinner.
@@IMRANnet Taiko is good too on S Ocean Ave.
@@FrankProfeta Maybe we can try both if I stay a few weeks. BTW, my front left headlamp was flickering last night. First the warning came out that the bulb was out, but driving I noticed that the bulb is fine both high and low but with a bump it will flicker. I was going to check the harness but did an online search and that is how ironically your video was the first to show up. Funny thing is that the warning in the dashboard is gone but the bulb will flicker randomly based on road vibration. The car was in for service so I think they have caused some harness to come loose. But it was hard to see last night. Figured I would ask you if there is something I can jiggle for the left front lamps around the area of the washer fluid bottle. I do not have time to go to the dealer as I have a lot of work to do. Thoughts?
@@IMRANnet it's the bulb. If it randomly goes off and then back on. Not like flashing but just a random on....and then off. Road vibration can cause it because the bulb is in it's was out. The bulb at MB is not cheap.
Hey Frank, where in NY are you??
Why did you disconnect the + terminal instead of - terminal of battery? I'm a newbie
The right way would be to disconnect the negative side. Because if you disconnect the positive side first like I did and you accidentally Hit the wrench against the chassis, you could ground it out on the chassis you could short the system. I've been in the automotive line for a number of years and I just happened to take the positive side off carefully without grounding the wrench out. But if you do it, Just remove the negative terminal. 👍 Good luck.
@@FrankProfeta You are amazing Frank. Such a detailed answer. Just got myself into auto Diy for a few months. Time to learn from your video.
@@tony7369 My pleasure Tony, glad I could help. Thanks for the compliment.
Any video on how to replace the bulbs in a 2013 R172 SLK 55 AMG?
How about the other car battery located on the right-hand side in the trunk? Did you disconnect it too?
In the S550 2009, there is only 1 battery. Even if there were 2, you can always disconnect the main battery and see if the lights power on.
Frank Profeta , thank for your quick reply and another good hint. Also, I was wondering if your Benz came in with 2-3 engine bay covers (e.g. for the battery and the fuse box)? I am not the first owner of my “baby”, so I do not know.
I don't believe so. I traded the car in a few years ago. My new one has covers on everything.
Frank Profeta, nice.
Is this the D1s bulb? I have the same car and looking to do the same while following your video.
Tim Higgins yes it is
Nice Thx for posting ;)
My pleasure. Glad I could help.
Hey, nice video! Can the bulb and the ballast be separated, to be able to test witch one is broken or they only come together?
Hi Mican. I don't think that is possible as they are fixed together.
The bulbs only come together. I hope this helps.
Thank you for the answer.
Thanks Frank! I followed your instructions in this video and I changed the driver’s side all by myself and broke nothing. The other side is a little hard to get my hands in the bulb area so I just left it since that one still works. Thanks man.
Question:
There is a round cavity in the front of the water tank that also need to be removed but you don't explain how to remove it from the tank. I did all what you said but the part that is attached does not get release.
Please explain how to do it.
Thanks
I'm sorry for the delayed response. Which round cavity in front of the water tank? I only removed the washer fluid reservoir.
Yeap i broke the part after watching the video and my car has been down for 3 years. I got busy with work and Going to try to fix it today three years later. Washer fluid and engine coolant was running out
What is the name of the part that you broke while taking out the washer fluid reservoir?
It was the connection nipple on the washer fluid hose which connects to the side of the reservoir tank.
How did you fix it
Do you know what that little plastic piece is called??? And if it's available online? I broke mine as well haha!
No Idea. I went to Home Depot and founds parts that worked there.
Hose, clamps, male to male brass connector.
got dramamine?
Started in daylilght and ended in dark...how long did it take?
20 mins when you have the right tools.
Could you link me the exact bulbs? I have a CL65 that I want to change
Great Job!
CAUTION: Those friends that have a headlight washer system DO NOT USE THIS METHOD. I changed mine using this method and ruined the Headlight washer system. Luckily I do not have headlight washer on my car but the feed lines are provided for future connection, You will end up breaking that connector and the reservoir will need a new connector. This is at the bottom and cannot be seen. There is no way to pull the washer reservoir out without breaking this Headlight washer feed line.
Other than that thanks to Frank for helping us out - it works great. It will cost you more to fix the washer system now, because the entire front bumper will need to be removed to fix it plus the parts.
For those that do not have a headlight washer system this will work, but you will have a broken line connector. The line connector is blocked down below (we cannot see it without a probe camera) you can plug the broken end of the Headlight feed line and life is good. So, again this procedure is great for those that do not have a Headlight washer. IF you do spend the $250. trust me it is not fun to remove the bumper.
BTW the link Frank has provided to Amazon is great I got two bulbs for $28 bucks. God bless you bro.
HI Brother. Thanks for the compliments. This method will work IF you do not pull the reservoir out fast and hard. You must be mindful of your use of force while pulling the reservoir free.
Any suggestions on replacing the connector
Thank you well done
You're welcome, I'm glad I could help. 👍
The piece you broke what is it called and how much did it cost to replace
You can't just get that piece, it comes with the entire fluid line that connects to the jets. Last I remember it was appx $150 from Mercedes. I went to Home Depot and bought 2 ft. of clear hose (you won't even need that much) and a brass connector with some hose clamps. This worked great! Let me know if you need any further help.
Frank Profeta i broke the same piece. I do not want to pay $150 when i only need the small plastic piece. Can you tell me what you bought from home depot instead?
Didnt you know some have access panal in the wheel arch to change ya bulbs
The Mercedes S550 is one model that has two batteries; one to start the engine, and another - called the auxiliary battery - to run the car's various electronics. Disconnecting the battery under the hood without disconnecting the battery in the trunk, is ill advised. The sequence for battery disconnecting, and reconnecting, on these cars is: First disconnect the trunk battery then disconnect the starter battery which is under the hood. When reconnecting, first reconnect the starter battery, then reconnect the trunk battery. Failing to do it this way can cause problems! As a test, you could disconnect ONLY the battery under the hood, then try turning on your headlights, I'll bet you still have power to the headlights.
The 2009 only has 1 battery.
nice work
Thank you! Glad I could help. 👍
Is this a similar process to a 2005 S500?
I don't know, I'm sorry. I would like to think it would be similar.
Anyone has info on changing the high beam to led?
thank you
My pleasure
Battery,,, You have to disconnect the battery in the trunk. FYI,, unhook the battery in the engine compartment and switch on the lights... TADA,,, lights still work. The voltage going through there is that of a stun gun,,, dont get zapped, or killed.
Not on the 2009 S550
The xenon headlights will not come on with the front battery disconnected if they do you don’t have xenon headlights, The front battery is for the accessories and other systems. The back battery powers entire car that is where you jump start it if it’s dead no need to go through all that hassle of the panels and shit just to remove a headlight bulb. Always remember Mercedes are the best engineered cars in the world so there’s always going to be a trick it makes life easier to work on them if you know how!!!!👍🏼🤣🤣
good looking out
are they ice blue?
yes
Frank Profeta thanks alot..don't those bulbs last long
The bulbs I bought lasted 1 year then 1 went out. I called the company and they sent me 2 new bulbs within days. They had great customer service. Just be sure to not touch the bulb with your fingers, the oils on your skin are transferred to the bulb. When the bulb heats up over time it can cause the bulb to potentially malfunction. Hope this helps.
thanks... I more question. . I want to order were u did can u send .even link ...thanks again for all your help n video
smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NRVFAD6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Just my luck both times I had to replace the bulb it was on the driver's side, and yes I did break the clip the first time. and no, the Mercedes dealership does not have a replacement so I used a similiar one that the tech suggested. Second time changing it I had a much easier time.
Hi Peter! Yeah that clip is not too strong. Glad you had an easier time the second go around. :)
What did you use to replace it....
How did you replace it???
Lmao 25000 volts itll make tour hair straighten up and wake u up
It sure will lol
the danger of 25kv does not ome from the 12v dc battery, but the capacitors in the HID headlight unit, and the can and will discharge all by themselves lol if you are not careful.
Exactly and that's the reason I disconnect the battery. 👍
They come together in middle red and brown small oval shaped plug
But it isn't JUST a bulb. It's a Xenon one. Also will the quality of that one be the same as the original. Mercedes original parts are tested under various conditions and perform better and last longer that's why the higher cost.
this is a great replacement and company that has great reviews. If I needed to, I would order from them again.
The price is now less than $40 now fopr 2, you will pay over $200 for an OEM MB Bulb.
Frank Profeta Good news. Will look into those. Thanks.
Two wires from each side run together to the middle one red one brown ,along radiator
The headlight cover could.use a.cleaning
I have an E550 2007 W211, they want AU$500- for each globe here.
It's crazy how much they want for the bulbs and then to install them.
LOL, he only disconnected the starter battery.
There is only 1 battery in this year S550.
there’s no need to disconnect the battery….
there is, and best to be safe.
@@FrankProfeta is a simple lightbulb pls
@@baltasaar tell that to the dealer that disconnects the battery too.
A mechanic tried to rip me off saying I need $400 to remove the bumper n reinstall it to get to the bulb
That's the way they do it, but if you are careful and have patience, you can do it without removing the bumper. Good luck brother.
You ruined the windshield and headlight washer system. You need take down the bumper and take out the driver side headlamp to fix it. Good luck.
+IIIEOMIII I didn't have to do that, I went down to Home Depot and bought some hose of similar size and a couple of clamps and it was like new.
IIIEOMIII is right I changed mine using this method and ruined the Headlight washer system. Luckily I do not have headlight washer on my car. CAUTION: There is no way to pull the washer reservoir out without breaking the Headlight washer. I wish this person warned us about it. Other than that it works great. It will cost you more to fix the washer system now, because the entire front bumper will need to be removed to fix it plus the parts.
You must be mindful of the amount of force you use while wiggling the reservoir free. Otherwise you WILL break it.
Volts without mentioning the Amps involved do not mean much
Until you touch it🤣
Try telling that to a sparkplug 🤣
8000k closest to factory color!?Factory color is 4300k so 8000k is no where near close..
I wasn't looking for factory color, I wanted more of a blue color.
I thought this was going to be easy like my ML :-(...I think I'll hie my self to MB
You can do it. Just don't rush. 👍
Frank Profeta wouldn’t you like to do it for me? Pleaaseee😻😊💗💋🎈
Frank Profeta come now Frankie, I’ll be your best friend 😊😻🤣🤣
Haha where are you sweet talker?? 🤣🤣
Frank Profeta 😊upstate NY, Orange County/Hudson valley....
Perhaps a little long winded. The passenger side bulb replacement is about a 5 minute job. Avoiding the voltage is as simple as taking the key out of the car and making sure no one opens a door. The lights won't activate if you don't do anything that would turn them on. I tell you that as a 25 year auto mechanic. I haven't done the driver's side so I can't comment on that part.
Considering I am NOT a mechanic and most people on here are not either, it came out great.
@@FrankProfeta I didn't say it wasn't a good solution, it was just a bit long winded. Most times folks just want the basics, you get more positive feedback and likes when you cut out a bit of the excess opinions and unnecessary commentary. No need to take offense, suggestions are just that.....suggestions.
@@Reapersrevenge9 No offense taken, most people want details so they don't break things. Most people are not mechanics and if they are, they appreciate details.
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Go in through the wheel well is a lot less work.
Not on a 2009 S550 headlight bulb.
Do you have a s550 2008?
do the lights start blinking on and off before they go out mind did is it the bulb or something else
john barns mine did as well
Mine too
Mine does that now if I go over rough bumps or something. But not very often.
all these videos but not one show the drivers side being changed bc its hard af yall sum punks show changing the left side
Watch the entire video, at 12 minutes ago over what to do on that side.
I watched and he didnt change the bulb but info was helpful i wish i had watched it befo i changed mine a lil while ago bc i didnt no the tubing came out the winshield washer bottle i tried to get it out but didnt wanna force it so it was in the way i caught hell getting my big azz hands down in there plus u cant see hardly gotta guess. if the cord was longer it would be a lot easier. but i got it and didnt have to pay mercedes my first born. thanks for the video and response.
Glad it all worked out! 👍. Thanks for the compliment..