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spearstrvlr6 · 07-15-2009, 03:57 PM

Looking for fog lights for my 2005 C230. I called the dealer and gave him the vin. Just for the passenger side light that got broken by a rock, it will cost me $300. The reason being I have the AMG package, sport package. What are my options for replacement? Open to suggestions. I saw some projectors on ebay, but not sure about the quality.

Preet · 07-15-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by spearstrvlr6

Looking for fog lights for my 2005 C230. I called the dealer and gave him the vin. Just for the passenger side light that got broken by a rock, it will cost me $300. The reason being I have the AMG package, sport package. What are my options for replacement? Open to suggestions. I saw some projectors on ebay, but not sure about the quality.

I have the same issue anybody?

mpatrick · 07-15-2009, 08:45 PM

I bought the set of two on ebay for $78. I have a 2006 with the AMG/Sport package. They are fine and appear to be identical to the OEM with the exception that the beam is more of a projector style.

01-06 MERCEDES W203 C230/C320 PROJECTOR FOG LIGHT 04 05:eBay Motors (item 110395325878 end time Jun-23-09 18:54:13 PDT)

Eesjunin · 07-16-2009, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mpatrick

I bought the set of two on ebay for $78. I have a 2006 with the AMG/Sport package. They are fine and appear to be identical to the OEM with the exception that the beam is more of a projector style.

01-06 MERCEDES W203 C230/C320 PROJECTOR FOG LIGHT 04 05:eBay Motors (item 110395325878 end time Jun-23-09 18:54:13 PDT)

can you post a pic with these on?

dnlow · 07-16-2009, 07:39 AM

Here is one I found on the internet, pretty good price also.

01 - 07 Mercedes Benz C230 Fog Light Lamp - Left (Driver) 02 03 04 05 06

Samsonite · 07-16-2009, 02:10 PM

i have the same problem, does the pass. side always get broken first?

I have a C240 2003 model without amg/sport package. Are the lights the same from 01-07?

Black04C230 · 07-16-2009, 04:41 PM

I bought OEM ones off of Ebay. If the aftermarket ones are cheap, they are most likely cheap lights.

spearstrvlr6 · 07-16-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mpatrick

I bought the set of two on ebay for $78. I have a 2006 with the AMG/Sport package. They are fine and appear to be identical to the OEM with the exception that the beam is more of a projector style.

01-06 MERCEDES W203 C230/C320 PROJECTOR FOG LIGHT 04 05:eBay Motors (item 110395325878 end time Jun-23-09 18:54:13 PDT)

I saw those on ebay, how was the fit. Was the price for both lights or just one. Looking for oem, but those will do until I can get them.

mpatrick · 07-16-2009, 05:30 PM

The fit was exactly like the OEM. To tell the truth the only difference is the beam pattern which I personally like better. Seems like the passenger side catches more road trash for some reason. If someone has a need for an OEM driver side I would sell them mine for half of what a new OEM cost. The passenger side is real easy to change. The driver side was a real pain because the windshield washer bottle is in the way. I read that you are supposed to remove the bumper to install the passenger side but I took the lens off and was able to squeeze it in and then put the lens and clips back on while it was in the hole. I don't understand why they don't sell the lens separately since it is not sealed and is held to the fixture by three clips.

The ones I bought on ebay were $78 for the pair and included the bulbs. I have had them in for about a month now with no issues.

And no, the non AMG are not the same as the AMG.

spearstrvlr6 · 07-17-2009, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mpatrick

The fit was exactly like the OEM. To tell the truth the only difference is the beam pattern which I personally like better. Seems like the passenger side catches more road trash for some reason. If someone has a need for an OEM driver side I would sell them mine for half of what a new OEM cost. The passenger side is real easy to change. The driver side was a real pain because the windshield washer bottle is in the way. I read that you are supposed to remove the bumper to install the passenger side but I took the lens off and was able to squeeze it in and then put the lens and clips back on while it was in the hole. I don't understand why they don't sell the lens separately since it is not sealed and is held to the fixture by three clips.

The ones I bought on ebay were $78 for the pair and included the bulbs. I have had them in for about a month now with no issues.

And no, the non AMG are not the same as the AMG.

Thanks for the info.