the driver side left auxiliary lamp just died on my 98 E320. every time i turn on my headlights, the center console displays the lamp defective warning. its the small yellow light on the front left side of the car. I was wondering if i can replace it myself. If I can, if there's a good how to guide on the process. If not, can anyone give me a ball park figure as to how much this would cost to fix? I guess i can keep driving it without any problems at night cuz i wouldn't know it died if i didn't get the warning on the dash console.
Vehicle: E320, SLK320, MKV Jetta TDI, Mini Cooper S
Location: Arizona
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RE: Defective Lamp
Do you mean the side marker light in the fender? Go inside the fender well with a flat screw driver and pop it out. You can change the bulb yourself. If you go to the parts department and buy the bulb they may be nice enough to help you change it. You will pay more for the bulb but it might be worth it. Otherwise you can get a replacement at a lot of autoparts stores.
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thats the light i was talking about. When it rains it pours, now my right headlight just went out. I think i might as well just take it to the shop for maintenance and have them replace the the two bulbs while they're at it.
It's not that hard to do either one yourself. If you have the dealer do it, they might as well replace all four. It seems that I end up replacing pairs one way or the other.
I just replaced them the other day but when i turn on the headlights at night, i still get the defective lamp signal on my dash. I checked all my lights and they're all fine. What gives?
Have an helper do each lite including the back up lite while you watch . Probably another bad bulb or bulb holder, check the 3rd brake lite and backup lites.
where can i get some dielectric grease and how to i apply it? is there some online step by step walk thru?
Dieelectric grease is carried at any auto parts shop PepBoys, AutoZone, etc. It comes in a small tube usually in a bubble pack. It should sell for about $2.50
Put a small dab on the contacts on the bottom of the bulb before pushing it in, and for bulb holders that have contacts that push into place -- put some on those contacts before putting it in place too.
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