E430 Sport Foglamp Bulb

[docfuture]

I'm just trying to clarify that the foglamp bulb in my 1998 E430 Sport is an H1? My manual says the fogs are H1's, but after researching the forum, it seems they could be H1 or H3. I have Sylvania SilverStars installed for both the Low/High bulbs...any recommendations on a similar type bulb for the foglamps?

[docfuture]

Just realized that the pics probably did not display...trying again!

[Totalfixation]

if it says H1 on it get H1 replacements, just curious anyone try using H1 hyperwhite does the dash say light error or no?

[docfuture]

Thanks TotalFix...why would the dash throw the lamp malfunction with H1 hyperwhites?...different wattage or resistance maybe??

[Totalfixation]

Not sure, i was curious, was thinking of getting it.

[reyna7]

2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E-class (With replaceable halogen capsules)

Low beam headlamp
H7
H7ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: The Whiter and Brighter Halogen
H7XV XtraVision Halogen Upgrade: Up to 20% Brighter
H7CB Cool Blue Halogen Upgrade: White Hot; Super Cool; 100% Street Legal
H7LL Long Life Halogen: Lasts two and a half times longer

High beam headlamp
H7
H7ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: The Whiter and Brighter Halogen
H7XV XtraVision Halogen Upgrade: Up to 20% Brighter
H7CB Cool Blue Halogen Upgrade: White Hot; Super Cool; 100% Street Legal
H7LL Long Life Halogen: Lasts two and a half times longer

Front turn signal
1156A
1156AST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style

Rear turn signal
7507A
7507AST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style

Tail light
5007
7225

Stop light
7225
7506
7506LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

High mount stop light
Assembly

Fog/Driving light
H1-55W
H1ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: The Whiter and Brighter Halogen
H1XV XtraVision Halogen Upgrade: Up to 20% Brighter

License plate
6418

Back up light
7506
7506LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Front sidemarker
2825

Rear sidemarker
5007
7225

Glove box
6418

Step/Courtesy light
6418

Information above courtesy of Sylvania.

Here is the link to the lamp replacement guide:

OSRAM SYLVANIA - Replacement Guide - Start

[gregs210]

Nice Post, Reyna7.

Mods, how about putting Reyna7's info in the DIY-Sticky thread; it's going to be a bit different for some 210s but it's a great starting place.

Take care and enjoy the ride,
Greg

[docfuture]

Reyna7...Thank you! I went with the H1 Silver Stars for the foglamps and love them!! I appreciate your help!
Totalfixation....I've had the Silver Star H1's in for 3-4 days and there have been no "lamp malfunction" errors on the dash. Hope that helps ya!

[reyna7]

No Problem - glad to help!

Now if only our fog lights had replaceable lenses

Sylvania's should give you no "lamp malfunction" error warning - I'm going with them until I can save up enough for the infamous Zam2000 retrofit/upgrade.

FYI - Check this thread as a heads up!

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...dlight+harness

[docfuture]

I'd like my fog's to match the clarity of my newly restored headlight lenses......is the absolute only way to get new looking lenses on a E430 sport to buy the entire foglamp assy for nearly 200 bucks (each!) ?