You mentioned that you had seen the post on how to remove the headlight assembly without removing the bumper. The thread also included alternative sources, at a MUCH lower price, for the ballast (and also for the igniter). Post #7 , http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w220-s-class/1712472-diy-bi-xenon-bulb-replacement-removal.html I paid $250 for mine, but there were lower prices available. Note also that there are substitute part numbers.
ok i see now your working on a post face lift headlight i believe
i don't think same ballast is on the pre FL HL
but i will press on for a way to avoid the 950 ballast for sure
have seen my ballast type on ebay eta around same price you mention
i thought it would be gtrst if i could do an internal repair in the ballast as i have down on a few other mercedes items such as my mirror lights, TCM and ABS pump
I have not seen an article on repairing the ballasts, but some of those available online have indeed been repaired - so it can be done. I just don't have any reference for doing it.
Yes, the ballasts may be different between pre- and post-facelift - but the point is that there are a number of ballasts with different MB part numbers that substitute; the sites that offer your exact part number may provide the part numbers for the substitutes. And, by searching all the part numbers, you may find some at reasonable prices. The same parts may also be sold by other car manufacturers, brand new, but a much lower prices than Mercedes.
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thanks
once i get a replacement ill dig into my old one to see whats inside
i have never seen a part that has such a big difference in costs from vendor to vendor
i guess thats good in a way as wouldn't want to be stuck paying 900 plus per side
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