SL350 (2003) R230 Headlight not working

[Mikeyc]

Hi all, offside headlamp not working, changed bulb and still not working(checked bulb by swapping sides), so i guess its the ballast, can I get to the headlight ballast without removing the bumper?
ie from under the front wing.

Any advise would be welcome, Cheers Mike

 

[52923]

Did you ever get a reply on this or solve the problem ? I have intermittent failing headlight strike on nearside. From other work I was doing the ballast/igniter unit (both the same thing ?) are accessible from inside the wheel arch after removing the forward wheel arch liner, plus the corner underskirt (both very easy, especially compared to removing bumper). Maybe this will work for changing the unit ?

regards, Jerry