xenon motor question

[vausey]

Hi can anyone tell me if it is a diy job to replace the xenon motor on my clk270cdi and whether the motor is freely available and or what i should pay a dealer - thanks in advance :lol:

 

[whitenemesis]

AFAIK there are no parts available from MB to repair the level motors in xenon lights.

I think we had some post a similar thread, in their case a small rod had become detached and could be easily fixed.

I imaging one could replace the motor by canabalising a donor light?

 

[Alex Crow]

as above, it is most unusual for the motors to ever give trouble, but i have known the linkages to become detatched. an easy test to see if the linkage is connected is to park a couple of meters away from a wall, pref at night, turn lights on and bang the lamp lens with a hand - if the beam pattern jumps up and down it is probably detatched link.

what problems do you have with the light?

 

[vausey]

light on drivers side is facing floor on turning on the motor can b heard working but the xenon doesnt move

 

[whitenemesis]

light on drivers side is facing floor on turning on the motor can b heard working but the xenon doesnt move

Sounds like the linkage has come adrift

 

[Alex Crow]

well then it definately sounds like a link/ball joint has come astray, last one i was able to pop back into place by pulling back the reflector.

 

[HaydnM]

yes most motors are fixed to the reflector by a ball & socket arrangement, the motor having a ball on the end of a shaft which snaps into a socket on the reflector.

Sounds like its just popped out, you will need to remove the bulb cover & maybe the bulb so you pull the reflector back onto the motor.

Be careful as Xenon bulbs overate at very high voltage, make sure everything is turned off first

 

[whitenemesis]

Ignition key OUT

 

[television]

We have had 2 post where the lifting link/ rod has broken, but easily repaired

 

[vausey]

a big thanks to all

Can i just thank everyone for the replies i am a newby to the MBO but it is great having support particularly as a modest diy er:lol:

 

[television]

Can i just thank everyone for the replies i am a newby to the MBO but it is great having support particularly as a modest diy er:lol:

That was kind of you,, we do try hard on here to help all we can, if you need any help on how to remove the lamp please ask

 

[vausey]

fixed - i think !

Took car to local prestige car dealer ( we have no MB / inde near us !) he put car on the star and light showed no fault ? he told me the light unit £600 + vat was replacement price or we could have the motors un plugged and the lights in a set position for Mots etc i was still getting back up of the floor when he came out with a hammer ! two taps later it was working again ? ?? Result ! cost £45 ( £25 Star and £20 labour ) wether it will last who knows - would certainly recomend them if you in Lincolnshire Kevin Martin Scunthorpe very helpful

 

[whitenemesis]

What did he hit with the hammer?

 

[vausey]

rear of light unit -said he suspected the motor had got jammed ?

 

[whitenemesis]

rear of light unit -said he suspected the motor had got jammed ?

Not much you can't fix with a "Manchester screwdriver"!! :lol: :lol:

 

[television]

Sticky brushes in these Micky Mouse motors

 

[saniasamah]

could anyone please explain the difference between xenon and bi xenon or is there a difference and how long do the lights last before replacing thanks

 

[HaydnM]

Xenon - Single dipp beam / H7 main beam

Bi Xenon Dip & main beam both Xenon

 

[whitenemesis]

Xenon - Single dipp beam / H7 main beam

Bi Xenon Dip & main beam both Xenon

Not quite

Xenon = dipped beam only with halogen main beam

Bi-xenon = dipped and main beam (with same bulb) with halogen main.

http://wikicars.org/en/Bi-xenon_Headlights

 

[television]

Not quite

Xenon = dipped beam only with halogen main beam

Bi-xenon = dipped and main beam (with same bulb) with halogen main.

http://wikicars.org/en/Bi-xenon_Headlights

This always confuses people