1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class "replace socket headlight melted" Questions

...replace a burnt side lightbuld on 1997 E320? Not the headlight, but the small lightbuld on the side. if its the small amber light on the side of the front bumper. you can use a small screwdriver to ...

...usually a sign of a bad ground. But GM has also had problems with the headlight socket melting. Check the socket for signs of burning or melting. If you find that, splice in a replacement

...trying to locate which fuse to replace where is the fuse box? melted socket means there was a bad connection, in wiring heat is cause by too much load or bad connection. perhaps the headlight is

...should I try? The bulbs sockets in these are known for melting. If you see any evidence of melting, replace the socket with a new pigtail. Read this post Fix dim headlight Ricks Free Auto Repair ...

...was intermittently going out. Bad wiring connections heat up due to high resistance, replace the bulb and socket and ensure all connections are tight, usually the earth wire that causes the

...but the guys can't find, any other ideas out there on this ....been going on for few weeks now. SOUND LIKE SHORT IN THE TAIL LIGHT BULB SOCKET THAT IS MELTING.REPLACE BULB SOCKET SEE WHAT

...socket is completely melted, I was going to replace it but the wiring is inside the headlight housing & I cant get to it. How do I get into the headlight housing? It looks like the only way is to ...

...replace the bulb, but can not get it out of the socket. It appears to have melted or corroded. I need to know the part number for the socket (I think some people call it a pigtail) and where I can ...

...replace the melted socket. But when you install the socket also install a 20amp inline fuse to the +power wire to the socket. This will help avoid any more meltdown until you're ready to wire it back ...

...socket for the headlight itself. I have replaced the plug for both headlights because those also melted. I have replaced the entire wire harness itself all the way to the firewall. Replaced the turn ...