Assuming your SEL has 9004 bulbs, let's hope nobody tried to install higher wattage versions (say, 100/80 instead of 60/55). If that's the case, you have see something like this:
http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_headlights/9004_conn_melted.jpg Otherwise, just try cleaning the connectors on the bulb and/or headlamp, and checking for loose grounds, etc. :) -Dave M. > ------------------------------ > Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2006 11:06:47 -0600 > From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [MBZ] Headlight Troubles > > > For the last two weeks my right front headlight has had a poltergeist. > Sometimes when I turn on the headlights, the little warning light comes > on telling me that a light is out. When I look at the headlight it is > noticeably dimmer than the other. HOWEVER, just as often, the > headlights are fine and the little warning light does not come on. Do I > have a bulb problem or short in the wiring? Also, when the headlight > is dim and the warning light is on I can put the brights on and the > warning light goes away (I don't think this indicates anything, I think > this is what sis supposed to happen). Any thoughts? > > > > Donald H. Snook > > 1990 300SEL 125K
