Re: [MBZ] 124 HEADLIGHT WIRES

On Tue, 27 Dec 2016 11:19:18 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > NO! OE bubs only! > > I don't like relays in headlight circuit. Single point of failure. > Now there are 4 points of failure so you generally end up with 4/4 or > 3/4 of the possible light available.

Re: [MBZ] 124 HEADLIGHT WIRES

That is why, if you do it right you have 4 relays. The individual wires to the headlights each go to a relay that switches the power from the original wire to power from the battery to each individual filament of headlight bulb using heavier wire which will better carry the amps actually

Re: [MBZ] 124 HEADLIGHT WIRES

NO! OE bubs only! I don't like relays in headlight circuit. Single point of failure. Now there are 4 points of failure so you generally end up with 4/4 or 3/4 of the possible light available. If a relay fails, it is lights out. MG via Mercedes December 27,

Re: [MBZ] 124 HEADLIGHT WIRES

Thanks! Very well explained. I now understand... LarryT On 12/27/2016 9:26 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, 27 Dec 2016 06:31:01 -0500 Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Speaking of Deoxit, is that a replacement for Dielectric Grease, or should both be used, or

Re: [MBZ] 124 HEADLIGHT WIRES

Eh, I'd not bother with all that, just get a set of Euro headlights. Not too bad if you get the Chinese ones, although Hella's are better if you can find them. Beat the h..l out of the DOT originals and don't pull any more current. If I keep either of the W124s much longer I will get a

Re: [MBZ] 124 HEADLIGHT WIRES

Sounds like it's time to make a heavy duty wire set with relays. use the original wires to run the relays and a new feed from the battery for power. Try some 12 gauge and your headlights should be a bit brighter. Been meaning to do that for a few years now. You aren't by any chance running a

Re: [MBZ] 124 HEADLIGHT WIRES

On Tue, 27 Dec 2016 06:31:01 -0500 Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: > Speaking of Deoxit, is that a replacement for Dielectric Grease, or > should both be used, or just one. I have both, and usually put a thin > layer of Dielectric on all connections. I guess I am

Re: [MBZ] 124 HEADLIGHT WIRES

looks like o'really? has one for 9007 bubs. And Larry found them at German Auto Parts. Thanks Peter Frederick via Mercedes December 27, 2016 at 8:17 AM FLAPS I think. Been a while. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

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Re: [MBZ] 124 HEADLIGHT WIRES

while searching for a replacement GP Relay, I came across these Headlight Connector repair kits - no idea of the quality = http://www.germanautoparts.com/Mercedes/1991/3309/7/17187/0 On 12/27/2016 12:04 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: Yes, don't use the OEM sockets, buy a replacement,

Re: [MBZ] 124 HEADLIGHT WIRES

Speaking of Deoxit, is that a replacement for Dielectric Grease, or should both be used, or just one. I have both, and usually put a thin layer of Dielectric on all connections. I guess I am saying I need to know what situation calls for Deoxit and when should I use Dielectric? Thanks,

Re: [MBZ] 124 HEADLIGHT WIRES

Where do you buy the replacement? Flaps? or does it have to be a specialty shop? (stern) or does FCP, autohaus, etc MB parts houses carry them? Or are you saying to buy the one from the stealer? (bend over) Thanks for the fast reply and good info! Peter Frederick via Mercedes

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Yes, don't use the OEM sockets, buy a replacement, they are both common and cheap. They are much heavier than the OEM and the wires are as well. Did that on the "new" 300D, had been replaced but twisted together and not soldered, so they got hot and burned the wires again. The factory