E 320 Sedan (211.065) V6-3.2L (112.949) (2004)
Turn Signal Lamp: Customer Interest
Lighting - Front Turn Signals are Inoperative
TURN SIGNAL LAMPS IN HEADLAMP HOUSING INOPERATIVE
Topic number
LI82.10-P-048069
Version
1
Design group
82.10 Exterior lights
Date
10-02-2009
Validity
Model 211
Reason for change
Document adjusted / Supersedes DTB P-B-82.10/258c
Reason for block
Complaint:
Turn signal lamps in headlamp housing inoperative.
Cause:
Contact problems between turn signal lamp socket and headlamp housing. Contact between turn signal lamp socket and headlamp overheated and burned
due to low contact pressure and high transition resistance.
Remedy:
Replacement of the complete headlamp will not be recognized in warranty or goodwill cases!
Install turn signal lamp socket with wiring harness only in the case of complaint.
Perform repair solution only on the side of the vehicle affected.
1. Disconnect ground cable from on-board electrical system battery.
^ Model 211.0 AR54.10-P-0003T
^ Model 211.2 AR54.10-P-0003TA
2. Remove turn signal lamp socket (E1e5, E2e5) from headlamp housing.
3. Check outer contacts of turn signal lamp socket for damage (scorched contacts).
^ If there is visible contact damage on the headlamp:
4. Unplug electrical connector (2) from headlamp housing.
5. Unpin actuation line (1) for turn signal lamp from electrical connector (2), see:
^ Remove contacts from sensor spade-type contact connector.
^ Open locking catch (3) otherwise the contacts will be irreparably damaged.
^ Right-hand side of vehicle: Pin 4
^ Left-hand side of vehicle: Pin 4
6. Close empty chambers of connector (2) with blind plugs from repair kit.
7. Insert actuation line (1) for turn signal lamp into connector housing (4, pin 2) of repair kit.
^ Before inserting the actuation line (1), check single-wire seal for damage.