Mercedes-Benz: W126 Euro headlight conversion problems

I got a set off eBay this summer and installed on a 1991 W126. Here is a
site to convert the electical plugs
http://homepage.mac.com/dakota/EuroLights/Heads/Headlight.html:
I got mine to work without ordering a replacement plug by trimming off the
corner of the US style plug - but his way is cleaner. The plugs come apart
quite easily and allow you to rearrange the pins. I did not hook up the
city lights.

I did have problem with fitment. I had to make spacers out of thick walled
tubing to put between the headlight's bottom mounting tab and the body. If
I recall, the spacers were about 1 inch long. Top mounting holes were fine.

I removed the headlight wipers and used filler panels (without holes) from
an older W126. Results:
http://www.monstrouslittlevoice.com/300se/front1300se.jpg


Scott D





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"Kevin L. Bray" <rr.com> wrote in message
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The mounting for the headlight wipers are in the right position. Euro
headlights are made as original equipment for all MBs in the world except
for eighties vintage U.S. models. The tiny wiper arms will not transfer to
the giant, glass front of the Euro headlight. They require a larger wiper
arm and they use a different motor which mounts perfectly on the rear of the
headlight. You will need adaptor plugs to use Euros with your car. They
should have come with the headlight assemblies. The Euros should fit without
hitting the air cleaner, you might want to contact the seller for pin wiring
diagram and ask about hitting the aircleaner. P.




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Ah. Live and learn. I can forgo the wipers for now. But the fixture
definetly is too large (front to rear, lens to plug) to fit in the passenger
side. I've thought about removing the obstructions & install the light
asm., then to see if I can reinstall the air cleaner mount asm.

As for the conversion plugs, I didn't get any. I'll ask the seller.

I know they'll look great when I can get them installed correctly.


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Kevin L. Bray
Cedar Park, Texas
'85 300SD
'86 300SDL


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