Standard Ignition HID106 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Ballast

HID Ballast for Mercedes-Benz Lighting Repair

Standard Ignition HID106 is a high intensity discharge lighting ballast for exterior lighting systems that require stable HID operation. It is a direct-fit electrical replacement for select Mercedes-Benz CLK models, including CLK320, CLK430, and CLK55 AMG applications.

• High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting ballast
• Connector gender: female; female
• Connector quantity: 2
• Connector shape: round
• Terminal gender: male
• Terminal quantity: 2
• Terminal type: blade
• Contents: module
• Standard Ignition HID106 replacement part

Fitment and Cross Reference

Compatible With 1998-2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK320, N/A; 1999-2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430, N/A; and 2001-2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG, N/A. This part cross-references Standard Ignition HID706 for the same application.

How HID106 Is Used

• Restores HID headlamp operation when the ballast is no longer regulating output
• Addresses intermittent or no-light conditions in HID-equipped Mercedes-Benz CLK320 and CLK430 models
• Helps correct flickering, delayed start-up, or unstable HID lamp performance
• Supports repair of exterior lighting faults tied to ballast failure

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the connector style, terminal layout, and original ballast part number before installation. Compare the existing unit to Standard Ignition HID106 to confirm round connector shape, female connector ends, and blade terminals match the vehicle’s original configuration. Use the vehicle’s service information for proper diagnosis of the HID lighting circuit before replacing components.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition supplies electrical replacement parts for vehicle lighting and control systems. HID106 is built as a module-style HID ballast replacement for the listed Mercedes-Benz applications and is supported by Standard Ignition part interchange references, including HID706.