The Mercedes-Benz E430 parking light requires a bulb size of H6W for proper installation and function within the lighting assembly. Data for the specified component covers the range from 1998 to 2002.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Mercedes-Benz E430 uses the H6W bulb size for the front parking light across all listed model years, spanning 1998-2002.
The H6W is an ECE-regulated bulb type, meaning it conforms to European and international lighting standards rather than SAE standards used in North American automotive applications.
H6W bulbs operate at 12 volts and consume 6 watts, placing them in the low-wattage category typical of parking and position lights, which are designed for continuous illumination rather than high-intensity signaling.
The H6W uses a BAX9s base, which is an offset pin bayonet mount. The pin offset is a deliberate design feature that allows the bulb to be inserted in only one rotational orientation, preventing incorrect installation.
As a single-filament bulb, the H6W serves one lighting function per unit, which is consistent with its dedicated role as a parking light rather than a dual-function stop or tail light.
The BAX9s base of the H6W is not interchangeable with the more common BA9s base. Although both are bayonet-style mounts of similar scale, the pin offset on the BAX9s differs from the straight-pin configuration of the BA9s, making substitution between the two physically incompatible.