Random failures with lights
10-23-2014, 08:23 AM
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Random failures with lights
Hi all benz gurus,
This thing has been going on for a while. I call it a thing cause I don't know if it is regular behavior or a problem. My 2005 CLK 320 was doing great up till a couple of years ago. Then light bulbs would slowly throw up warning messages. I would replace one, then another would go. Then another. I've probably replaced 15 or so in 24 months. Majority have been a generic brand from Autozone.
Has anyone else experienced similar issues? I'm ignoring the messages now. So frustrated.
This thing has been going on for a while. I call it a thing cause I don't know if it is regular behavior or a problem. My 2005 CLK 320 was doing great up till a couple of years ago. Then light bulbs would slowly throw up warning messages. I would replace one, then another would go. Then another. I've probably replaced 15 or so in 24 months. Majority have been a generic brand from Autozone.
Has anyone else experienced similar issues? I'm ignoring the messages now. So frustrated.
10-23-2014, 12:17 PM
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These are the rear bulbs? You just need to replace them all. The rear SAM detects bulbs faults through resistance changes, and a good bulb paired with a weak bulb can fool it. Also, when you replace bulbs, be sure to check the contacts on the sockets and clean as necessary.
10-23-2014, 12:39 PM
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These are the rear bulbs? You just need to replace them all. The rear SAM detects bulbs faults through resistance changes, and a good bulb paired with a weak bulb can fool it. Also, when you replace bulbs, be sure to check the contacts on the sockets and clean as necessary.
