2008 C200 rear left indicator and rear right brake light stays on
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2008 C200 rear left indicator and rear right brake light stays on
Dear MB Experts,
I am having a strage issue since this morning, I had a warning in the meter console for right turn signal not working but when I switched of my car, the left indicator stays on and also the right brake lights.. Any suggestions what went wrong and whats the problem.. HOw to have it resolved please advise. Thanks.
I am having a strage issue since this morning, I had a warning in the meter console for right turn signal not working but when I switched of my car, the left indicator stays on and also the right brake lights.. Any suggestions what went wrong and whats the problem.. HOw to have it resolved please advise. Thanks.
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It's likely a rear SAM issue. For CANbus & SAM issues you really need to get the car onto a Star diagnostic machine. SAM might just need re programming.
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Thanks for you response Glyn..
Took the car to workshop and the guy says your Fuse box which is in the trunk part # 2045453901, is blown and you need to replace it..
Is it something to believe or he is trying to rip me off.
Took the car to workshop and the guy says your Fuse box which is in the trunk part # 2045453901, is blown and you need to replace it..
Is it something to believe or he is trying to rip me off.
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He is talking about the rear SAM - Signal Aquisition & Actuation Module. (includes fuses)
These things are expensive. It might be blown but it might also just be corrupted. First step is to re-program & initiate. If that fails then replace which also requires programming with Star.
These things are expensive. It might be blown but it might also just be corrupted. First step is to re-program & initiate. If that fails then replace which also requires programming with Star.
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I don't think so,I check the tail light,the wire does't connect to the rear SAM,so I think it does't matter with rear SAM.
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I don't see tail light cluster connect to the rear SAM directly.The wire and what you say confuse me.
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Please note that anything that is labeled "electronic" on your fuse diagram is controlled by the front or rear SAM. The SAM is controlled over the CanBus which is a bi directional digital network that replaces miles of hard wiring. example. If you turn on your parking lights or headlights a signal is sent over the CanBus to the SAM to tell it to turn on your lights.
See the W203 Wiki for how a CanBus operates.
See the W203 Wiki for how a CanBus operates.
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Here from Wiki.
You have no wiring diagram as you are used to because a Canbus carries multiple signals in multiple directions simultaneously if necessary.
http://static.ibsrv.net/mbworld/Can%...2010-28-02.pdf
You have no wiring diagram as you are used to because a Canbus carries multiple signals in multiple directions simultaneously if necessary.
http://static.ibsrv.net/mbworld/Can%...2010-28-02.pdf
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Here from Wiki.
You have no wiring diagram as you are used to because a Canbus carries multiple signals in multiple directions simultaneously if necessary.
http://static.ibsrv.net/mbworld/Can%...2010-28-02.pdf
You have no wiring diagram as you are used to because a Canbus carries multiple signals in multiple directions simultaneously if necessary.
http://static.ibsrv.net/mbworld/Can%...2010-28-02.pdf
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There you go, if all else fails.
That is $225 plus free shipping. Dealer price is $500+
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Here from Wiki.
You have no wiring diagram as you are used to because a Canbus carries multiple signals in multiple directions simultaneously if necessary.
http://static.ibsrv.net/mbworld/Can%...2010-28-02.pdf
You have no wiring diagram as you are used to because a Canbus carries multiple signals in multiple directions simultaneously if necessary.
http://static.ibsrv.net/mbworld/Can%...2010-28-02.pdf
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Sorry, No.
You really need a Star to work on the SAM. Sometimes it's just the software flash that has become corrupted.
You really need a Star to work on the SAM. Sometimes it's just the software flash that has become corrupted.
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I see the thread about "DIY: REAR SAM low cost repairing", and I'll try to reset rear SAM.If that not work,I'll find a used rear SAM or goto a Star like you said.
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About three weeks ago,my car definite crash.After locked the car,the rear light was always on.It must repair.I got to used market,changed rear sam,cost about $400,and the problem was gone.
When I have time,I will see the thread "DIY: REAR SAM low cost repairing" again, and I'll try to repair rear SAM.
When I have time,I will see the thread "DIY: REAR SAM low cost repairing" again, and I'll try to repair rear SAM.
