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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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check tail light bulb out but ntohings out..

i get a message check tail light R and tail light subsitute lamp on R. i checked my tail lights and everything is working. took all the bulbs out nothing ir burned strange any ideas?
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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I was having the exact same issue, to the tee. I recently replaced my turn signal bulbs with stealth bulbs. I noticed I have not seen that message since then. It might still pop up, but so far so good.
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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there is a TSB for this, i had it done at the dealer, it has to do with the wiring harness for the tail lights...
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 02:02 AM
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what did it cost for you to get it done at the dealer? i have Mercury warranty will it cover it. another thing stealth bubls what exactly are they and were can i get them?
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 02:54 AM
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Well I was just implying that I changed my bulb period, and perhaps that was the issue. Apparently it wasnt But, the stealth bulbs from www.stealthauto.com are awesome. They are silver bulbs that light amber. Gives you the clear look, while staying legal. I was actually suprised what a nice difference they make in the stock taillights. Its subtle, but noticable. Perfectly clear now, and legal.
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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1fast32 was the acutual harness plug changed or the whole wire and harness?
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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it was the actual wiring harness...there is a TSB for it, look in the c-class section for the number, take it to your dealer and they can tell you exactly what they do to it...i had this done over a year ago, so i don't remember all the details...
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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pull out all the bulbs, i had the same problem. the car automatically uses an alternate bulb so when you check from the back it looks like all your bulbs are working. just pop the panel out and pull the bulbs until you find the one thats burned out.
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 09:43 AM
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i took all the bulbs out and looked them nothing is burned
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 09:58 AM
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i am telling you, it is the wiring...after they fixed mine, no more problems...
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 10:03 AM
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i did a search in the c class forum and found nothing about this i wanna seeif the harness is bad or the whole wiring so i cam do it
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