Need Help-brake light issue
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Need Help-brake light issue
Hello
I have a 1995 E420 that I have just purchased. Love the car, but it needs some love. Brake light issue- driver side, press brake pedal- 1 bulb lights up bright, passenger side - row of bottom three bulbs all light up dimly.
This is definitely not right. Is this a grounding issue? How can I fix it? Any ideas where to begin? Thanks for the replies and help.
I have a 1995 E420 that I have just purchased. Love the car, but it needs some love. Brake light issue- driver side, press brake pedal- 1 bulb lights up bright, passenger side - row of bottom three bulbs all light up dimly.
This is definitely not right. Is this a grounding issue? How can I fix it? Any ideas where to begin? Thanks for the replies and help.
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Wow, super negative guy. I have pulled the light trays, checked and cleaned connectors, and checked bulbs. Ground looks ok, but something is shorting. Anyone know any common culprits? I checked the fuses at front of car as well. I am going to try and following wiring in the next couple days.
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Wow, super negative guy. I have pulled the light trays, checked and cleaned connectors, and checked bulbs. Ground looks ok, but something is shorting. Anyone know any common culprits? I checked the fuses at front of car as well. I am going to try and following wiring in the next couple days.
If not that is a good place to start.
The rear tail lights utilize a light bar with a common ground. The strip is held in place by the plastic. Ensure that the light bar is completely seated. They can pop out causing a draw on the system.
Are you getting the bulb out light lit on the dash board?
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Hello
I have a 1995 E420 that I have just purchased. Love the car, but it needs some love. Brake light issue- driver side, press brake pedal- 1 bulb lights up bright, passenger side - row of bottom three bulbs all light up dimly.
This is definitely not right. Is this a grounding issue? How can I fix it? Any ideas where to begin? Thanks for the replies and help.
I have a 1995 E420 that I have just purchased. Love the car, but it needs some love. Brake light issue- driver side, press brake pedal- 1 bulb lights up bright, passenger side - row of bottom three bulbs all light up dimly.
This is definitely not right. Is this a grounding issue? How can I fix it? Any ideas where to begin? Thanks for the replies and help.
