Brake light is out
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: San Diego, CA
W202 C55 (5.4 swapped C43)
Brake light is out
Hey guys my passenger brakelight has been out for about six months. At first I of course thought it was just the bulb but it turned out that was not the case when I took the car to the dealership for its service they checked it out and told me it was the wiring and we would be talking about $400+ to fix the problem. Later on I took the car to a local shop (beemer&benz) to get my engine mounts replaced when I went to pick up the car the guy said he noticed my tail light was out so he went ahead and fixed it. It was working for about 2 months after that but now the same problem has come up again.
Could this be some kind of brake switch? or will I truly need to spend the money to have the dealership re wire the whole thing?
Thanks
Could this be some kind of brake switch? or will I truly need to spend the money to have the dealership re wire the whole thing?
Thanks
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Northern VA
2006 E350 & 2011 ML350
hmm.. same problem that I am facing right now. My e320 4matic wagon's passenger side brake light behave on/off time to time. I replaced the bulb but it seems the bulb housing gets little loose. I don't know how to fix that.
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: COSTA MESA
99' E320 4MATIC ESTATE / 92' 190E 2.6
I used some light sandpaper to scuff the contacts and pulled the tabs out a little from the housing. I have the same problem with my 4matic wagon on the drivers side. I have had no issues ever since. 4 months and counting
