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Yet another Brake light switch problem

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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 01:24 AM
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Yet another Brake light switch problem

I have read so many brake light switch problems and could not find a solution for mine. So, I will post my issue here if someone can provide me with some solid ideas. As soon as I start and then and hit the Brake pedal, BAS/ASR light comes up and Brake light does not work. It also gives a dashboard error for bad Lbulb/light. I changed the brake light and it worked for few days and the alarm cam back up. Once day, I left headlight on and battery died. After jump start, Brake lights started working for about 30 mins and brake light stopped working again. During when light was working, my alarm for BAS/ASR was gone. I changed all fuses and it is driving me nuts. Any idea.?
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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You are talking about the brake light SWITCH but are telling you solely replaced a brake light BULB. Replace the SWITCH first! A very easy and cheap fix...
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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I replaced switch twice and keep getting bad after few days. If I reset the battery , brake light works for a few hours.
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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Are buying an oem switch, or Chinese knock off?
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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Mercedes Benz dealer. But after I disconnect and reconnect battery, it works for few hours. I am thinking battery.
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