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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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Has anyone come across this issue? There are no turn signals, no reverse lights, no gas gauge. Everything else works.

Could this be a fuse problem?

Please advise.

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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 03:20 PM
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Could be the rear SAM control module, I would have the dealer check it out.
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by konigstiger
Could be the rear SAM control module, I would have the dealer check it out.
Would this be covered under the below service campaign? The car is out of warranty.

Service Campaign 2005100009 NOV05
Inspect rear SAM control module, replace if necessary
E (2003)

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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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Would this be covered under the below service campaign? The car is out of warranty. Service Campaign 2005100009 NOV05 Inspect rear SAM control module, replace if necessary E (2003) Thanks!
Inspecting the rear Sam certainly will and in the process, your problem(s) may be solved: 211.065 (e320) VIN range A014562 – A159997. If your vehicle isn’t within this range have your dealer check VMI. FYI: Recall & Service Campaigns do not expire.
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by konigstiger
Inspecting the rear Sam certainly will and in the process, your problem(s) may be solved: 211.065 (e320) VIN range A014562 – A159997. If your vehicle isn’t within this range have your dealer check VMI. FYI: Recall & Service Campaigns do not expire.

Perfect! My vin is A1443XX. Thanks for this - I'll keep you posted.
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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Update:

Replaced defective rear sam - free of charge due to service campaign.

Whew - saved me at least 450 bucks.

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Update: Replaced defective rear sam - free of charge due to service campaign. Whew - saved me at least 450 bucks. This forum rocks!
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