Does anyone know how to replace the tailight bulbs for the turn signal?
thanks

 

According to MB, you need to replace the whole bulb assembly part (MB calls it the "carrier" or "socket plate"). When you take it out, take a look at the connections to see if the bulbs can be unsoldered and replaced.

I am not sure if it can be done, but it sure beats paying $45 for the whole thing to change a stupid $1.00 bulb!!

I have never in over 25 years experience seen such an idiotic design. What where they thinking!!!!

 

oh wow, that is pretty stupid of them...
but thanks a lot for the info man

 

They were thinking they don't want you installing crap american bulbs from Pep Boys.

 

well that would be the owners decision, not theirs...
and if thats the case, how come they didnt make it so hard to replace the front bulbs as well?

 

Alrite, I can follow your sarcasm , but what if I wanted to replace it with a $2 or $3 BOSCH bulb? Huh? Huh? Not so crappy anymore, huh?

 

This system is computerized and if your turn signal bulb fails, a brake light will flash, etc.

Not for the shadetree geniuses.

 

OK, made your point, did not know that. Still, what would it matter if they put a socket and specify a specific type of bulb to be replaced? That would still keep the integrity of the circuit.

 

Including the "easy to replace" fact...

 

The bulbs are supposed to be long life ones, and are according to my experience. If you change one, if would not make sense to change only one but the rest at the same time anyway. The long life bulbs may make the most of the cost after all. Also the bulb connections have been an issue in the past, a special bulb connector could help but would further increase the cost. I vote for the current approach.

 

Actually, none of the bulbs ARE American made. Most all from the "Far East".