Question Regarding Brake Lights
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Question Regarding Brake Lights
So one of my brake lights is burnt out... I called up MB and I was told that I can't just replace that single burnt brake bulb but rather have to replace the whole board (all bulbs) is that true?
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From: NY
2014 E550; 2003 E500
03 and 04's are not LED's, but it's true that you will need to replace the entire lamp circuit board/plate. You don't state your car, but if you have airmatic, then you probably will need to remove the air can from the bracket on the passenger side to be able to get into the tight space. Otherwise, it's pretty simple to replace, but tedious as you need to remove a lot of small torx screws holding everything in place.
$32 parts.com and make sure you provide your vin#
$32 parts.com and make sure you provide your vin#
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03 and 04's are not LED's, but it's true that you will need to replace the entire lamp circuit board/plate. You don't state your car, but if you have airmatic, then you probably will need to remove the air can from the bracket on the passenger side to be able to get into the tight space. Otherwise, it's pretty simple to replace, but tedious as you need to remove a lot of small torx screws holding everything in place.
$32 parts.com and make sure you provide your vin#
$32 parts.com and make sure you provide your vin#
Mine has regular brake lights. However, my back-up system is on and I am thinking of leaving it that way until there is another burnout then just go ahead and replace both boards all at once.
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E500 & ML500
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