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Old Nov 18, 2019 | 03:25 AM
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Mercedes S211 E class 320cdi estate
3rd break light not working
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New to the forum! My 3rd break light has stopped working had a massage on dash, can't find a fuse for it does any one have any idea where I should start please, I have an s211 E class 320cdi sport estate 2007

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Old Nov 18, 2019 | 06:55 AM
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Welcome! Please lost a photo of the E. Have you tried replacing the bulb?
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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 06:46 PM
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could be the 3rd brake light...
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pretty sure its an led brake light and more then likely will need to replace it as a whole unit. not too bad a job if your handy with the tools, if not buy the light online using your vin for reference and ask a reputable indy shop to fit it if you dont want to go to the dealerships
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Old Nov 26, 2019 | 04:00 AM
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pretty sure its an led brake light and more then likely will need to replace it as a whole unit. not too bad a job if your handy with the tools, if not buy the light online using your vin for reference and ask a reputable indy shop to fit it if you dont want to go to the dealerships
Thank you for your advice, had a wiggle of the wiring around the hynges to the boot and light is now working again, for now must have been a loose connection, or possibly a start of break in the wire.
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Thank you for your advice, had a wiggle of the wiring around the hynges to the boot and light is now working again, for now must have been a loose connection, or possibly a start of break in the wire.
ah yes i forgot about the wiring running through there, can't say ive had any issues with that in the 211's but hey, at least its easier repairing a wire than it is replacing the centre stop
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Welcome! Please lost a photo of the E. Have you tried replacing the bulb?
Its not a bulb, but a series of LEDs, therefore if any of the LEDs are out, but some working as on my vehicle, the 3rd brake light must be replaced as a complete unit.
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My license plate lights went out and it was the wires frayed and broken at the LR trunk hinge. I patched in a new piece of wire and then made a "thingy" (not technical term) to hold and display the wires to the hinge. The key was to prevent a sharp turn in the wires and make the bend more gentle. I also had to put a plastic sheet on the trunk liner as the wires would catch in the felt material and hang up.

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