Syfy

Hi,

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

Thanks Simon

chassis

Welcome! Please lost a photo of the E. Have you tried replacing the bulb?

MJ50

moved to W211 forum...
could be the 3rd brake light...

Spinning

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

Syfy

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.

Spinning

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

ot1

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ot1

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.

ptkacik

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.

good luck,
Peter