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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 06:03 AM
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Tail light conversion problem

Hi my name is Win from Thailand
i try to conversion my car to facelift 2014
i got a problem with tail light

my w212 2011 come with full led tail light (LED turn light)
So I pluged in the facelift tail light but the led line show up very dim and brake light show up but dim
and when I push brake paddle both of them (led line ,brake light ) shine up
Anyone know what should I do
Thank
ps in the picture I not touch brake paddle

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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 10:31 AM
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Is that a genuine MB part or aftermarket? Connectors identical?
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 01:15 PM
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Is that a genuine MB part or aftermarket? Connectors identical?
it’s genuine MB part the connector is sameeeee
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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 08:24 AM
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Hey, was you able to fix it ? I have exact same problem And don’t know what to do

it’s genuine MB part the connector is sameeeee
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Old Jun 30, 2020 | 04:07 PM
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I would send them back and either get them replaced or pick up some aftermarket ones. I put the aftermarket ones on a few months ago and didn't run into that.


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Old Jun 30, 2020 | 04:53 PM
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Hey, was you able to fix it ? I have exact same problem And don’t know what to do

it’s genuine MB part the connector is sameeeee
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have a look at both cars rear wiring diagram and check if cables need to be changed or could be just coding rear sam

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Old Jun 30, 2020 | 05:44 PM
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they are definitely wired differently, several threads here on that subject
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