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Old 05-29-2013, 10:01 AM
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truck lid tail light replacement

any tips on replacing truck lid brake lights on a W 163(2001 ml 430). got pulled over by a po po the other night said my lid lights were out. never did them before.
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First check to see that fuse #15 is not blown.

If not here are the instructions for bulb replacement.

You could also have a problem with the brake light switch.
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Originally Posted by Maj. Dundee
First check to see that fuse #15 is not blown.

If not here are the instructions for bulb replacement.

You could also have a problem with the brake light switch.
Tail lights are functional. its the brake light in the tailgate that's out.
thanks for the diag though. one for the tailgate would be awesome

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Have you removed the cover to see if the bulb is blown?
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Originally Posted by Maj. Dundee
Have you removed the cover to see if the bulb is blown?
will do in a few hours. ill report back.
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If it is blown, the bulb # is 7506.
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bulb is out. we'll start there.
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