Tail light gremlins
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Tail light gremlins
Wife's ML320 has an obvious wiring issue with the tail lights. When brake lights and a turn signal is on, the brake light on the opposite will blink, and if the tail lights are on, then the back up light will blink instead of the signal. It all points to a bad ground, but I don't know where the grounds are. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks
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I believe this situation would actually cause a short and blow a fuse. Regardless, when testing continuity between the tail light grounds and the battery negative terminal there is resistance. I believe a ground needs to be cleaned. Where are those grounds?
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As suggested, why can't you simply check all of your bulbs.
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Please, where are the grounds?
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Thank you. That was the issue, corrosion at the ground stud in the rear cargo area. Oddly, showed zero signs of corrosion, but multimeter showed bad contact, so after cleaning and applying di-electric she is back in business
