SL-Class (R230) 2003 -- 2012: Discussion on the SL500, SL550, SL600

SL/R230: high mount third brake light

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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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high mount third brake light

parts.com has a slightly different price for 2003 and the 2007 w/ or w/o the sl65. I thought these lights were compatible for all years. I hate to be a stickler over a couple bucks, but the '07 light is a few bucks cheaper. are they the same light(s)/compatible? I just want a red one. also, do you know if the purchase from parts.com comes w/ the weather seal?
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by rocker4488
parts.com has a slightly different price for 2003 and the 2007 w/ or w/o the sl65. I thought these lights were compatible for all years. I hate to be a stickler over a couple bucks, but the '07 light is a few bucks cheaper. are they the same light(s)/compatible? I just want a red one. also, do you know if the purchase from parts.com comes w/ the weather seal?
Dont know about the price diff. but when I bought mine (the 2007 w/Sl65) it had the weather seal already installed.
Mike
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by rocker4488
parts.com has a slightly different price for 2003 and the 2007 w/ or w/o the sl65. I thought these lights were compatible for all years. I hate to be a stickler over a couple bucks, but the '07 light is a few bucks cheaper. are they the same light(s)/compatible? I just want a red one. also, do you know if the purchase from parts.com comes w/ the weather seal?
When I bought my replacement the weather seal was part of the new light.
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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Is it common for these to go out?
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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maybe.. depends on the seal and etc... mine was cracking for whatever reason and on day after taking a drive it was miraculously missing.

anyways, anyone got a walkthrough on the install?
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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So you lost it the day before, link. hmmmmmmm

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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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So you lost it the day before, link. hmmmmmmm

April fool's?




oh, no.. i was asking cause mine had a couple of smaller internal cracks in the lens and i wanted to replace it... now its just gone.. GONE!
i really need a DIY or im gunna have to payt he 150 installation at the dealer
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by rocker4488
oh, no.. i was asking cause mine had a couple of smaller internal cracks in the lens and i wanted to replace it... now its just gone.. GONE!
i really need a DIY or im gunna have to payt he 150 installation at the dealer
I will print you off the instructions,,PM me with your Eamail address
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you are a life saver, thanks so much. where did you get your manual?
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