I NEED HELP ASAP!!!
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99 E55 AMG
I NEED HELP ASAP!!!
I bought a set of updated Euro tail lights. After I installed the passenger side I gave it a test. The signals worked on both sides, aswell as the reverse lights. Even when I turned on the headlights, the rear lights worked also.
Then I ask my brother to step on the brake. Both Driver's side and middle light bar light up. Nothing on the newly installed light. So I removed the bulb and replaced. Asked him to try again. NOW, no brake lights work. Everything else works fine. Just brakes. I get a CEL stating: LIGHT BULB/BAS/ESP/ Then ABS something something!
I checked every single fuse. All good. I even replaced the bulbs.
WHAT DID I DO WRONG??!??? WHAT BLEW, A FUSE, ETC?
Grrrr..
PLEASE HEEEELP!!
Then I ask my brother to step on the brake. Both Driver's side and middle light bar light up. Nothing on the newly installed light. So I removed the bulb and replaced. Asked him to try again. NOW, no brake lights work. Everything else works fine. Just brakes. I get a CEL stating: LIGHT BULB/BAS/ESP/ Then ABS something something!
I checked every single fuse. All good. I even replaced the bulbs.
WHAT DID I DO WRONG??!??? WHAT BLEW, A FUSE, ETC?
Grrrr..
PLEASE HEEEELP!!
Last edited by LeeRod80; Jul 16, 2009 at 07:10 PM.
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From: Bostonian Ma
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Nope no help....Pics First..than you get help 
Not sure what..... check fuse's post this in the reg. W210 I'm sure Ohlord can chime in and assist
Johnny
P.S
Bought New Rims Today
Not sure what..... check fuse's post this in the reg. W210 I'm sure Ohlord can chime in and assist
Johnny
P.S
Bought New Rims Today
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I would unplug the battery and wait (I'm assuming you have your radio code). Remove the new lights. Install your stock lights, reconnect the battery, and see if they work now. You'll need to resync your windows and turn your steering wheel lock to lock to reset the BAS/ABS lights. See if that works.
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something funky is definitely going on he shouldn't recieve bas\asp light warnings by changing the tail lights. definitely reverse your steps and put back the original ones to see if you still get the warning but now you may have to disconnect your battery before putting the regular ones back on to reset your bas\asp warning. unless you have a obd II scanner to reset yourself without dis connecting the battery.
I'm willing to bet its your aftermarket rice burner Japan tail lights lol
I have a OBD II scanner if you want to come by. I can take a crack at it
I get off at 6
let me know ...
Johnny
I'm willing to bet its your aftermarket rice burner Japan tail lights lol
I have a OBD II scanner if you want to come by. I can take a crack at it
I get off at 6
let me know ...
Johnny
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I've seen reports before of bad brake system components (brake switch) triggering the BAS warnings. It's a break system failure, after all. If you switch your stock lights into a new housing, I don't see an issue. But replacing the entire light, including electronics, I can see how you get a CEL.
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Thanks for the input. I got them working. It was the fuse, and I had to play with the bulb sockets a bit. Apparently our W210's have a THIRD fuse box inside the car, to the left of the steering wheel. I did not know this. WTF! haha
Special thanks to my bro Armani. I couldn't have figured it out without you man!!
JEAH!
Special thanks to my bro Armani. I couldn't have figured it out without you man!!
JEAH!
Last edited by LeeRod80; Jul 17, 2009 at 04:23 PM.
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Thanks for the input. I got them working. It was the fuse, and I had to play with the bulb sockets a bit. Apparently our W210's have a THIRD fuse box inside the car, to the left of the steering wheel. I did not know this. WTF! haha
Special thanks to my bro Armani. I couldn't have figured it out without you man!!
JEAH!
Special thanks to my bro Armani. I couldn't have figured it out without you man!!
JEAH!
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All good... call me later to figure out the housing
are those 00 + stocks or aftermarkets? about time you came out of the 1996 stance
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they actually look good in person. Had to bust out the Soldering Gun to make it work 
I drove his car.... She runs hella Strong for a 99
Very imprssive 
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...same thing happend to me. Remember - you have a PREfacelift Eclass, the new tails I'm assuming are 00-02. I too wasn't aware of the 3rd fuse box when you open the door, but what you need to know is 96-99 tails use a different socket for the brake lights, I too blew a fuse and it was one there in the **** pit fuse box, but instead of jiggling the wrong socket so it fits just right, just go to the dealer and get two (white) sockets for the 00-02 tails. Happy Trails.
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...same thing happend to me. Remember - you have a PREfacelift Eclass, the new tails I'm assuming are 00-02. I too wasn't aware of the 3rd fuse box when you open the door, but what you need to know is 96-99 tails use a different socket for the brake lights, I too blew a fuse and it was one there in the **** pit fuse box, but instead of jiggling the wrong socket so it fits just right, just go to the dealer and get two (white) sockets for the 00-02 tails. Happy Trails.
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Sorry Admin - wasn't trying to use profanity there
OOPS!!! I was using that word in like airplane contex, any how I see how some may view that as vulgarity - wasn't intentional, I swear...You soldiered them - woah, the sockets are only like $7 each, but anyhow - problem solved I take it. Happy Trails.
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Cool, glad I was of some help - I drove around for a week or so like that..... LAMP DEFECTIVE = FUSTERATION. The parts guy at the dealer will know what what you need (they may be listed as white or "natural" but they are break sockets for 00-02 W210) GOOD MOD/mandatory for pre-facelift W210s (IMO of course) lol
