Benzes don’t like weird resistances in the lighting system --FT Sent from iFōn
> On Mar 19, 2023, at 8:15 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > When I was driving the ML550 up to Floyd’s last week right after I started > out I got a bulb alert for my right rear brake light. I figured it was > unhappy with the trailer, so I pretty well ignored it until I got home. > > I went to check it out today, half expecting that I would have to just clean > the contacts on the socket and be done with it. > > I was pleased to find that Mercedes, in their infinite wisdom, still used the > stamped galvanized steel plates for the taillight assemblies, however, the > lamp sockets are now wired directly to the socket! No more lousy connections > with the galvanized steel! > > The surprises weren’t over, though, as when I removed the socket for the > affected lamp, there was an LED “bulb” in it!!! > > Grrr. Got my box of Philips bulbs and put the proper lamp in it. Checked the > driver’s side as well but it had a stock lamp in it. Replaced it on principle. > > -D > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
