I can think of a few reasons actually. Brian
On 10/29/07, ernest breakfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > pretty funny, though you obviously didn't have your German Logic Circuit > engaged when you started thinking about this; why would the brake lights > *need* to work when the engine's off and the steering wheel's locked? ;-) > > > cheers! > e > > > Zoltan Finks wrote: > > Must sell both Mercedes. Last night when investigating a tail light > > that was out, I discovered that the brake lights didn't work either > > (190D). So wife comes into garage and I tell her what I'm doing as I'm > > under the hood switching out a fuse. > > > > She says try turning on the key. I say with complete confidence (rare > > for me on any topic) that you don't need the key for the brake lights > > to operate. I even said "that's a guarantee". She says just try it - > > humor me. I put the key in and turn and the brake lights work. I go > > over to the 240, and same thing! > > > > I have not before seen a vehicle that requires the key to operate the > > brake lights! Thanks for scoring one for the enemy, MB. I would expect > > this from a Volvo. > > > > Brian > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com