I’m pretty sure this was one that had the nanny circuitry in it, as it had been
working without any complaints.
-D
> On Mar 19, 2023, at 10:47 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Benzes don’t like weird resistances in the lighting system
>
> --FT
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>> On Mar 19, 2023, at 8:15 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
>> 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
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