[W126 Coupe] Re: Bulb out

[malcolm369 at comcast.net]

Hi Patrick,

You might replace the corresponding bulb on the other tail lamp. There must still be a difference in current draw between the two lamps, with one replacement bulb & the old. 

If the light comes on, stays on without the lights on, it's the brake lamp. I only bring that up as I'm not sure which circuit was affected.

On my SEC, I found a tiny lamp burnt out, almost a side marker that I'd initially missed when I ran into a similar scenario (to yours) last Summer.

Bulb grease might be considered as well, as a deterrent to any corrosion on the contacts or bulb base.

Cheers,  Malcolm Lee

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Patrick McMurray" <patrick.mcmurray at ntlworld.com>
> Two weeks ago my bulb out light came on and sure enough one of my rear 
> lights had blown. I replaced the bulb but the warning light still comes on, 
> I have checked all other bulbs that I can think of but the rest seem 
> fine.Could there be another cause?.
> 
> Any help appriciated.
> 
> 
> Patrick
> 500 Euro 1986 
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