[W126 Coupe] Re: Bulb out

[Patrick McMurray]

Malcolm


I just replaced the other taillight bulb and no warning light. Problem 
solved.

Thanks for help

Patrick
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <malcolm369 at comcast.net>
To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 11:11 AM
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Re: Bulb out


> 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
>>
>> The MB Coupes Website!
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>
>
> The MB Coupes Website!
> W126 SEC Mailing List
> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>
>
> -- 
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.2/274 - Release Date: 03/03/2006
>