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Mercedes-Benz E320
Report: Loss of Contact for Brake Light Bulb Holder if Lamp Housings Melt
Mercedes-Benz E320 Problem
Model Years Affected: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Average Mileage: 113,750 mi (88,500 mi - 150,000 mi)
Brake lamp housings can melt, resulting in a loss of contact for the brake light bulb holder. If this happens, the brake light will not work. Replacement of the damaged lamp housing should correct this problem.
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Visitor, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E320, 125,000 mi
Replace the holder
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Visitor, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320, 88,500 mi
rear break light, passenger side only does not work. inspection revealed that bulb holder assembly has gotten hot and slightly melted. I intend to replace holder assembly
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Visitor, 2001 Mercedes-Benz E320, 104,000 mi
Lamp defective warning kept coming on intermittently, finally stayed on for good. Housing had totally melted and I had to have it replaced. Cost; $150 plus labor.
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Visitor, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E320, 125,000 mi
Took sand paper and sanded the connections on plate where there were some build up that probably limited the electical connection. Had to do this a few times. Seems to have solved the problem.
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Visitor, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E320, 150,000 mi
Brake lights quit working. Modified/replaced bulb recepticals and used electrolytic grease at all connections.
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Rookie
Right rear brake light continues to burn out, have switched the bulb holder with the other side thinking that it might be the holder...its not. Any thoughts? Tom
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