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johnnymack

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Late drive
« on: November 24, 2014, 23:01:39 »
I don't usually drive my mercedes at night, but had to get one more trip before she has to be parked for the winter. I noticed when I had the high beams on the brake light goes on also ( blue and red directly above it. Anybody have an idea? Is this normal?
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Jonny B

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Re: Late drive
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2014, 16:19:21 »
Certainly not normal, but had not heard of this one before. Will be most curious to learn.
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Re: Late drive
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2014, 17:27:34 »
Ah,
You are referring to the center cluster instrument, are you?

Don't exactly know what the reason is but sounds like a wiring gremlin.

Have you checked for proper ground of the center instruments cluster?
Any other weird bliniking with the other bulbs of the same instrument?

Just a thought,

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