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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Electrical and Instruments => Topic started by: Faraizim on July 25, 2011, 19:52:10

Title: Brake Lights Out
Post by: Faraizim on July 25, 2011, 19:52:10

Hi-

Any expertise would be greatly appreciated. Any advice for a 1970 (later style tail lights). All tail lights work, except both brake lights.

Many thanks

Title: Re: Brake Lights Out
Post by: jeffc280sl on August 03, 2011, 01:03:14

The brake lights get power from fuse no 5.  The turn signals also get power from this fuse so I assume the fuse is good since you say the turn signals work.  This would indicate a problem with the brake light switch.  If you follow the brake pedal arm up under the dash board you should find a switch that closes when the brake pedal is depressed.  I'd start there and see if the switch is broken and not coming in contact with the brake pedal.