Why is my "you have a light out" idiot light flashing? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

brookspw · #1 02-23-2004, 12:37 PM

1991 190E 2.6

I knew that my high beam on one side went out about 6 weeks ago -- no I haven't changed it yet.

My bulb out indicator on the dash did NOT light up, though, to tell me that.

However, about 2 weeks ago the bulb did light up and I discovered that my right brake light was out. I replaced it and it works fine.

Now, though, the bulb indicator is still on. Actually, it kind of flutters on and off in a rapid pattern. This makes my AM reception noisy from the interference. Also, if I put my foot on the brake pedal the indicator light goes off. The light indicates whether or not I have my headlights, parking light, fog lights on or off.

I have check and rechecked and I do NOT have a brake light out anymore.

Any ideas?

manny · #2 02-23-2004, 01:08 PM

I think the fluttering light may be the key to this problem.
Sounds like a loose/wiggly connection ( possibly in one of the bulb sockets ).
One thing to do....check each & every one very carefully.

brookspw · #3 02-23-2004, 01:19 PM

Thanks, guys. When I get home I'll pull the covers in the trunk and check them all for looseness. Sounds reasonable.

As for the headlight, I've been holding off because I was considering going to Euros. But, alas, I believe I'll use the $300 toward something else.

Anyone know where I can get new headlight frames for less than the $120 or so I see on Ebay? The dingyness/crackiness of those frames is about the only thing that gives away the fact that my car is actually 13 years old.

greenacres2 · #4 02-23-2004, 01:20 PM

Did you use Osram bulbs when you changed the bad one?? While something else may fit and light up, it can (from what i have read here) cause quirky electrical stuff.