Hello. Here's my problem. I have a problem with my reverse lamps, and fog lamps. When I shift the car in reverse, the reverse lamps only work when they want to. Changing the bulbs, cleaning the connections, don't work. I've had to tap the fog light or give the hood area above it a little "jab" or hit to make the light come on, and on the reverse lamps, I put the parking brake on, with something behind the wheels too, and put the car in reverse (never more than 10 seconds as not to stress the tranny in any way) to check the reverse lamps. I have to tap the tail lamps to get the reverse lamps on when they don't come on. What's the deal? Do MBs do this after 23 years or something? This Benz of mine is acting like it belongs with that cabinet you had to hit a certain way to open on "Sanford and Son!"
-Joe

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'81 MB 300SD, '82 MB 300D Turbo (sold/RIP), '04 Lincoln Town Car Ultimate

Sooner or later every car falls apart, ours does it later!
-German Narrator in a MB Promotion Film about the then brand new W123.

YOu might have a nuetral safty switch out of adjustment that is why the revers lamps are not always working, what you could do is have somone stand behind the car and watch the lights while you put it in rverse, then while in reverse you should wiggle the sifter up and down a bit. the revese lamps should come on.

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Tried it, doesnt work. The reverse lamps will start to work if I or someone else taps the tail lights while the car is in reverse gear (standing still of course):p
-Joe

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'81 MB 300SD, '82 MB 300D Turbo (sold/RIP), '04 Lincoln Town Car Ultimate

Sooner or later every car falls apart, ours does it later!
-German Narrator in a MB Promotion Film about the then brand new W123.

Have you checked the ground for the lamps?

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'84 300CD Turbo 132k (Anthracite Grey) - WVO - My daily driver - Recently named coo-coo-coupe by my daughter.
'84 300D Turbo 240k (Anthracite Grey) - Garage Queen
'83 300D Turbo 220k (Orient Red) - WVO - Wifes daily driver

I'm not a certified mechanic, but I did stay at a HolidayInn Express last night.