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SargeCLK 07-07-2004 01:33 PM
1999 CLK430 "Exterior Lamps" error
 
I'm getting this "Exterior Lamp" warning intermittently. It does NOT come on every time I turn on my lights, and I am able to minimize the message by hitting the "R" button. All lamps are working fine.....Any advice?

Thanks!

blackmercedes 07-07-2004 03:41 PM
Re: 1999 CLK430 "Exterior Lamps" error
 
Quote:
Originally posted by SargeCLK
All lamps are working fine.....Any advice?

Thanks!
Are they? Did you check license plate lamps? Many folks forget those guys...

SargeCLK 07-07-2004 04:07 PM
I'll double check....thanks.

SargeCLK 07-08-2004 01:45 PM
Well, I double checked all lights. No unlit bulbs. I have heard that the housing sometimes melts? Any advise?

MrCjames 07-08-2004 02:01 PM
Remove the lamps sockets and look closely at the electrical contact plates on the lamp unit. You may see some black traces which usually mean intermittent connection (high resistance) leading to failure.

SargeCLK 07-08-2004 02:40 PM
Makes sense. Thanks I'll try it!

Rick Miley 07-08-2004 05:09 PM
The circuit will also sometimes detect a bulb that is about to blow. My E300 had the same condition and upon removal of the tail light clusters I found a bulb with black residue inside the glass. Still functioning, but about to fail.


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