Odd problem....

vegeta · 07-31-2008

I noticed that my rear right turn signal light and the right license plate light is not working. I tried checking the bulbs, and the contacts. The contacts are not getting power. Also, i checked the fuses and all of them are good. It seems like an odd problem that only 2 bulbs are not getting power. All other lights work. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

**DansSlk** · 07-31-2008

Normally what I'd do here is first a simple continuity check so I'd disconnect the applicable connectors from the Rear SAM, then disassemble the connector (simple really) and use a multimeter to check line resistance on the +12 line then put the connector back together and then do a check on the ground.

If the wiring is good then the fault is in the SAM, either in coding or a hardware failure and thats when I'd get out the DAS and test it.

Are you not getting any sort of "bulb out" warning?

vegeta · 08-01-2008

No "bulb out" warning at all. That is what I found very odd. If I get a chance this weekend, I'll take a look at it. If I can't get to it, I am planning on bringing the car to the dealer on Monday and see what they can do. Thanks Dan for the help.

vegeta · 08-14-2008

Went to the dealer today and they checked it out. The SAM needed to be replaced. So it was taken care of under warranty and all is well again. Thanks again Dan.

07-31-2008	#1 (permalink)
vegeta SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Louisiana Vehicle: Silver 55 AMG Posts: 25 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Odd problem.... I noticed that my rear right turn signal light and the right license plate light is not working. I tried checking the bulbs, and the contacts. The contacts are not getting power. Also, i checked the fuses and all of them are good. It seems like an odd problem that only 2 bulbs are not getting power. All other lights work. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

07-31-2008	#2 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,794 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	Normally what I'd do here is first a simple continuity check so I'd disconnect the applicable connectors from the Rear SAM, then disassemble the connector (simple really) and use a multimeter to check line resistance on the +12 line then put the connector back together and then do a check on the ground. If the wiring is good then the fault is in the SAM, either in coding or a hardware failure and thats when I'd get out the DAS and test it. Are you not getting any sort of "bulb out" warning? __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

08-14-2008	#4 (permalink)
vegeta SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Louisiana Vehicle: Silver 55 AMG Posts: 25 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Update Went to the dealer today and they checked it out. The SAM needed to be replaced. So it was taken care of under warranty and all is well again. Thanks again Dan.

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08-01-2008	#3 (permalink)
vegeta SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Louisiana Vehicle: Silver 55 AMG Posts: 25 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No "bulb out" warning at all. That is what I found very odd. If I get a chance this weekend, I'll take a look at it. If I can't get to it, I am planning on bringing the car to the dealer on Monday and see what they can do. Thanks Dan for the help.

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