An error message was displayed after driving a short distance. The error indicated a failure in the left tail light and a burning smell. On investigation I found a burned area of the tail light assembly ground wire connector. I replaced the bulb holder and wiring connector. This did not fix the problem. On further investigation I found that the same issue was present on the right side tail light. I also found that most of the light bulbs on each side were very dim. This car is unsafe to drive in its current condition. The local mercedes dealer stated they were not aware of any known issue with the tail lights at the time I bought the replacement parts.
2008 Mercedes Benz C350 electrical complaints
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The brake light (driver side) was malfunctioning and giving multiple indicator warnings on the dash computer. After checking to see if it was a faulty bulb... The harness connecting to the taillight housing was burnt and melted. The taillight bulb housing was brittle and was burnt as well. The dealership said they know of no such recalls and are replacing the taillight bulb housing and replacing the burnt harness. (435.00) they also said that the computer module is bad because it is telling the brake light to stay on. They are not sure which occurred first. This is another 1000.00 repair. I have researched this issue online and there are many other mercedes c-series vehicles having the same issue. Most experts think the gauge of the wiring is not acceptable to the load of current. This is a safety hazard and is not looking like an isolated incident. Thank you for your support on this matter.
When the key was placed in the ignition, the key was not recognized. The car would not start and the steering wheel remained locked. A message on the dash advised to remove the key. This was not a battery issue. The lights, radio and car locks worked fine. The car has been towed to the dealership and I am waiting for the outcome. It is interesting that the tow company that picked up my vehicle advised me that they had towed approximately 30 mercedes in the last 2 week and that approximately 20 of them were experiencing the same complaints. Prior to this occurrence, the weather had been unusually cold, down to the single digits. On the morning of the incident, the weather had warmed up. I have been reading that the trouble may be caused by the electronic ignition switch.
All exterior light bulbs keep burning . -seat belt stays on even is used. Air bags comes on and off. The engine makes like high idol noise like the car wants to move even its brake.
Keep getting the "check right rear tail and brake lamp", "check right rear sidemarker lamp", and "check right rear turn signal". The blinker will work fine, then after 10 minutes of driving it blinks very fast and the warning light comes on. Sometimes none of the lights on the right rear panel will turn on, sometimes they will. Or they will work for 10 minutes and then go out along with the warning signs. I looked at the bulbs today to see if any were burned, and the harness was burned and brown! I have smelled smoke a few times within the last month as well. This issue is getting worse. This is an extreme safety hazard and must be fixed immediately. Please advise!
Http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20130717/business/business81.html having the same problem with the electrical passenger rear lights - wire harness is burnt and not working . Spoke with mb dealership/service dept , they said I will need to handle the repair out of my own pocket . I can no longer drive my car as the rear brake lights/signal are not operational and no funds for the repair . This is a safety issue to the consumers and need to be recall immediately !!!
Warning light came on to check right side tail and brake lamps. Warning sign to also check right turn signal. It appears that these come on after driving about 30s-1min. When opened up the right back light kit, the plastic harness holding the bulbs and wires is burning slightly and slightly charred. Light bulbs are working as they do initially turn on, but then go off after 30s-1min. Also light comes up on check rear left tail and brake lamps. But these work fine, and the left back light kit plastic harness appears normal and fine.
Inside dash warning saying "check rear right signal lights" and right signal flashes quicker than normal. Upon inspection, lights were working but bulb holder inside lights and connection harness was melted where the brown wire was. Unable to remove harness out because the connector was melted on. Smelled like fresh burnt plastic. Severe fire hazard!
After receiving several dashboard warning messages and, I went into higgenbothom mercedes in jackson, ms on 10/12/12 my vehicle was diagnosed as needing a right rear contact plate and harness is shorted out. About a week in a half ago my lights on right side (both front and back tail lights) will flash on and off periodically when my lights are in the auto position and the engine is off. My daughter emailed me an article mentioning a posible defect so I called mercedes and was told to contact my dealership to get an estimate and then call them back and a case manager would contact me in 24 hours. I took my vehicle in 07/24/13 they diagnosed the car with needing right tailamp bulb holder plate. I contacted mercedes again yesterday and told them about the diagnosis and spoke to a case manager and was told that there are no recalls at this time and they are still in negotiation with the federal safety agency and I can have the vehicle repaired but my vehicle is no longer under warranty, but after finding my previous invoice I'm confussed as to what really need to be repaired because that is clearly 2 different diagnosis, but at both times I was told the parts had burned out. I think mercedes should issue a recall and soon before there are injuries or fatalities since they say non has been reported as of now.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz c350. The contact stated that the instrument panel caught on fire. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was determined that the radio and the wiring needed to be replaced. The failure and current mileages were 109,000.
Rear drivers side and passenger side tail lights (brake lights, turn signals, and running lights) are no longer functioning. Upon inspection, lights are barely functioning or not functioning at all with no indication of faulty bulbs or fuses, and wiring harness connecting the tail lights to the electrical system is extremely hot.
My right tail light had been dim for awhile.I do remember from time to time smelling a faint electrical burn smell but didn't know where is was coming from. Finally when it went out, I pulled the lamp assembly which has what looks like a circuit board where the bulb mounts. The copper "traces" were fried. I took it to the dealership and they said "sorry, it's out of warranty, but we will be happy to sell you one". I said "no thanks, it will just fail the same way". So I took it home and repaired it properly. Now worried the other one will do the same.
Passenger side tail light is considerably dimmer than the driver side. After examining the passenger tail light, I noticed that the connector of the wire harness connected to the housing that is housing all the bulbs is partially melted and it is extremely hot when the lights are on. I also checked the driver's side and it looks like the exact same thing is happening on there, too, but so far to a little lesser extent. Looks a lot like a fire hazard!
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