How do I fix an intermittent tail light fault on my mercedes benz C300?

2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300
35,500 MILES
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ARIE BREGMAN
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If I push in on the tail light harness connector at the tail light unit, the problem goes away. How do I permenantly fix this? Is there a conductive grease available?
Mar 19, 2012 at 9:56 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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It sounds like a splice has come loose. Unwrap the splice and either solder it, or apply some sort of solderless/crimp type joint.
Mar 19, 2012 at 10:39 PM
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