1990 Mercedes Benz SL500 Rear High Mount Tail Lights

1990 MERCEDES BENZ SL500
18,400 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PIKEP8
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I purchase a new assembly for the tail light located on the trunck of my car. Only to discover there is no juice going threw the wire. Can any one help me. where do I go to fix this?

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Carl
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Mar 24, 2008 at 4:16 PM
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GFIMOTORCARS
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I would check all your fuses to begin. If all look good then check the rest of your brake lights. If you see no brake lights you may have a failed stop lamp switch. If the brake lights work but the third brake light is still inop check the third brake light connector. These sometimes get a small water leak and water will travel down the wires to the connector and corrode it. If this is the case it will be necessary to replace the connector as well.
Jan 4, 2009 at 10:45 AM
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