Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz C320

Table 1 shows four common exterior lighting related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz C320. The number one most common problem is related to the turn signal (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (three problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Mercedes Benz C320


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz C320

The Turn Signal problem

The turn signal on the front right has been out since about February. The dealer parts guy said quote: "confirmed grounding problem (a design flaw); ground wire is too low a gauge for max current through headlight assy. And overload causes short (meltdown - literally)".   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

My battery keeps draining. When I look at the display screen it only states that the front right light is out. When I had two mechanics look at it and they stated that my battery is being drained due to my seat function not working properly. After not using my battery for hours it dies.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

Consumer went to start the vehicle and discovered that electrical components such as navigation, radio/cd, telephone, voice command, gas gauges, and power windows were not working. Since then the brake lights and turn signals were replaced twice, and will be replaced the third time in less   Read details...


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