R231 Rear Light Cluster.

[Bay Leaf]

Hi does anyone know how to remove the rear light from a SL R231. I think I might have a bad connection on the light itself as the problem is intermittent.

Thanks.

 

[AMGeed]

Once you have removed the insulation from around the cluster it will be clear how to remove the lamp unit. Usually held on with 2 or more 8mm nuts.
If its a loose or bad connection you are looking for you shouldn't need to remove the lamp. The connections are accessible without removing the unit.

 

[Bay Leaf]

Thanks for that AMGeed. Strange thing is, is that when the fault first occurred I connected my Scan tool and it came up with O/S/R indicator light malfunction internal fault. So I deleted the code and it's been fine since. Maybe it was just an electrical gremlin, time will tell.

 

[Monday]

This fault just cropped up on my car. Right rear indicator (as always seems to be the case) and it has indeed cleared on re-starting the engine. Some have said it is an LED fault, but I have seen adverts for an R231 rear indicator bulb. Anyone know which the car is fitted with and if it is bad/dry connection as others have said?

 

[Bay Leaf]

LSD's unfortunately. I think the whole light cluster would need to be changed. Mine actually did it once on an MOT inspection but it didn't fail or even get an advisory.