Looking for a third brake light assembly for a 1994 E420 in Palamino. Any help is appreciated.
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Third Brake Light
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1994 interior code xx4 would be Saddle, which is slightly darker than Palomino.
Most likely you'll need to find a used one of any color and paint it to match your interior.
If the old one is not completely destroyed, your best option is to repair it.
Most likely you'll need to find a used one of any color and paint it to match your interior.
If the old one is not completely destroyed, your best option is to repair it.
I’m good, thank you. I purchased a nice aftermarket one from Ocoto which was in the color I needed.
This item? The Palomino color will be close, but not quite right for your 1994 model with Saddle interior.
W124 W126 W201 3rd/Third Brake Light Cover ( Mercedes 0008201049, 0008201609 / ZB 0018204156)
Third Brake Light Cover Color: All colors available New Part Original Mercedes number: 0008201049 + 0008201609 / ZB 0018204156 A0008201049 + A0008201609
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This item? The Palomino color will be close, but not quite right for your 1994 model with Saddle interior.
W124 W126 W201 3rd/Third Brake Light Cover ( Mercedes 0008201049, 0008201609 / ZB 0018204156)
Third Brake Light Cover Color: All colors available New Part Original Mercedes number: 0008201049 + 0008201609 / ZB 0018204156 A0008201049 + A0008201609
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It was nearly the identical color and good quality but lacked the proper reflector and mounts. It had a makeshift foil reflector. Still, far better than any salvage item I could find.This item? The Palomino color will be close, but not quite right for your 1994 model with Saddle interior.
W124 W126 W201 3rd/Third Brake Light Cover ( Mercedes 0008201049, 0008201609 / ZB 0018204156)
Third Brake Light Cover Color: All colors available New Part Original Mercedes number: 0008201049 + 0008201609 / ZB 0018204156 A0008201049 + A0008201609
View attachment 197349
Is it possible to retrofit the original unit's reflector and mounts to the new housing?
Not easily. While the housing was solidly made, it lacked the original’s internal molded standoffs which provide a mounting for the reflector. It should be possible to fabricate and glue something in there to locate the original reflector, i just didn’t have the craftsmanship in me. Something else I have noticed is at night the brake light housing seems to create a halo on the back glass possibly due to the poorer light management.
That's because it doesn't have the rubber seal to seal it to the rear glass, I believe. That prevents light from getting out around the edges and causing exactly the condition that you describe.
Dan
That, or just go to the hardware store and buy a foot or two or really small diameter tubing and split it down the length with a razor knife. Press it over the edges, cut it to length, maybe even put a dab or two of superglue on it to secure the ends, and you're done!
Dan
Thanks these are great ideas.
The flexible metal+plastic tangs/tabs which make the 3rd brake light a friction fit, are part of the mounting base assembly. A new base includes the 2 flexible tangs/tabs. The plastic portion is often broken and AFAIK they are not sold separately, and are difficult to find used (intact).
I believe all bases for roller blinds are NLA.@gsxr , are the bases still available? Part number?
Last I checked, there was one color still available for the standard base (without roller blind)... if you only need the plastic/metal tabs, you could buy one of those to raid parts from it. I'm away from my EPC until after the weekend though...
