Re: Deutsches Car Weirdness

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

> On the Mercedes list, they're discussing the fact that putting in the
> wrong (non-German) taillight lamps can fry the cruise control
> brain!!  Replacement $150, thanks a lot...

Funny, our cc brain sends a little current through the brake lights to
ground, or it won't work.  Guess if your brake lights are out you're not
supposed to be able to use cruise?  But using the wrong bulbs killing
the brain?  That's really out there.  Like I'm not sure I believe the
diagnosis...

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Huw Powell

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