I replaced my first door handle mechanism. I have done all four window regulators but this was the first door handle that failed. I actually found the job much easier than the window regulators, and had it done in about an hour. I used a Febi replacement which I bought off ebay for $51 shipped. Not too bad in the grand scheme of things.



I also got the Foxwell and the multimeter out again and took apart the wire connector for my third brake light, trying to figure out what was going on. I checked for continuity from ground to the neutral wire in the connector, and continuity was good. Then I checked for voltage when pressing the brake pedal, and there is no voltage at all at that connector at any time. (I made sure to turn the key to the on position before pressing the brake pedal.)



I looked through my Bentley manual but as far as I can tell, the power wire for the third brake light comes directly out of the lighting control module with no fuse, CB or relay of any kind. So I am a bit confused. It's much harder to check wiring now that Newtis is down though, the hard copy manual is difficult to interpret. Anyone have any suggestions?

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2003 3.0 5MT Topasblau
Purchased in 2016 and sold in 2024
2012 35d Platingrau