Dashboard light and radio flickering

2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300
150,000 MILES • 2.7L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LCROANE
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My radio is shutting down and coming back on every minute or so while driving. My high beams are also flickering on and off. This happens at the same time.

I replaced my radio fuse but the same thing is still happening.
Nov 6, 2019 at 6:58 AM
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MASTERWRENCH
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This sounds like a potential ground issue. Looking through the wiring diagrams, it appears that both the headlamp switch and radio share the same ground (W15/5). Attached are screen shots of this ground. It's located in the left foot-well area. Typically, this is the area located just to the left of your feet when seated in the vehicle. There is a plastic trim panel covering this area that will need to be removed for inspection. It's typically held in place with push pins/clips. Once that's out of the way, you'll see a point where several black wires come together and are joined in an eyelet which is secured to the body with a bolt. It will look something to what's in the attached picture. Make sure the ground is clean(no corrosion) and tight.

Let us know what you find!
Nov 9, 2019 at 8:34 AM