Mercedes CLA C117 Taillight Lamp Plug Socket Wiring Rear Right O/S A1179069800

Mercedes CLA C117 Right Rear Lamp Plug Connector Cable Plug is an original electrical installation component from the Rear Lights and Brake Lights category, designed for the right rear lamp in the CLA C117 body style. It enables a secure, stable connection of the electrical harness to the lamp, ensuring correct operation of the position lights, brake lights, and turn signals. Thanks to the factory connector geometry and proper wire routing, it is a convenient and safe solution for installation and operation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1179069800-1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1179069800
• Substitutable numbers: A1179069800, A 117 906 98 00
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Rear Light Assemblies

Purpose and Function in the Lighting System

The presented plug is an electrical installation component responsible for connecting the right rear lamp to the vehicle's harness. Its placement on the vehicle, specified as rear, right side, allows for unambiguous identification of its application when selecting parts and planning repairs.

In practice, the connector is responsible for:

• transmitting electrical signals to all circuits in the right rear lamp,
• maintaining stable electrical contact under conditions of vibration and temperature changes,
• protecting the contacts from disconnection during vehicle operation.

Construction and Fit for Mercedes CLA C117

The plug has been designed specifically for the CLA C117 body style, meaning its shape, pin layout, and mounting method are compatible with the factory rear lamp on the passenger side. The appropriate connector geometry minimizes the risk of incorrect connection and eliminates the need for installation modifications.

Key structural features:

• dedicated application in the right rear lamp,
• compatibility with the vehicle's factory electrical harness,
• wire arrangement adapted to the functions of individual lighting circuits.

Benefits of Using an Original Mercedes Connector

Using an original connector in the Rear Lights and Brake Lights category allows for maintaining the electrical parameters intended by the vehicle manufacturer. This is important for both the durability of the lamp itself and its correct cooperation with the lighting control modules.

Choosing this component primarily means:

• secure fit to the right rear lamp without the need for soldering or making adapters,
• reduced risk of lighting malfunctions (flickering, bulb failure messages),
• maintaining installation consistency with factory service documentation.

Condition, Service Application, and Installation

The component is a used part and is offered as a used electrical installation component, which is a cost-effective solution for accident repairs, replacing a damaged harness near the lamp, or restoring functionality after contact corrosion. In many cases, this avoids the expensive replacement of the entire lamp or complete harness.

Typical service applications:

• repairing a damaged connector at the right rear lamp,
• restoring the factory connection after unprofessional installation modifications,
• replacing the component after flooding or overheating of the contacts.

Selection and Other Mercedes Rear Lighting Components

When selecting a plug for the right rear lamp in a Mercedes CLA C117, it is advisable to pay attention to compatibility with the body style and lighting configuration to avoid problems with lamp installation and operation. If you are completing a larger repair of the rear lighting in your Mercedes, for example, after a collision or replacement of the entire lamp module, check the available parts in the Mercedes Rear Lights and Brake Lights category.

If you are interested in a broader context of the cost-effectiveness of using original, used components instead of unreliable aftermarket alternatives, it is worth familiarizing yourself with practical tips regarding the drivetrain – you will find them in the article Whining Differential? Find out why a used OEM drive axle is a better investment than an unreliable aftermarket part, which clearly demonstrates the advantages of choosing OEM parts in other vehicle components as well.