common_boy

Hey guys. I've seen this question before but there wasn't an answer on the thread... from like 2 years ago. So I don't have any idea what's going on with the interior lights. Basically, the only things that are lit are the Multifunction display (the one you control with the steering wheel buttons) and the error lights around the instrument panel. The speedo/rpm/fuel/oil lights don't come on, AC light doesn't work, all the switches don't light up,or the seat control buttons on the doors. Just happened all of the sudden on either monday or tuesday. I know for certain they were out tuesday night. I've checked all the fuses of course, and once I get some free time from work/life I'm gonna swap them all out to see if that does anything.

If I can't get anything, I'm just gonna try to inject a little bit of power into the circuit from that little light inside the armrest. Last resort I guess before I do something more drastic like re-routing the lighting. But of course, that WILL. Take forever.

EDIT: She's a 2001 CLK 430. Thanks Broskies

ebonick22

im having the same problem but it occured when some1 stole my factory radio.

VIPclk320

that sounds just like the fuse to me, there is a fuse box under the hood next to the brake booster, there is a fuse box on the left side of the dash behinde the headlight switch area(on US cars) and tere is a little fuse box in the trunk behinde the battery under the carpet check all of them because i can recall what fuse numbers controlled the interrior lighting. DO NOT INSERT POWER TO THE CIRCUT!!!!

ebonick22

checked them all and they are all good and my cigarette lighter dont work as well. NEED HELP.

Munky

Hey guys,

I am hoping you might be able to help with this frustrating problem . I have a very similar problem as posted here.

I have no back light illumination when the headlights are turned on, at the instrument cluster, heater controls, whole center gear shift console and steering wheel. If you push a button like EC or Rear Window Heater the on and off button light works but I have no visual back lighting when its dark. All other electronics displays and warning lights work fine on the dash.

What I have done so far is test every fuse under the bonnet, in the boot and to the right of the steering wheel in the dash when you open the door, all were ok. I have also disconnected the battery for 5 minutes and reconnected, no change. I have checked every light around the car, from headlights to indicators, boot license plate, fog, parking, etc etc and they all work. I have had the odd "Check Bulb Warning" messages very randomly for a few months but it was intermittent and went away normally on a restart, I checked all bulbs back when I had the messages and I had none out, so I assumed it was a sensor playing up. But I have not had this warning message come back for at least a few months now.

I have researched on various sites and it has happened to other people in similar ways. But no resolutions or resolves were posted afterward. The only point that interested me is my car has never had a factory stereo.

Before I run this into MB or other garage for probably a big bill. If anyone has any views or thoughts about how to fix this myself I would greatly appreciate your responses.

Cheers
Munky