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ok, the trunk light is not working. nothing in the manual is mentioned about replacing it.
the light i'm talking about is the one located in the trunk, NOT on the trunk lid that has a light blinking green OR any lights on the exterior. this light helps you see your stuff if you are taking them out at night. I tried removing the cover and I had trouble, i ended up with a interior scratch on the car body (sigh).
I had the same problem under warranty and couldn't figure out how to take the cover off the lamp without major force so I let MB fix it.....they replaced a "control module" to fix the problem.
I had the same problem under warranty and couldn't figure out how to take the cover off the lamp without major force so I let MB fix it.....they replaced a "control module" to fix the problem.
funny thing is....the dealers always say they "replaced a control module" for every problem you bring in it in for!
funny thing is....the dealers always say they "replaced a control module" for every problem you bring in it in for!
Yea, I noticed the same pattern in fixes myself! At first I was VERY skeptical then I read how everything is controlled off of a central buss (canbus?) with 'receivers', or control modules, picking up the signals and getting the job done. Saves wiring weight (more than you think) and installation time and also allows for options to be easily added. Also increases complexity of diaganostics and repair. Still makes you wonder if it is worth it to the consumer.
i have the extended warranty so it is covered. when i get the car back, hopefully they wrote down the charge on the service sheet. i'll let you know either way (hopefully tomorrow or early next week since the parts only arrived today)
They did not write down the charge but told me that it costs $700. Apparently, this is the 2nd time they replaced it. I was not aware of the first time, but I guess when they were fixing my radio and rear windshield they saw something wrong and replaced it. My problem was beyond the scope of just the light. The green light to open the trunk was not working either. I still occassionally have trouble starting the car (hard start...)
If your light just comes on and off, it maybe a simple replacement of the bulb or a bad wire hook up. Check and see if anything else in the rear (like the green light) is having trouble blinking green. It may be more than a light problem.
I saw the tech open the light bulb casing. It was rather difficult. Make sure you using a something flat, thin and non-metallic (to not scratch interior paint) to pry open the casing from the short sides.
If you just want to replace the bulb in the trunk wall, open the fuse door and reach up to the back of the light. You will feel a tab on the back of the plastic cover--toward the front of the vehicle. Push this tab, and the light should easily pop out.
Here are some pics of the trunk light from my 2003 c230k sedan for those that are are struggling to remove theirs. I resorted to moderate brute force... sucky thing is that there is no voltage at the connector and the bulb is fine. Is there a fuse number for this and where is the actuator for the light?
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