Light switch Illumination on 2005 vs 2001-2004 W203
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Originally Posted by vadim
On mine the knob icons are not lit, the way it has always been since day 1. I couldn't care less, though, as it always is at "0" with DRL on.
Yeah, I discovered that with DRL's on, the rest of the lights become automatic with the knob set to "0". I just wish there was an easy way for me to wire up a relay to turn on the driving lights when the sensor turns on the main headlights when it get dark!
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Originally Posted by Jim Banville
Yeah, I discovered that with DRL's on, the rest of the lights become automatic with the knob set to "0". I just wish there was an easy way for me to wire up a relay to turn on the driving lights when the sensor turns on the main headlights when it get dark!
Not unless you replaced the fogs with aftermarket ones. :v
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05 C230SS
Originally Posted by EKY
Everything finally lights up. Funny thing is that I purchased the car without everything light up. Oh yea, it's a 05 C230SS
I still haven't get mine fixed yet
Maybe wait till my first service
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Originally Posted by amdeutsch
There are no "driving lights" on your car. Not unless you replaced the fogs with aftermarket ones. :v
Not unless you replaced the fogs with aftermarket ones. :v
I actually did a quick search and found that "driving lights" are defined as lights supplemental ONLY to high beams. They shouldn't illuminate w/ low beams. I THINK our "fog lights" turn off when you turn on the high beams.
Last edited by Jim Banville; Mar 17, 2005 at 08:54 PM.
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'05 C230 coupe
mine goes into service next friday 
the replacement switch finally came in. the loaner car they gave me the last time had a faulty switch, too ('05 C240, it was newer than MY car)
if I end up buying folding mirrors later on, someone can have my new switch :p
the replacement switch finally came in. the loaner car they gave me the last time had a faulty switch, too ('05 C240, it was newer than MY car)if I end up buying folding mirrors later on, someone can have my new switch :p
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Originally Posted by Jim Banville
If people can call the parking lights, city lights, why can't I call the foglights, driving lights?
For further reference on the difference in light pattern may I refer you to your local autoparts store. The boxes will have pics on them for you to look at so that you may better flame me on your next post with your newly gained invaluable knowledge to be passed to the rest. :v
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Originally Posted by vadim
On mine the knob icons are not lit, the way it has always been since day 1. I couldn't care less, though, as it always is at "0" with DRL on.
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bah, went to my dealer today, They did check 3 cars, C55 doesn't light but one C230 coupe and C240 do light up, then he took out my switch, checked, say there is not bulb socket in the back, so conclusion from dealers is, sport model doesn't light up like the SS and C55.... any idea ? lol
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Originally Posted by LMing
bah, went to my dealer today, They did check 3 cars, C55 doesn't light but one C230 coupe and C240 do light up, then he took out my switch, checked, say there is not bulb socket in the back, so conclusion from dealers is, sport model doesn't light up like the SS and C55.... any idea ? lol
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it's hard since he already told me it's normal, even the C55 doesn't light up... heh I don't want to be some a$$ customer on their black list since my car is still new... so.... any idea ? thanks
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'05 C230 coupe
Originally Posted by LMing
so conclusion from dealers is, sport model doesn't light up like the SS and C55.... any idea ? lol
my dealership acknowledged the defective switch, and replaced it under warranty, I just got it back today, and everything lights up now
as stated in my prev post, the switch for the '05 C240 I had for a loaner did NOT light up, and neither did the '05 C230k SS I got this past friday. I'm really praying that this weird kind of QC is limited to the C-class, because it's really making me wonder about spending any money on another benz in the future...
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EKY: could you give me some advice as to how I can get my lightswitch fixed? The official word from my Service Department is that MB changed the design of the lightswitch to save some money and the newer switch does not light up in that area. They ordered a new switch and it was the same as mine now, with no backlight in that spot. Should I take it to a different dealer?
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Has anyone been sucessful in getting the dealer to fix a not backlit switch? Mine replaced it but the new one didn't light either, they opened the switch up and there are no lights in that spot!
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'05 C230 coupe
Originally Posted by ctC230K
Has anyone been sucessful in getting the dealer to fix a not backlit switch? Mine replaced it but the new one didn't light either, they opened the switch up and there are no lights in that spot!
when I took mine in to have them take a look at it, they ordered the 'correct' part for me, and now it's all G
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Mine was replaced with no problems. There is another thread going on with a recommendation to print up the thread and show it to the service advisor. I would do that. ct230k said that there are other '05's at the dealership he goes to that has the light switch illuminated but they still refuse to replace his switch. I told him to call MB directly to complain??
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Originally Posted by 808_230K
I'd do what MB-BOB suggests, and print out this thd, and find a dealership that will actually replace it w/one that has the light.
when I took mine in to have them take a look at it, they ordered the 'correct' part for me, and now it's all G
when I took mine in to have them take a look at it, they ordered the 'correct' part for me, and now it's all G
Do you know what the part number for that light switch the dealer ordered? Mine is a '05 C230 SS and it doesn't light up either. Thanks.
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whoever got the RIGHT part that has the switch that lights up,
why don't you post the OEM Part # so that everyone knows what the dealer needs to order.
Most dealer parts dept folk you have to a couple of times, until they get it right.
If one type of switch doesn't light up, and one does, are there 2 separate parts ? or are a certain percentage (seemingly high), defective ?
why don't you post the OEM Part # so that everyone knows what the dealer needs to order.
Most dealer parts dept folk you have to
a couple of times, until they get it right.If one type of switch doesn't light up, and one does, are there 2 separate parts ? or are a certain percentage (seemingly high), defective ?
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This is what the invoice said...
543250 Exterior Lamp switch/switch module, repl
124WMB94
1 203-545-09-04-1424 SWITCH
Hope this helps....
Regards,
Eric
543250 Exterior Lamp switch/switch module, repl
124WMB94
1 203-545-09-04-1424 SWITCH
Hope this helps....
Regards,
Eric
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WTF! I just took my car to the dealer and mentioned this problem to him (light switches not lighting up), he said they are not supposed to light up!! I explained to him very clearly..that these are supposed to light up, and he says they are not supposed to and he won't fix it.
WTF?????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just took my car in for the 1k - 3k service.
Should I got to another dealer or ????????????
WTF?????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just took my car in for the 1k - 3k service.
Should I got to another dealer or ????????????
