Light switch Illumination on 2005 vs 2001-2004 W203
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It's funny, I bought a new switch when I retrofit the folding mirrors, and never thought about it lighting up. You guys got me worried, till I checked the car and saw that it did light up. What a relief!
I don't think that there is any way to get the fogs to come on automatically at all. You've got to do it yourself.
I don't think that there is any way to get the fogs to come on automatically at all. You've got to do it yourself.
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Originally Posted by amdeutsch
Actually there is. But it requires additional parts and rewiring of the circuitry. And NO, I haven't done it nor will I.
Can you post the instructions please?
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Originally Posted by amdeutsch
Actually there is. But it requires additional parts and rewiring of the circuitry. And NO, I haven't done it nor will I.
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Jim
You're assuming that I researched this and have all the wire codes, parts, etc. I don't. But basic EE tells me that you can use a relay, with a 10 A lamp load rating minimum per pole, a 12 VDC coil, splices, diodes and additional wiring to accomplish that. Now how the MB computer will react to a signal that it hasn't commanded to be present..........
You're assuming that I researched this and have all the wire codes, parts, etc. I don't. But basic EE tells me that you can use a relay, with a 10 A lamp load rating minimum per pole, a 12 VDC coil, splices, diodes and additional wiring to accomplish that. Now how the MB computer will react to a signal that it hasn't commanded to be present..........
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06 C230WZ
Part # for Headlight Switch with Light
I've searched this forum to no end, because I know I have read the acutal part number required to get the '05 Headlight switch dash icons to light. My dealer says this can't be done, the switch doesnt include the led etc. which is true if you order the 05 part #. I plan on bringing them the post with the part number that will correct this design "problem" (and don't get me started on the idiot who decided this was a wise thing to eliminate in the first place!)
Thanks for your help!
Thanks for your help!
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05 C230SS
Originally Posted by markjb
I've searched this forum to no end, because I know I have read the acutal part number required to get the '05 Headlight switch dash icons to light. My dealer says this can't be done, the switch doesnt include the led etc. which is true if you order the 05 part #. I plan on bringing them the post with the part number that will correct this design "problem" (and don't get me started on the idiot who decided this was a wise thing to eliminate in the first place!)
Thanks for your help!
Thanks for your help!
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the final response I got from my dealer was that the 05' C230SS does not come with a backlit headlight switch with the switch positon backlit.
I gave up the fight a month ago.
I gave up the fight a month ago.
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2006 Acura RL - Aspec rims/spoiler, JDM grille
Here is what my invoice said...
543250 Exterior lamp switch/switch module, replace 124WMB94
1 203-545-09-04-1424 switch
543250 Exterior lamp switch/switch module, replace 124WMB94
1 203-545-09-04-1424 switch
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2005 Obsidian Black C230 Komp Sports Sedan, 2006 Iridium Silver ML350 SUV
hey, this is totalyy Off topic, but im just wondering what does the
"<-P" and "P ->" position do?
"<-P" and "P ->" position do?
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Originally Posted by blkc230k
hey, this is totalyy Off topic, but im just wondering what does the
"<-P" and "P ->" position do?
"<-P" and "P ->" position do?
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Originally Posted by amdeutsch
Would that not be described in the FM? I give you a hint: P = parking. Have you not tried those settings and then looked at the outside of your car?
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2001 F250 superduty, 2005 C320 4 matic, 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
In those pics, the switch has a backlight on so you can see the different lighting positions in the dark. On my 2005 c320 4 mmatic, the entire panel is dark, ecept for the fog light indicators which only come on when they are turned on, and the green headlight indicator in the speedometer. Is the backlight supposed to be on when the lights are on? it makes sense because thats the way it is in every make of car.
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2005 C230K SS, 6sp
I find it amazing that after reading this post and posting pictures that there would be two different types of lightswitches, one with backlight and one without. Surely a C320 should have an illuminated switch if my completely standard and much cheaper 2005 C230K has an illuminated headlight switch. (yes, it lights up when the headlamps are turned on) This feels like a manufacturer defect. I don't buy the dealer saying, "I've tried all of our other cars and they are exactly the same way." Either they are feeding you a line or all the cars that the dealer has are defective. Case in point: A friend's Silver Arrow passenger seat belt reel locked once seated and belt buckled. He asked the dealer during a service A if there was a way to unlock it. Dealer's reply, "I tried all the other cars on the lot and they are exactly the same way." We read the SL board and found the answer to be a switch on the passenger seat that the dealer didn't mention or didn't know about. We flipped the switch and the seat belt reel worked as it should.
Print the pics and make the dealer own up to the warrantee repair and replace the light switch module, if they feed you a line point to the pictures once again or find another dealer. Bottom line is that you paid for your car and everything that is in it should work as it should work.
Print the pics and make the dealer own up to the warrantee repair and replace the light switch module, if they feed you a line point to the pictures once again or find another dealer. Bottom line is that you paid for your car and everything that is in it should work as it should work.
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Originally Posted by amdeutsch
Would that not be described in the FM? I give you a hint: P = parking. Have you not tried those settings and then looked at the outside of your car?
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icons of light switch Do Not light up
I have a w203 2005 and the icons of my light switch do not light up as mentioned in a few of the above threads. My local dealer said that these do not light up even after mentioning MB Bobs thread. How can I persuade him that these should light up.
Thanks
Thanks
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2004.5 C 230
Originally Posted by Mr. Leng
I think everyone of us get the heated mirror as a standard equiptment on our W203
I don't believe I have that on my 04.5, am I wrong?
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'03 C230 Sedan
Originally Posted by Jkw
Is that standard on all W203 or just after 2005?
I don't believe I have that on my 04.5, am I wrong?
I don't believe I have that on my 04.5, am I wrong?
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2005 C Wagon (No snickering please!)
My 2005 wagon has switch A203 545 10 04, made June 19, 04. The assembly has the headlight switch and exterior mirror positioning joy stick. There is no headlight washer or folding mirror switches. The switch illumninates the joy stick, the mirror select legends, and the lamp symbol in the rotating portion of the headlight switch. It also lights for front and rear fog lights. Inside I found that there is a provision to illuminate the legends for the headlight switch. There is a white plastic light tunnel, some nibs meant to integrate the light, and the legends are translucent. What was missing is the three LED's to light the legends. Each LED requires a current limiting resistor, which was also missing. I guess saving .42 per car was important to some sharp pencil accountant. There were three unseen and functiong LED's on the circuit board for the folding mirror switch and the headlight washer switch.
Looks to me like sometime in 2004, illuminated legends were deleted.
It is a very well designed piece, having dual contacts for each switch (in case one fails), different brightness for each LED so the light appears uniform on the face of the switch assembly, and good tactile feedback from each element.
Looks to me like sometime in 2004, illuminated legends were deleted.
It is a very well designed piece, having dual contacts for each switch (in case one fails), different brightness for each LED so the light appears uniform on the face of the switch assembly, and good tactile feedback from each element.
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Originally Posted by tyro
Yeah but isn't that the dumbest thing you ever heard of? I always drive at night with only my left side parking light illuminated.
I actually use it quite often when parking on the street.
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05 CLK500
i have an 05 clk500 and i have the same problem, my light switch doesnt light up. and i have seen my friends 04 clk and his lights up. So looks like they "updated" it in clks also, idiots