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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 10:07 AM
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Need AC/Heat display module help

I pulled the ash tray, radio, and heat/ac display modules to run some wires to my XM radio. When I re-installed everything, the AC/heat display module does not illuminate when the headlights are on. There are only 2 connectors into that module, so no chance of missing a connector. Any advice? Unit seems sealed, not sure I want to try to pry it open.

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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 01:29 PM
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The climate control module has it's own light in the center. You just need to replace the bulb. Pull the module out and look at the bottom. There is a bulb holder in the center. The light doesn't come on at the same time that you turn your headlights on. It can take up to a minute for it to iluminate the climate control screen because the module has a mind of it's own.
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by E-Klasse
The climate control module has it's own light in the center. You just need to replace the bulb. Pull the module out and look at the bottom. There is a bulb holder in the center. The light doesn't come on at the same time that you turn your headlights on. It can take up to a minute for it to iluminate the climate control screen because the module has a mind of it's own.
Hey thanks! Sure enough I just twisted and pulled it out, tested with a 12v supply on the side contacts and not light. I wonder how I damaged it, it's unlikely it just decided to burn out at the exact time I was doing some work.

I also somehow busted the bulb on the cig lighter also, when I pulled the connector off, that little bulb came out too. Trip to the MB service dept, unlikely to find these at Walmart.

Again, thanks for the reply.

Bob
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