Ashtray illuminator not working

Mar 20, 2005 | 01:52 AM

Firenza

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Ashtray illuminator not working

Any expertise knows how to disassemble the front ashtray compartment in order to replace new light bulbs for night illuminating.
P.S. Not just the ashtray box.

Mar 20, 2005 | 03:20 AM

ATS

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Firenza

Any expertise knows how to disassemble the front ashtray compartment in order to replace new light bulbs for night illuminating.
P.S. Not just the ashtray box.

You have to be smoking for the light to come on.. ok.. just kidding.

Mar 20, 2005 | 09:04 AM

jangy

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Are you sure it is not the fuse?

Also, if it is under warranty, I suggest allowing the servic department of your MBZ dealer deal with it. I would never get into taking that beautiful dash apart.

Mar 20, 2005 | 09:34 AM

Firenza

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Originally Posted by jangy

Are you sure it is not the fuse?

Also, if it is under warranty, I suggest allowing the servic department of your MBZ dealer deal with it. I would never get into taking that beautiful dash apart.

Not the fuse. Cause the lamps are working sometimes when going through rough road. Must be poor connection for the lamps. I believe there's no need to disassembling the dash, but just the ashtray compartment.

Mar 20, 2005 | 12:36 PM

jangy

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Actually, my dad has a 2002 E320 and he has the same issue. LOL I completely forgot. He took it in and they "fixed" it. It would also blink on and off as you jiggled the lighter itself.

Good luck. I'd still get it to the dealer to document any shorts, loose wiring, etc. It could lead to other issues and its best to let them handle it rather than have an excuse to blame you for it later.

Good luck

Mar 20, 2005 | 08:04 PM

RJC

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Had the light go out on my CLK500, they found it was more than just the bulb; take it in.

Mar 21, 2005 | 08:30 AM

Miguk_Saram

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Firenza:

Ashtray disassembly instructions follow:

open the ashtray
pry the shifter wood panel up with your fingers at the ashtray side...the panel is held in by clips at the frontside - release these clips by pulling the panel up...the rear of the woodpanel comes out by moving the panel forwards
unclip the 2 plastic clips at the front of the ashtray that hold the ashtray in
take out the ashtray after the clips have been released
take off the connector at the back of the ashtray