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04 E500 interior lights problem
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2004 E500 4MATIC
04 E500 interior lights problem
Hi folks. I have an 04 E500 and a few days ago all the interior lights on the overhead panel, both front and back, stopped working. In addition, the sunroof switch doesnt work either. Im wondering if there is a fuse that controls the entire light and overhead panel area? Thanks in advance.
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'71 Pinto
Overhead control panel (OCP) fuse is f9 @ rear SAM located behind left side trunk panel. Video covers removal to inspect (i.e.: ribbon cables, etc.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx3M8yRvcus&NR=1
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2004 E500 4MATIC
Hi Konigstiger. Thanks for the tips. I checked all the fuses and the ribbon cables on the overhead and no luck. It also turns out the issue is more than just the dome light and sunroof switch. The rain sense no longer works and the door ground lighting is also out. Im guessing there must besome kind of main relay or breaker that controls the entire area. Any ideas or im i stuck with a trip to the stealer?
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Please help,, anyone who had interior light problem before
all the sudden my interior light does not work when I open the door any more,,I can turn all the interior lights by using the overhead switch but this is about it,, it is E320 1996 ,
Not sure what went wrong here
all the sudden my interior light does not work when I open the door any more,,I can turn all the interior lights by using the overhead switch but this is about it,, it is E320 1996 ,
Not sure what went wrong here
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Hi Peter, i know this message is for a long time ago but i would be appreciated if you could help me with this problem, did you get it fixed? if yes please tell me how ? i took my car to the several Mercedes dealerships but they really don't know whats the problem !!! help me please (03 E500)
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Clk w209 AMG
I am having the same problem Peter is having. But my car is a w209 clk 55 amg.
Today I went to my local shop and they tested the computer on the car and the guy said the rear sam showed no fault codes.. But he suggested buying a cheap junkyard one and try.. Cause the fuse #9 ocp fuse was working.
It can either be the ocp or the rear sam (even though it shows no codes the guy said this)
What Im looking forward to is removing the ocp and check for any damage.
Does anyone know how to remove the ocp? Any ideas?
Thanks.
Today I went to my local shop and they tested the computer on the car and the guy said the rear sam showed no fault codes.. But he suggested buying a cheap junkyard one and try.. Cause the fuse #9 ocp fuse was working.
It can either be the ocp or the rear sam (even though it shows no codes the guy said this)
What Im looking forward to is removing the ocp and check for any damage.
Does anyone know how to remove the ocp? Any ideas?
Thanks.
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Ocp
I fixed this problem myself, I bought a used front dome light from ebay for $50, when I received it I noticed that it has a different color, so I decided to swap the boards, it just had 9 to 10 screws inside, it's realy easy to open and reinstall it, the problem is with the board inside the dome light, I changed it and all the problems got fixed, to open the ocp, I'm not sure hoe it looks on your car but on mine it was realy easy, first you should open the rain sensor cover, then an small cover that is around the mirror (there is no screws), then if you look closer there is 2 holes that you can insert your finger inside them, you have to push the 2 bottuns inside these holes, then you can pull the hole unit out easily, if you still have problem let me know and I can make a video o how to open it and send ye link to you.
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I can't find another thread about this topic so you're my best bet. I just removed the aftermarket video system from the rear dome light location and am ready to re-install the OEM dome light, however, I cannot figure out where to plug in the ribbon cable. Anyone?
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2004 e500 4matic
in your post you stated that you bought an overhead unit from ebay, took the board(s) out and installed them in old shell. does this process involve any module/computer programming or is it just "plug and play"? please advise.
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2003 Mercedes Benz E500
Dome lights and Sunroof
Hi, I have an 03 E500 that I just got from a family member, all the interior lights on the overhead panel, both front and back, stopped working. In addition, the sunroof switch doesnt work either. And randomly, my dashboard lights and dashboard shut off while driving until I stop and restart the car . Can anyone elaborate on this problem and give me a part number or part to fix or replace?
