S-Class (W220) 1999-2006: S 320 CDI, S 320, S430, S 500, S 600

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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 02:17 AM
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Hello, Newbie here.

Just picked up an 01 S430. but there seems to be a problem with the headlight switch. Anyone ever experience the lights (headlights and parking lights) being on everytime the engine is running? The headlight switch is in the "O" position. Hope some of you can help me, getting really tired of replacing bulbs Thanks
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Just picked up an 01 S430. but there seems to be a problem with the headlight switch. Anyone ever experience the lights (headlights and parking lights) being on everytime the engine is running? The headlight switch is in the "O" position. Hope some of you can help me, getting really tired of replacing bulbs Thanks
You can adjust the 'day time' running lights using the menus on the steering wheel. When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are automatically switched on. In low ambient light conditions the parking lamps will also switch on. You should be able to find this information on the lighting submenu on the display cluster. You will eventually see an option for ligh circuit headlight mode where you can select manual or constant. It sounds like you are set for constant. Switch it to manual and you will have full control when the lights should turn on and off.
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