SL/R230: Red LEDs
01-19-2021, 03:46 PM
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Red LEDs
Hi all, I'm a new owner of a 2005 SL 600. Recently, and at random, one or both of the red LED's above the speedometer and tach start flashing and chirping. I have searched the voluminous owners manuals and can't find any mention of these LED's. Can someone tell me their purpose and how to stop their annoying flashing and chirping?
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01-19-2021, 03:58 PM
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Hi all, I'm a new owner of a 2005 SL 600. Recently, and at random, one or both of the red LED's above the speedometer and tach start flashing and chirping. I have searched the voluminous owners manuals and can't find any mention of these LED's. Can someone tell me their purpose and how to stop their annoying flashing and chirping?
Alan
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01-19-2021, 05:18 PM
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2005 R 230 SL350 (M112 3.7). Sold the 1966 W113 230SL recently
If the pattern is seemingly random and various other gremlins start annoying your mobile life, you may be heading towards a new EIS (electronic ignition switch).
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Frederick NL (01-20-2021)
01-20-2021, 01:17 PM
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You are exactly correct! I had no idea what it was but it is exactly that - a built in radar detector! whoever did this job was great....the LEDs look like they were factory installed!
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04-20-2021, 05:18 PM
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In this photo you can see the red LEDs for anyone wanting to see what we're talking about
