PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Dash and console lights

tobybul · #7 11-25-2006, 11:33 PM

Finally pulled cluster out. I don't think it was ever worked on (which is a good thing

) hence it was stuck more than the usual. The rubber rib was making it difficult to pull out. I rigged hanger wire as puller (see pic) along with a little push from behind helped. Also, loosend speedo cable from engine side.

The problem with the lights was a bad rheo. For some reason it was corroded with this white powdery stuff. I removed it and ended up opening it up. Soaked in The Works cleaner for about a minute to remove corrosion. Dried it, lightly dabbed with grease and put it back together. Reassembly was a bit tricky due to the springs. Mechanism worked fine BUT decided to just jump the connection. So I soldered a piece of wire between the 2 connections.

Also, checked and wiped all bulbs. Replaced the once that were a bit dark from the heat. Reinstalled cluster and - VOILA

!! All lights came on (including the console lights).

So, I can firmly confirm that the Rheostat also controls the console lights!!