What do you do when they dont take your advice on the Diesel Forum?

[boneheaddoctor]

Originally Posted by admanles

Wow so my w116 center console is lighted by fiber optics? Dang I was going to tear into it to figure out what bulbs to use... I'm going to have to search for you post to see how to fix it... So thanks in advance!
Also don't worry about those that don't listen... they will find their own way... but there are many of us that find your advice helpful... even if it wasn't directed to us at the time...

Les

You will see all the black "wires" going to all the swtches etc. like an octopus...they pipe the light from a central bulb......so basicly everything that lights up doesn't have its own bulb.

[Scott98]

Originally Posted by boneheaddoctor

You will see all the black "wires" going to all the swtches etc. like an octopus...they pipe the light from a central bulb......so basicly everything that lights up doesn't have its own bulb.

My 123 is like that for the top row of switches (sunroof, rear light, rear window defrost). The climate control has light bulbs though. I was just in there on Friday to change out the bad bulbs.

Scott

[boneheaddoctor]

Originally Posted by Scott98

My 123 is like that for the top row of switches (sunroof, rear light, rear window defrost). The climate control has light bulbs though. I was just in there on Friday to change out the bad bulbs.

Scott

yes thats where the occtopus feeds from, Like I said there is not a bulb for every different thing.....but there are a few bulbs....

[phantoms]

I have many years of experience in auto repair. Even so, I don't know everything. In fact, Mercedes Diesels were a learning experience for me for a while as they were not my everyday job. All that said, I try not to answer any questions that I don't absolutely know the answer to (without stating so). If I do answer and my advice is not taken, then it's no skin off my back. It is the same in the forum as it is in person. Many times a person will ask you how, why, etc., only to question your answer afterwards. The way I feel is "If you don't want to know, then don't ask, I told you what I thought and you can do with it as you please".

[Jim H]

Vive la Difference! To each his own! Live and learn!

When you know you are right, that is all you need to know.

When you can learn, absorb like a sponge.

Share freely, honestly, to the best of your knowledge and experience, and expect nothing in return.

Oh, yes, be d*** glad you weren't discussing oil...

Best Regards,
Jim

[Tirebiter]

But..... making up "facts" shall be rewarded with a diesel enema.