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03-25-2009, 02:04 PM
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Dash light problem!!!! But dimmer works? w126
Hello I am having problems with my dash light they willl not work but the dimmer adjusts the other lights in switches etc. I cleaned all the contacts but havent tried replacing the lights. I do not believe the dash light circuit is getting juice. I found a wire that was cut it is red with a yellow stripe. could it be for the clock? Becasue I found the clocks prong didnt have anything going to it. I did use a scotch lock on one of the wires coming from the healdlight switch to finally hook up the light in my boost gauge could this cause it?
 Thanks in advance,  ~Ian
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Regards, Ian White 1995 E300 Diesel w124 OM606 2014 E550 w212 M278 biturbo 2001 BMW 740i E38 M62 (past) 1981 300SD w126 OM617 (past) 
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03-25-2009, 06:03 PM
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help pleeze
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Regards, Ian White 1995 E300 Diesel w124 OM606 2014 E550 w212 M278 biturbo 2001 BMW 740i E38 M62 (past) 1981 300SD w126 OM617 (past)
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03-25-2009, 08:16 PM
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Have you checked the bulbs? The blackness of them often indicates bad bulbs. Your clipped wire is for the clock.
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03-25-2009, 09:18 PM
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Should I risk hooking up the clock tot the cut wire? Would it cause any damages if infact there was a problem? Also Where can I get the bulbs I believe there is two of them?
Many thanks 81300sd, ~Ian
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Regards, Ian White 1995 E300 Diesel w124 OM606 2014 E550 w212 M278 biturbo 2001 BMW 740i E38 M62 (past) 1981 300SD w126 OM617 (past)
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03-25-2009, 10:44 PM
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Should be able to get those bulbs at any parts store. I think they are no different than the US/jap built cars use. The wire was probably cut for a stereo power wire or something. Hook it up, the only thing it could hurt is your currently non-functioning clock or blow a fuse.
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03-25-2009, 11:18 PM
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Okay I will report back what I find thanks very much!
-Ian
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Regards, Ian White 1995 E300 Diesel w124 OM606 2014 E550 w212 M278 biturbo 2001 BMW 740i E38 M62 (past) 1981 300SD w126 OM617 (past)
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03-25-2009, 11:43 PM
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look at the bulb holder,now you see 2 brass looking wings on the side, try to push it down so it can have a better connection on the board... If you need another insturment cluster i ll sell you one that i have came out from a 1982 300SD, PM me if your interested.
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Current Garage 2008 Mercedes GL320 CDI 188k mi Repair/Work in progress 1994 S350 160k mi Garage Queen & prepping for repairs 2005 E320 CDI 203k mi Healthy & Daily Driver 1994 S350 357k mi Retried as parts car 1984 300TD 214k mi Blown OM617 Poss OM603 Swap?? Sold 1987 300SDL 200K+ 1994 S320 181K mi 2008 E320 Bluetec 127k mi 1999 S420 130K mi 1980 240D 360k mi 15+ Others that has come, stay and gone GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN  1995 E320 SE 220k mi 1984 300SD 350k mi
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03-26-2009, 12:56 AM
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Hey problem solved just bad grounds. I do need new bulbs tho where is the best place to buy them?
Thanks! ~Ian
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Regards, Ian White 1995 E300 Diesel w124 OM606 2014 E550 w212 M278 biturbo 2001 BMW 740i E38 M62 (past) 1981 300SD w126 OM617 (past)
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03-26-2009, 11:19 AM
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Most local auto parts stores will carry the bulbs. Caution: make sure they are 3 watt. Higher wattage bulbs will melt the surrounding plastic and cause you grief. The PO did this on my car and distorted the reflector.
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Sam 84 300SD 350K+ miles ( Blue Belle )
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