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11-01-2012, 12:19 PM
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No dashboard lights, but problem now found
Original question below, but now an answer has been found........
1) 3 days ago, I had an after market stereo put in. The guy used my Crutchfield harness, and I guess hardwired the other wires, and kept the fader working on the Mercedes console panel by the shifter, which I think a lot of people bypass. So that might be the cause, maybe he messed something up? I didn't check the dash lights, didn't know there was a problem til this morning, and I'm on a 12 hour trip today. 2) Yesterday, I installed new front dash speakers. Maybe that caused the problem? I checked the fuses, all is well. The light for the temp readout is working. The tail lights, blinkers, etc. which I think are on the same fuse, are all working. Any suggestions? jeff 1991 300d 175k Last edited by jbach36; 11-01-2012 at 03:14 PM. 
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11-01-2012, 12:30 PM
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twist the knob? Mine went out a couple days ago...i guess i twisted the knob when doing trip odometer reset.....dooh....
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1987 300TDT 1981 VW MKI Caddy 1.6 diesel, waiting on engine swap 1983 D-50 Power Ram 4x4 "Mitsubishi" 2.3 turbo diesel assorted gas powered crap and motorcycles RIP: 1984 300TDT, 1982 300TDT, 1984 190D 2.2, 1992 300D 2.5, 1987 300TDT, 1982 Maxima LD28, 1983 Maxima LD28, Isuzu C223 P'ups X3, 1983 Holiday Rambler 6.2 Banks turbo diesel, 1984 Winnebago LeSharo 2.1 TD, 1985 Allegro 6.5
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#3
11-01-2012, 12:37 PM
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You'll need to pull the cluster and use your multimeter to see where you're not getting voltage, i.e. go to where the problem is and move backwards.
It would also be OK to check where things are OK (e.g. fuse box) and then move forward. In any event, you've got a break somewhere, and you need to find it, and the way I recommend is to trace wires with your multimeter. Be very careful around live circuits. Sincerely, Packman
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83 240D - 4 speed manual - Manilla Beige 189K miles, Tachometer mod, cool wooden shift knob from PeachParts, CocoMats, Original factory paint, manual windows, manual sunroof. Starting to add AudioWrap to this car too! 
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11-01-2012, 03:12 PM
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Problem found
I found the problem.
Someone asked me if the new radio had a dimmer option within the menu, and it does. Just yesterday afternoon, I turned that option from off to "on". What the dimmer option on the radio is supposed to do, is dim the radio lights when the headlights are turned on. I called the radio installer, he said he did not hook the dimmer switch to the other dashboard lights up. So with that option "off", my dash lights work as normal. All is well!
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