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BENZ-LGB · #1 07-22-2005, 07:21 PM

On the middle of the dashboard of my "new" E320, close to the glass, there is a small plastic triangle.

I figure it is some kind of a sensor. but for what? The owner's manual seems to be silent on the issue.

Another question.

Next to the fuel gauge there is a small amber "light." this is not the "low fuel/reserve" indicator at the empty area of the fuel gauge. Thisis closer to the center and it is a small "dot."

Any idea of what these two items may be?

Thanks.

Snibble · #2 07-22-2005, 08:47 PM

can you take a picture of the things you're talking about it?

BENZ-LGB · #3 07-22-2005, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snibble

can you take a picture of the things you're talking about it?

Ask and ye shall receive...

The first image is a long view of dashboard. Second image is a close-up of the plastic "thing." The third image shows the amber "dot" right below the pivot point of the fuel gauge. And yes, it is 94 degrees and yes it is now 6:25 p.m.

JLLG · #4 07-23-2005, 10:56 AM

In the middle of you dash board next to the glass, I believe that is the sun sensor. It used by the climate control system. Not sure on the cluster light.

BENZ-LGB · #5 07-23-2005, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLLG

In the middle of you dash board next to the glass, I believe that is the sun sensor. It used by the climate control system. Not sure on the cluster light.

The car does not have automatic headlights, so why would it have a sun sensor?

My old Caddy Seville had the automatic headlights, so it had a sensor onthe dashboard to monitor sunlight/outside lighting.

I think it may be the outside temp sensor (maybe???).

Or maybe it is a "secret" antenna so that M-B knows where we all are at all times. Some sort of Teutonic device to conquer the world...

JLLG · #6 07-23-2005, 06:03 PM

The climate control system uses the sun sensor.

joeym · #7 07-23-2005, 06:29 PM

Hi Prior post was correct the sensor on the dash is a sun sensor used by the climate control ,The inst cluster amber dot is a light sensor used for auto interior lighting if you have the option look at the inst lights next time you pull into the garage or go thru a tunnel,with the light switch in auto.joeym

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