i have an 88 190e 2.6l and theres this white light on the right side of the steering wheel keeps coming and staying on. It has no letters on it or symbols so id just like to know what it means

Ya got me. Is it on the gauge cluster itself or off to the side? Maybe its an idiot lite that lost the plastic gel.

Can you be more specific?

__________________
Patrick Leber
'84 190E 2.3
'83 Porsche 944 (track car)
'84 Porsche 944 (parts car)
85.5 Porsche 944 (sled)

its in the gauge cluster...like where the check engine light is only further left

If it sits in line with all the other check lights, your car is missing a part of the check lights displays. There are two plastic strips shoved in the cluster (one from each side) and these strips contain the check whatever lights. You probably miss a part of the righter plastic strip...

greetingz,

__________________
1990 300SL-24
1993 C250D with a minor 600+k kilometer
www.MBenzNL.com(the Netherlands)

Alright, here is the lineup...
The indicator lamps that are located on the right side of the thermometer/clock adjuster are as follows:

From left to right- 1. ASD, 2. Fluid level for windshield, 3. ABS Malfunction, 4. SRS- Safety Restraint system malfunction, 5. O2 Sensor (california version only) and 6. Check Engine.

Hope it helps.

__________________
Patrick Leber
'84 190E 2.3
'83 Porsche 944 (track car)
'84 Porsche 944 (parts car)
85.5 Porsche 944 (sled)

it is the ASD light then. what does that mean?

Automatic Locking Differential. As per the 1993 owners manual,

" The automatic locking differential engages when there is a difference in speed (slip)during accelaration between the front and rear wheels of over 1.2 MPH and the vehicle speed is less than 15.6 MPH. It will disengage at speeds above 16.2 MPH".

It also says bring it in to the dealer if the light stays on. My car is an 84 so I am not familiar with that system.

__________________
Patrick Leber
'84 190E 2.3
'83 Porsche 944 (track car)
'84 Porsche 944 (parts car)
85.5 Porsche 944 (sled)

Mine does the same thing.Its a blank red light between
srs light and check engine light.It blinks ones in a
while and never pay attention to it.Even the owners
manual doesnt say anthing about it.Now Im concern.
I even earch the C.D.Cant find any explanation.
What could it be? Anybody?

Clauser1

Was ASD even an option on an 88? ANd if so, the chances of it having it are slim to none on a 190E. Can someone give directions on how to tell if he has it?
See if you see a triangle in the center of the speedometer, does something every light up there?

__________________
2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver)

Previous:
1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles
2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!)
1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI)
03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's)
2006 C230k (Dad's)
1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's)
2000 C230k Sport sedans
2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's)
1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)

Do the warning lights on either side light up when the ign is turned on (e.g., ck eng light)? If one does not that would indicate that the bulb is in the incorrect socket behind the cluster. ASD was not available on the 190E.

__________________
Scott Diener
89 300E
93 300E
92 Volvo 740 Wagon aka "Mutt mover"

Mine is 1990 2.6.
No,theres no triangle on the
center of the speedometer.
What is ASD?

Clauser1

ASD is an archaeic form of Traction control. It's actually an ANTI-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL. It came before ASR. It's just a limited slip differential. Your car doesn't have it.

Does this so called 'light' light up when you put the key in the ignition to the ON position but don't start it?

__________________
2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver)

Previous:
1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles
2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!)
1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI)
03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's)
2006 C230k (Dad's)
1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's)
2000 C230k Sport sedans
2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's)
1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)

Yes dave.
Clauser1

I have one of those blank lights too. It's for the steering column. If it's not locked in place, it will let you know. It never comes on other wise.... the culprit must be on the end where the whatever option is hooked.
Who knows, maybe something is shorting.

__________________
2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver)

Previous:
1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles
2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!)
1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI)
03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's)
2006 C230k (Dad's)
1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's)
2000 C230k Sport sedans
2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's)
1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)

sounds to me as if someone switched the position of the SRS light to the wrong socket