In my 1988 300E in the center of the console there is an LCD display that's blank. Is this where the outside temp is supposed to de displayed? Any ideas on correcting/fixing this?

TIA-

Stephen Davis
1988 300E - So how hot IS it outside anyways..?

Outside temp LED blank usually is the sensor
locate behind your front plate bracket (is a cable with sensor at one end connector at other end) cable connector is locate inside
fuse box. if the LED turn black then you have
a faulty display unit.

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MB STARS Master Guild Technician,12 years MB tech
5 years independent shop owner

My problem is different than yours.
The stupid engeneer who placed that thermometer under the front plate was certainly a young 10 years old boy... (the hot that the engine of a 560SEC blows out makes the sensor useless) the sensor indicates the outside temp to 40+ ?! Is there a way to readjust the temp so that when the sensor thinks it's 42 it will be 24? Or should I simply move the sensor to the back if possible...?

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[This message has been edited by Adamou (edited 06-07-99).]

How can I change the outside temp display from centigrade to fahrenheit?

The LED is not black (doesn't seem 'burned out'). How do I check the sensor? Is there a fuse for this or is included with the instrument fuse or is on it's own.

Thanks again-

Stephen Davis
1988 300E

Stephen
You can check the fues,under hood at driver side fuse #7 should be 8amps white.(horns,rear defogger,turn sifnal/hazard lamps,warning indicators).
Brook
The LED can't change from centigrade to fahrenheit. hope this help.
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MB STARS Master Guild Technician,12 years MB tech
5 years independent shop owner


[This message has been edited by MB STARS (edited 06-07-99).]

Good info guys.

Any idea on how I can fix this? The fuse is fine and the display seems to be in OK condition.

TIA-

Stephen Davis
1988 300E 90k/miles

Stephen
Just replace outside temp sensor I have seen
a lot fautly sensor.

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MB STARS Master Guild Technician,12 years MB tech
5 years independent shop owner

I'll add it to my list.

Thanks for all of the help.

Stephen Davis
1998 300E 90k miles