S420 (W140) SRS light on dash ?

[DanielW]

Should the SRS warning light on dash light up while in the key on position before starting the engine? All other test lamps burn--but that one stays dark. Should it light? If dark (like mine), why ?

DanielW

[nhodges]

It should light.

[JimF]

burned out lamp!

[DanielW]

I may have posted without completely checking it out ??

My 95 S420 SRS bulb lights after the engine starts, but only for a few seconds, and only if the my driver door is closed. I have not yet read in the owners manual---which is what I should have checked first. I just assumed it would light at the "on key" position as do all the other warning bulbs.

I don't want to go back to the dealer if nothing is wrong, even tho it is Starmarked for another year and 1/2.
My selling MB dealer is 2 hours away and might get $$$ signs in his eyes since I paid him too much for a clean low mileage car.

I'll get to know my car soon--but it would be really bad to find out AFTER a collision that the air bags did not deploy.

I really enjoy my "S" car! Stability at speed is much above my 87 300E traded in after owning it 4 years, 130K-->202K miles.

Thanks for your posts about my concern.

DanielW

95 S420 60Kmiles
04 Avalon 15Kmiles
87 300E 202K (traded on the S420)
87 Yamaha FJ1200, 54K, runs well, FAST, one owner, (for sale)