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10-10-2004, 10:06 PM
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How do I repair the Courtesy Lamp on my 85 300D?
Is it possible to repair the Courtesy Light on an 85 300D? I see a little module with transistors and diodes. Can the Light be fixed?
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10-11-2004, 07:22 AM
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Same Problem
I had the same problem. I checked and had 12 volts at the lamp and it still would not come on. I mean on the lamp!! My fix was pull all connectors off, clean contacts, put connectors back on, insert fixture, all works well!!!
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1984 300D Turbo Sedan (Hilda) 272,115 miles..... Anthracite Gray/Palamino Leather, I am 3rd owner 2001 Dodge Stratus (Silver) (wifes) 55814 miles...  1982 280TE Wagon Astral Silver Metallic/ Anthracite Velour 260,512 miles (Eva) 1969 230 Sedan Olive Green/Black MBTex 4 Speed Manual 84,213 miles ???? Haus Frau 2004 Boreem Ninja Pocket Bike Highly Modified 49cc (Ling Ling) Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit
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10-11-2004, 10:24 AM
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They have a rather weak design for the way that rotating control knob controls the electrical contacts. I disassembled mine completely and tried to clean up the contacts (copper) and bend them a little to make better contact. It was a little better but still flakey.
So, I soldered a jumper across the contacts that cause the time-delayed light turn-off. Now that works solidly. Of course the OFF position doesn't work any more. I can get the light to turn ON in the manual always-on position with a slight bit of switch finesse. So for me I have my solution with the soldered jumper. I don't need the fully OFF position very often, since I'm not trying to sneak in and out of my car.  But if I do then I'll pull the power lead off the light.[refers to the 1984 300SD] Ken300D
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-------------------------- 1982 300D at 351K miles 1984 300SD at 217K miles 1987 300D at 370K miles
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