I have a '88 260e and '92 300e and neither one has an underhood light. I would have expected a Mercedes to have this feature as it is standard with most other cars.

Anyway, I plan to add a light and was wondering if anyone else has done this. I salvaged one from a Volvo that has an integral switch and built in mercury switch so it can't be left on.

I wondered the same thing myself. My old Volvo 740T had one but my newer 960 and V70 don't either. I'll have to get some from the salvage yard and install them like you did.

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Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

ENTER > = (HP RPN)

Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.

Mercedes-Benz has a worldwide decree that NO Mercedes is allowed to break down or require repair underhood between sunset and sunrise. This edict has been in effect since the marque's inception. Mine adheres to this direction, doesn't yours?

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The Golden Rule

1984 300SD (bought new, sold it in 1988, bought it back 13 yrs. later)

I thought it was a demand of the German Motorkraftmeisters . . . so that they wouldn't have to work after sundown.

Back in '96 when I bought my E300, the sales guy who was very knowledgable said that the philosophy was that most MB drivers don't open the hood anyway and that there's very little that the operator can do under there anyway.

I'm not saying that I agree with this, I'm only repeating what he told me about the philosophy of it.

Merry Christmas,

I would have to agree when it comes to most late model cars. Back in the day when I was taking my car to the dealer, I failed to see another customer that had any idea of how their car worked, service requirements, or anything technical in nature.

A common occurance I see is the car being flat-decked to the dealer with a flat tire.

But, just because your customers can't find the engine doesn't mean you shouldn't put a light under there.

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John Shellenberg
1998 C230 "Black Betty" 240K

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Of course, if Mercedes had installed an underhood light . . . how long would it be before we started looking for the Euro-spec underhood light, then debate whether the DEPO or TYC underhood lights were a good deal . . . and then lust after a bi-xeon underhood light for the ultimate illumination.

You need abreak from this forum!

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2007 C 230 Sport.

Under hood lights are pointless, my dads F150 has one and it does nothing at all. A large Mag light is better than any under hood light.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Ah and to find a dealer that will activate the Xenon Underhood light using Start Diagnostic!

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~Jamie
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2003 Pewter C230K SC C1, C4, C5, C7, heated seats, CD Changer, and 6 Speed. ContiExtremes on the C7's.

1986 190E 2.3 Black, Auto, Mods to come soon.....

And if it fails, will it activate a code?

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2009 ML350 (106K) - Family vehicle
2001 CLK430 Cabriolet (80K) - Wife's car
2005 BMW 645CI (138K) - My daily driver
2016 Mustang (32K) - Daughter's car

You people are sick, or drunk.
I like it.

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2007 C 230 Sport.

Hood Light Out!
Please Visit Work Shop!

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~Jamie
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2003 Pewter C230K SC C1, C4, C5, C7, heated seats, CD Changer, and 6 Speed. ContiExtremes on the C7's.

1986 190E 2.3 Black, Auto, Mods to come soon.....

It would likely put the engine in limp mode and turn the check engine light on.

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'84 300CD Turbo 132k (Anthracite Grey) - WVO - My daily driver - Recently named coo-coo-coupe by my daughter.
'84 300D Turbo 240k (Anthracite Grey) - Garage Queen
'83 300D Turbo 220k (Orient Red) - WVO - Wifes daily driver

I'm not a certified mechanic, but I did stay at a HolidayInn Express last night.