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bkbs22 02-21-2008 07:00 PM

Unknown dash light.
 
On my 90 560sel, the red light with no symbol stays on. The light is located second from right,next to the check engine light. Does anyone know what this light is for,and what possibly is the problem?

Carson357 02-21-2008 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bkbs22 (Post 1770635)
On my 90 560sel, the red light with no symbol stays on. The light is located second from right,next to the check engine light. Does anyone know what this light is for,and what possibly is the problem?

when you do a self test on that side with key on engine off is there any with an icon that are not illuminated? if so the bulb is likely in the wrong port

bkbs22 02-21-2008 08:10 PM

This light suddenly started to stay on. It usually comes on at startup and goes off ater 2 or 3 seconds.

Johnhef 02-21-2008 10:46 PM

on that side it could be the check engine light, srs or abs, but in the wrong spot. maybe seatbelt as well?

Ferdman 02-22-2008 05:55 AM

bkbs22, the Owner's Manual describes/identifies all the dash warning lights.

ejsharp 02-24-2008 09:42 PM

You could be low on oil. Have you checked your dip stick?

lkchris 02-25-2008 03:40 PM

There are no "unmarked" lights on your dashboard.

If you have one, someone has inserted bulb in wrong spot.

You can test this by looking for no light in a postion with an icon when first turning on ignition.

Carson357 02-25-2008 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ejsharp (Post 1773492)
You could be low on oil. Have you checked your dip stick?

oil light is on the other side of the cluster, not likely his issue, his light is on the right cluster area

bkbs22 02-25-2008 07:15 PM

I have discovered that the light is the accessory light.But why suddenly it's staying on is now the problem.

bkbs22 03-27-2008 12:00 PM

Carson 357 is right.I pulled the cluster,and there is no bulb going to the SRS socket. So its my SRS light thats on.

sokoloff 03-27-2008 12:13 PM

Just had that happen on my SL. Diagnostic code indicated a bad control module. Replaced it and all is well. I suggest you read the codes before throwing parts at it if in fact you care to fix it at all.

bkbs22 03-29-2008 04:54 PM

How can I have the codes read without taking the car to the dealer.Is there an inexpensive tool or equipment that I can buy?

BMG 03-29-2008 09:57 PM

Did you buy the car used? I found out the hard way that some dealers will pull the trouble lights out of thier sockets and bury them in the dash before selling em. Mine had two this way. Couldn't figure out why it was soo bright behind the dash.

JimF has an excellent site on troubleshooting various systems as well as the code reader. Her is the link to his reader page http://pages.prodigy.net/jforgione/MB_X11.html

For future purchases, I will be sure that ALL trouble lights flash when turning the key, otherwise I will be looking elsewhere.

bkbs22 04-06-2008 12:31 PM

I had the code read. Code #3 which is driver air bag.Does this mean that the air bag should be replaced or is there a part connected to it that should be replaced.

sokoloff 04-06-2008 12:57 PM

I had a Code 2 on mine, i.e. control module. Maybe you just need to check the connection to the airbag in the steering wheel? Steering wheel has to come off for that. If you do that, then you should inspect and at least clean the contact rings. Just a guess on my part - others will know far more about it I'm sure.


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