Re: [MBZ] 123 dash lights?

I'll give a shot jumpering around the rheostat with a cliplead tonight. Do these come off the dash easily, or am I in for a nightmare? It's trivial once the cluster is out. Removing it is not difficult. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 123 dash lights?

Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of R A Bennell Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 5:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 dash lights? Or wiggle and shake the knob if it is anything like my 76

Re: [MBZ] 123 dash lights?

Only folks with New England experience are going to understand that one. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. -- There're always enemies, George. Jesus had enemies. -- Tom Clancy, _Executive Orders_ 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle

Re: [MBZ] 123 dash lights?

the reostat is toast. Bypassing it is the best solution. Kevin wrote: Aside from all of the bulbs burning out, what is the most common reason the dash lights would fail to work on a 123 (78 300D in this case)? Tried turning the brightness knob a bunch of times, no dice. Thanks in advance...

Re: [MBZ] 123 dash lights?

300D 2.5t, 130K miles Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 9:48 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 dash lights? Only folks with New England experience are going to understand

[MBZ] 123 dash lights?

Aside from all of the bulbs burning out, what is the most common reason the dash lights would fail to work on a 123 (78 300D in this case)? Tried turning the brightness knob a bunch of times, no dice. Thanks in advance... K

Re: [MBZ] 123 dash lights?

The brightness knob dying? Try jumping a wire across the rheostat and see if they come on... Levi On 5/24/06, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Aside from all of the bulbs burning out, what is the most common reason the dash lights would fail to work on a 123 (78 300D in this case)? Tried

Re: [MBZ] 123 dash lights?

Aside from all of the bulbs burning out, what is the most common reason the dash lights would fail to work on a 123 (78 300D in this case)? Even more common than all dead bulbs is a failed rheostat. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 123 dash lights?

Fuse? Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Aside from all of the bulbs burning out, what is the most common reason the dash lights would fail to work on a 123 (78 300D in this case)? Even more common than all dead bulbs is a failed rheostat. -- Jim -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark

Re: [MBZ] 123 dash lights?

On Wed, May 24, 2006 at 02:31:25PM -0700, Jim Cathey wrote: Aside from all of the bulbs burning out, what is the most common reason the dash lights would fail to work on a 123 (78 300D in this case)? Even more common than all dead bulbs is a failed rheostat. I'll give a shot jumpering

Re: [MBZ] 123 dash lights?

Easy to do, but you will have to disconnect the little tube that runs to your oil pressure gauge. Careful cause it is situated just right for putting a few drops of Mobil 1 onto the leg of your jeans. ... Fashion two hooks from pieces of coat hangers and just yank the cluster straight out. On

Re: [MBZ] 123 dash lights?

On May 24, 2006, at 5:13 PM, Kevin wrote: Aside from all of the bulbs burning out, what is the most common reason the dash lights would fail to work on a 123 (78 300D in this case)? Tried turning the brightness knob a bunch of times, no dice. Thanks in advance... K Rheostat.