[MBZ] 123 dash lights?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Yes-this is the solution in my 79 240D when the dash lights go funky- a
very tiny -ca 10 degrees- spot of where the lights come on bright with
the knob. May have to jiggle several times-so to speak.
Dwight

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


-----Original Message-----
From: Mercedes-bounces at striplin.net
[mailto:Mercedes-bounces at striplin.net] 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 300D. The dash
lights only work in one spot and I sometimes have to jiggle the knob
around until I find the right spot. The rheostat feels really rough and
I think it is something I will ultimately have to change out. I am
really thinking of going the more updated route with leds and some sort
of electronic controller. I guess I'm not a purist after all.

Randy B

-----Original Message-----
From: Mercedes-bounces at striplin.net
[mailto:Mercedes-bounces at striplin.net]On Behalf Of Levi Smith
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 4:24 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: 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 <kevin at mordred.punk.net> 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
>
> _______________________________________


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