Dashboard lights

[Sirterrytibbs]

I have a 2000 clk 230k sport and for some reason my dashboard lights don't turn off. The background light does when lights are turned off but you can still see the mileage time ect and I think it' draining my battery (there might be other bits draining it as well but it can' help) is this a standard thing as I've only owned newer versions that have different displays.

Thanks

 

[Rappey69]

The display stays showing mileage for a while after locking the car..
What about half hr later, if you look through the window is it still on ?

 

[Sirterrytibbs]

Yes I can see it when I go out in the morning also I've noticed if the rear window heater stays after key is removed

 

[Sirterrytibbs]

Also I've noticed if I leave the window wiper on the sensor it still moves even when the cars locked with no key in the ignition

 

[Sirterrytibbs]

It appears that my electrics are wired direct to the battery and not the ignition system. Has anyone else had this issue or knows a way around it. Thanks