Glovebox Light not working

[Joe0675]

I would appreciate so help on this one as I'm new to Mercedes.
I have recently bought a 2005 C220 CDI - lovely car but the Glovebox Light doesn't work.
I checked the bulb and the fuse, listed as no 47, and both are fine.
Can somebody suggest where to look next please?
Joe

 

[whitenemesis]

When are you checking? It only illuminates in the dark with the IGN on.

 

[stwat]

And only when the headlights are on surly?

 

[Joe0675]

Oh dear - what an idiot!
Just checked it with the Ignition on and guess what - it works fine.
Thanks for the reply
Joe

 

[EmilysDad]

Oh dear - what an idiot!
Just checked it with the Ignition on and guess what - it works fine.
Thanks for the reply
Joe

An easy mistake to make ......

 

[Chee]

Don't worry, happened to me as well Would say it's a bad design.

 

[EmilysDad]

Don't worry, happened to me as well Would say it's a bad design.

but if you'd left the glove box open for a few days & flattened the battery ..... that'd be a bad design too.

 

[L John]

but if you'd left the glove box open for a few days & flattened the battery ..... that'd be a bad design too.

True but doesn't the car have a shut off at a set voltage?

I got a bit miffed that my boot light only stayed on for around 20 seconds but with a charged battery it stays on much longer, as expected.

 

[Chee]

but if you'd left the glove box open for a few days & flattened the battery ..... that'd be a bad design too.

But why would I want to leave my Glovebox open for days?
Should really be like the interior lights which turns on when the door opens, regardless IGN pos or time.

But hey, there are bigger problems :lol:

 

[television]

But why would I want to leave my Glovebox open for days?
Should really be like the interior lights which turns on when the door opens, regardless IGN pos or time.

But hey, there are bigger problems :lol:

Your girl friend could be sitting there for 3 days putting on her face

 

[television]

True but doesn't the car have a shut off at a set voltage?

I got a bit miffed that my boot light only stayed on for around 20 seconds but with a charged battery it stays on much longer, as expected.

The inside dome lamp has an auto turn off, the same as the boot lamp but they cost money