SLK instrument cluster poor lighting

[AAPete]

Mrs AAPete has bought a SLK200 when it is dark and we have the lights on the instrument cluster is really hard to see, its as though there is a dimmer switch turned down low, there is a very dim light, anyone have the same problem?

 

[Uncle Benz]

Is the dimmer switch turned to low??

 

[johnw125]

Sounds as though the bulbs are the wrong watt

 

[johnw125]

Are you an AA patrol by any chance?

 

[coolpot]

heh yea as uncle benz.. the most likely option with it being a new car and not used to the controls is the reset switch that can be pushed in to reset Trip milage can also be twisted on some cars for the dimming of the lights you mention

 

[AAPete]

Are you an AA patrol by any chance?

Yes I am but not the one you are thinking of!!

 

[television]

Did you solve the problem Pete

 

[AAPete]

Will try later when it gets dark!

 

[AAPete]

heh yea as uncle benz.. the most likely option with it being a new car and not used to the controls is the reset switch that can be pushed in to reset Trip milage can also be twisted on some cars for the dimming of the lights you mention

That done the trick!!!

Thanks

Pete

 

[cabey1]

Does anyone know how to remove the electrical connectors from the rear of an SLK (R170) instrument cluster?

I've tried for an hour and sadly it has defeated me. Obviously, I have been very careful as I dont want them damaged. This is so I can replace either the bulbs or the entire cluster. Cheers.

 

[television]

I think that there is a lever (plastic) over the top of the connectors,,lust lift the handle (often grey) and this lifts the plug from the socket

 

[cabey1]

Cheers Malcolm. I have the grey covers but could get them to budge, will try in the morning.