Mercedes rear compartment light switch.

by Jaytee Fri Apr 08, 2016 8:37 pm

Have been trying to suss (without success) what the rear compartment light switch on the panel does scratch head

It is there and the red LED lights when it is switched on but I think it may be redundant and therefor has the possibility to be used for something else.
Any ideas anyone?

by PLOUGHLIN Fri Apr 08, 2016 8:49 pm

Not noticed that switch, on the dash or the interior light panel? It obviously does something, switches on the red LED. hugegrins

by Jaytee Fri Apr 08, 2016 8:55 pm

PLOUGHLIN wrote:Not noticed that switch, on the dash or the interior light panel? It obviously does something, switches on the red LED.

It's on the dash just to the left of the steering column.

by AndyLouch Fri Apr 08, 2016 10:50 pm

Evening, when we picked up our Winch the 'handover expert' Mike (who was excellent and very knowledgeable) noted that a couple of the dashboard switches were 'leftovers' from the Sprinter van controls! He explained they don't do anything?! Andy

by Peter Brown Sat Apr 09, 2016 6:40 am

Jaytee wrote:Have been trying to suss (without success) what the rear compartment light switch on the panel does It is there and the red LED lights when it is switched on but I think it may be redundant and therefor has the possibility to be used for something else.
Any ideas anyone?

Its provided in the chassis cab to facilitate operation of a light in a 'coachbuilt' load area of a commercial conversion. Its not used by AS in their conversions, the light just indicates the switch operation.

by Jaytee Sat Apr 09, 2016 2:37 pm

Thanks Peter, Andy and all. Sounds like there may be a useful switched power source waiting to have some light or other attached to it allthumbz

by Claytaa Sun Apr 10, 2016 10:53 am

Have been wondering what those switches did for eighteen months, thanks now I know.

by PLOUGHLIN Sun Apr 10, 2016 4:03 pm

Don't have that switch on my van, 1 switch for webasto heater and 7 blanks. so_sad

by Peter Brown Mon Apr 11, 2016 9:04 am

Claytaa wrote:Have been wondering what those switches did for eighteen months, thanks now I know.

Mercedes rear compartment light switch. AuxillaryHeater_zpsd1f7375e

The diesel fuelled heater, operated by the switch circled, rapidly heats the engine cooling water to get the engine and cab heater hot quickly. It will not operate if the fuel tank is less than 1/4 full.

The unused light switch can be seen on the row below.

by AndyLouch Mon Apr 11, 2016 1:12 pm

Good day Peter, Thanks for this, much appreciated. I will have a 'play' next weekend! Best wishes,

Andy

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