SLKCop

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Hi all, I'm a new member [and new SLK owner]. I purchased a black 2002 SLK230 Kompressor about a month ago and I'm lovin' it! I'll post pics in a few days when I can.

I've searched the forums but am unable to find any posts related to a light mod I want to accomplish.

Since there's no daytime running light function on my car, I always turn my lights on when I'm driving. I'm curious if there's a way to modify something so that I can just leave the light switch on and have the lights go off when the motor's off? I'm ususally good about remembering to turn the lights on when I start it, but sometimes I forget and I'd like to just have 'em on automatically when the engine starts.

I'm interested in this for safety, since I'm a police officer and I certainly believe it's a safer practice.

Any ideas are greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Mike

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Welcome to the forum, were glad to have you in the family.

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I believe if you were to purchase the SmartTop roof module there is a feature that would allow this, but I'm not sure if the SmartTop module is for the R170.

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Ryan is right, the new version (3.1) of the Smart Top Module has the day time running light function. As for R170, I believe the equivalent device is called Vario Roof Module which you can do a search on this forum for more details. As far as I know, their functions are almost identical, so there is a good chance it comes with the function as well.

BTW congratulations on your new ride!!

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Welcome to SLKWorld Mike! Glad to see another 170 onboard!

Can't answer your question regarding the daytime running lights. Since I spend most of my time on the Autobahn, I normally have my lights on regardless.

Enjoy your stay, post often and let's see some pics of the new ride!

SLKCop

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Thanks for all the responses... I guess that's a mod that will have to wait.

Thanks also for the welcomes; I'll post some pics within a couple of days!

Mike

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congrats and enjoy the new toy...

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