Center Console Light

BrianS · 09-05-2007

This seems very strange. I bought a new SLK about a month ago. I noticed that the LED light in the console between the seats and in the console between the seat backs stays on, even when the console doors are shut. I see a microswitch on the console between the seats but it doesn't do anything that I can determine. I brought it back to the dealer and they are telling me that the lights stay on even when the console doors are shut and they don't know what the switch does except that it is hooked into the harness. I don't know why they didn't look at the wiring diagram, but they said they would check it out and get back to me. My question is do these lights go out in anyone else's car? Thanks.

**etyu** · 09-05-2007

What happens to the light (in the center console) when you turn off the ignition (i.e., key in position 0)? I will check on this later tonight, but as I recall, the light is off when key is not in the ignition. Light may be on when key is in position 1 or 2.

DansSlk · 09-05-2007

The lights in both consoles are directly connected to the SAM and whenever it applies Circuit 15 voltage (when you turn the key) they activate constantly day/night so long as the key is turned.

The microswitch tells the SAM that the door is closed and its OK to activate the lock when the alarm is primed it also serves as a trigger switch for the siren if the door is forced open.

**etyu** · 09-05-2007

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

The lights in both consoles are directly connected to the SAM and whenever it applies Circuit 15 voltage (when you turn the key) they activate constantly day/night so long as the key is turned.

The microswitch tells the SAM that the door is closed and its OK to activate the lock when the alarm is primed it also serves as a trigger switch for the siren if the door is forced open.

Thank you very much Dan for the info. That all makes sense now

DansSlk · 09-05-2007

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Originally Posted by etyu

Thank you very much Dan for the info. That all makes sense now

Your very welcome Eddy mate

**webslinger** · 09-06-2007

speaking of mystery lights, isn't there supposed to be a light in the glovebox? Mine doesn't seem to have one/light up. I guess I should look and see if there is even a light but it just came to me while reading this.

Hummmm?

**etyu** · 09-06-2007

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Originally Posted by webslinger

speaking of mystery lights, isn't there supposed to be a light in the glovebox? Mine doesn't seem to have one/light up. I guess I should look and see if there is even a light but it just came to me while reading this.

Hummmm?

Open the glove box compartment lid and leave it open.
Open the center console lid and leave this open also.
Turn the key in ignition switch to position 1 or 2.
Light (amber LED) should be on in both compartments: glove box and center console.

**jbanks15** · 09-06-2007

Blues Brothers

[while standing at the entrance to the Triple Rock church watching the service with much dancing and Hallelujah choruses, a heavenly light shines down on Jake and he has an epiphany]
Jake: The band... the band...
Reverend Cleophus James: DO YOU SEE THE LIGHT?
Jake: THE BAND!
Reverend Cleophus James: DO YOU SEE THE LIGHT?
Elwood: What light?
Reverend Cleophus James: HAVE YOU SEEEEN THE LIGHT?
Jake: YES! YES! JESUS H. TAP-DANCING CHRIST... I HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT!

Connecticut Roy · 09-06-2007

jbanks - one of my favorite movies...actually the original is the best....we are getting the band back together

BrianS · 09-06-2007

This was great information, thank you. Yes my lights only go on when the key is turned. If the key is removed the lights go out. So I guess MBZ was correct. Unfortunately they knew nothing about the microswitch and what it activated, it would have saved me a post and all your time replying. Again, thanks.

garyhun · 09-06-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

The lights in both consoles are directly connected to the SAM and whenever it applies Circuit 15 voltage (when you turn the key) they activate constantly day/night so long as the key is turned.

The microswitch tells the SAM that the door is closed and its OK to activate the lock when the alarm is primed it also serves as a trigger switch for the siren if the door is forced open.

What (or who

) is SAM?

DansSlk · 09-06-2007

The SAM's are the Signal Acquisition Module's one front and another rear they activate all of the functions and read in the data from the onboard sensors kinda act like the eye's, ear's and mouth.

In this topic when i said SAM i meant the Rear SAM it has a feed that controls all the cubby lights.

Failing that Sam is the little dude who sits in the trunk with his switchboard switching stuff on and off as you drive along.

garyhun · 09-06-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

The SAM's are the Signal Acquisition Module's one front and another rear they activate all of the functions and read in the data from the onboard sensors kinda act like the eye's, ear's and mouth.

In this topic when i said SAM i meant the Rear SAM it has a feed that controls all the cubby lights.

Failing that Sam is the little dude who sits in the trunk with his switchboard switching stuff on and off as you drive along.

Cheers Dan

**etyu** · 09-06-2007

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Originally Posted by BrianS

... it would have saved me a post and all your time replying. Again, thanks.

On the contrary, posts and questions like this (although it may seem silly in the beginning) and Dan's superb answers that help us understand how things work.

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BrianS SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 26 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Center Console Light This seems very strange. I bought a new SLK about a month ago. I noticed that the LED light in the console between the seats and in the console between the seat backs stays on, even when the console doors are shut. I see a microswitch on the console between the seats but it doesn't do anything that I can determine. I brought it back to the dealer and they are telling me that the lights stay on even when the console doors are shut and they don't know what the switch does except that it is hooked into the harness. I don't know why they didn't look at the wiring diagram, but they said they would check it out and get back to me. My question is do these lights go out in anyone else's car? Thanks.

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	What happens to the light (in the center console) when you turn off the ignition (i.e., key in position 0)? I will check on this later tonight, but as I recall, the light is off when key is not in the ignition. Light may be on when key is in position 1 or 2. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	The lights in both consoles are directly connected to the SAM and whenever it applies Circuit 15 voltage (when you turn the key) they activate constantly day/night so long as the key is turned. The microswitch tells the SAM that the door is closed and its OK to activate the lock when the alarm is primed it also serves as a trigger switch for the siren if the door is forced open. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 684 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	Blues Brothers [while standing at the entrance to the Triple Rock church watching the service with much dancing and Hallelujah choruses, a heavenly light shines down on Jake and he has an epiphany] Jake: The band... the band... Reverend Cleophus James: DO YOU SEE THE LIGHT? Jake: THE BAND! Reverend Cleophus James: DO YOU SEE THE LIGHT? Elwood: What light? Reverend Cleophus James: HAVE YOU SEEEEN THE LIGHT? Jake: YES! YES! JESUS H. TAP-DANCING CHRIST... I HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT! __________________ Jeff 2009 SLK 55 AMG Black/Black Premium 1, Multimedia, Lighting packages Clearshield Protective Film OEM MB Plexiglass Windscreen Eurolight Clear Side Markers Smarttop version 3.22 Kleyman 3rd Brake Light Flashing/Strobing Module V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works)

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	The SAM's are the Signal Acquisition Module's one front and another rear they activate all of the functions and read in the data from the onboard sensors kinda act like the eye's, ear's and mouth. In this topic when i said SAM i meant the Rear SAM it has a feed that controls all the cubby lights. Failing that Sam is the little dude who sits in the trunk with his switchboard switching stuff on and off as you drive along. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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webslinger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Vehicle: '07 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: Honda motorcycle Posts: 549 Country: Thanks: 22 Thanked 22 Times in 14 Posts	speaking of mystery lights, isn't there supposed to be a light in the glovebox? Mine doesn't seem to have one/light up. I guess I should look and see if there is even a light but it just came to me while reading this. Hummmm?

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Connecticut Roy SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Connecticut Vehicle: 2005 MB SLK 350 Everest Green Metallic (6 speed manual] Posts: 52 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	jbanks - one of my favorite movies...actually the original is the best....we are getting the band back together

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BrianS SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 26 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This was great information, thank you. Yes my lights only go on when the key is turned. If the key is removed the lights go out. So I guess MBZ was correct. Unfortunately they knew nothing about the microswitch and what it activated, it would have saved me a post and all your time replying. Again, thanks.

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