Door Light

lcerini · 05-03-2008

Hello to all the forum!

I've just buy a 2006 SLK 200 Black and I see that the car doesn't have the door light for foot area illuminating once the door is open. Pratically is the light that is assembled in the bottom part of the door and came with the interior light package.

Is it possible to install as a retrofit?
Has anyone do it?

For me it would be very useful because I'm living in a dark country area.

**ir-ops** · 05-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcerini

For me it would be very useful because I'm living in a dark country area.

do you live in Middle-Earth?

just kiddin'...

warm welcome aboard and enjoy your new ride.
my tech knowledge is very limited, so i leave the reply to your question to other members. dan is the tech guru around here, he 'll be happy to advise...

best
ir-ops

**rlbawk** · 05-04-2008

Welcome to the forum and I'm with ir-ops....Dan can answer about anything for you.

**DansSlk** · 05-04-2008

Thanks guys.

Are you sure you actualy dont have the light fitted at all? It could have just blown a bulb.

If its not fitted you can retrofit it simple enough really its just a short length of wire and a bulb holder.

**etyu** · 05-04-2008

My prior 280 did not have the convenience package (as labeled in the US), so there were no ambient lighting. The area underneath the door will show a rectangular indent where the light fixture would be. This will have to be punched/cut out and I don't know if the wiring loom/harness is already inside the door panel or not.

I'm fairly certain that Dan can figure a way to get the lamp assembly (this has the lampholder, wedge 5W, and translucent shield molded as one) connected.

lcerini · 05-04-2008

Thanks for the reply! This forum is simply fantastic!

I saw from the bottom of the door that are present the housing (rectangular indent) for the lights.

I'm just thinking to assembly the lights by myself but I don't know were to find the lamps assembly.

Does anyone know if the wiring harness is already present?

Thanks

lcerini · 05-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by ir-ops

do you live in Middle-Earth?

just kiddin'...

warm welcome aboard and enjoy your new ride.
my tech knowledge is very limited, so i leave the reply to your question to other members. dan is the tech guru around here, he 'll be happy to advise...

best
ir-ops

Not really... I leave in Italy near the Chianti area ! The place were I park is quite dark and I think that in winter the lights under the door are a must have!

**DansSlk** · 05-04-2008

If you have the indentation's in the bottom of the door's then what you need to do is cut those out so you have a hole for the light fitting then you simply install the harness from the door controller to the fitting and your done.

The fitting can be brought from MB and i doubt the harness is installed but its only 2 wires so its very easy to make.

**ir-ops** · 05-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcerini

Not really... I leave in Italy near the Chianti area ! The place were I park is quite dark and I think that in winter the lights under the door are a must have!

very nice icerini,

have been to italy several times, but never to tuscany.
would really love to come visit firenze, and take a winery tour around the region someday soon.
fan of chiantis and sassicaias over here...

brgds
ir-ops

**etyu** · 05-04-2008

Below are couple of pix of the door lamp:

door lamp at bottom of the door panel towards the rear edge

detail of door lamp assembly (molded part no. 203 820 08 01), use small flat head screwdriver to pry loose the rear part, bring rear part down as it pivots and then slide out:

lcerini · 05-05-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

Below are couple of pix of the door lamp:

door lamp at bottom of the door panel towards the rear edge

detail of door lamp assembly (molded part no. 203 820 08 01), use small flat head screwdriver to pry loose the rear part, bring rear part down as it pivots and then slide out:

Thank you very much for the pictures an the part number! Now everityng is clear!
Tomorrow I'll go to my MB dealer to ask for the lamps... I'm going to install them on the next week if I found the parts!

Maybe I will take some picture in order to make a step by step procedure for the forum.

**etyu** · 05-05-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcerini

...Maybe I will take some picture in order to make a step by step procedure for the forum.

That would be great.

I hope there's a wire harness in there somewhere with the connector on each door. If not, Dan may be able to tell us how to do the wiring.

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lcerini SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuscany Vehicle: SLK 200 Posts: 7 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Door Light Hello to all the forum! I've just buy a 2006 SLK 200 Black and I see that the car doesn't have the door light for foot area illuminating once the door is open. Pratically is the light that is assembled in the bottom part of the door and came with the interior light package. Is it possible to install as a retrofit? Has anyone do it? For me it would be very useful because I'm living in a dark country area.

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rlbawk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hampton, GA Vehicle: 2008 Yukon Denali Other Toys: 2006 BMW 325 Convert Posts: 276 Country: Thanks: 16 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Welcome to the forum and I'm with ir-ops....Dan can answer about anything for you. __________________ Randy B To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Black - Black/Ash, PII pkg, Airscarf, Green Filters, Clear side markers, chrome turn signal bulbs, Smarttop module, 19" TSW Snetterton Wheels, Chrome fins, Custom Windrestrictor.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,794 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	Thanks guys. Are you sure you actualy dont have the light fitted at all? It could have just blown a bulb. If its not fitted you can retrofit it simple enough really its just a short length of wire and a bulb holder. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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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: 5,306 Country: Thanks: 381 Thanked 282 Times in 173 Posts	My prior 280 did not have the convenience package (as labeled in the US), so there were no ambient lighting. The area underneath the door will show a rectangular indent where the light fixture would be. This will have to be punched/cut out and I don't know if the wiring loom/harness is already inside the door panel or not. I'm fairly certain that Dan can figure a way to get the lamp assembly (this has the lampholder, wedge 5W, and translucent shield molded as one) connected. __________________ *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.

05-04-2008	#6 (permalink)
lcerini SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuscany Vehicle: SLK 200 Posts: 7 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Light assembly not present Thanks for the reply! This forum is simply fantastic! I saw from the bottom of the door that are present the housing (rectangular indent) for the lights. I'm just thinking to assembly the lights by myself but I don't know were to find the lamps assembly. Does anyone know if the wiring harness is already present? Thanks

05-04-2008	#8 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,794 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	If you have the indentation's in the bottom of the door's then what you need to do is cut those out so you have a hole for the light fitting then you simply install the harness from the door controller to the fitting and your done. The fitting can be brought from MB and i doubt the harness is installed but its only 2 wires so its very easy to make. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

05-04-2008	#10 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,306 Country: Thanks: 381 Thanked 282 Times in 173 Posts	Pix and Part No. Below are couple of pix of the door lamp: door lamp at bottom of the door panel towards the rear edge detail of door lamp assembly (molded part no. 203 820 08 01), use small flat head screwdriver to pry loose the rear part, bring rear part down as it pivots and then slide out: __________________ *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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