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Old 08-13-2008   #1 (permalink)
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when light go on should the AMG light up ?
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It's only lit by the LED's that illuminate the info printed on the face so if you get any illumination at all your lucky.

Its not specially lit.
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so it is normal not to be lit
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Basically yeah, if you really focus on it you might see some illumination but thats all.
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i asked that same question of my service guys and they confirm dan is correct. there is no light behind that amg insignia

mine says amg but not v8. mazeka, does yours say v8 or is that an 08 or earlier picture you found?
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I think it is pre 08. I dont think I have te 8 on mine will check>
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thanks, because you scared me if u have an 09 that says v8 and i don't
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V8 hasn't been on for a few years now
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V8 hasn't been on for a few years now
*hint hint*
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No kidding. What does that mean? v6TT?
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haha, I wouldn't read too much into it.

172 would need a new cluster anyways so for 171 its just hassle, probably just going for a cleaner look.
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