Key hole surround

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gatsbys

Discussion Starter · Jan 25, 2016

Hi guys, I noticed that I was struggling to insert the key into the dashboard the other night when it was pitch dark. Am I right in thinking that there should be a thin light around the key hole to help at night or am I imagining it? (I was using gloves and thought that might be the reason....but I cannot remember if there is supposed to be a light around it or not)...can someone put me out of my misery??:|

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wja96

· #2 · Jan 25, 2016

Mine definitely lights up at night. And the keyhole does too!

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gatsbys

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 25, 2016

wja96 said:
Mine definitely lights up at night. And the keyhole does too!

Thanks for that.....I thought it did....I just couldn't remember! Looks like I need to book it in soon!
Cheers!

jbanks15

· #4 · Jan 25, 2016

yours is a 2013 and his is a 2015 so maybe that option was added on the later build?

gatsbys

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jan 25, 2016

hmmmm....anybody out there with a 2013 or older that can verify this

wja96

· #6 · Jan 25, 2016

I did have a 2013 and that lit up as well.

jbanks15

· #7 · Jan 25, 2016

fuse?

http://www.slkworld.com/339803-post9.html

andy6409

· #8 · Jan 25, 2016

i have just been out and checked mine(2013) as I had never noticed it being lit and mine doesn't light up

wja96

· #9 · Jan 25, 2016

Ah. Lighting pack? All our cars have or had the lighting pack. That would explain it.

jbanks15

· #10 · Jan 25, 2016

wja96 said:
Ah. Lighting pack? All our cars have or had the lighting pack. That would explain it.

i checked his datacard but could not locate yours to check earlier.

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bastivock

· #11 · Jan 25, 2016

I thought "of course it lights up" but then I went and checked and mine doesn't M/Y 2013 250 CDI.

No footwell lights or puddle lamps either ... Not bad for a £32,000 (list) car, thank goodness I didn't buy a cheap one! :wink:

wja96

· #12 · Jan 26, 2016

bastivock said:
I thought "of course it lights up" but then I went and checked and mine doesn't M/Y 2013 250 CDI.

No footwell lights or puddle lamps either ... Not bad for a £32,000 (list) car, thank goodness I didn't buy a cheap one! :wink:

For £200 on the SLC you can get "logo projector lights" in the front doors. Classy.

bastivock

· #13 · Jan 26, 2016

wja96 said:
For £200 on the SLC you can get "logo projector lights" in the front doors. Classy.

In that case, sign me up for an SLC right now, I've got nothing better to spend my cash on! :smile:

oldmercman

· #14 · Jan 26, 2016

You can buy a blingy crystal encrusted adhesive surround for the keyhole - the advert always comes up when you search Mercedes accessories.
It does look a bit naff & girlie but does the job of making the keyhole a little more visible even at night.

jbanks15

· #15 · Jan 26, 2016

Crystal Ignition Key Hole Cover Mercedes Benz A B C E SL CLK CLS SLK Class AMG | eBay

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bastivock

· #16 · Jan 26, 2016

jbanks15 said:
Crystal Ignition Key Hole Cover Mercedes Benz A B C E SL CLK CLS SLK Class AMG | eBay

I was too hasty earlier, hold my order for the SLC... This is what I really need in my life! :wink:

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bastivock

· #17 · Jan 26, 2016

In all seriousness, I'm staggered at how stingy MB are with the "niceties", no footwell lights or illuminated ignition surround as standard... thank goodness they're keeping a tight rein on costs, gotta fund the £1B Formula 1 habit somehow.

robcurs

· #18 · Jan 26, 2016

No light on my 62 plate:crying:

gatsbys

Discussion Starter · #19 · Jan 27, 2016

Maybe make a key with a light in front of it??

Seanhump

· #20 · Jan 27, 2016

I ended up doing my own ...

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