Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: EdwardBernard on July 08, 2022, 17:12:10

Title: Heater lever lights
Post by: EdwardBernard on July 08, 2022, 17:12:10

Hi everyone,

   Restoration continues! I already installed LED bulbs into my heater lever assemblies but nothing lights up yet. Examining the wiring, I note that the driver's side has a hookup to a wiring plug while the right-hand one doesn't (see the blue lines). However, there are two wires connecting the two, as indicated with the circled area. Does anyone know if this is the usual setup, or has something been previously modified?

Thanks, as always--
Bill  :)

Title: Re: Heater lever lights
Post by: WRe on July 08, 2022, 18:00:16

Hi,
a lot of information to read: https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=35128.msg256913#msg256913.
...WRe

Title: Re: Heater lever lights
Post by: ja17 on July 10, 2022, 03:12:10

The same rheostat that dims your other instrument lights also regulates the heater control lights. Check to see if the lights work in the other instruments first.

Title: Re: Heater lever lights
Post by: EeVeeWee on July 10, 2022, 07:18:16

This a picture I made some time ago.

(https://i.postimg.cc/gJX5T80G/IMG-20190416-142725.jpg)

Title: Re: Heater lever lights
Post by: ja17 on July 10, 2022, 13:02:38

Normally your assembly will have only one provision for a plug. Most likely someone previously changed to two plug units. This should not be the problem.

Title: Re: Heater lever lights
Post by: dirkbalter on July 10, 2022, 16:47:14

Mine looks the same as above. I was under the impression that the black housing is the same for both sides but only one side connected?

Title: Re: Heater lever lights
Post by: Sead on July 11, 2022, 09:33:34

Quote from: dirkbalter on July 10, 2022, 16:47:14

Mine looks the same as above. I was under the impression that the black housing is the same for both sides but only one side connected?

My 64 230 has same. This is early version.

Title: Re: Heater lever lights
Post by: EdwardBernard on July 11, 2022, 16:32:30

Thank you, all! Most reassuring and helpful.  :)

Title: Re: Heater lever lights
Post by: getsmart on July 18, 2022, 09:08:18

On an early 230sl (mine has a pair of prongs) I think the supply goes to one and then power is supplied from the 2nd pair to the lighter

Title: Re: Heater lever lights
Post by: yves on July 19, 2022, 12:03:29

Here is how it's on my car:
(erase the comments.....! coming from another thread)

Title: Re: Heater lever lights
Post by: getsmart on July 21, 2022, 01:02:20

This is my setup

Title: Re: Heater lever lights
Post by: Paul & Dolly on July 21, 2022, 01:10:32

I don't think the cigarette lighter ,which is a high power user, should be connected to any lighting circuit, it could well burnout the rheostat for the instrument lights.

Keep well
Paul

Title: Re: Heater lever lights
Post by: getsmart on July 21, 2022, 01:23:38

Hey Paul you're correct,  cigarette lighter power comes straight off the ignition.  The 2nd pair of connectors on my heater control must be spare....

Also it's 1.5 gauge according to the circuit diagram.  Thanks, not sure why I forgot to consult the circuit diagram!!!