How to change number plate lights on w204?

whn · 03-21-2009, 05:46 AM

Any DIY guide for how to change number plate lights? Only thing what I've found is 2 torx screws so I need help.

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vic viper · 03-21-2009, 05:50 AM

You need to access them from the inside, the light unit has two tabs that needs to be pressed, then you can push the housing down outwards.

ctgilles · 03-21-2009, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by whn

Any DIY guide for how to change number plate lights? Only thing what I've found is 2 torx screws so I need help.

got_thang? had a guide but the number plate lights seem to have vanished from the thread... Try PMing him.
You need to open the trunk and pull out the liner in order to gain access to the number plate lights. Yes, a ****ty way of getting there.

whn · 03-21-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ctgilles

got_thang? had a guide but the number plate lights seem to have vanished from the thread... Try PMing him.
You need to open the trunk and pull out the liner in order to gain access to the number plate lights. Yes, a ****ty way of getting there.

oh *hit that su*ks *ss. Getting there would be nice because my trunk is coated with dynamat.

Azn_C300 · 03-21-2009, 12:03 PM

you'll need a hex allen wrench to remove the 3 (might be 4, memory foggy right now and too lazy to go check) screws on the bottom of the lid. Then remove the plugs holding the lining from the lid. Remove the wire hookup for the bottom red light. Unhook the trunk lid handle on the bottom and you can now peel back the lining. Reach in above to where the bulb is, give it a quick twist and remove. Fairly easy job.

whn · 03-21-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Azn_C300

you'll need a hex allen wrench to remove the 3 (might be 4, memory foggy right now and too lazy to go check) screws on the bottom of the lid. Then remove the plugs holding the lining from the lid. Remove the wire hookup for the bottom red light. Unhook the trunk lid handle on the bottom and you can now peel back the lining. Reach in above to where the bulb is, give it a quick twist and remove. Fairly easy job.

AZN_C300

I heard that you are working for ESP. Is there any trick how to switch off ESP completely in w204?

Azn_C300 · 03-21-2009, 05:56 PM

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AZN_C300

I heard that you are working for ESP. Is there any trick how to switch off ESP completely in w204?

I work on ESP, but not for Mercedes. I believe mercedes uses silicon gyros....I work with ceramic gyros. You can always just pull the chip, but I highly highly don't recommend that

blugosi · 07-05-2009, 03:17 PM

Thread resurrected!
ESP can be turned off completely.
CAUTION! THIS TURNS OFF ESP,ABS,BAS AND ALL RELEVANT ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS! DO NOT TRY THIS AND DRIVE IN PUBLIC ROADS!

Get in the car, turn the ignition switch to position I. Before the SRS (airbag) LED goes off, press the green button "Accept Call" on the Radio Unit and one second later press OK on the steering wheel , still holding the green button.
Keep both buttons pressed until you see the hidden menu on the tachometer screen which looks like that

Vehicle Data
Roller Test
Assyst Plus

Choose Roller Test, OK and then you see "Roller Test ESP: Off When Ignition is Off". Press OK once more and you get "Roller Test ESP: ΟΝ" on the tacho screen, plus all SRS/ABS etc. indicators light up!

That's it! I've had to do it on mine to get it dynoed.

Repeat the same sequence until you reach the "Roller Test ESP: Off When Ignition is Off" to activate all systems again.

peabers · 07-05-2009, 10:06 PM

Wow! Thanks for the old news! :rolleyes

blugosi · 07-06-2009, 03:40 PM

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Wow! Thanks for the old news! :rolleyes

Sorry peabers, I searched in the forum but I didn't find this information, so I thought I should post it.
No harm done, hey?

miks · 01-15-2010, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by whn

AZN_C300

I heard that you are working for ESP. Is there any trick how to switch off ESP completely in w204?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tLta...eature=related
check out this link and u will be able to switch it off.

justthinking · 01-16-2010, 03:03 AM

Here is the thread that has picture and everything about how to swap out license plate light..
DIY - License Plate Lights

03-21-2009, 05:50 AM	#2
vic viper Super Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 843 Drives: S204	You need to access them from the inside, the light unit has two tabs that needs to be pressed, then you can push the housing down outwards. __________________ Mercedes Benz Technician

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Azn_C300 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 3,032 Drives: 2008 C300 Sport, 2003 BMW 745Li	you'll need a hex allen wrench to remove the 3 (might be 4, memory foggy right now and too lazy to go check) screws on the bottom of the lid. Then remove the plugs holding the lining from the lid. Remove the wire hookup for the bottom red light. Unhook the trunk lid handle on the bottom and you can now peel back the lining. Reach in above to where the bulb is, give it a quick twist and remove. Fairly easy job. __________________ -Michael DVStyle \| EuroProjektz \| Promax Motorsports \| Sonic Motorsports \| CarDomain

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peabers Super Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 802 Drives: 2008 C350W4M	Wow! Thanks for the old news! :rolleyes __________________

01-16-2010, 03:03 AM	#12
justthinking Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: S.F. Bay Area Posts: 294 Drives: 2008 C300 Sport Sedan	Here is the thread that has picture and everything about how to swap out license plate light.. DIY - License Plate Lights __________________ 08 C300 Sport - Steel Grey with Grey/Black MB-Tex Premium 1, Pano Roof, Tele-Aid & UMI retrofitted

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07-05-2009, 03:17 PM	#8
blugosi Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 6 Drives: c200 w204	Thread resurrected! ESP can be turned off completely. CAUTION! THIS TURNS OFF ESP,ABS,BAS AND ALL RELEVANT ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS! DO NOT TRY THIS AND DRIVE IN PUBLIC ROADS! Get in the car, turn the ignition switch to position I. Before the SRS (airbag) LED goes off, press the green button "Accept Call" on the Radio Unit and one second later press OK on the steering wheel , still holding the green button. Keep both buttons pressed until you see the hidden menu on the tachometer screen which looks like that Vehicle Data Roller Test Assyst Plus Choose Roller Test, OK and then you see "Roller Test ESP: Off When Ignition is Off". Press OK once more and you get "Roller Test ESP: ΟΝ" on the tacho screen, plus all SRS/ABS etc. indicators light up! That's it! I've had to do it on mine to get it dynoed. Repeat the same sequence until you reach the "Roller Test ESP: Off When Ignition is Off" to activate all systems again.

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