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[Another Ahab]

BA7s bulbs are very popular in Europe. However, I was told that if I use lower wattage bulbs that they didn't put out much light and the plastic cover really diminished the results. Mercedes warned me that the higher wattage bulbs tended to melt the plastic due to the heat. I'll try the LED bulbs which should be bright enough and not put out much heat.

Liking how Mercedes is "someone" you can actually contact and talk to:

- My guess is that most manufacturers liklely can't even be reached for any kind of discussion

Did you actually talk with a human contact?

 

[glcaines]

Yes, I contacted Mercedes in Germany. I got transferred 4 - 5 times before I got to someone that had any technical information. I initially indicated that I was an investor. That got me by the automatic no help. That process is my secret weapon when you need help with any public traded company. Once within that group, I requested someone in a customer service / technical support position familiar with Unimogs or trucks that were 24 VDC. The guy was very friendly and helpful and his English was better than mine.

 

[Another Ahab]

Yes, I contacted Mercedes in Germany. I got transferred 4 - 5 times before I got to someone that had any technical information. I initially indicated that I was an investor. That got me by the automatic no help. That process is my secret weapon when you need help with any public traded company. Once within that group, I requested someone in a customer service / technical support position familiar with Unimogs or trucks that were 24 VDC. The guy was very friendly and helpful and his English was better than mine.

Excellent tactical move, glcaines!

I'm adding that to my kit:

- Thanks, Brother!!

 

[The FLU farm]

Speaking of LEDs.

In the past couple of days I've been working on getting the lighting functional on the FLUs. One had a dim work light, turned out to be resistance in the head/work light switch. But the first one I bought had nothing...other than power to the work lights.

Disgusting, really, that a pair of $18 lights didn't quite make it to 10 years. Oh well, I have a stash of replacements so that was an easy fix.

Last, and least, is the HMMH. No power even to the fuses for the forward lighting. That might become fun to figure out. Started with that one and spent some time on it before deciding to reward myself by fixing the easy ones first.

 

[Another Ahab]

Speaking of LEDs.
No power even to the fuses for the forward lighting. That might become fun to figure out. Started with that one and spent some time on it before deciding to reward myself by fixing the easy ones first.View attachment 930217

It helps, FLU farm, right?!

Get your spirits up before you enter what may become Darkness (you know, so-to-speak).

 

[glcaines]

Where is the brake light diode mounted? Mine was simply hanging on the end of the wire on the front wiring harness and not mounted. I couldn't find it in the TMs.
EDIT: Found it.