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245 "Service' lamp 200 1989

posted by  B.C. on  Tue Aug 25 04:51 CST 2009
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If I recall correctly, that lamp is lit by a device that measures 5000 miles travelled since the last time it was re-set.

When it is triggered, it is supposed to be on for jusy a few minutes after start-up.

On all my 240's over the years I have disabled that system. On my 960's I have to (1) assure wife it is not an engine problem, and (2) prise out a little plug on the front of the instrument cluster, reach in a bit with something like a straigtened paper clip and push the button in there, replace plug and get the service done - oil & filter change at minimum.

I can't see any link to an ignition switch problem.

Good Luck,

Bob

:>)





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