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Engine compartment light 200

posted by  yama on  Fri May 9 00:23 CST 2008
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"So, any speculation as to why later model 240's did not get the light? "

To elminate the mercury. The level switch used in the trunk and under the hood both use mercury.


"Was it a poor light, of limited use?"

Works fines but the problem is that when the car gets recycled/crushed the mercury gets released. The switch on a 1993 240 classic is a different design without the mercury. If I have some bad or not needed switches I bring them to the eco collection centers for proper recycling.


"Do any of you use them/like them?"

It adds a nice convience but is hardly a must have feature.






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