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TPONZ
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Date registered: May 2018
Location: Taupo, New Zealand
Vehicle(s): 93 W463 G300 SWB, BMW 535D MS & Porsche 944S2
Posts: 30
| Headlight Knob change for 93 W463
Hi all, I have bought a new headlight knob as mine is looking a bit sad, Just thought i should ask
how i should remove before applying too much pressure as I dont wont to damage switch.
Also is there a rear high stop break-light that will fit the older W463 that didnt come out with one ?
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thebigblue
Date registered: Jan 2012
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| Re: Headlight Knob change for 93 W463
My third stoplight just sits inside the upper part of the rear window - it will fit most non professional W463 I think
Edited by thebigblue 7/31/2018 3:08 AM
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TPONZ
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Date registered: May 2018
Location: Taupo, New Zealand
Vehicle(s): 93 W463 G300 SWB, BMW 535D MS & Porsche 944S2
Posts: 30
| Re: Headlight Knob change for 93 W463
Is yours a factory fit ? Are they glued ? Cheers |
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gerryvz
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Date registered: Apr 2014
Location: Annapolis, MD
Vehicle(s): 1994 G320, 1989 560SEC, 1994 E500 (W124)
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| RE: Headlight Knob change for 93 W463
TPONZ - 7/30/2018 11:17 PM Hi all, I have bought a new headlight knob as mine is looking a bit sad, Just thought i should ask how i should remove before applying too much pressure as I dont wont to damage switch. Also is there a rear high stop break-light that will fit the older W463 that didnt come out with one ? Thanks The round black plastic knob pulls straight off of the switch's shaft.I recently replaced my entire switch, as its internals got quite brittle, and the switch was not working smoothly with the firm "click" it had in the past. I replaced it with a used unit, "rescued" out of a wrecked W202 sedan. It is the same exact part number as used on my 1995 G320, and multiple other MB models. It's a good idea to replace the switch, as the internals get brittle with age and splinter/crack. The switches are also available new from MB, if desired.
HOW-TO per switch removal is here: https://www.500eboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12828
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thebigblue
Date registered: Jan 2012
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| Re: Headlight Knob change for 93 W463
TPONZ - 7/31/2018 11:19 AM
Is yours a factory fit ? Are they glued ? Cheers
Original factory yes - will snap a photo soon 
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thebigblue
Date registered: Jan 2012
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| RE: Headlight Knob change for 93 W463
Not touching rear window, 5 mm. gab, - there´s a cutout in the toppanel.
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TPONZ
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Date registered: May 2018
Location: Taupo, New Zealand
Vehicle(s): 93 W463 G300 SWB, BMW 535D MS & Porsche 944S2
Posts: 30
| Re: Headlight Knob change for 93 W463
Thanks guys. |
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TPONZ
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Date registered: May 2018
Location: Taupo, New Zealand
Vehicle(s): 93 W463 G300 SWB, BMW 535D MS & Porsche 944S2
Posts: 30
| Re: Headlight Knob change for 93 W463
Just to say my new headlight knob arrived and yes it is a simple swap although I think that the original one was a tighter fit, still its on there and works good and looks smart. Gave up looking for an original high stop light and opted for a Narva after market unit which I have yet to fit but should do the job nicely. |
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Inkblotz
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Georgia
Vehicle(s): 90 300GD "Thundering Turtle II", w/ 603A turbo
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| Re: Headlight Knob change for 93 W463
I fabricated my 3rd brake light. Using the Mercedes G housing ( buy it from the dealer for $17) coupled with a long narrow similarly shaped LED strip bought off EBay. |
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TPONZ
Member
Date registered: May 2018
Location: Taupo, New Zealand
Vehicle(s): 93 W463 G300 SWB, BMW 535D MS & Porsche 944S2
Posts: 30
| Re: Headlight Knob change for 93 W463
Meant to ask, Did you have any difficulty running power up to the new brake light ? |
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Inkblotz
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Georgia
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| Re: Headlight Knob change for 93 W463
No problem just ran it down the door and out the existing door wire sheath and tied it into the drivers side brake taillight. Since it is LED it draws little power. |
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TPONZ
Member
Date registered: May 2018
Location: Taupo, New Zealand
Vehicle(s): 93 W463 G300 SWB, BMW 535D MS & Porsche 944S2
Posts: 30
| Re: Headlight Knob change for 93 W463
Cool, Thanks will give it a go. |
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Inkblotz
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| RE: Headlight Knob change for 93 W463
Some pics of what I used. |
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Inkblotz
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Georgia
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| RE: Headlight Knob change for 93 W463
Sorry website not allowing pics. PM me your Email address and Ill send them to you.
Edited by Inkblotz 8/27/2018 7:21 AM
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TPONZ
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Date registered: May 2018
Location: Taupo, New Zealand
Vehicle(s): 93 W463 G300 SWB, BMW 535D MS & Porsche 944S2
Posts: 30
| Re: Headlight Knob change for 93 W463
Bugger, pics are good |
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