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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Electrical and Instruments => Topic started by: relbhcb on December 23, 2012, 08:16:51

Title: Low fuel warning light - 1964 230SL
Post by: relbhcb on December 23, 2012, 08:16:51

Did the (UK spec) early 230SL have a low fuel warning light? Mine doesn't seem to, but perhaps a bulb has gone? The gauge works - in a fashion - but I am currently having to reset the trip meter each time I fill up to judge when to fill up again.

TIA.

Title: Re: Low fuel warning light - 1964 230SL
Post by: Paul & Dolly on December 23, 2012, 10:22:10

The circuit diagram seems to show one (10c fuel reserve warning)

Paul

Title: Re: Low fuel warning light - 1964 230SL
Post by: paults1 on December 23, 2012, 13:28:27

My '63 230sl has the low fuel warning light.

Title: Re: Low fuel warning light - 1964 230SL
Post by: relbhcb on December 23, 2012, 13:56:29

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My '63 230sl has the low fuel warning light.

Thanks Paul. Can I ask where on the dashboard the light is?

Title: Re: Low fuel warning light - 1964 230SL
Post by: J. Huber on December 23, 2012, 15:58:32

Hello. It is a small square (red when lit) at the bottom of the fuel gauge. Are you certain you have run low enough to activate? Its scary to find out -- but I had same concern... Until it came on! Usually with 1-2 gallons left. Good luck.

Title: Re: Low fuel warning light - 1964 230SL
Post by: relbhcb on December 23, 2012, 19:32:38

James - thanks for that; I am truly embarrassed to admit to it, but it could well be that I have never let the tank empty sufficiently for the light to come on. (I have only had the car for a couple of months). Now that I re-look at this photo, presumably the red "dot" is the light?

I'll put a plastic petrol can in the boot (/trunk) and let the tank get lower to see if it works ...

Julian

Title: Re: Low fuel warning light - 1964 230SL
Post by: relbhcb on February 06, 2013, 18:48:16

An update; having syphoned out some fuel I can confirm that my light does indeed work, and seems to come on with about 7-8 litres of fuel remaining. It would have been nice if it came on _slightly_ earlier, but at least I now know it works! Thanks all.