{"product_id":"mercedes-w124-poti-dimmer-tachobeleuchtung-potentiometer-0005423825-uberholt-vdo","title":"Mercedes W124 potentiometer dimmer instrument lighting potentiometer 0005423825 refurbished VDO","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#242833;border-radius:8px;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 14px;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#c69a3a;\"\u003eRemanufactured potentiometer (brightness control\/dimmer) for the instrument lighting, part number 0005423825, for Mercedes W124 and W463 G-Class.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#cfd3dc;\"\u003eCompletely disassembled and refurbished  ·  Tested under load – continuously variable from dark to bright  ·  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#c69a3a;\"\u003e5-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f5f6f8;border:1px solid #e3e5e9;border-radius:999px;padding:5px 12px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Function tested (under load)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f5f6f8;border:1px solid #e3e5e9;border-radius:999px;padding:5px 12px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Continuously variable from dark to bright, no flickering\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f6f8;border-left:4px solid #c69a3a;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e5-year warranty on this refurbished part\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eShould there be a problem: send in the part – we will repair or replace it. In addition, a 60-day return policy and free shipping within Germany apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eFunction and location\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe potentiometer is the brightness control (dimmer) for the instrument lighting. On the W124 and the W463, the entire instrument lighting runs through this single component; after decades, the contacts inside oxidize, causing the connections to develop contact resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe potentiometer sits in the instrument cluster and is simply plugged in – nothing needs to be soldered on the vehicle. Remove the instrument cluster, swap the potentiometer, done; usually a matter of around 20 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eUsed part or refurbished part?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this, we completely disassembled the potentiometer and cleaned and refurbished the housing and metal parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px 8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;\"\u003eStandard used part\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;\"\u003eThis refurbished part\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px 8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWiper track and contacts oxidized, installed untested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWiper track and contacts cleaned and de-oxidized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px 8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eContact points with unknown contact resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eContact points re-soldered – the typical cause of failure fixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px 8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eOld contact grease, control often sticky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eNew contact grease, smooth turning feel over the entire range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px 8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCondition untested at installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eFunction test under load across the entire adjustment range: no flickering, no dropouts, continuously variable from dark to bright\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eHow can you tell a potentiometer (dimmer) is faulty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe instrument lighting flickers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt suddenly goes dark when turning the control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lighting fails completely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can no longer be adjusted continuously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the vast majority of cases, it is not the instrument cluster that is faulty, but precisely this potentiometer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eCompatible vehicles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercedes-Benz W124, S124, C124 and A124 (models 200 D to 500 E) as well as W463 G-Class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0005423825 \/ A0005423825. The potentiometer was manufactured by Kirsten for VDO; depending on the model year, the housing is marked VDO or KIRSTEN – both are the same genuine part with the same part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this part fit your car?\u003c\/strong\u003e Send us the VIN (chassis number) and model year – we'll check it for free: \u003ca href=\"tel:+491798991069\"\u003e0179 8991069\u003c\/a\u003e (Mon–Fri 8 am–6 pm) or via our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contact?thema=Ersatzteil\"\u003econtact form\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does VDO appear on some potentiometers and KIRSTEN on others?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe potentiometer was manufactured by Kirsten on behalf of VDO. Depending on the model year, the housing is marked VDO or KIRSTEN – it is the same genuine part with the same part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow involved is the installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe potentiometer is simply plugged in, nothing needs to be soldered on the vehicle. Remove the instrument cluster, swap the potentiometer, done – usually a matter of around 20 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included in the scope of delivery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e1x remanufactured potentiometer, part number 0005423825.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated categories:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tacho-kombiinstrumente\"\u003eSpeedometers \u0026amp; instrument clusters\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/w124\"\u003eW124\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weitere-tachoersatzteile\"\u003eOther speedometer spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKFZTeile-Thot\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in spare parts for Mercedes classic cars. Free shipping within Germany, 60-day return policy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55058375213385,"sku":"60354-G","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/5344\/8777\/files\/57_1c2ef6ed-1264-4dd9-b30a-199f674d528f.png?v=1786703278","url":"https:\/\/kfzteile-thot.de\/en\/products\/mercedes-w124-poti-dimmer-tachobeleuchtung-potentiometer-0005423825-uberholt-vdo","provider":"KFZTeile-Thot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}