Yes, you got it

Thank you so much! It seems this car was called the 244 model most frequently. Not officially. 1975–1979: Format: Trim letter in front followed by 2XY. Where: 2 = 200 series, X = the number of cylinders, Y = doors. X = 2 Coups, Y = 4 Sedans, Y= 5 wagons, Exception: 242 are two-door sedans. 1980–198...

The clicking is the shift lock mechanism. It's likely just getting tired. The light indicator usually means a bulb is out. So likely the car is telling you a light is out. During my 89 740 ownership I had havoc with a taillight on one side until the taillight circuit board was replaced. June

Bad ground or poor bulb connection to the contact plates on taillights can cause this. I bet you have a dim brake light and one of the park lamps up fronts comes on when brakes are applied. You may not see it unless it is dark. If the brake light filament and the park light filament meet at the grou...

You can try sanding the surface on the taillight and the contacts on socket. Use some grease to try to keep corrosion from returning.

The lock cylinders are the same only the levers for linkage have the R and L difference. Remove the E clip and swap levers and you're good to go.