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Flyair

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headlight bulbs references
« on: August 31, 2012, 22:33:00 »
As part of restoration of my Pagoda, I bought Euro style headlamps and started to buy bulbs. For that I tried to use instructions from the Technical Manual. However, out of the 5 bulbs needed per side, I was not able to find out what bulbs should go into fog lamps and turn indicators. Indications in Technical Manual refer to original references and it is hard to "translate" it into modern references. is anyb

I am aware that the subject was already discussed from time to time, but neither the Tech Manual nor any post lists modern references in one place. Is anybody able to provide modern codes for the bulbs?
many thanks
Stan
« Last Edit: August 31, 2012, 23:12:23 by Flyair »
Stan
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Naj ✝︎

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Re: headlight bulbs references
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2012, 07:57:40 »
Hi, Stan,

This thread may help:

http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=2679.msg21660#msg21660

Original Indicator/Stop/Reversing Light bulbs were 18 watt but are very hard to find these days. Alternative are standard 21 watt.

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Re: headlight bulbs references
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2012, 18:03:18 »
Spend the extra $$ for the upgraded bulbs from Daniel Stern.  Big difference!

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Re: headlight bulbs references
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2012, 14:05:04 »
Thanks a lot for both advices. It helps and I plan to pass the order. It is true that good bulbs make a difference. Even though it is not used by night or in bad weather, it jus look more proud (so is his owner too  ;))
Stan
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1971 280SL
2011 SL550 AMG
2011 GL
2015 GLA