Author Topic: dashbord light bulbs  (Read 2251 times)

jim 56

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dashbord light bulbs
« on: April 02, 2020, 14:42:52 »
Hi again while I have my dash apart I would like to replace all the bulbs.Right now there are osram 12v 3 watt bulbs in there.I am not sure what they are .On the net I see what look like the same but they are called xenon bulbs.Does anybody know if they are good to replace mine
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Re: dashbord light bulbs
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2020, 15:28:33 »
This is one of the definitive threads on the subject of replacing instrument lights with LEDs
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=19084.0
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Re: dashbord light bulbs
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2020, 18:28:20 »
Perhaps some help here, the types are important:

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=7994.msg51122#msg51122

You can order form Mercedes.

Think about LED replacement, I do not like them, but a lot of people do. You can search the forum for tips. You can buy various shades of white.
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