Dash Bulbs on W202.

LoTu5 · 11-11-2008, 02:13 PM

At night the dash bulbs aren't so bright on the rev counter side, also the digital clock although working fine is not lit up. Are these dash Bulbs ?
I've just looked at the manual and to take the dash display out, the steering wheel, bag, and lower dash has to taken out - or is there a secret back door way of carrying out the job. [lives in hope]

Shude · 11-11-2008, 02:25 PM

The end rev counter bulb has gone on mine too. If you have an adjustable reach steering wheel then when pulled full out you should be able to get the cluster out by using the OEM hooks or by pushing it from underneath.

If it were me I'd buy a full set of bulbs and replace them all as it's an annoying job and the process of removal can cause premature failure of the bulbs which were working prior!

LoTu5 · 11-11-2008, 03:00 PM

Good advice, I'll get stuck into it tomorrow and replace all the bulbs.

Alps · 11-11-2008, 03:47 PM

just undo the screws for the cover under the drivers side and you should be able to push the cluster out.

As shude says better to replace all the bulbs, there are 2 types.

Dec · 11-11-2008, 08:39 PM

Make sure the ignition is switched off when you disconect the 2 plugs at the rear of the cluster otherwise your air bag light will stay on and require a reset.
See... 1994 W202 C280 Fuel low level light replacement

Dec

Crazyjester900 · 11-11-2008, 09:33 PM

i did this a while back,

i did the push from behind method as i didn't have the hooks.

if you like now is a good time to change the speedo colour to a
nice LED White or something...

That's what i did, look great.

LoTu5 · 14-11-2008, 03:09 PM

Thanks for the tips chaps, as yet I've not tackled the job due to the weather but will heed the advice given when i do.

gIzzE · 14-11-2008, 06:18 PM

Are the W210 clusters similar??

Bulb wise I mean?

11-11-2008, 02:13 PM	#1
LoTu5 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Basingstoke Car: 1990 ZR-1 Corvette, 1972 Mach 1 Mustang & C200 Mercedes Posts: 63	Dash Bulbs on W202. At night the dash bulbs aren't so bright on the rev counter side, also the digital clock although working fine is not lit up. Are these dash Bulbs ? I've just looked at the manual and to take the dash display out, the steering wheel, bag, and lower dash has to taken out - or is there a secret back door way of carrying out the job. [lives in hope]

11-11-2008, 02:25 PM	#2
Shude Administrator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lancs Posts: 13,011	The end rev counter bulb has gone on mine too. If you have an adjustable reach steering wheel then when pulled full out you should be able to get the cluster out by using the OEM hooks or by pushing it from underneath. If it were me I'd buy a full set of bulbs and replace them all as it's an annoying job and the process of removal can cause premature failure of the bulbs which were working prior! __________________ Pick up a piece of history - Above 1998 W202 C230k is broken up for spares Got a W202 but not got leather? Click here!

11-11-2008, 03:00 PM	#3
LoTu5 Member Threadstarter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Basingstoke Car: 1990 ZR-1 Corvette, 1972 Mach 1 Mustang & C200 Mercedes Posts: 63	Good advice, I'll get stuck into it tomorrow and replace all the bulbs.

11-11-2008, 03:47 PM	#4
Alps Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London\Essex Car: E55 2004 Silver Posts: 3,024	just undo the screws for the cover under the drivers side and you should be able to push the cluster out. As shude says better to replace all the bulbs, there are 2 types.

11-11-2008, 08:39 PM	#5
Dec Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2004 Car: C180,A. December '94 84k Posts: 873	Make sure the ignition is switched off when you disconect the 2 plugs at the rear of the cluster otherwise your air bag light will stay on and require a reset. See... 1994 W202 C280 Fuel low level light replacement Dec

11-11-2008, 09:33 PM	#6
Crazyjester900 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Car: C200 W202 Posts: 518	i did this a while back, i did the push from behind method as i didn't have the hooks. if you like now is a good time to change the speedo colour to a nice LED White or something... That's what i did, look great.

14-11-2008, 03:09 PM	#7
LoTu5 Member Threadstarter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Basingstoke Car: 1990 ZR-1 Corvette, 1972 Mach 1 Mustang & C200 Mercedes Posts: 63	Thanks for the tips chaps, as yet I've not tackled the job due to the weather but will heed the advice given when i do.

14-11-2008, 06:18 PM	#8
gIzzE Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 637	Are the W210 clusters similar?? Bulb wise I mean?

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