[W126 Coupe] Gear Selection Labels: Do they light up?

[Dick Spellman]

Hi Jeff:

Yes, I know where you can get the cd-rom manual which you will need if 
you plan on keeping the SEC.  Yes, the light switch if it's a euro with 
the vacuum controlled headlight elevation dial to the right of the 
switch has a 1.2 watt lamp holder in the plastic bezel that lights up 
this switch area as well as a second 1.2 watt bulb in the knob that 
lights only when running both the front and rear fogs.  One pull is 
front fogs (no knob lighted) and the second harder pull turns on the 
single fog lamp at the rear driver's side (orange center on knob will be 
lighted).  These two features will only be apparent on a true euro.  
I've been using the local autoparts store replacement bulbs from 
Sylvania.  The bulb # is: 2721 and they come in a package of (2).

I would not recommend going to anything other than the OEM wattage.  As 
appealing as they look, the 2.3 watt bulbs #2723 others have indicated 
will cause too much heat and melt the plastics.  I do not know this for 
sure and I'm not inclined to find out if it's true.  So, just pick up a 
few packages of the 2721 bulbs from Sylvania.

I'll send you an off-list email with the details of the cd-rom manual 
that is no charge to $20 US depending on where you get it.

Regards,

Dick

jeffrey maniff wrote:

> Dick,
> Do you know where I could find a schematic or directions on how to 
> extract those bulbs to replace them.  I do not have a book for these 
> things and wouldn't know where to go on the web for instructions 
> either.  Also, do you know about the light switch itself, does that 
> light also and where is that bulb?
> THank you,
> Jeff
>
>
>
>> From: Dick Spellman <spell.yy at verizon.net>
>> Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Gear Selection Labels: Do they light up?
>> Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2006 13:49:17 -0500
>>
>> Jeffrey and Dwid:
>>
>> Pretty sure you now have all the right answers.
>>
>> Early models employed a fiber array with a single 1.2 watt bulb up 
>> behind the climate control assembly and bolted to the heater box.  
>> One bulb lights up a half dozen switches and the center console shift 
>> gate.  Later models (like 86 and up) used a single bulb with slide 
>> out holder embedded in the shift gate itself.  Still a tight spot but 
>> easier than pullingthe cneter dash wood as is the case on the early 
>> SEC's and 126 chassis in general.
>>
>> If you have an early model, check the 2 bulbs in the climate control 
>> head while you are in there and replace both if either one is blown.  
>> They are a lot of fun to extract!
>>
>> Dick
>>
>> jeffrey maniff wrote:
>>
>>> David,
>>> I have a gray market 1985 500 sec and I am wondering the same 
>>> thing.  If you get an answer please let me know. I also want to know 
>>> how to change the bulb if there is one.  also, my light switch 
>>> doesn't light up either.  does anyone know how to change that bulb.  
>>> It is the knob that is responsible for turning lights/fog 
>>> lights/side markers etc.  but mine does not light up.  Please help 
>>> if you can.
>>> Jeff (jsman24 at hotmail.com)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> From: Dawid Loubser <dawidl at solms.co.za>
>>>> Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>>>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>>>> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Gear Selection Labels: Do they light up?
>>>> Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2006 08:23:28 +0200
>>>>
>>>> Hello, I have a question. Do the labels next to the gear selection  
>>>> lever light up when the lights are on? I know typical manual cars 
>>>> do,  of course not have 'lit' gear selection labels (since your 
>>>> hand  covers them anyway) but many newer automatics I've driven in 
>>>> do light  them up when lights are on. The only older MB automatic 
>>>> I've driven  is a 1971 300SEL 6.3, and that, of course, does not 
>>>> light up.
>>>>
>>>> So I was wondering - should I be looking to replace a light bulb 
>>>> or  something, or is this normal? It's not a problem for me (I'm 
>>>> used to  where the gears are) but just asking... All the other 
>>>> buttons on the  centre console (window switches, etc) are lit.
>>>>
>>>> Dawid
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