[W126 Coupe] high gloss

[Dick Spellman]

On 5/10/2010 3:20 AM, Lopez Carrasco, Antonio wrote:

> Hello .... I'm Tony from south of Spain

>

> I would like to increase the light output of all instruments supplied in

> my M-500-SEC (1983) optical fiber ...... you could show me where the

> light source installed, where is that the bulb to be replaced by Leds,

> or other higher power?

>

> best regards

>

Hi Tiny,

There is a single bulb directly behind the automatic climate 
control/radio area on the 83 SEC.  This bulb is at the center of a fiber 
hub.  The fiber hub distributes lighting to the switches on the center 
console and to the shift gate.  The climate control push button unit 
uses two 'wheat' bulbs accessible behind the adhesive foil plates at the 
face of the unit.  There are additional 'wheat' bulbs in the instrument 
cluster itself.  These are accessible from the rear of the IC and 
controlled by the rheostat.  I would caution you on using any wattage 
bulb greater than the MB specifications where excessive heat might well 
cause melting of the socket and surrounding plastics.  Good luck in 
locating an LED solution.  If you should find one, please advise.

Regards,
Dick
Boston, MA USA