Ok, we all hate the dim bulbs of the 123 dashboard and climate control lights, but there isn't much we can do about it other than clean the housings or try higher wattage bulbs (which tend to melt the housings). Someone suggested on another post that LEDs (plain white or colored) would work well for this application.

Something like what's available here:

http://www.jamstrait.com/snakelights.htm

I went out to Autozone and got a set (different manufacturer, but same basic thing). The LEDs require a 12v power supply, which isn't provided by the stock wires going to the CCU, etc. I guess it'll take some rigging to a switchable 12v supply from the fusebox, preferably one that's linked to the headlights.

This seems like a workable solution. Anyone ever try this before?

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Gil

2004 ML350
1984 300CD; Ivory (sold)