I have another bulb burned out in my instrument cluster in my W124.

Since I'm going to have to pull the instrument cluster to get to the one bulb, I'm thinking of replacing all of the bulbs to a brighter / higher watt bulb, if possible. I also notice the current bubls put out a very yellowish light. It'd be nice to get a whiter light.

Anyone done this?

If so, what bulbs did you use?

I've seen "lighting kits" sold by some guy on E-bay that claims to really brighten things up. He is using 5 Watt Xenon gas bulbs that are blue in color. He claims they put out a terrific amount of bright, white light.

I don't want to pay the $42 that he is asking for 3 bulbs and the instrument cluster pullers.

Anyone know where these bulbs can be purchased separately?

Here is a link to the auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2440503544&category=6763

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".