I wish my only concerns were something as minor as interior light bulbs, but sometimes you want to have a sense of accompolishment by fixing something for only a few dollars. And when you're first Benz has 99,ooo miles you are curious if these things should be illuminated and if so, how.

In a previous post someone mentioned that only frosted 1.2 watt (Sylvania 2721) bulbs should be used to illuminate the icons surrounding the headlight dial (low heat output so as not to destort the icons). Although most of the walk-in auto parts stores have an id tag for them, they're all empty and the counter people tell me they're NOT frosted. And the local MB parts guy hasn't seen the mini "frosted" bulbs in ages. And the Sylvania web site specifies 2721.

So, what is an acceptable bulb for the headlight icons?
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Is the combo turn signal wiper stalk supposed to be illuminated?
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If so, how is the bulb accessed and what one could be used?
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Is the speed (cruise) control stalk supposed to be illuminated?
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If so, how is the bulb accessed and what one could be used?
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What bulb could be used for the dash vents?
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What bulb(s) are used in the oem Becker 1692 radio and how do I open it up to change the bulb(s)? LaJolle's rehab service is a little too pricey for me.

Bob
PS Yes I know how to R&R the bulbs in the climate control thanks to the posts.
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NO, my wife won't lay on the hood while cruzin to make sure the headlight wiper/washers work. But she will start the last bolt/nut (wadda a woman) that I can't when I'm ready to make the eBay 4-sale post.