Yes they should be lit. There is a small bulb at the front of the assembly. Take out the surrounding wood. On the W126 models, it slides forward so one can presume it's the same on the W124.

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Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

ENTER > = (HP RPN)

Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.