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Old 11-06-2003, 02:49 PM
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Re: Higher watt bulbs for instrument cluster in W124?

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Originally posted by suginami


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.
Anyone done this?

If so, what bulbs did you use?

I've done it with 5 Watt bulbs and I had a melt down in the clear light channel where the bulb sets... DO NOT DO IT!
Stick to 3 Watt bulbs. I buy mine from Walmart for $1.70 for two. They are made by a German compay called Sylvania and part number on the package is 2821 (W3W) and comes with two bulbs. The package is green. Go to the automotive bulbs section and you'll see the package hanging with all the rest of bulbs. They make both 5 Watt and 3 Watt. use the 3 watt or you'll be sorry. ask me. Good luck.

P.S. It also comes in colors as well, but I'd stick to the regular (original) bulb color. Your cluster will need 3-4 bulbs.
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