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LED replacement bulbs for dash switches?

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Posted 11/20/2014 8:14 PM

AGuess
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LED replacement bulbs for dash switches?

Does anyone know if LED light bulbs are made to replace the very small light bulbs that light the dash and switches on the older G's?

I'm looking for this for my 93 500GE's.

If yes, where can I find them?

Thanks in advance

AGuess

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Posted 11/20/2014 9:48 PM

Titus Pullo
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Re: LED replacement bulbs for dash switches?

yes. e-bay.

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Posted 11/21/2014 1:41 PM

leomd
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Vehicle(s): 2002 G500-Bessie
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RE: LED replacement bulbs for dash switches?

Check with superbright LED's - they have a huge selection and have listed bulbs for almost every car (although not sure about dash bulbs).

https://www.superbrightleds.com/

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Posted 11/21/2014 2:06 PM

AlanMcR
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RE: LED replacement bulbs for dash switches?

It would be nice to know what bulb and current limiting resistor has been successfully used to duplicate the MB switch lighting. A result that is dim, over-bright, off-color, etc would not be worth the work.

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Posted 11/21/2014 2:19 PM

DUTCH
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RE: LED replacement bulbs for dash switches?

AlanMcR - 11/21/2014 2:06 PM

It would be nice to know what bulb and current limiting resistor has been successfully used to duplicate the MB switch lighting. A result that is dim, over-bright, off-color, etc would not be worth the work.

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Posted 11/21/2014 6:52 PM

DesertStar
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RE: LED replacement bulbs for dash switches?

Someone did this awhile back and put on their website for which I had saved....

http://www.borderlinebc.ca/borderlinebc/offroad/tech/switch.shtml

Hope this helps.

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Posted 11/21/2014 8:46 PM

H1LM002G55
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Re: LED replacement bulbs for dash switches?

Autometer sells good quality LED bulbs and I have had good success with them.

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Posted 11/22/2014 12:08 PM

AGuess
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Re: LED replacement bulbs for dash switches?

Thanks everyone. I will look into these. I don't think I am going to take apart the switches and change to LED, way too much work and I'm not sure I won't just screw up some expensive switches.

I am going to look into changing the dash lighting to LED, which should be a much easier task.

I'll update on this later when I have time to try it. Currently I am having the interior, headliner, carpet and seats and door panels redone on my son's 500GE.

Thanks again.

AGuess

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Posted 11/22/2014 1:44 PM

H1LM002G55
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Re: LED replacement bulbs for dash switches?

The autometer LED bulbs have proper resistors already fitted for 12 volt environment.

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Posted 11/22/2014 1:46 PM

H1LM002G55
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Re: LED replacement bulbs for dash switches?

http://www.autometer.com/cat_accessories.aspx?sid=51

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Posted 11/22/2014 2:06 PM

H1LM002G55
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Re: LED replacement bulbs for dash switches?

AGuess:

It is possible to replace the lamps behind the switches, too. This daunting task was performed on an AMG G-Wagen that went to a Russian client with 5,6L motor.

The interior was finished in bi-colour black and blue leather with blue-tinted "Swedish birch" wood.

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Posted 11/22/2014 2:31 PM

AGuess
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Re: LED replacement bulbs for dash switches?

H1LM002G55

Thank you very much. I really need to buy you a beer the next time I am in your town.

AGuess

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Posted 11/22/2014 9:14 PM

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Re: LED replacement bulbs for dash switches?

AGuess - 11/22/2014 2:31 PM

H1LM002G55

Thank you very much. I really need to buy you a beer the next time I am in your town.

AGuess

And I owe you dinner for all of your help, too.

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