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If both dash lights are not working including the lights in the upper center console the problem is most likely in the dimmer switch located on the back of the instrument cluster. This is also call the potentiometer providing variable resistance in the wiring to the bulbs.
If both dash lights are not working including the lights in the upper center console the problem is most likely in the dimmer switch located on the back of the instrument cluster. This is also called the potentiometer providing variable resistance in the wiring to the bulbs.
NOTE: This is the later style with the arrow for the turn signal lights but will fit all years. Now includes free video instructions on how to get the cluster out of the car. Super nice housing with a good clear gouge-free plastic face and no face delamination.
All 124 Chassis sedans, coupes and wagons from 1986 to 1995. Here is how to fix those intermittent dash lights. This kit comes with a new dimmer switch for the dash light control (a bad dimmer is the biggest reason for dash lights not working).
SOLD AS A SET OF TWO. You can watch Kent's video to see how important these bulb holders are and whey he likes them so much.
Now includes free video instructions on how to remove the instrument cluster from the car. This is an above-average used and a good working potentiometer (dash dimmer switch). Fits only the W123 chassis. No longer available new. Each one was opened up, inspected, and restored by Kent personally.
Good used dash light sockets with 3 new bulbs as shown. The sockets are in good working condition. If your sockets are loose in the hole, bent or burnt, this is a good opportunity to replace them with a couple of good used factory original bulb holders.
This is a new release in March of 2025. The reason it has taken so long for us to come up with LED dash lights for the W124 is due to the fact they had to be the EXACT size as the original bulb and still be bright enough.
Buy the tools with the variety pack of LED dash bulbs and save $$$. Included are 2 bright white, 2 amber, 2 red, and 2 blue bulbs. You will receive video instructions on how to use the tools and how to change the bulbs.
These instructions cover problems you may have with your bulb holders, how to set up the new LED bulbs to do TIGHTLY into the bulbs holders so they won't come loose and go out on you, and how to modify and experiment with the maximum brightness of an individual LED bulb.
This potentiometer for controlling the dash lights was recently removed from a 300D. It is obvious from the condition that it is a recent replacement. It feels like new and has excellent spring and rod movement and no corrosion.
This is the newest LED light bulb Kent has found and tested that you can install on the backside of your instrument cluster to increase your instrument lighting on your older Mercedes. These particular bulbs will be much brighter with a VERY RED cast light and they don't get hot!
Kent has found and tested this newest LED light bulb that you can install on the backside of your instrument cluster to increase your instrument lighting on your older Mercedes. These particular bulbs will be much brighter with a more yellow cast warm white light, and they don't get hot!
There are a number of things that can go wrong with a W123 instrument cluster.
Assortment of new interior bulbs as shown. These light up your dash, center console, glove box and shifter ( on some models).
Assortment includes the following:
Kent has found and tested this newest LED light bulb that you can install on the backside of your instrument cluster to increase your instrument lighting on your older Mercedes. These particular bulbs will be much brighter with a more AMBER cast light, and they don't get hot!
This is the newest LED light bulb Kent has found and tested that you can install on the backside of your instrument cluster to increase your instrument lighting on your older Mercedes. These particular bulbs will be much brighter with a white light, and they don't get hot!
Excellent. One of the better ones we have seen. Good used SOFT RUBBER intact rubber instrument cluster hold-in gasket. This is what holds the cluster tightly in place on the dash. These often get damaged, and the cluster housing won't stay in the dash.
Brand new fog light bulb set as shown.
In this video Kent will show you how to remove the center wood panel and the climate control switch panel so you can replace the 5 small bulbs behind it that light up the switch panel and the buttons behind it. It is not as difficult as it may first appear if you understand the procedure.
The long bulb is 1 and 3/4 inches long, and the short bulb is 1 and 1/2 inches long. These bulbs don't necessarily fit all models. Some applications require smaller bulbs, and please measure your bulbs before ordering this 6-pak.
Kent has found and tested this newest LED light bulb that you can install on the backside of your instrument cluster to increase your instrument lighting on your older Mercedes. With a more BLUE cast light, these bulbs will be much brighter, and they don't get hot!.
PLEASE NOTE: These are a special order item so there may be a shipping delay. Fits all R107 from the 1972 350SL all the way to the 1989 560SL - Amazing! Are you looking for a new look and/or better headlights on your classic Mercedes but do not particularly like the looks or the price of the orig
Removing a Mercedes instrument cluster from any of the chassis listed is easy with these special "pull" tools. Many owners do not realize that the instrument cluster is just pushed into the dash panel and not held in with any bolts or screws.
In the video instruction, Kent will show you the step-by-step procedure on how to safely remove the instrument cluster from the dash. It will require our special dash pull tools that can be purchased separately.
30 light bulbs total in this assortment. PLEASE NOTE: These may not be every bulb you will need for every model, but you will have extras on hand. These cars are OLD, and most of the bulbs need to be replaced. They even start to loose some of their intensity over time.
New instrument cluster bulb with socket holder. Sold individually. PLEASE NOTE: This holder is only for the very small warning indicator bulbs, as well as your dash turn signal indicator lights. It is NOT for the larger bulbs that light your dash at night.
BONUS: Free video instructions included. These bulbs have been fully tested by Kent to work correctly in older Mercedes instrument clusters. Be careful using other brands of LED bulbs in the W123, w126, and W201 instrument clusters, as some can burn up your circuit boards.
Assortment includes 6 single-element brake and turn signal bulbs, 4 dual-element bulbs for the front marker lights, and 4 small tail light bulbs. Good idea to carry this assortment in the trunk of your car.
For all 108, 109, 114, 115, 107, 116, 123, 126, 201, and 124 chassis from 1965 to 1995. I wrote this repair guide to show you how to properly remove your instrument cluster and replace worn or failing components. (NOTE: This is not a detailed manual on how to repair the components.
You will need to remove the W126 chassis center console upper wood panel when replacing the climate control switch panel, replacing any of the upper switches, replacing burned out light bulbs and /or when remove the center console or the upper dash.
Buy a spare to carry in your trunk! FITS THE FOLLOWING: Late 107 and 116, 123, 126 up through 1991 and 201 and 124 chassis to through 1989. ALSO FITS 1990-1993 300D 2.5 AND 92-93 190E 2.6 ONLY!
Looking for better-staring performance? Are your glow system lights not coming on on your dash even after replacing the glow plugs? It it taking way too long for the glow light to go out ( it should only be on 5 to 10 seconds)?