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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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
This is an excellent used tail light bulb housing assembly that is not corroded. If you are having problems with your tail light bulbs working intermittently, it may be due to corrosion and bad contacts in this tail light housing. For passenger or right side tail light only.
Excellent used all-metal driver and passenger-side tail light bulb holders for early sedans. The later models were plastic. These are exceptionally nice units with very bright reflectors and clean bulb sockets.
Excellent used all metal driver-side tail light bulb holder for early sedans. The later models were plastic. This is a very nice unit with a bright reflector and good bulb sockets.
Very good condition. Does not have all the corrosion that you see on most of the bulb sockets. If you are have problems with your rear lights staying on this is usually the problem. New bulbs are available separately.
These are the actual parts you will receive. The lens has no cracks, chips, or crazing.
These are the actual parts you will receive. The lens has no cracks, chips, or crazing.
If you have acquired one of these rugged W123 sedans, coupes, or station wagons and want to learn how to do some of the work on it on your own then here is a good place to start. Learn how to change lights and bulbs. No need to go to a mechanic for this.
Bulb socket round style. Has 3 prongs for US headlights. Make certain your current socket is also round. Good condition, no corrosion.
Front turn signals not working due to a faulty bulb socket holder is a common problem with the W116 chassis sedans. I believe is due to a minor design flaw in the metal part of the holder. If you own a W116 I recommend you fix it now before a front turn signal stops working.
NOTE: these bulb holders are the round style. They have 2 prongs for single element bulb when used with EUROPEAN headlights. You will need these when converting to Euro Headlights. Make certain your current socket is the same.
Very nice used driver side taillight bulb hold complete with attachment locking tabs. Can not guarantee bulbs. If you are having tail light problems with could be the problem (loose wiring and corroded sockets).
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!
To fix burned out lights you have to remove the wood cover around the shifter. That can be the most difficult part, especially if you don't want to chip or crack your nice wood piece.
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.
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.
Anytime you need to replace the side marker turn signal lens or the bulb inside you will need to remove it from the front fender. You will also need to remove it if you plan on pulling the full headlight assembly.
Brand new fog light bulb set as shown.
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!
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.
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.
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 VERY RED cast light and they don't get hot!
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.
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 is a good passenger side right license plate lights as shown. The chrome is very bright. The light bulb holder and lense are in good condtion. Email us if you need the wiring harness.
Good used PASSENGER-side rear taillight lens assembly. Above average condition. There are no breaks in the plastic lens. NO BULB HOLDER included. Good used seal included.
There are a number of things that can go wrong with a W123 instrument cluster.
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.
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 original single-glass European lights? Here is your answer!
Good used trunk light assembly as shown. Comes with a NEW light bulb installed.
For all 123 chassis cars sedans, coupes and wagons from 1977 to 1985. Why a glove box manual? Of all the Mercedes glove boxes I have worked with from the early 1950s up to the mid 1990s, the 123 chassis glove box has proven to be the one that needs the most attention AND
When an old Mercedes ( or any other car for that matter ) has sat idle for over a year it can be a challenge to get it safely back on the road again. If it has sat idle for more than 5 years you may find it difficult to even get the engine running.
Fits all models 1976 to 1985 with a wood shift cover. 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 230E 280E and 280TE. A very common issue that plagues almost all W123s. The factory pin in the back on the wood shift cover seems to always break off, leaving the wood piece loose in the center console.
In this 16-minute instructional video, Kent will explain some of the challenges and problems you may have to deal with when changing your instrument cluster bulbs by not removing the cluster.
ONLY ONE AVAILABLE. Good used chrome ring around headlight bulb as shown. No dents and bright chrome.
Good used large round main head light bulb ring for U.S. W123 headlights. No dents Good chrome on outside - may be some light rust on inside of ring ( out of sight)
Shipped as shown. No cracks. All the plastic is super bright with no fading.
For all 123 chassis cars sedans, coupes and wagons from 1977 to 1985. Why a glove box manual! Of all the Mercedes glove boxes I have worked with from the early 1950s up to the mid 1990s, the 123 chassis glove box has p
Instructions to walk you through removing the instrument cluster with the special tool and bulb replacement. PDF download is 2 pages and contains detailed pictures.
Excellent used part. Lens has no cracks and no crazing. Good Bright Chrome . No Bulb holder, rubber seal or reflector.
For 1977 to 1985 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 280E 280CE. When I first saw these from our supplier I was really impressed with the quality. So I decided to put them one of my personal W123s that had faded and crazed Bosch originals. Watch the video below and I think you will be impressed too!
Good used driver side rear taillight lens assembly. Above average condition. No breaks in plastic lens. NO BULB HOLDER included. Good used seal included.
In this video Kent explains some of the key reasons for poor battery contact and loss of voltage to important electrical components. If you want your later model Mercedes to run a peak performance pay attention to your battery.