Dashboard lights change
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w201 190e
Dashboard lights change
Hey, Does anyone know how to change dashboard lights??? I mean the bulbs that light the speedo etc. I want a clean white colour not yellowish. What bulbs are they??? Also whats the process for making my chrome grille black??? Great site, looking forward to learning loads about my 190e & hopefully post some pics of mine......Cheers!!!
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Euro 1985 190e 2.3-16vlv
for a local site, check mercedes190.co.uk
As for the grille you need to pull it off the surround via the tabs on the back, then slide off the chrome strips and paint the grille with a spray can.
Here is one of mine
Before
![](http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/2269000-2269999/2269621_3_full.jpg)
After
![](http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/2269000-2269999/2269621_11_full.jpg)
![](http://people.aapt.net.au/kaufmann/Back.JPG)
to the right of A and the left of B you will see two large circular things, these have bulbs in them. You can replace them but the light will still seem dull but it will provide better light depending what you put into it.
Gauge cluster: two 194/168 (5 watt)
As for the grille you need to pull it off the surround via the tabs on the back, then slide off the chrome strips and paint the grille with a spray can.
Here is one of mine
Before
![](http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/2269000-2269999/2269621_3_full.jpg)
After
![](http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/2269000-2269999/2269621_11_full.jpg)
to the right of A and the left of B you will see two large circular things, these have bulbs in them. You can replace them but the light will still seem dull but it will provide better light depending what you put into it.
Gauge cluster: two 194/168 (5 watt)