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W204 Bulb size/style/part# list
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W204 Bulb size/style/part# list
I think we should get a bulb list going. Its always a classly and cost effient mod to upgrade the blubs in the car to a hyper white style look. In order to make this easy for everyone list the following information that you have in this order. I would ****** the information off of other posts but I am not sure as to how accurate they are. If you are sure of a previous post where you have listed similar information please re-group it according to the specs below and add it for your fellow W204'ers. haha. W204'ers.....
1.Where does the bulb fit in the vehicle
2.Size/style/part #
3.approx M.S.R.P.
4.Good place to find them, URL's pref.
1.Where does the bulb fit in the vehicle
2.Size/style/part #
3.approx M.S.R.P.
4.Good place to find them, URL's pref.
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From: Seattle
C-300, XC70, Wrangler
This is what I've collected so far from the forum .....
D1S Xenon Headlight
H7 Inner Hi beam
H7 Fog
W5W or 194 for city light (4 bulbs needed)
W5W or 194 for amber reflector on the wheel well
The signal lamp uses the 3857A bulb type
The license plate uses the 194 bulb
Note: in some cases the manual is wrong (e.g., it says that the fogs are h11.
NB: 168 is same as 194 bulb type
D1S Xenon Headlight
H7 Inner Hi beam
H7 Fog
W5W or 194 for city light (4 bulbs needed)
W5W or 194 for amber reflector on the wheel well
The signal lamp uses the 3857A bulb type
The license plate uses the 194 bulb
Note: in some cases the manual is wrong (e.g., it says that the fogs are h11.
NB: 168 is same as 194 bulb type
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From: Toronto
2008 C300 Sport 4matic
I've recently replace all of my interior lighting with Polarg bulbs, which nicely matches the stock LED front map lights.
Luckily all but one are the 194/5W5 wedge bulbs:
- Front foot wells (2 bulbs total)
- Lower door panel/puddle lights (4 bulbs total)
- Front dome lights (2 bulbs)
- Rear map lights (2 bulbs)
- Vanity mirror lights (2 bulbs)
- Glove box (1 bulb)
- Trunk interior, not including trunk lid (1 bulb)
So you will need a total of 14 wedge bulbs to do the interior -- you could often find Polarg bulbs sold in larger quantities on eBay.
The only bulb that's different is the rear dome light which is a festoon bulb (the long cylindrical bulb that has contacts on both ends), which I replaced with LEDs.
I would like to replace the LEDs that illuminate the interior door handles from amber to white as they are barely noticable. It doesn't look like you could access it easily, so you may need to take the interior door panel off.
Luckily all but one are the 194/5W5 wedge bulbs:
- Front foot wells (2 bulbs total)
- Lower door panel/puddle lights (4 bulbs total)
- Front dome lights (2 bulbs)
- Rear map lights (2 bulbs)
- Vanity mirror lights (2 bulbs)
- Glove box (1 bulb)
- Trunk interior, not including trunk lid (1 bulb)
So you will need a total of 14 wedge bulbs to do the interior -- you could often find Polarg bulbs sold in larger quantities on eBay.
The only bulb that's different is the rear dome light which is a festoon bulb (the long cylindrical bulb that has contacts on both ends), which I replaced with LEDs.
I would like to replace the LEDs that illuminate the interior door handles from amber to white as they are barely noticable. It doesn't look like you could access it easily, so you may need to take the interior door panel off.
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I've recently replace all of my interior lighting with Polarg bulbs, which nicely matches the stock LED front map lights.
Luckily all but one are the 194/5W5 wedge bulbs:
- Front foot wells (2 bulbs total)
- Lower door panel/puddle lights (4 bulbs total)
- Front dome lights (2 bulbs)
- Rear map lights (2 bulbs)
- Vanity mirror lights (2 bulbs)
- Glove box (1 bulb)
- Trunk interior, not including trunk lid (1 bulb)
So you will need a total of 14 wedge bulbs to do the interior -- you could often find Polarg bulbs sold in larger quantities on eBay.
The only bulb that's different is the rear dome light which is a festoon bulb (the long cylindrical bulb that has contacts on both ends), which I replaced with LEDs.
I would like to replace the LEDs that illuminate the interior door handles from amber to white as they are barely noticable. It doesn't look like you could access it easily, so you may need to take the interior door panel off.
Luckily all but one are the 194/5W5 wedge bulbs:
- Front foot wells (2 bulbs total)
- Lower door panel/puddle lights (4 bulbs total)
- Front dome lights (2 bulbs)
- Rear map lights (2 bulbs)
- Vanity mirror lights (2 bulbs)
- Glove box (1 bulb)
- Trunk interior, not including trunk lid (1 bulb)
So you will need a total of 14 wedge bulbs to do the interior -- you could often find Polarg bulbs sold in larger quantities on eBay.
The only bulb that's different is the rear dome light which is a festoon bulb (the long cylindrical bulb that has contacts on both ends), which I replaced with LEDs.
I would like to replace the LEDs that illuminate the interior door handles from amber to white as they are barely noticable. It doesn't look like you could access it easily, so you may need to take the interior door panel off.
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2008 C300 Sport 4matic
I tried all kinds of 194 LED bulbs including Hoen LEDs but they do not work. Because of the very low electrical draw and sensitivity the bulbs stay on all the time and they occasionally flicker.
I think the Polarg bulbs is a very good alternative to LEDs and they are actually brighter. LEDs tend to be dim as the light output is directional and doesn't provide a good beam spread.
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2008 C350
I originally wanted all LED interior lighting as I had it in my previous car and loved it.
I tried all kinds of 194 LED bulbs including Hoen LEDs but they do not work. Because of the very low electrical draw and sensitivity the bulbs stay on all the time and they occasionally flicker.
I think the Polarg bulbs is a very good alternative to LEDs and they are actually brighter. LEDs tend to be dim as the light output is directional and doesn't provide a good beam spread.
I tried all kinds of 194 LED bulbs including Hoen LEDs but they do not work. Because of the very low electrical draw and sensitivity the bulbs stay on all the time and they occasionally flicker.
I think the Polarg bulbs is a very good alternative to LEDs and they are actually brighter. LEDs tend to be dim as the light output is directional and doesn't provide a good beam spread.
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Try
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...fierSelect.htm
your owners manual
for long life,brighter applications www.danielsternlighting.com
ohlord
The 65watt rally H7 bulbs are a vast improvement
your owners manual
for long life,brighter applications www.danielsternlighting.com
ohlord
The 65watt rally H7 bulbs are a vast improvement
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I've recently replace all of my interior lighting with Polarg bulbs, which nicely matches the stock LED front map lights.
Luckily all but one are the 194/5W5 wedge bulbs:
- Front foot wells (2 bulbs total)
- Lower door panel/puddle lights (4 bulbs total)
- Front dome lights (2 bulbs)
- Rear map lights (2 bulbs)
- Vanity mirror lights (2 bulbs)
- Glove box (1 bulb)
- Trunk interior, not including trunk lid (1 bulb)
So you will need a total of 14 wedge bulbs to do the interior -- you could often find Polarg bulbs sold in larger quantities on eBay.
The only bulb that's different is the rear dome light which is a festoon bulb (the long cylindrical bulb that has contacts on both ends), which I replaced with LEDs.
I would like to replace the LEDs that illuminate the interior door handles from amber to white as they are barely noticable. It doesn't look like you could access it easily, so you may need to take the interior door panel off.
Luckily all but one are the 194/5W5 wedge bulbs:
- Front foot wells (2 bulbs total)
- Lower door panel/puddle lights (4 bulbs total)
- Front dome lights (2 bulbs)
- Rear map lights (2 bulbs)
- Vanity mirror lights (2 bulbs)
- Glove box (1 bulb)
- Trunk interior, not including trunk lid (1 bulb)
So you will need a total of 14 wedge bulbs to do the interior -- you could often find Polarg bulbs sold in larger quantities on eBay.
The only bulb that's different is the rear dome light which is a festoon bulb (the long cylindrical bulb that has contacts on both ends), which I replaced with LEDs.
I would like to replace the LEDs that illuminate the interior door handles from amber to white as they are barely noticable. It doesn't look like you could access it easily, so you may need to take the interior door panel off.
PIAA XTREME WHITE 5W
What do U think about them? Are the same for the interior lighting and license plate 2 lights? 14!! I'm going to buy some other for my interior, PIAA is very expensive to buy that big bunch!
For my indicators, I'm planning to order those as I can't reach Stealth from here:
Philips Silvervision
ThanX
Last edited by Turboxer; May 2, 2008 at 06:14 AM.
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86 190E 2.3-16v, 92 500E, 03 CL55 AMG, 08 E3504M Brabus
hey guys,
call me crazy but I just noticed those little orange lights on the inside door handles. Do we know what bulbs those are? has anyone changed them? I'd love to make them white if its possible. I'm sure it is. Any info would be appreciated.
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I made you guys a combo for the interior lights, let me know if there is anything else you guys would like.
http://www.creativeautoworks.com/sto...=905_2175_2177
http://www.creativeautoworks.com/sto...=905_2175_2177
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C320 CDI Elegance
I've recently replace all of my interior lighting with Polarg bulbs, which nicely matches the stock LED front map lights.
Luckily all but one are the 194/5W5 wedge bulbs:
- Front foot wells (2 bulbs total)
- Lower door panel/puddle lights (4 bulbs total)
- Front dome lights (2 bulbs)
- Rear map lights (2 bulbs)
- Vanity mirror lights (2 bulbs)
- Glove box (1 bulb)
- Trunk interior, not including trunk lid (1 bulb)
So you will need a total of 14 wedge bulbs to do the interior
Luckily all but one are the 194/5W5 wedge bulbs:
- Front foot wells (2 bulbs total)
- Lower door panel/puddle lights (4 bulbs total)
- Front dome lights (2 bulbs)
- Rear map lights (2 bulbs)
- Vanity mirror lights (2 bulbs)
- Glove box (1 bulb)
- Trunk interior, not including trunk lid (1 bulb)
So you will need a total of 14 wedge bulbs to do the interior
And the footwells ones - do you have to remove the protective panel first, or can you just pull the bulb cover?
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