podz

Hi,
I seem to have a few burned out bulbs behind my instrument cluster. Does anyone know the model numbers of replacement bulbs (Osram)? The only automotive light bulbs which are sold in Finland are Osrams.

Ben'z

The part numbers:

12V/1.3W bulb: 000000 000977
12V/1.5W bulb: 910141 000000
12V/2W bulb: 001 544 55 94

podz

Thanks a lot! Are those Osram part numbers? Any idea where to order online for Europe?

.

Ben'z

These are part numbers when you ord your parts from stealer.

ProV1

u usually dont need to order all those bulbs. the white bulbs burn out but not the amber ones.

podz

It seems that I have two burned out bulbs, without having removed the panel yet.

1. the temperature led is dim across several segments and I can't determine what it says.

2. the analog speedometer is completely dim across the left half, so I can't see the speed if I'm driving at night (unless I'd go faster than 120km/h). alternatively, I've switched on the led speedometer...

To me, the entire cluster looks like it would be lighted by amber lights, but I don't know. What's your opinion about the two above problems? Amber or white bulbs?

Ben'z

If the problem is not the LED, then, you need the 12V/1.3W light bulb.
For the speedometer, you need the 12V/2W light bulb.
The light bulbs are clear glass, but you see them amber from the front side.

ProV1

one more thing.. the cluster is shoved in there REALLY TIGHT. if you remove it and put it back in, i wonder if you can ever get the same tightness back. i mention this b/c it seems like removing the cluster usually causes rattling and buzzing noise thereafter.

Franasia

Light bulbs are very easy to replace. There are, like Ben’z indicated three types that are color coded. The total number of green holder 1.3v bulbs will vary in quantity depending on the market the car was built for and if it’s Diesel or gas.

The two larger 2W bulbs with yellow holder provide the backlighting for the speedometer and adjacent gauges whereas the rest are for individual pilot lights and also for the LCD displays.

The picture of the instrument cluster back is from my USA spec 2000 E 320.

Hope it helps and enjoy replacing bulbs.

Cheers.

yaahoos

DO YOU HAVE TO TAKE THE STEERING WHEEL OFF? IF SO, SPECIAL STEERING WHEEL PULLER?

HappyWagon

Not necessary.
Extend the steering wheel out as far as it can go (downward as necessary)

My cluster stays snug, even after pulling it many times before repairing LCD displays.

yaahoos

Thanks for all the help. I am still finding it hard to reply to people that have helped me , so I hope this message gets thru. Thanks for the bulb replacement info. ....... Here goes..........