SLK/R170: Light dead in instrument cluster
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Light dead in instrument cluster
Hi,
First post here so go easy on me
I've searched the forums but cant find this covered so...
Has anyone had to replace a bulb in the instrument cluster? I have a '98 SLK 230K and the bulb behind 0-60MPH section of the speedo has blown.
I can't see any obvious way of getting to it, other than to pay a MB tech for a couple of hours of his time. A bit excessive for a little light bulb.
Does anyone know what rating of bulb I should use? And how to get the instrument cluster apart?
Thanks for your replies!
JimboUK
First post here so go easy on me
I've searched the forums but cant find this covered so...
Has anyone had to replace a bulb in the instrument cluster? I have a '98 SLK 230K and the bulb behind 0-60MPH section of the speedo has blown.
I can't see any obvious way of getting to it, other than to pay a MB tech for a couple of hours of his time. A bit excessive for a little light bulb.
Does anyone know what rating of bulb I should use? And how to get the instrument cluster apart?
Thanks for your replies!
JimboUK
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MB SLK 230 kompressor -01, MB C32 AMG -02
Re: Light dead in instrument cluster
Originally posted by JimboUK
Hi,
First post here so go easy on me
I've searched the forums but cant find this covered so...
Has anyone had to replace a bulb in the instrument cluster? I have a '98 SLK 230K and the bulb behind 0-60MPH section of the speedo has blown.
I can't see any obvious way of getting to it, other than to pay a MB tech for a couple of hours of his time. A bit excessive for a little light bulb.
Does anyone know what rating of bulb I should use? And how to get the instrument cluster apart?
Thanks for your replies!
JimboUK
Hi,
First post here so go easy on me
I've searched the forums but cant find this covered so...
Has anyone had to replace a bulb in the instrument cluster? I have a '98 SLK 230K and the bulb behind 0-60MPH section of the speedo has blown.
I can't see any obvious way of getting to it, other than to pay a MB tech for a couple of hours of his time. A bit excessive for a little light bulb.
Does anyone know what rating of bulb I should use? And how to get the instrument cluster apart?
Thanks for your replies!
JimboUK
I hade the same problem with my SLK -98 but I sold it before I even tried. The local Mercedes dealer wanted about $400 to replace the lamp!