Odometer, fuel and revometer back light gone

[jezworld]

Hi guys

Had a search on here but not bringing back anything useful

I noticed last night when driving my 2004 350SL that the speedo / odometer and revometer / fuel gauge are not lit any more.

I assume a bulb has gone from behind the dash (LED panels are fine)

If there is a clear (dumbass) guide anywhere to show what I need to do?

I'll be checking the fuses later - am I right I should be looking at F21/F22 fuses for the "instrument panel"?

Hope someone can help me on this.... bit dark in the cabin...

 

[grumpyoldgit]

Hi guys



I noticed last night when driving my 2004 350SL that the speedo / odometer and tachometer / fuel gauge are not lit any more.

Corrected that for you


This link may help you Pelican Technical Article: Mercedes Benz - Replacing Instrument Cluster Light Bulbs

 

[jezworld]

Thank you grumpy And cheers for the link...

 

[jezworld]

Great guide - thing is, it's not for the R230 model?

 

[grumpyoldgit]

Oops...sorry. Must admit I didn't check it properly. Hopefully someone who has knowledge of these will be along soon and able to help.

That said, a lot of Merc instrument clusters are just pushed it and have the same removal procedure for which special tools are available on ebay if you don't want to make some yourself, maybe if you looked on there for the removal tools it would list them as being compatible with you car.

Good luck with getting it sorted.

 

[jezworld]

Cheers for your help