Leds on dashboard

[c200Kompressor]

Hello! I want to put leds on the dashboard. The purpose is to change gear.

 

[Shude]

If you are looking for something that will indicate when you are at the "correct" rpm to shift gear then it is often called a "shift light". I doubt there are any designed to be fitted to MBs but there are probably universal kits for this, getting the RPM information is fairly easy as it's available through the 12v ignition signal IIRC! The units usually require some sort of calibration and you have to set the RPM thresholds for the various lights yourself (not all engines are the same, obviously!).

Personally I'd not bother fitting one, for one thing the placement on the dash might not be so easy and it would never look classy but secondly right when the correct RPM to change gear is reached my car magically changes gear for me, seems excessive to have a lamp on the dash to tell me really.

 

[flango]

Take your pick from THESE we always use Omex Shift light pro. Not easy to set up though without the right equipment. You might think you know when you want to change up but depends if you are using for performance or economy. The electronics always tell a different story to your gut feel.

 

[andy_cyp]

Hello! I want to put leds on the dashboard. The purpose is to change gear.

Why do you need a led light to shift gear ??

 

[c200Kompressor]

Why do you need a led light to shift gear ??

Because my car is on LPG. On LPG i can't pass 5100 rpm's. If I do that the LPG system cuts off and goes to gas. If i do that 2 times the ecu of the car goes krazy...

 

[Shude]

Because my car is on LPG. On LPG i can't pass 5100 rpm's. If I do that the LPG system cuts off and goes to gas. If i do that 2 times the ecu of the car goes krazy...

Sounds plausible! You will be able to get the aftermarket shift light kits to light up at whatever RPM you want so feel free to search for a kit .