the little bulbs in 190 heater dial!

[Neophyte]

Dear Cognoscente,

The light has gone out in the heater temp control dial (there are two of them - one for passenger one for driver) on the dash of my 190. Does anyone know how to replace? Can i just pull the dial off and whack in a bulb (once I know what kind it is?)

Gawd bless the wise.

 

[jberks]

yup - just give them a tug - they pull straight off.
Make sure you get the right wattage bulbs - Dealers are a bit random on this and the knobs get very hot if you don't.

 

[Neophyte]

Cheers mate,

Er..... how do I find out what the right voltage is?

 

[TheJim]

The rating is usually stamped on the metal base of the bulb. it will say something like 12v/5w the power being 5 watts etc.

 

[Neophyte]

Brilliant. Thanks.