[jcmoyer2004]

i have an 85 300D and I'm converting the dash lights over to LEDs. I was wondering, what size bulbs are the standard bulbs (194 or others) in the dash, window and gear shift selector, and A/C control head and how many are there. I was wanting to replace all i can with the LEDs to make them a little brighter and cleaner. thanks for any help.

 

[Josh]

For the cluster and A/C unit, you'll want to reference this:

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w201-190-class/1467935-instrument-cluster-lighting-upgrade-2.html

And this:

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w126-s-se-sec-sel-sd/1826818-led-bulbs.html

For the individual switches with LEDs already in them (the dull yellow ones), look here:

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w12...2497-led-interior-lighting-8.html#post5880252

ETA, I used these for the temp dials, which you could use for the Auto trans indicator lights:

http://www.superbrightleds.com/more...led-bulb-3-smd-led-wide-angle-wedge-base/228/

 

[jcmoyer2004]

thanks for the info, i was hoping i'd be able to find some bulbs that will plug right in since i'm horrible with a soldering iron.

 

[Josh]

thanks for the info, i was hoping i'd be able to find some bulbs that will plug right in since i'm horrible with a soldering iron.

Some you can, but when it comes to using the cluster bulbs and trying to feed light through the optical lines, LEDs aren't exactly optimal. Although they make LED clusters with a 360 degree view angle, it still doesn't direct light as it should.

Take your time and you'll learn to handle the iron! If you were closer I'd certainly help out.

 

[jcmoyer2004]

thanks again for the info, i guess i'll just have to get in there and pull it apart and see what i can do. it would be nice if you were closer, i could sure use the help, but i'm sure i'll figure it out eventually lol.

 

[Josh]

thanks again for the info, i guess i'll just have to get in there and pull it apart and see what i can do. it would be nice if you were closer, i could sure use the help, but i'm sure i'll figure it out eventually lol.

Well, you're only about 2 1/2 hours or so away; if we had a get-together where we talked cars and did stuff we could get a whole bunch of people involved.

San Antonio doesn't have a very large community, it would seem.