did mine today. love the blue light, thanx for giving me the courage to do it myself!

@fupabox

4 жыл бұрын

Doing the same to a smart car in a few days .. hope it cheers up a dull looking gauge cluster .

Just what I been looking for good stuff.

Just done mine looks sharp, thank's for easy tutorial

thank you very much this worked for my 2002 ml320 .

240k 😳😳😳 is the reason why I drive Mercedes. They last a lifetime. #BenzBoys

@noahmather3131

3 жыл бұрын

You think 240k is a lot mine almost has 340k and it still doesn't have a check engine light

You should put in the description of the light bulbs used and where you got them from

Changed mine to red and they look sooooo nice

Nicely done....thanks

can you make a video on how you hook up your stereo in your ML320

Not bad at all, good job!!

Excellent.. my 500's bulbs have been slowly going out. Blue looks good. Thankyou

@fupabox

5 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

1999 ML no T10 bulbs in cluster, all are T5. Just ordered 300 lumen 2 watt T5 bulbs in blue off Amazon...brightest ones I've found. I will be doing all four in blue and the temp in white. If anyone wants to see what the end results are I'll be posting a video sometime in June so try and subscribe.. not doing this for money a have like no subs. I have ordered the rings like Fupa showed us how to install in another video.. and I have ordered white gauge faces and aslo gauge frame insert in silver, so I'm going all out with mine. Thank you again for your videos.

@12345678924154156

Жыл бұрын

Did you upload ?

and what size bulbs and how many would I need for a 2002 ml320

Thank you sir ! I shall tray mike this ..

I done this and now my fuel gauge doesn't seem to work along with the temperature gauge being wrong. Will this auto correct itself?

I've used other LEDs (white, blue blurring in my eyes) however the fuel arrow faintly visible and sometime I see running moire on digits of temp/odo/gear/time. In general, I am satisfied with the result

Great video thanks

For the color in t10s and t5s I did red which doesn’t seem so bright so ima gonna wait till dark and turn my dash on. Helpful video tho I’m thinking on trying blue.

Where did u get these leds? Is it 2 or 3 what need in it? Thanks

will t10 light bulbs fit in a 1999 c280 or is it just t5? i want to do this for the cluster and the climate control

Like it!

Thanks a lot..

Is there a link or website for easy ordering an to make sure I get the right ones ?

240K. Good work.

G'day from downunder. Great mod. I did a similar upgrade to my Suzuki Boulevard C50 about 10 years ago - although that required a lot of re-soldering, rather than bulb replacements. Looking forward to doing this on my 'new' ML350. I noticed some comments about changing the bulbs in the centre console so I'm keen to see how hard that would be. The upgraded stereo has red LEDS, so curious as to whether anyone has had experience with using Red LED's & how visible that is compared to original &/or blue? Cheers from new subscriber.

Hi which one is the T10 bulbs? The two big ones need to be changed?

Nice chrome trim around the gauges. I plan to do the same.

There is a reason why the led are this color in Mercedes, because they found out after testing that's best color light is the one that they use, has much better readability, clarity, and easier on eyes, and creates less distractions. This is well research phenomenon by Mercedes, in fact all the German cars use orange/white back led for the same reasons. Main reason is safety.

@mikimiki195

Жыл бұрын

Wrong VW used blue lights in instrument cluster 👍🏻

very informative and a job well done.. awesome!!! keep up the good work & thank you so much...

I tried to do exactly this in my '98 SLK 200 (R170) (the 200 isn't sold in the US, only in Europe). But the T10's you used here were too large for my intrument cluster, plus I think there are like yellow plexiglass plates inside the cluster, because I now have smaller white T10's behind the gauges and the cluster still lights up kind of yellow

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

yes the R170 gauge doesn't have as deep a hole to put the bulb in, so a smaller T10 LED is needed. There are different colors of white LEDs The T10s you got may not be "bright white" I have some that are not true white and look the same as incandescent s when they are lit

@jel018

7 жыл бұрын

***** The ones i had were very bright white, much brighter even than the regular incandescent bulbs. I don't know how the gauge cluster color remains roughly the same. The blue LED T10's I did have didn't light up my cluster at all, unfortunately :(

how do you know all these plastic bits

hey great video!!!! im gonna try this on my ml350 2003 , just need you to tell me again the amount of t5 and t10 i need to make what you did in blue , and how many t5 do i need for the temp and milege and time ? just for shit n giggles if i decide to change it thanks alot i hope i get feedback soon from you

@fupabox

4 жыл бұрын

If you get 10 of each you will have a few extras in case 1 is dead . I order them in bulk from ebay sellers and there is usually a dead one here and there so extras are a good idea. They are way cheaper when you get 10 at a time

Hi Fupabox, I have a delay in the guage cluster on start up, takes about 3 seconds for all needles to go where they need to be. Someone on forums said it could be a resistor in the gauge cluster, do you know which resistor it would be or where it is located? THANK YOU

@fupabox

4 жыл бұрын

unfortunately I have no experience with that particular issue. Nor sure which resistor they would be referring to

@ANDERZENAMG

4 жыл бұрын

@@fupabox no worries Fupa, it was worth a shot to ask you, I'll likely take it apart and make a video to see what I find. btw I plan on making a video highlighting all of the top Mercedes focused KZread Channels and you will be featured! Thx!

what is the size light bulb you use for mercedes 2000 ML430 for the dashboard I took off the dash and got the lights but cant find it anywhere I got try to purchase them

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

The 2 larger ones are available anywhere and are referred to as 194 size ..they are called T-10 if using LEDs the smaller bulbs which are used in the rest of the gauge lights are available at the dealer for around $3 each (last time I checked) or here www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/SuperCat/3915/MBZ_3915_ELLITE_pg2.htm

@katherinecervantes2915

7 жыл бұрын

fupabox Thank you!!! This help me alot.

hi sir can the 5t be bought without having to pull the metal contacts out so i dont have to take anything apart thanks awesome video

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen any T5 bulbs that don't need to be altered

Good job. I did the same thing on my ML 270 with both red and blue LEDs, excellent result but they started to burn out after a few kilometres, replaced again but for the last time, with the engine running but the car stopped, everything was ok but as soon as I started walking, a few meters later the painting almost caught fire. The result was that all the lamps were burnt out and I had to redo the wires and put the normal bulb back in, maybe a bad quality LED?

@fupabox

8 ай бұрын

sorry to hear that ...sounds like a faulty led shorted something out .

Sorry but I did not understand where to find those T10 LED lights for the main speedometer and how many of them will I need. I notice the link for the T5 but no for T10. Can you guide me, please? Also how many bulbs do we need for this replacement (T5 and T10) in general?

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

you can find them from 100s of sellers on ebay or amazon ..get extras in case one is blown or goes bad. 10 T5s and 4 T10s will leave you a few spares www.ebay.com/itm/10-X-T10-Wedge-Blue-4-SMD-LED-Dashboard-Light-W5W-194-2825-Gauge-Cluster-Bulb-H7-/201861061893?hash=item2effdb5d05:g:c8sAAOSwB-1Ytl8A&vxp=mtr

Not watching the whole video yet. But awesome to know the w163 can last till 240k. Nice. Mine is only 120k after almost 19 years

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

:)

@blueaz2850

6 жыл бұрын

My friends ML500 Has 347k on the dial. No issues.

I did that to my car in looks nice. Did the ac vent knobs bulb too , but can't figure out rest of the switches , like low range switch and the ones below the radio. Did you try to convert those to led s maybe ?

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

I did it once before for a guy I work with.. I had to find tiny LEDs and they need to be soldered into each switch/button, once the switch is taken apart. The window and lock buttons on the center console (2001 and older) can be color changed with 1 bulb in the bottom of the switch assembly

@eldin9117

7 жыл бұрын

fupabox ..thanks for the reply and info. I ll give it a shot .

How do the miles reset? This cluster has 300k+ and mine was only 95k

Hey nice video.. very well explained! Just have one tad question, are there any codes that pop up on the computer that you removed the cluster out when you pull it out and unplug the back harness? Some codes? Thanks again.

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

I have never had any codes removing a cluster , even with the power on.. but just to be safe turn power off before unplugging.

@MrVVnz

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the prompt reply! Keep doing your videos ..

@paradyze5013

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrVVnz I know 4 years but nice to know: If you remove the cluster with the key in the ignition on position 1 or 2 it could happen, that SRS (airbags) will pop up. But since every ML has OBD 2 there is no problem deleting the code. But still better to have the key completely out before starting any work on the cluster

Where can i buy the new lights?

I changed my bulbs to my M270 cdi into led and smoke came out of the dashboard. Now I have no lights on my clocks and digital but the warning lights and all the functionality of the dashboard is ok. Any help please. Thank you.

@fupabox

6 жыл бұрын

I would pull the cluster out again and see what may be burned up.. possibly a malfunctioning LED caught fire.

hi fupabox - just followed your video to replace some burnt out bulbs on my 2004 ML350 cluster. I just replaced with original since I didn't have the LEDs handy - I figured the originals lasted 17 years so maybe these will last another 10. BTW, noticed at 14:32 that you had on a very nice watch...

@fupabox

2 жыл бұрын

Timex intelligent quartz racing fly back chronograph. Nice watches and not expensive either 👍

Will the LEDs dim?

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

yes

Hey there thinkng about buying an ML350 or 320. They as easy to fix as the C230 with the proper guidance?

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

They are pretty simple to work on , with lots of room in the engine compartment.. 2001 and later models are much much more reliable than the 1998-2000 . 2005 + are even better. I would recommend an icarsoft i980 code reader do simplify and repairs and diagnosis on post 2000 Benz's . Simple things like burned out bulbs or malfunctioning door locks can halt repairs until the code is reset. ( it was designed to cut power to inoperative systems after several attempts in the sake of safety, and to prevent short circuits etc. , some systems reset when the car is restarted, some require the codes to e erased. It is frustrating until you realize what is going on. ) As an example my w203 had a license light go out..I replaced the bulb , but it wouldn't come on..I swapped the bulb with the other side, and now both were out. I figured There was a short somewhere and started tracing wires. Nothing ..restarted the car and saw that the light from the first side worked, but the second was out, so I put in a new bulb in the second side and nothing again. Once I restarted the car both lights worked. The canbus was cutting power to save possible fires from a short. My mistake was swapping bulbs with the lights on (as on a normal car . so I could tell when the new bulb powered up, but removing the bulb, with the ignition on made the canbus cut the power in case of a short . Hopefully that makes sense. Other systems will not reset until the code is erased.. power locks for example

@MZ69123

7 жыл бұрын

will the i980 reset the service interval warning lights if the vehicle has them?

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

yes , but only on post 2000 cars

Will any T10 194/ T5 Blue LED from ebay work?

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

They can have different colors of blue so be careful they are the same .. make sure the LED cluster on the top isn't so big it can't get into the bulb hole in the cluster.. some will not fit

220 mph for a ml320 is yours a special edition?

@fupabox

6 жыл бұрын

LOL...220KPH Canadian speedo...about 130 MPH

I was wondering how you removed the left side of the attachment but you didn't show it is hell to remove and install. I removed the ac door motor from the ac from the access.It's easier than removing the dashboard.

They are all not the same, I've bought 2 types of T10 for my 2002 ML500 and the middle comes out much lighter than the T5s. I turned the light dimmer all the way up and it's still light. I'm not sure if I need a T10 with more power. Could anyone help?

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

it's sometimes tough to get them at all the same power, or the same colour.. I find using T10 and T5 smd led's they are more likely to be the same colour and power output

@Timepast20

7 жыл бұрын

fupabox hey bro it worked! I got T5 and T10 in smd blue and it works. They look completely different then when I didn't use smd led. I even got the bottom 3 in white smd led and they work just fine. Thanks for letting me know bro. Links are below www.ebay.com/itm/281406058206 www.ebay.com/itm/122308103973 www.ebay.com/itm/261591544850 www.amazon.com/dp/B0135LRFD0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5Gnnzb1M6R5EH Yeah these cluster plugs work just fine. You could get T10 plugs replace but I used my old ones. My dashboard is looking ills!

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

excellent :)

my merc w208 doesnt like the big led ones just stock bulb lenght not more :/ dont know how u fited those long ones :/ and didnt know the side ones are for speedo also :/ its says abs and fuel :/

@fupabox

6 жыл бұрын

W163 bulbs are a bit longer than the ones in a w208

@reggiexp69

6 жыл бұрын

ahh okay yeah i ordered full one with led. but im dumb and didnt know they had a + and - i was like why some dont work lol (plus since they are chinees shit ones those conector are often to big or breaking so i tought some where broke lol) now i im gonna try your way keeping it plugged in and changing the bulbs so i know if thye are good (cause pluging in and out is anoying AF) i mad my screen green since my car is a mineral green w208 dont know what color im gonna do the guages things. (those use 2 t10 bulbs ordered some but were to long so re ordered smaller ones who should fit i hope, now i have suck a massive stock in 30 ish festoon bulb, 4 of each color t10 bulbs who are to big, and 10 red, green, blue , white, green 5050 t5 and some smd 10 red, blue, white. luckly they are cheap lol might try white or purple gauges my door light are purple and interior ones also

@reggiexp69

6 жыл бұрын

btw lucky that u have that space. atleast most bulbs fit :)

I like it that’s a great one, can you do mine please?

Did the same with t5 bulbs and when i turned on the lights something short circuited, smelled the burn and now whole clusters lighting is dead :(

@fupabox

5 жыл бұрын

is it possible the 2 side wires or metal tabs were touching each other somewhere ? Likely just popped the gauge lighting fuse. Pull those T5s and make sure they aren't making contact side to side

Hi fupabox! After watching this video and reading the comments below, I bought the exact same double din deck as you off of amazon. I have a couple of questions about the install and was wondering if you could shed some light please?

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

ask away :)

@Tutty6

7 жыл бұрын

Perfect! So to begin, I'm testing this deck on my 2007 tacoma before I decide whether or not I want to purchase a second one and put it in my mom's ml320 for her. First question I have is regarding the metra dash kit I purchased for this install. The deck does not fit into the front fascia trim. I thought all double din decks were a universal size are they not? It seems like this deck is about a half inch too big, length and width wise =/. I noticed that you left a review on the Amazon page talking about the fascia trim so i assumed maybe you ran into this same issue?

@Tutty6

7 жыл бұрын

My second question is regarding the preloaded 8gb micro sd card for the gps maps. I installed the gps antenna properly, and put the micro SD card into the card reader located at the top right of the deck. However, when I go to navigation mode, it asks me to insert an SD card as if it isn't recognizing the card that is already inserted. Thoughts?

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

yes..I used a pioneer sleeve kit, but the plastic cover trim will not fit around the deck face..It is only slightly noticeable on the bottom edge. I intend to make a surround for it, but haven't found the time yet

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

mine asked the same question.. I selected ok or something and it worked.. I completely know what you are referring to, and there is a way to make it work.. I will go check it in the morning...I'm at work all night and can't get out to check it

Здравствуйте. У меня тоже -48f показывает. Стоит другую ламрочку поставить?

Why does the speedometer of my 2003 ML320 beep and indicate OIL HI?

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

overfilled oil .. some needs to be removed

@StevanColberto

6 жыл бұрын

fupabox *How do you turn off the odometer if it stays on when you take the key out?

you didn't tell us where did you buy these LEDs from?..nice to know they are SMD

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

sorry forgot to do that www.ebay.com/itm/10X-Ultra-Blue-T5-Wedge-3-Cell-5050-1SMD-LED-Bulbs-Dashboard-Dash-Gauge-Side-12V-/301264108641

@RobertMarshall

3 жыл бұрын

@@fupabox Odd. I followed that link, and when I use their fitment guide it tells me they're not compatible with my 2003 ML500. :-(

Are these ml good

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

2001 and newer are better .. My 2001 has been reliable as hell

-38c? So cold.

where did u get your radio from

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

amazon

and the wire harnesses you use

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

I just spliced the stock wiring harness..I don't have the BOSE stereo in my ML so the wiring was straighforward

Did that on mine, look nice,but now my bottom lights are not working miles, clock, gears etc 😔😔😔😔

Yo he visto tu vídeo y no son mis bombillas como las tuyas las mía no se quitan del casquillo y todas las q busco no valen no entran gracias podías poner el enlace para las tuyas gracias

i want ot do that to my

what kind of stereo do you have?

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

This is the double din stereo I installed to replace the stock head unit..works pretty well , with GPS bluetooth and rearview camera www.amazon.ca/Universal-Autoradio-Navigation-Bluetooth-Subwoofer/dp/B01FQTXNLW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486501920&sr=8-1&keywords=double+din+head+unit

@kchilz32

7 жыл бұрын

fupabox awesome thanks so much. it would be great if you could do a review on it and advise on installing the unit. You are the best.

@kchilz32

7 жыл бұрын

fupabox hope all is great! I had an issue with my led gauge lights. I bought the same ones you have, they worked great for about a month. A few days ago I turned on my w163 and smelled like if something electronic was burning then no more lights. I checked fuses and relays but nothing found then u opened up the cluster and looked closely at the circuit board and found one of the small transistor had a hole in it. luckily I had a few extra old clusters and found a similar chip and replaced it. now lights are back in business. I stuck the original one back on.what do you think caused the problem. Thanks in advance brother.

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

possibly a badly made LED bulb, or an LED bulb failed and a piece fell off and shorted the transistor.. Hard to say..could also be solder whiskering which causes a lot of electronic issues in older circuit boards when lead was replaced with more "friendly" materials. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whisker_(metallurgy)

@kchilz32

7 жыл бұрын

fupabox Makes sense. like always thanks again for sharing your awesome knowledge with us. 👍

-- 38 digreess , where are you ? on Alaska ?

@JulianHale

4 жыл бұрын

The sensor is probably either broken or disconnected

Where do you find these bulbs?

@fupabox

3 жыл бұрын

ebay . T5 T10 blue led . buy a few more than you need, since some are dead on arrival

@tekoa1998

3 жыл бұрын

@@fupabox thank you so much

how t5s and how many t10s

@fupabox

7 жыл бұрын

2 of each

Removing gauges on Mercedes Benz in 7-11 parking lot while there is -2C outside. How cool is that ? LOL

Theres s lot u don't show. To remove the bulb 💡💡💡 is hell.

Not one thing you did took 2seconds

you are making me sooooo dizzy .........

Can you talk louder?!?