Clear Indicators

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I'm looking to replace the original orange indicators on my W460 230GE with the clear equivalents.

However, I hear that it is not as simple as replacing the plastic cases and the bulb fittings are different. Is this true?

1. Can anyone point me to the sets that I need to buy? (Front and side)
2. How easy are they to fit?

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Re: Clear Indicators

 No, if the original lights are in good order, then the newer lenses for the main (top of wing) indicators are interchangeable. New from MB around £18 each A4638260057

You will need orange bulb (halfords), the side indicators are just simpler to buy as new units  A4638220020  - they aren't expensive.

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they are a straight swap....takes about 5 mins ..the parts you requirre are...

 Front indicator lens ..clear  A4638260057  £13.72p each........ two required
 Side indicator lamp...clear A4638220020   £5.99p each..........two required

available from........http://www.mercedes-benz-parts.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&sku=a4638260057&Search=Go&page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&option=com_virtuemart

Regards

Steve

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Re: Clear Indicators

 I won!

:D

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Yes but i'm cheaper....lol

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Re: Clear Indicators

 That's what we hear ;-)

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 I'm anybodys for 50p and a kitkat........

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 Thanks Steve / FCP,

I ordered the parts you mentioned from Mercedes Benz Parts. 

They have since emailed me back saying:

With regards to your order I have come up with different numbers for the lens (A0008262357) and for the blinker lamp (A0008207221).

Are you happy with your part numbers?

Can you let me know which you would recommend?

Thanks

Sam

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Re: Clear Indicators

Hi Sam

If you have given them your chassis number they have just worked out the numbers for the standard factory orange lamps!!

Orange
Complete Main Ind Lamp A000 820 72 21
Main Lens Only A000 826 23 57
Complete Side Ind Lamp A001 822 75 20

White
Complete Main Ind Lamp A463 820 00 21
Main Lens Only A463 826 00 57
Complete Side Ind Lamp A463 822 00 20

Cheers

Gav

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 Cheers Gav,

That is exactly what they had done. All sorted now. Looking forward to receiving them and getting them fitted.