My Speedometer and Tachrometer ilumination is intermittent. All other lamps and indicators are ok. I can slap the top of the dash and the speedometer illumination comes on. Something is loose. I looked at AllData and it says to start by removing the steering wheel to remove the instrument panel. Is this steering wheel removal necessary if the adjustable steering wheel is fully extended? I would like to find a link to a DIY for the Instrument Panel removal. I do not want to break something else in trying to fix the illumination. Thank you for your advice.
2000 E320 Instrument Panel removal
jlbarnes
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Alright, I read that replacing the windshield washer sensor may fix my Display Defective issue.
But I wanted to know if I use a 1.5 W bulb in the lower portion of the instrument cluster where I have to use 1.3 W bulbs, can this cause any problems for the cluster?
I'm asking because I went to the dealership two times and all three times I was given the wrong one and decided just to use the one I have now which is the 1.5 W, it is installed and nothing seems to be wrong, but wanted to know if it can cause any further problems?
But I wanted to know if I use a 1.5 W bulb in the lower portion of the instrument cluster where I have to use 1.3 W bulbs, can this cause any problems for the cluster?
I'm asking because I went to the dealership two times and all three times I was given the wrong one and decided just to use the one I have now which is the 1.5 W, it is installed and nothing seems to be wrong, but wanted to know if it can cause any further problems?
2002 E320
Does anyone know if the date/time and the temp LED's can be replaced without having to buy a new 925 dollar instrument cluster? Seems like the temp gauge would be a module attached to the back instrument cluster.
Of course shortly after the warranty expired the gauges started losing digits.
Thanks,
Bruce
Does anyone know if the date/time and the temp LED's can be replaced without having to buy a new 925 dollar instrument cluster? Seems like the temp gauge would be a module attached to the back instrument cluster.
Of course shortly after the warranty expired the gauges started losing digits.
Thanks,
Bruce
1986 560 sec; 2001 E430 Sport (sold); 1990 300d (gone but not forgotten); 1983 300 sd (very dead)
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Bruce,rbbiggs said:
I took apart my cluster to repair these displays myself and can say first hand that they are not separate modules but are very much integrated into the entire circuit board within the cluster. The contact point where the LCD display ribbon cable meets this circuit board is the week point and as it ages it doesn't make a good connection any longer. There are some places that will repair the cluster. Try searching the forums or ebay E-class cluster repair
Assuming you have inserted the hooks properly and have engaged the back of the cluster, focus on one side at a time. If it's never been out before it will indeed be REALLY hard to pop loose. Once you dislodge the one side, then go work on the other. Once you have both sides a bit out, then pull evenly on both sides to finish the job.
Good luck.
2000 E320 Original Owner Sold 2007 CLK550 Cabriolet Sold 2015 S600
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I actually pull mine out with my fingers. I put my fingers in the upper right and left parts of the cluster and pull. I was afraid of using tools because I might damage either the cluster or the dash. I have done it several times with no problems except sore fingers. There are no plastic clips to break, it just wedges into the dash with a tight fit.
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