Instrument cluster failure

M1M2M3 · 10-18-2005, 04:34 PM

My outside temp. gauge no longer shows anything and my gear selection gauge looks like its getting ready to go also. Every now and again the middle screen gets stuck and I can't switch through the options. Has anyone else had this problem? What can I do?

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Chappy · 10-18-2005, 05:17 PM

This is a known issue. The fix is to replace the cluster.

M1M2M3 · 10-18-2005, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Chappy

This is a known issue. The fix is to replace the cluster.

How much is that?

Chappy · 10-18-2005, 05:30 PM

Honestly don't know....haven't had to do mine.

Do a search here on the forums, perhaps a part number or price will be listed. All else fails, call your dealer for a quote.

M1M2M3 · 10-18-2005, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chappy

Honestly don't know....haven't had to do mine.

Do a search here on the forums, perhaps a part number or price will be listed. All else fails, call your dealer for a quote.

Thanks anyway

Chappy · 10-18-2005, 05:40 PM

I called my dealer for you....$1,670+, but needs a VIN to make sure the right part gets ordered (he advised over 20 options for the cluster alone!).

Price does not include programming mileage, etc.

P.S. I saw a thread where a forum member had replaced just the fuse for the instrument cluster. Don't know if it cured the problem. I'll see if I can dig up the thread for you.

Chappy · 10-18-2005, 05:46 PM

Found it...

(scroll down to post #6)

Bad Odometer LED's (LCQ's?)

M1M2M3 · 10-18-2005, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Chappy

Found it...

(scroll down to post #6)

Bad Odometer LED's (LCQ's?)

Chappy you are as sharp as a tack. you are the man thanks I'm going to as my mb guy if to change the fuse for me. Hold on would that fuse be in the fuse box or behind the cluster?

Chappy · 10-19-2005, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by M1M2M3

Chappy you are as sharp as a tack. you are the man thanks I'm going to as my mb guy if to change the fuse for me. Hold on would that fuse be in the fuse box or behind the cluster?

Honestly, I tend to break stuff as I take things apart....so I gave up on fixing them years ago. Shoot str8ridin a PM...he might be able to help further.

Good luck!

Ted Baldwin · 10-19-2005, 08:48 AM

..............i am one of those who has had to replace his cluster on a W208. will be very interested in knowing if replacement of your fuse solves the problem. I have the samme [prolem now with my new cluster.

Ted

csumt76 · 10-22-2005, 03:30 AM

Replace the cluster. the fuse will not fix anything that
problem is mainly on 220 and 215 even then it is a temp. repair and will fail
again you need a cluster the fuse blows for a reason and gaurentee there is nothing wrong with your fuse also the cluster i warr. for a year i think unlimted miles

M1M2M3 · 10-22-2005, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by [MB]CRS

Replace the cluster. the fuse will not fix anything that
problem is mainly on 220 and 215 even then it is a temp. repair and will fail
again you need a cluster the fuse blows for a reason and gaurentee there is nothing wrong with your fuse also the cluster i warr. for a year i think unlimted miles

my car is an 01 with 50k

10-18-2005, 05:17 PM	#2
Chappy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 7,887 Drives: AMG	This is a known issue. The fix is to replace the cluster. __________________ W208 CLK55 - 2002 (Silver w/Charcoal - 43K miles) 1 of 3,381 W208 AMG Coupes Worldwide 304WHP / 321TQ - Stock! W124 Estate - 1995 MBWGCM #71 Kombi's Uber Alles Member #3

10-18-2005, 05:30 PM	#4
Chappy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 7,887 Drives: AMG	Honestly don't know....haven't had to do mine. Do a search here on the forums, perhaps a part number or price will be listed. All else fails, call your dealer for a quote. __________________ W208 CLK55 - 2002 (Silver w/Charcoal - 43K miles) 1 of 3,381 W208 AMG Coupes Worldwide 304WHP / 321TQ - Stock! W124 Estate - 1995 MBWGCM #71 Kombi's Uber Alles Member #3

10-18-2005, 05:46 PM	#7
Chappy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 7,887 Drives: AMG	Found it... (scroll down to post #6) Bad Odometer LED's (LCQ's?) __________________ W208 CLK55 - 2002 (Silver w/Charcoal - 43K miles) 1 of 3,381 W208 AMG Coupes Worldwide 304WHP / 321TQ - Stock! W124 Estate - 1995 MBWGCM #71 Kombi's Uber Alles Member #3

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10-18-2005, 05:40 PM	#6
Chappy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 7,887 Drives: AMG	I called my dealer for you....$1,670+, but needs a VIN to make sure the right part gets ordered (he advised over 20 options for the cluster alone!). Price does not include programming mileage, etc. P.S. I saw a thread where a forum member had replaced just the fuse for the instrument cluster. Don't know if it cured the problem. I'll see if I can dig up the thread for you. __________________ W208 CLK55 - 2002 (Silver w/Charcoal - 43K miles) 1 of 3,381 W208 AMG Coupes Worldwide 304WHP / 321TQ - Stock! W124 Estate - 1995 MBWGCM #71 Kombi's Uber Alles Member #3 Last edited by Chappy; 10-18-2005 at 05:43 PM.

10-19-2005, 08:48 AM	#10
Ted Baldwin MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,243 Drives: 300ce	..............i am one of those who has had to replace his cluster on a W208. will be very interested in knowing if replacement of your fuse solves the problem. I have the samme [prolem now with my new cluster. Ted

10-22-2005, 03:30 AM	#11
csumt76 Super Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 679 Drives: E350	Replace the cluster. the fuse will not fix anything that problem is mainly on 220 and 215 even then it is a temp. repair and will fail again you need a cluster the fuse blows for a reason and gaurentee there is nothing wrong with your fuse also the cluster i warr. for a year i think unlimted miles

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