INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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clk 230 w208
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
I have few pixel issues on both the temp display and the gear display in the dash.
CLK 230, W208, 2001 Convertable
I've been told that I have to replace the whole instument Cluster (MERCEDES part no.: A 208 540 56 11)= $1700 Aud.
I found a guy on the net in europe that reckons this display issue is due to the ribbon cable, he tells me that a simplly replacing the ribdons will fix my pixel problems. And that after the cable replacement there is noting to do, no need to reprogram or recode anything.
http://pixelfix.net/eng/
Has any one done this?????
John
Update found a company that will do the whole refit with new LCD's and new ribbons for $185 -
http://www.speedlineinstruments.com.........I'm happy.
CLK 230, W208, 2001 Convertable
I've been told that I have to replace the whole instument Cluster (MERCEDES part no.: A 208 540 56 11)= $1700 Aud.
I found a guy on the net in europe that reckons this display issue is due to the ribbon cable, he tells me that a simplly replacing the ribdons will fix my pixel problems. And that after the cable replacement there is noting to do, no need to reprogram or recode anything.
http://pixelfix.net/eng/
Has any one done this?????
John
Update found a company that will do the whole refit with new LCD's and new ribbons for $185 -
http://www.speedlineinstruments.com.........I'm happy.
Last edited by john.m.gemmell; Mar 29, 2012 at 12:54 AM. Reason: update
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'01 CLK 430 cab
I just bought the new ribbon cables from this guy after seeing your post. I also pulled up the instructions on WIS and will do this when they come in. WIS says you need special tool 140 589 02 33 00 to remove the instrument cluster but I can make the tool and will let you know how this all goes!
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These guys do great work all over the world.....none in Perth but maybe you can ship it...5-7 days turnaround. I used them for missing pixels 2 years ago and the cluster has been fine since.
http://www.bba-reman.com/US/index.aspx
http://www.bba-reman.com/US/index.aspx
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From: Amber waves of grain.
2000 CLK430 Cabriolet
Used same vendor in 2008. Cluster has worked well.
Here are my notes:
May 10, 2008 Won ebay item number: 230250621016 on May 10, $225 + $20 shipping, total $245, shipped instrument cluster to BBA Remanufacturing Inc., 300 Myles Standish Blvd., Taunton, MA 02780, (866) 573-2740, us-sales@bba-reman.com, www.bba-reman.com Mon-Fri 9 am - 5:30 pm ET
Here's a link to my first fix. Lasted about 2 months, then started losing pixels.
http://www.panchogun.com/FVWebPhotos...ight-6x100.jpg
Here are my notes:
May 10, 2008 Won ebay item number: 230250621016 on May 10, $225 + $20 shipping, total $245, shipped instrument cluster to BBA Remanufacturing Inc., 300 Myles Standish Blvd., Taunton, MA 02780, (866) 573-2740, us-sales@bba-reman.com, www.bba-reman.com Mon-Fri 9 am - 5:30 pm ET
Here's a link to my first fix. Lasted about 2 months, then started losing pixels.
http://www.panchogun.com/FVWebPhotos...ight-6x100.jpg
Last edited by Pancho; Apr 4, 2012 at 06:01 PM.
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Here's another idea:
Click Here
I can't give proper credit for it because I've forgotten where I pulled it from. I also can't confirm how hard/easy it is, or how long it lasts, but it does eeem to be a logical and inexpensive solution to this common problem.
Good luck!
Click Here
I can't give proper credit for it because I've forgotten where I pulled it from. I also can't confirm how hard/easy it is, or how long it lasts, but it does eeem to be a logical and inexpensive solution to this common problem.
Good luck!
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Clk 230 supercharger
Hi Guys, need some help with Instrument Cluster.
I had a few fused lamps in my cluster, which i changed. everything went perfect until i started the car.
Malfunction: Display Defective Visit Workshop!
step by step:
1. No key in ignition.
2. pulled out the IC.
3. disconnected the wire harness.
4. replaced the fused bulbs with new ones.
5. connected the wire harness.
6. placed the IC back in.
7. ignition on, started the car... PIIIIP,PIIIIP
8. MALFUNCTIONS Display Defective Visit Workshop, ESP,ABS!!!!
9. Nothing on my IC is working (clock started from 12:00 dosent show the gear, middle display shows the Malfunction msg ONLY, Temperature is stuck on -38, all the needles point down)
have tried:
*disconnecting the battery for 10min (no luck)
*did a ECU hard reset (no luck)
*went to a workshop to remove Malfunctions by an OBD thing. his computer said "Unidentified Electrical Error" (no luck)
he recommended to take it to someone who repairs IC's or to Mercedes (and both are pretty expensive here in Sweden)
any ideas how i can fix the problem?
Car spec:
CLK 230 kompressor (German Import)
manufacturing year 1999
model year 2000 (mid-facelift model)
I had a few fused lamps in my cluster, which i changed. everything went perfect until i started the car.
Malfunction: Display Defective Visit Workshop!
step by step:
1. No key in ignition.
2. pulled out the IC.
3. disconnected the wire harness.
4. replaced the fused bulbs with new ones.
5. connected the wire harness.
6. placed the IC back in.
7. ignition on, started the car... PIIIIP,PIIIIP
8. MALFUNCTIONS Display Defective Visit Workshop, ESP,ABS!!!!
9. Nothing on my IC is working (clock started from 12:00 dosent show the gear, middle display shows the Malfunction msg ONLY, Temperature is stuck on -38, all the needles point down)
have tried:
*disconnecting the battery for 10min (no luck)
*did a ECU hard reset (no luck)
*went to a workshop to remove Malfunctions by an OBD thing. his computer said "Unidentified Electrical Error" (no luck)
he recommended to take it to someone who repairs IC's or to Mercedes (and both are pretty expensive here in Sweden)
any ideas how i can fix the problem?
Car spec:
CLK 230 kompressor (German Import)
manufacturing year 1999
model year 2000 (mid-facelift model)
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2000 CLK430 Cabriolet
What I would do:
1. Reinstall it. Sounds like a cable or connector is loose.
and/or
2. Reinstall it with the old bad bulbs. Might have an issue with the new bulbs.
Note. What do you mean by "fused"?. When a lamp burns out, the filament is the opposite of fused-it is broken, or interrupted, but not fused. I don't know what you mean.
1. Reinstall it. Sounds like a cable or connector is loose.
and/or
2. Reinstall it with the old bad bulbs. Might have an issue with the new bulbs.
Note. What do you mean by "fused"?. When a lamp burns out, the filament is the opposite of fused-it is broken, or interrupted, but not fused. I don't know what you mean.
Last edited by Pancho; Apr 6, 2012 at 10:30 AM.
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From: Stockholm, Sweden
Clk 230 supercharger
thanks for the reply, it was one of the connector cables that was loose, Fixed it 
What I would do:
1. Reinstall it. Sounds like a cable or connector is loose.
and/or
2. Reinstall it with the old bad bulbs. Might have an issue with the new bulbs.
Note. What do you mean by "fused"?. When a lamp burns out, the filament is the opposite of fused-it is broken, or interrupted, but not fused. I don't know what you mean.
1. Reinstall it. Sounds like a cable or connector is loose.
and/or
2. Reinstall it with the old bad bulbs. Might have an issue with the new bulbs.
Note. What do you mean by "fused"?. When a lamp burns out, the filament is the opposite of fused-it is broken, or interrupted, but not fused. I don't know what you mean.
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CLK 430
Warning Lights Went on After Replacing Instrument Cluster
Regarding replacement of a 1999 CLK 430 (w208) instrument cluster, is it normal for various warning lights to go on right after replacing the cluster? I had no warning lights on the old cluster and changed it as my LCD ribbon was messed up. Once I installed the new cluster a few of the warning lights like BAS and ECU went on. The car is running FINE and I notice no performance changes since the lights went on.
My question is does the car have to be hooked up to a Mercedes computer to reset the instrument console and possible random lights after the cluster is replaced? Is it normal for the lights to even go on right after changing the instrument cluster?
Thanks for the help and I am about to take it in to a Mercedes mechanic but would like to know if a simple reset is in order to prevent him talking me into new mass sensors etc. I may not need.
Thanks for any help!!
My question is does the car have to be hooked up to a Mercedes computer to reset the instrument console and possible random lights after the cluster is replaced? Is it normal for the lights to even go on right after changing the instrument cluster?
Thanks for the help and I am about to take it in to a Mercedes mechanic but would like to know if a simple reset is in order to prevent him talking me into new mass sensors etc. I may not need.
Thanks for any help!!
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CLK 430
Thanks for a clear, to the point answer
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GLC Coupe, S63L W222
Hi Guys, need some help with Instrument Cluster.
I had a few fused lamps in my cluster, which i changed. everything went perfect until i started the car.
Malfunction: Display Defective Visit Workshop!
step by step:
1. No key in ignition.
2. pulled out the IC.
3. disconnected the wire harness.
4. replaced the fused bulbs with new ones.
5. connected the wire harness.
6. placed the IC back in.
7. ignition on, started the car... PIIIIP,PIIIIP
8. MALFUNCTIONS Display Defective Visit Workshop, ESP,ABS!!!!
9. Nothing on my IC is working (clock started from 12:00 dosent show the gear, middle display shows the Malfunction msg ONLY, Temperature is stuck on -38, all the needles point down)
have tried:
*disconnecting the battery for 10min (no luck)
*did a ECU hard reset (no luck)
*went to a workshop to remove Malfunctions by an OBD thing. his computer said "Unidentified Electrical Error" (no luck)
he recommended to take it to someone who repairs IC's or to Mercedes (and both are pretty expensive here in Sweden)
any ideas how i can fix the problem?
Car spec:
CLK 230 kompressor (German Import)
manufacturing year 1999
model year 2000 (mid-facelift model)
I had a few fused lamps in my cluster, which i changed. everything went perfect until i started the car.
Malfunction: Display Defective Visit Workshop!
step by step:
1. No key in ignition.
2. pulled out the IC.
3. disconnected the wire harness.
4. replaced the fused bulbs with new ones.
5. connected the wire harness.
6. placed the IC back in.
7. ignition on, started the car... PIIIIP,PIIIIP
8. MALFUNCTIONS Display Defective Visit Workshop, ESP,ABS!!!!
9. Nothing on my IC is working (clock started from 12:00 dosent show the gear, middle display shows the Malfunction msg ONLY, Temperature is stuck on -38, all the needles point down)
have tried:
*disconnecting the battery for 10min (no luck)
*did a ECU hard reset (no luck)
*went to a workshop to remove Malfunctions by an OBD thing. his computer said "Unidentified Electrical Error" (no luck)
he recommended to take it to someone who repairs IC's or to Mercedes (and both are pretty expensive here in Sweden)
any ideas how i can fix the problem?
Car spec:
CLK 230 kompressor (German Import)
manufacturing year 1999
model year 2000 (mid-facelift model)
Take the unit apart again and put it back together, see if that helps.
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2001 CLK 430 Convertible
Hello all....
I have noticed as of late my Instrument panel switches information by itself ?
1 min it shows my current speed, the next mileage, on two service info.
Any idea why it does this?
Also, I thinking of placing 20 inch Mercedes Rims on, any thoughts ? or concerns i should be aware of?
Thanks in Advance!
I have noticed as of late my Instrument panel switches information by itself ?
1 min it shows my current speed, the next mileage, on two service info.
Any idea why it does this?
Also, I thinking of placing 20 inch Mercedes Rims on, any thoughts ? or concerns i should be aware of?
Thanks in Advance!
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2002 CLK 55 AMG cabriolet Eurocharged
I purchased one here but yet to install it is coming soon
http://www.equipmentsfinder.com/merc...-shipping.html
$15
Gator
I tested the link and its chinese new year
http://www.equipmentsfinder.com/merc...-shipping.html
$15
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I tested the link and its chinese new year
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clk200k
I just bought a CLK 200k 1999. I have a question about the instrument cluster check engine light. I don't know if the bulb is out, but I have no check engine light. When I put in the first possition only SRS on top left shows, in possition 2, I have BAS,ABS, Brake, the yellow triangle, oil, temp, water, etc, but I don't see any of the EML or Check engine light. The left side is fulll, the wright one has same empty and the bottom also. Dose anyone know where it should be, and if I have to remove the instrument cluster to fix this. Thanks
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