Sending my cluster instrument

big_mike1979 · 03-15-2012, 11:43 AM

Away to fix my pixels and one of my needles
My question to u is, can I drive the car?
I hear the fan is running so heavy without it!
What do u recommend ?

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VIPclk320 · 03-15-2012, 12:50 PM

dont drive the car you will also get fault codes in your ECU which you will have to go and get cleared up. and your fan goes in overdrive, same thing happens if you start the car without the A/C controls or better known as climate control.

big_mike1979 · 03-15-2012, 01:00 PM

Ty. I won't drive it

bobbyjo9 · 03-15-2012, 01:13 PM

One more point for ya Mike... (I cant say for all clusters but I cant think of any this wouldnt apply)... Without the Battery warning light, your car wont charge. This also applys even if the light is there but the bulb is burnt out.

whitee · 03-15-2012, 03:09 PM

Can you post the link of who's repairing your lcd's? or PM?
My lcd's (temp / drive selector / etc) are going ZZzzzzzzz....
Thanks in advance.

Ruination Fan · 03-17-2012, 01:02 AM

Dont know who mike went with, but I just had ours done at BBA reman. Just go through their E-bay auction (its listed as a E-class). It was $115 with free shipping. You can choose faster shipping too. They did an awesome job and comes with a lifetime warranty afterwards

allenjdmb · 03-18-2012, 06:25 PM

Excellent job,rapid service, fairly priced. Recommend.

cindyclk · 03-18-2012, 08:32 PM

Also had BBA do mine...excellent work. One thing that they told me after the repair...install it but do not start car. Turn key to position 2 and wait 15 minutes for the computer to relearn the cluster. It worked fine.

VIPclk320 · 03-18-2012, 11:33 PM

I did my own, it was very easy to do and cost me about $5. but yiu have to have the stomach to take it apart.

Cindy the 15 minutes is not necessary. just for future refrences, the 15 minutes is for new key replacement. The cluster simply grabs the data from the ECU and is just a display for it. the only thing that the cluster stores is the milage. hope that helped.

jazzmammal · 03-19-2012, 02:56 AM

I don't remember which board now but there's good detailed pics in the DIY section showing exactly how to fix it and it looks pretty easy. It's a couple hours of time and about $5. However if you screw it up then it's a new one from Benz and it ain't cheap so if you've never done close detailed work on a circuit board before it's best to send it out.

Bob

whitee · 03-27-2012, 02:18 PM

Thanks guys, I'll look them up on the bay. I tried the d-i-y repair, and made it worse

big_mike1979 · 03-29-2012, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitee

Can you post the link of who's repairing your lcd's? or PM?
My lcd's (temp / drive selector / etc) are going ZZzzzzzzz....
Thanks in advance.

sorry for the delay response bro.

http://autoxpresstech.com
i got their phone number as well 1877-410-6636
they are base in Ma...

03-15-2012, 12:50 PM	#2
VIPclk320 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,555 Drives: CLK W208	dont drive the car you will also get fault codes in your ECU which you will have to go and get cleared up. and your fan goes in overdrive, same thing happens if you start the car without the A/C controls or better known as climate control. __________________

03-15-2012, 01:00 PM	#3
big_mike1979 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northern VA / DC Posts: 1,260 Drives: CLK 320 (2001)	Ty. I won't drive it __________________ VIP Front & Rear Strut Bars VIP custom cold air intake 3inches K-Mac Front & Rear Camber Kit H&R Aggressive Spring & NO pads (2.5 inches all around) H&R Rear Spacers 15mm Koni Adjustable Shocks Slotted/Drilled Rotors Akebono brake pads, Custom Exhaust No Resonator 5 Spoke Benz Rims 19 by 8.5 (Dipped in Chrome) Tires 235/35/19 3% Limo Tint Halo Projector headlight with HID H7 and 30000K royal blue and HID fog light 20000k royal blue and LED side markers.

03-18-2012, 06:25 PM	#7
allenjdmb MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,830 Drives: E63 Designo, SL65, SL 55 030, ML, bunch of old ones	They recently did mine too... Excellent job,rapid service, fairly priced. Recommend.

03-18-2012, 08:32 PM	#8
cindyclk Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North of Boston Posts: 419	Also had BBA do mine...excellent work. One thing that they told me after the repair...install it but do not start car. Turn key to position 2 and wait 15 minutes for the computer to relearn the cluster. It worked fine. __________________ 2010 GLK350 4Matic Paladium Silver 2002 black CLK 55,Lorinser roof spoiler, illuminated AMG door sills, Eurocommand by Steve, black birdseye maple shift ****/door handles/arm rest, quad exhaust

03-18-2012, 11:33 PM	#9
VIPclk320 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,555 Drives: CLK W208	I did my own, it was very easy to do and cost me about $5. but yiu have to have the stomach to take it apart. Cindy the 15 minutes is not necessary. just for future refrences, the 15 minutes is for new key replacement. The cluster simply grabs the data from the ECU and is just a display for it. the only thing that the cluster stores is the milage. hope that helped. __________________

03-15-2012, 01:13 PM	#4
bobbyjo9 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 479 Drives: 02 clk 55	One more point for ya Mike... (I cant say for all clusters but I cant think of any this wouldnt apply)... Without the Battery warning light, your car wont charge. This also applys even if the light is there but the bulb is burnt out.

03-15-2012, 03:09 PM	#5
whitee Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 98 Drives: E55	Can you post the link of who's repairing your lcd's? or PM? My lcd's (temp / drive selector / etc) are going ZZzzzzzzz.... Thanks in advance.

03-17-2012, 01:02 AM	#6
Ruination Fan Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 174 Drives: 02 CLK430	Dont know who mike went with, but I just had ours done at BBA reman. Just go through their E-bay auction (its listed as a E-class). It was $115 with free shipping. You can choose faster shipping too. They did an awesome job and comes with a lifetime warranty afterwards

03-19-2012, 02:56 AM	#10
jazzmammal Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, Californoa Posts: 33 Drives: 2001 CLK430, 1987 560 Sec	I don't remember which board now but there's good detailed pics in the DIY section showing exactly how to fix it and it looks pretty easy. It's a couple hours of time and about $5. However if you screw it up then it's a new one from Benz and it ain't cheap so if you've never done close detailed work on a circuit board before it's best to send it out. Bob

03-27-2012, 02:18 PM	#11
whitee Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 98 Drives: E55	Thanks guys, I'll look them up on the bay. I tried the d-i-y repair, and made it worse

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