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LCD display on cluster is bad. Will it fix it by changing the whole cluster assembly?

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Old 11-24-2013, 04:29 PM
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LCD display on cluster is bad. Will it fix it by changing the whole cluster assembly?

My LCD display on cluster is bad. I was thinking of replacing my entire cluster assembly from a private seller (parting out his car). Will this actually fix the problem?

Also would like to know if I retain my original mileage display or whatever the replacement cluster has will be the mileage.
Old 11-24-2013, 05:09 PM
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do a search on the forum and you will find there is an aftermarket for the LCD screen ~$100

http://www.mte.net/

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What does bad mean?
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DO NOT BUY A NEW CLUSTER! After 1k miles you will not be able to program it to your car and then you will not have mileage at all...
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Let me clarify turbo's yelling.

Do not buy a used cluster; as stated, they have issues with synching. The cost of a new cluster at a dealer is probably not worth the money, if all you have is the blank MFD in hot weather problem. I went through that because I'm **** and I love debt. The price was $1,700 from a dealer, plus they need to recode it, so throw in a couple hundred on top of that. I did get a free loaner, though.
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you can find the lcd and change yourself, save a bunch of money.
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They are definitely hit or miss, though, both in terms of working at all and of how they work.
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I am looking for a used w203 screen that someone has replaced that was fading around the edges. Please let me know if you have one.

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