Instrument cluster backlights turning on and off
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Oct 2022
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
A-class
Instrument cluster backlights turning on and off
Hello,
My A180d 2017 displayed some issues with instrument cluster backlights.
At the beginning of driving the whole dashboard turns off and on, 2-3 times in a row and then returns to normal.
Went to the official dealership but then couldn't find any errors and just upgraded the software version, but it still keeps happening.
Does anyone have any ideas why this keeps happening? The Battery is relatively new (months old)
Has anyone had such problem ?
Video in the attachment.
My A180d 2017 displayed some issues with instrument cluster backlights.
At the beginning of driving the whole dashboard turns off and on, 2-3 times in a row and then returns to normal.
Went to the official dealership but then couldn't find any errors and just upgraded the software version, but it still keeps happening.
Does anyone have any ideas why this keeps happening? The Battery is relatively new (months old)
Has anyone had such problem ?
Video in the attachment.
MBWorld God!
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 32,505
Likes: 6,347
Hello,
My A180d 2017 displayed some issues with instrument cluster backlights.
At the beginning of driving the whole dashboard turns off and on, 2-3 times in a row and then returns to normal.
Went to the official dealership but then couldn't find any errors and just upgraded the software version, but it still keeps happening.
Does anyone have any ideas why this keeps happening? The Battery is relatively new (months old)
Has anyone had such problem ?
Video in the attachment.
My A180d 2017 displayed some issues with instrument cluster backlights.
At the beginning of driving the whole dashboard turns off and on, 2-3 times in a row and then returns to normal.
Went to the official dealership but then couldn't find any errors and just upgraded the software version, but it still keeps happening.
Does anyone have any ideas why this keeps happening? The Battery is relatively new (months old)
Has anyone had such problem ?
Video in the attachment.
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Oct 2022
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
A-class
Will do, thank you for the suggestion I did change the auxiliary battery about a month or more, before this started happening. Little update - I did notice that sometimes (not every time) when dashboard starts flickering the display on climate control also starts flickering.
MBWorld God!
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 32,505
Likes: 6,347
Will do, thank you for the suggestion I did change the auxiliary battery about a month or more, before this started happening. Little update - I did notice that sometimes (not every time) when dashboard starts flickering the display on climate control also starts flickering.
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Oct 2022
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
A-class
Just the auxiliary battery, changed it with the same OEM battery that was in there.
I did check the main battery today, and it seems there is a problem with the charging.
So my next step is to check the alternator.
I did check the main battery today, and it seems there is a problem with the charging.
So my next step is to check the alternator.
MBWorld God!
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 32,505
Likes: 6,347
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Oct 2022
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
A-class
Just an update for anyone reading this as it may be helpful to someone.
It was a problem with the alternator not charging the battery enough, and the mechanic that helped me fix this says it's not the first time he seen this problem with this particular model.
It was a problem with the alternator not charging the battery enough, and the mechanic that helped me fix this says it's not the first time he seen this problem with this particular model.
Trending Topics
MBWorld God!
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 32,505
Likes: 6,347
I see, glad to hear it is fixed, curious about how the fix was performed though?
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld God!
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 32,505
Likes: 6,347
