HELP!! - 1999 CLK430 VS. 2000 CLK430 CLUSTER (WILL 2000+ Work in a 1999??)
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HELP!! - 1999 CLK430 VS. 2000 CLK430 CLUSTER (WILL 2000+ Work in a 1999??)
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Will the 2000+ clusters work in my 1999 CLK430?
I have a 1999 w208 clusters that has 1 big lcd that displays (mileage/trip/outside temp./time)
While the 2000+ has 3 smaller lcds on the cluster (1 that displays time, 1 for mileage/trip and 1 for outside temp)
Can the 2000+ be used on the 1999 w208 (clk430?)
Do you need a different harnass, or whats the case??
I want to know if the cluster will work in an older w208.
AND what i will need to make it work!!
Thanks for all your help
Hope to hear from you soon
Will the 2000+ clusters work in my 1999 CLK430?
I have a 1999 w208 clusters that has 1 big lcd that displays (mileage/trip/outside temp./time)
While the 2000+ has 3 smaller lcds on the cluster (1 that displays time, 1 for mileage/trip and 1 for outside temp)
Can the 2000+ be used on the 1999 w208 (clk430?)
Do you need a different harnass, or whats the case??
I want to know if the cluster will work in an older w208.
AND what i will need to make it work!!
Thanks for all your help
Hope to hear from you soon
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It will work, but you need a multifunction steering wheel as well as other modifications. Contact Steve (steve@mbenznl.com) for more info. You can upgrade to the multifunction cluster without the COMAND navigation system.
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Just wanted to add my 2 cents since I have experience with this. I have a newer model instrument cluster (dont know which year but its the new design) in my 99 430 and it works fine. Plug and play. May not be able to do all the fancy stuff with the steering wheel but it can do all the functions the 99 cluster can do.
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Originally Posted by King320
Short answer: No.
sure you can update the IC but to have full benefit of it, you should also get a steering wheel, airbag, SRS contactring, some connectors & some wiring and you are all up to 2000-date
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
slightly longer answer: YES
sure you can update the IC but to have full benefit of it, you should also get a steering wheel, airbag, SRS contactring, some connectors & some wiring and you are all up to 2000-date
greetingz,
sure you can update the IC but to have full benefit of it, you should also get a steering wheel, airbag, SRS contactring, some connectors & some wiring and you are all up to 2000-date
greetingz,
And Joe, if you have questions about retrofitting, Steve's your man. And anything can be done with ehough time and money.
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I contacted steve but he said i would need the steering wheel at the least, but someone above said it would work with out the steering wheel.
I am really confused now, But "BLACKBENZ" if you can assure me it works then i will go ahead and get the Cluster and slowly work my way to get the steering wheel then navigation.
Thanks for the comments, and if you have time "BLACKBENZ" give me a PM or leave another comment.
Thanks again guys and any more input would work.
I am really confused now, But "BLACKBENZ" if you can assure me it works then i will go ahead and get the Cluster and slowly work my way to get the steering wheel then navigation.
Thanks for the comments, and if you have time "BLACKBENZ" give me a PM or leave another comment.
Thanks again guys and any more input would work.
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Just wondering...what good is a multifunctional instrument cluster if you install it without a multifunctional steering wheel???
Why does one want a LCD screen with info that one cannot get to???
Swapping your current cluster for an MF cluster without updating the steering wheel is like adding big brake callipers in combination with the original small discs and tell people that you can still use the brakes cause it still slows you down...that just makes no sense at all.
greetingz,
Why does one want a LCD screen with info that one cannot get to???
Swapping your current cluster for an MF cluster without updating the steering wheel is like adding big brake callipers in combination with the original small discs and tell people that you can still use the brakes cause it still slows you down...that just makes no sense at all.
greetingz,
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Hmmmmm, maybe you would replace it with the newer style cuz it looks better and your old one stopped working 
. The comparison of the BBK is definitely NOT a good one. I understand you want to make more money but come on, if it works it works. It is plug and play!
. The comparison of the BBK is definitely NOT a good one. I understand you want to make more money but come on, if it works it works. It is plug and play!
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Pretty much this is the case,
My old 1999 cluster has gone bad, i found the 2000+ one and bought it, i am planning or might upgrade to the steering wheel and the command navigation system.
But my first priortiy is will the 2000+ cluster work in my 1999+??
Pretty much the steering wheel and navigation are steps 2 and 3.
So sorry for all the confusion.. Thanks for all your help..
SO, I AM GUESSING THAT THE 2000+ CLUSTER WORKS FOR THE 1999? CORRECT?
My old 1999 cluster has gone bad, i found the 2000+ one and bought it, i am planning or might upgrade to the steering wheel and the command navigation system.
But my first priortiy is will the 2000+ cluster work in my 1999+??
Pretty much the steering wheel and navigation are steps 2 and 3.
So sorry for all the confusion.. Thanks for all your help..
SO, I AM GUESSING THAT THE 2000+ CLUSTER WORKS FOR THE 1999? CORRECT?
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Still waiting to hear if i can do the 2000+ steering wheel by itself....
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Originally Posted by joeysays
Thanks for all the help, and sorry for all the confusion.
This is such a helpful discussion board..
Thanks again!!
This is such a helpful discussion board..
Thanks again!!
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
Does that mean "i got what I want and Im never comin back!" lol
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From: global traveller
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you use a 2000 IC - it will work without failure message...if you use a 2001 or newer IC it will throw failure messages about a defective display.
Originally Posted by blackbenzz
I understand you want to make more money but come on, if it works it works.
Originally Posted by KING320
Still waiting to hear if i can do the 2000+ steering wheel by itself....
greetingz,
