Clock Display Outage
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'00 CLK430 & '08 Lexus RX 350
Clock Display Outage
OK my clock display is starting to loose parts of the numbers.....the other day the temp on other side was doing the same. Hasnt happened again though. Will the temp and clock eventually go out all together? Will the main display be next?
Is there a quick fix or a full replacement?
Is there a quick fix or a full replacement?
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Unfortunately it means you'll have to replace it since the individual pixels can't be replaced. Such simple dot matrix technology and Mercedes or their subcontractors can't get it right! Reminds me of something Chris Rock said once.........they got metal on the space shuttle that can go around the moon
and withstand temperatures of up to thousands of degrees and you you mean to tell me you don't think they can make an Eldorado where the *******g bumper don't fall off?
and withstand temperatures of up to thousands of degrees and you you mean to tell me you don't think they can make an Eldorado where the *******g bumper don't fall off?
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Unfortunately it means you'll have to replace it since the individual pixels can't be replaced. Such simple dot matrix technology and Mercedes or their subcontractors can't get it right! Reminds me of something Chris Rock said once.........they got metal on the space shuttle that can go around the moon
and withstand temperatures of up to thousands of degrees and you you mean to tell me you don't think they can make an Eldorado where the *******g bumper don't fall off?
and withstand temperatures of up to thousands of degrees and you you mean to tell me you don't think they can make an Eldorado where the *******g bumper don't fall off?
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thats pretty damn funny.
So how much is this gonna cost me?
Unfortunately it means you'll have to replace it since the individual pixels can't be replaced. Such simple dot matrix technology and Mercedes or their subcontractors can't get it right! Reminds me of something Chris Rock said once.........they got metal on the space shuttle that can go around the moon
and withstand temperatures of up to thousands of degrees and you you mean to tell me you don't think they can make an Eldorado where the *******g bumper don't fall off?
and withstand temperatures of up to thousands of degrees and you you mean to tell me you don't think they can make an Eldorado where the *******g bumper don't fall off?
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Might want to look on eBay for one. They have had alot in the past but be cautious b/c a number of them may have the same pixel issue. Maybe Steve from MBenzNL has some since he does the steering wheel retrofit that requires the gauge cluster. Look him up at http://mbenznl.com/
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Thanks bbearden
Might want to look on eBay for one. They have had alot in the past but be cautious b/c a number of them may have the same pixel issue. Maybe Steve from MBenzNL has some since he does the steering wheel retrofit that requires the gauge cluster. Look him up at http://mbenznl.com/
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Do a search and you will find a company here in MA that can repair it....recall that they charge $200 to $300.
Mine has had the digits going off and on for a year now. I believe it's poor solder connection where the connector fastens. I plan to pull the cluster (easy to do) and re-solder the connections.
Mine has had the digits going off and on for a year now. I believe it's poor solder connection where the connector fastens. I plan to pull the cluster (easy to do) and re-solder the connections.
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Here is the information regarding the company that can repair the pixel problem on instrument cluster.
BBA Remanufacturing Inc.
6 McCabe Street
South Darmouth, MA 02748
(866) 573-2740
www.bba-reman.com
BBA Remanufacturing Inc.
6 McCabe Street
South Darmouth, MA 02748
(866) 573-2740
www.bba-reman.com
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Tale of a another CLK owner.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforu...d.php?t=168533
FYI....MB has recently recalled 220/C215 instrument clusters.
However, don't expect a recall on W208s (recalls are usually for safey reasons....the 220/C215 went totally dark and one could not see their speed etc. at night). MB doesn't care if you don't know the time and/or temperature.
Not going to get into a long post here...but, have been very disappointed in my ownership experience (e.g. reliabilty and specially dealer service) with the two MBs I've owned. Really did not how good I had it with my BMW and Infinity.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforu...d.php?t=168533
FYI....MB has recently recalled 220/C215 instrument clusters.
However, don't expect a recall on W208s (recalls are usually for safey reasons....the 220/C215 went totally dark and one could not see their speed etc. at night). MB doesn't care if you don't know the time and/or temperature.
Not going to get into a long post here...but, have been very disappointed in my ownership experience (e.g. reliabilty and specially dealer service) with the two MBs I've owned. Really did not how good I had it with my BMW and Infinity.
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In this thread https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class-w208/168335-lot-s-manuals-208-others.html you'll find a post where it says the cluster overheats. It says that replacinf three bulbs could solve the problem.
I have the same problem with my clock, and still planning on re-soldering. I'll let you know it I'm succesful.
I have the same problem with my clock, and still planning on re-soldering. I'll let you know it I'm succesful.
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Tale of a another CLK owner.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforu...d.php?t=168533
FYI....MB has recently recalled 220/C215 instrument clusters.
However, don't expect a recall on W208s (recalls are usually for safey reasons....the 220/C215 went totally dark and one could not see their speed etc. at night). MB doesn't care if you don't know the time and/or temperature.
Not going to get into a long post here...but, have been very disappointed in my ownership experience (e.g. reliabilty and specially dealer service) with the two MBs I've owned. Really did not how good I had it with my BMW and Infinity.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforu...d.php?t=168533
FYI....MB has recently recalled 220/C215 instrument clusters.
However, don't expect a recall on W208s (recalls are usually for safey reasons....the 220/C215 went totally dark and one could not see their speed etc. at night). MB doesn't care if you don't know the time and/or temperature.
Not going to get into a long post here...but, have been very disappointed in my ownership experience (e.g. reliabilty and specially dealer service) with the two MBs I've owned. Really did not how good I had it with my BMW and Infinity.
I feel you on the 'experience'. It is rather daunting. But what I've found out is a LOT of repairs are fairly simple and really don't cost much (if you can DIY), even though these problems should NOT be happening on cars of this magnitude, especially electrical problems.
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I am located in Germany and looked for a place to repair our instrument cluster pixel problem because mine is going out now.
I found a really good place for 125 bucks!!! He is 3 hours away from where I live.
This is his website:
http://pixelfehler-behebung.de/hauptseite.htm
He is looking into getting me a white AMG Gauge for my 2000 CLK430 with the miles and kilometers US Spec. I will get mine done next week so I will keep you guys poseted on how that goes.
I found a really good place for 125 bucks!!! He is 3 hours away from where I live.
This is his website:
http://pixelfehler-behebung.de/hauptseite.htm
He is looking into getting me a white AMG Gauge for my 2000 CLK430 with the miles and kilometers US Spec. I will get mine done next week so I will keep you guys poseted on how that goes.
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In this thread https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=168335 you'll find a post where it says the cluster overheats. It says that replacinf three bulbs could solve the problem.
I have the same problem with my clock, and still planning on re-soldering. I'll let you know it I'm succesful.
I have the same problem with my clock, and still planning on re-soldering. I'll let you know it I'm succesful.
I am wondering how do you replace this three bulbs?
Is it easy to pull cluster?
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I did pull out the cluster, but in my case it wasn't the bulbs. Seems I have a bad solder connection, which has to be re-soldered.
Fixing it has a cost around $250, but need to remove the cluster and leave the car parked during repair.
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