clk multifunction display problem
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clk multifunction display problem
Hi all, new to this kinda thing but needs must.
Got in our CLK 350 the other day to discover the multifunction display was basically white, as if it was over illuminated. I could just see that the info was still in the background, but barely there.
I then noticed, with everything switched off, but the keys still in the ignition, slowly the display got more prominent and the numbers etc started to appear to about 25 to 40%ish of what they normally are.
The only thing I know of that has happened is that the battery went flat through little use (due to foul british weather) so I got out the manual, disconnected it exactly as it says in there, fully charged the battery then put it back as per book.
To be honest, my wife had been using it more than me so I'm not sure if this happened since the flattery went bat, if it was there prior to that, or just coincidence.
Question is, does anyone know if there is a reset? Am I doing some dumb cracker thing like "have it on night setting" by accident, or am I just gonna get suckered by Mercedes again to part with another giant cob of my retirement fund?
Appreciate any guidance guys, somehow, I feel a part time job coming on!
It's a 2007 model by the way
Got in our CLK 350 the other day to discover the multifunction display was basically white, as if it was over illuminated. I could just see that the info was still in the background, but barely there.
I then noticed, with everything switched off, but the keys still in the ignition, slowly the display got more prominent and the numbers etc started to appear to about 25 to 40%ish of what they normally are.
The only thing I know of that has happened is that the battery went flat through little use (due to foul british weather) so I got out the manual, disconnected it exactly as it says in there, fully charged the battery then put it back as per book.
To be honest, my wife had been using it more than me so I'm not sure if this happened since the flattery went bat, if it was there prior to that, or just coincidence.
Question is, does anyone know if there is a reset? Am I doing some dumb cracker thing like "have it on night setting" by accident, or am I just gonna get suckered by Mercedes again to part with another giant cob of my retirement fund?
Appreciate any guidance guys, somehow, I feel a part time job coming on!
It's a 2007 model by the way
Last edited by daddypine; Mar 28, 2014 at 07:58 PM. Reason: forgot to state year, 2007
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CLK55 W209, CL63 W216
Hi all, new to this kinda thing but needs must.
Got in our CLK 350 the other day to discover the multifunction display was basically white, as if it was over illuminated. I could just see that the info was still in the background, but barely there.
I then noticed, with everything switched off, but the keys still in the ignition, slowly the display got more prominent and the numbers etc started to appear to about 25 to 40%ish of what they normally are.
The only thing I know of that has happened is that the battery went flat through little use (due to foul british weather) so I got out the manual, disconnected it exactly as it says in there, fully charged the battery then put it back as per book.
To be honest, my wife had been using it more than me so I'm not sure if this happened since the flattery went bat, if it was there prior to that, or just coincidence.
Question is, does anyone know if there is a reset? Am I doing some dumb cracker thing like "have it on night setting" by accident, or am I just gonna get suckered by Mercedes again to part with another giant cob of my retirement fund?
Appreciate any guidance guys, somehow, I feel a part time job coming on!
It's a 2007 model by the way
Got in our CLK 350 the other day to discover the multifunction display was basically white, as if it was over illuminated. I could just see that the info was still in the background, but barely there.
I then noticed, with everything switched off, but the keys still in the ignition, slowly the display got more prominent and the numbers etc started to appear to about 25 to 40%ish of what they normally are.
The only thing I know of that has happened is that the battery went flat through little use (due to foul british weather) so I got out the manual, disconnected it exactly as it says in there, fully charged the battery then put it back as per book.
To be honest, my wife had been using it more than me so I'm not sure if this happened since the flattery went bat, if it was there prior to that, or just coincidence.
Question is, does anyone know if there is a reset? Am I doing some dumb cracker thing like "have it on night setting" by accident, or am I just gonna get suckered by Mercedes again to part with another giant cob of my retirement fund?
Appreciate any guidance guys, somehow, I feel a part time job coming on!
It's a 2007 model by the way
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Cheers Rodney,
Just found these guys, I think I'll give them a go, will report back later with the outcome.
http://www.clusterrepairsuk.co.uk/fe...d-pixel-repair
Just found these guys, I think I'll give them a go, will report back later with the outcome.
http://www.clusterrepairsuk.co.uk/fe...d-pixel-repair
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And definitely +1...you can get a used cluster for 1-200$ which is probably what they would charge for the display alone at any of those places...like this you have a lot more spare parts for the future.
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Just called the guys in the link above, they said if they can repair it it's £99 plus vat tax (£118.80) or if it needs a new LCD it's £139 +tax (£166.80) and it's warranted for two years.
I don't call that such a bad deal really, the stealership would charge that in time and then only give me a twelve month warranty,though I have to remove and send the cluster to them.
I don't call that such a bad deal really, the stealership would charge that in time and then only give me a twelve month warranty,though I have to remove and send the cluster to them.
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