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Old 03-14-2009, 09:47 AM
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FS 94-95 w124 cluster nice upgrade for older 124's
looking to get $75.00 + shipping for it
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"88 300CE- First Year Production
so whats the difference in the clusters?
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lollllll....pics?
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it has a different layout and better lighting
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lol and where are the pictures?
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It doesn't have the econo meter! I love that thing.
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
Originally Posted by canonball
it has a different layout and better lighting
Different layout...better lighting

I've got an 88 C124 and a 94 A124 and to me the clusters look very much alike and the lighting seems the same...

But I'm kind of old...
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
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It doesn't have the econo meter! I love that thing.

The Econometer...also a great place to pull vacuum for a boost gauge !!!
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I have a bunch of clusters and I've only noticed the vac gauge on early models and are variations of the idiot light icons.
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
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I have a bunch of clusters and I've only noticed the vac gauge on early models and are variations of the idiot light icons.

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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
Originally Posted by canonball
Other then not having the economy gauge of the earlier models or a slightly different connector for the outside temp sensor, the difference is ?????

It's the same, including lamp wattage and location....back may be missing the red fuse, but otherwise no difference !!!
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"88 300CE- First Year Production
yeah it looks exactly the same with no economy guage!!!
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I actually like the fact it has the economy gauge...but that's just me..
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I'm pretty sure that I read somewhere that the prizms where upgraded in the latter years. Maybe they were made bigger?
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Prisms for what?
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'87 300E '92 300E
images from a MercedesShop DIY Article:


The prisms just reflect the light around the cluster. Bigger prisms, bigger reflection?

Also, it's important to note that on the older instrument clusters the speedometer is mechanically gauged. You may run into a problem when getting the newer cluster to work in the older cars as the New clusters are Electronically gauged, the are not compatible. Not sure what year this change occurred, venturing to say '90. Check the back of an older cluster and a newer cluster.

Older=screw on Newer=plug in.

May be wrong on that but, it's what killed my upgrade when I tried putting in a '94 cluster in my '86.
Last edited by Elk; 04-02-2009 at 10:35 AM. Reason: didn't mention what the prisms were for
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
Originally Posted by Elk
Also, it's important to note that on the older instrument clusters the speedometer is mechanically gauged. You may run into a problem when getting the newer cluster to work in the older cars as the New clusters are Electronically gauged, the are not compatible. Not sure what year this change occurred, venturing to say '90. Check the back of an older cluster and a newer cluster.

Older=screw on Newer=plug in.

May be wrong on that but, it's what killed my upgrade when I tried putting in a '94 cluster in my '86.
Me thinks that the majority of 124 speedo's are mechanical....with the exception of the 124.034/036 V8 cars which are electronic.
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Looks as if I can fit those prisms in the older cluster, no? I might have to look after that. The cluster could sure stand to be lit brighter at night.
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Wouldn't it be cheaper to get LEDs from ebay?
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LEDs throw harsh and directed light. I want to maintain the even light that the filament bulbs provide. I just want more of it.
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Originally Posted by RBYCC
Me thinks that the majority of 124 speedo's are mechanical....with the exception of the 124.034/036 V8 cars which are electronic.
That makes sense, seeing as I was trying to put a E420's cluster in my 300E...
Good to know, thanks.
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