So as most W210s(Es) and W208s(CLKs) have the guage cluster issue of the pixels, so does mine. After looking around for about 2 years for a decent used one I just got one off of a W208 (CLK) that fits and wires up to my W210 (E) except for one issue, the fuel indicator seems to be working in the opposite direction (when the tank is emptying, it indicates E-->F, not F-->E). Anyone have a fix for this that has done the same interchange of clusters between the two models? Such as cutting the wires and reversing them? Thanks!

 

w210 cluster?
You can get them vin range numbered and they will work.
The tank sender is different and I don't think reversing polarity is going to take care of it.
If you try all that will happen is it will work or it will fry.
Used vin matched w210 cluster will work it will just show the donor car miles.
Did you try the pixel fix solution?

 

All the solutions provided takes into account that I dish out money and I'm being a cheap-*** about this issue just like VDO was when designing these junk clusters.

 

try the foam pixel fix?
It costs less than a buck three eighty and works in a lot of cases

 

What is the foam pixel fix? Thanks

 

on www.benzworld.org w210 section diy stickies at the top of the forum.
Works in a lot of cases when done properly has saved or restored a lot of pixel dead clusters.

 

Thank you!!