E320 4Matic Instrument Cluster
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From: Woodland, WA
E320 4Matic
E320 4Matic Instrument Cluster
Hi Folks,
Just wondering if any of you knows the best place to pick up a recondition instrument cluster for an E320 4Matic?
The one in my car (and it's been this way ever since I bought it) has a couple of problems with the right-hand (clock/gear selector indicator) and the left hand temperature display. There are segments missing and while it doesn't really matter to me, I've noticed that some of the other bulbs are going away which (as I understand it) will require the removal of the instrument cluster to replace. So, I am thinking, if it has to come out anyway, why not take care of all the problems at once?
The issues with the LCD segments are either the display part itself or the chip that drives it, which is to say some electronic components (and not simply light bulbs) need replacement.
Some time ago, I purchased a reconditioned environmental controller panel and it's been working fine ever since, so I am wanting to go the same way with the instrument cluster, if I can.
Thanks in advance for your comments!!
Happy New Year!
Michael
Just wondering if any of you knows the best place to pick up a recondition instrument cluster for an E320 4Matic?
The one in my car (and it's been this way ever since I bought it) has a couple of problems with the right-hand (clock/gear selector indicator) and the left hand temperature display. There are segments missing and while it doesn't really matter to me, I've noticed that some of the other bulbs are going away which (as I understand it) will require the removal of the instrument cluster to replace. So, I am thinking, if it has to come out anyway, why not take care of all the problems at once?
The issues with the LCD segments are either the display part itself or the chip that drives it, which is to say some electronic components (and not simply light bulbs) need replacement.
Some time ago, I purchased a reconditioned environmental controller panel and it's been working fine ever since, so I am wanting to go the same way with the instrument cluster, if I can.
Thanks in advance for your comments!!
Happy New Year!
Michael
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they are fixable,have a read of this
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...-read-out.html
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...-read-out.html
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98 Brilliant Silver E320 Wagon
These guys have a good rep but I've never used them personally.
http://www.beckmanntechnologies.com/
http://www.beckmanntechnologies.com/
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From: Bay Area, CA
2001 E320 4matic Wagon
Cluster DIY
I'd never done anything like it, but it was quite straight-forward.
The link below helped greatly.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...ng-ribbon.html
After fixing my instrument cluster (IC) I posted some notes:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...-ribbon-2.html
Don't be misled...
There was NO soldering required.
Total cost of repair, including parts = ~$40.
The link below helped greatly.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...ng-ribbon.html
After fixing my instrument cluster (IC) I posted some notes:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...-ribbon-2.html
Don't be misled...
There was NO soldering required.
Total cost of repair, including parts = ~$40.
