Pixel replacement ribbon
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95 E320, 2002 E430
Pixel replacement ribbon
In replacing the dash pixel ribbon cable, has anyone had any experience in using the silver vs carbon ribbons? Silver is advertised as needing no soldering or T-tips for installation.
Last edited by golfinator; Feb 19, 2015 at 06:17 PM. Reason: clarity
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95 E320, 2002 E430
The ribbon cable contains silver instead of carbon. The vendor claims no soldering is required vs carbon cables which require soldering. Supposed to be longer lasting and better connection for dash readout.
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Don't understand difference between metal used...either has proper connection or it doesn't. Soldering is best imho but is not fun with ribbon cables
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Please see this link for comparison
http://www.diyparadise.net/carbon_or_silver.html
http://www.diyparadise.net/carbon_or_silver.html
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Please see this link for comparison http://www.diyparadise.net/carbon_or_silver.html
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My 2002 E430 has 168k mi. Clock and drive gear displays are on their way out. I've seen the various posts about putting shims on the ribbon cable to tighten the end connection, but this is not always a sure cure. The ribbon cable replacement seems to have the best odds of success for a more permanent solution. Now I'm trying to find a testimonial for using the silver instead of the carbon ribbon cables.
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Chicago, IL
2001 E430, 2002 ML55
My 2002 E430 has 168k mi. Clock and drive gear displays are on their way out. I've seen the various posts about putting shims on the ribbon cable to tighten the end connection, but this is not always a sure cure. The ribbon cable replacement seems to have the best odds of success for a more permanent solution. Now I'm trying to find a testimonial for using the silver instead of the carbon ribbon cables.
As long as the ribbons aren't a ridiculous price < 10-15USD, go for it. Take lots of pictures for those updates!
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