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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 01:02 AM
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W210 Dash Cluster Questions

Hello,

i have a few questions about my dash cluster.

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The temp side is dull, i tried to search but i kept coming up with LCD repair ones which dont apply to my model. (is it just a bulb on that side for the temp?)

But the other question i have is with the low fuel light. I have not once seen it come on once not when i turn the car on or when the fuel is very low.

Should the low fuel light come on when turning the key to accessory?


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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 10:44 AM
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Zomble:

I had the same issue long time ago and it happened to be a lightbulb that was damaged. Once changed, it looked just as bright as the rest of the screen.

Regarding to the "fuel reserve light", I have a dash cluster similar as yours (but in MPH) and the reserve light comes on any time I turn the key to start the car and goes away once the car starts. This may be another lightbulb damaged so it could be worth to pull your instrument cluster and check the bulbs.
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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 05:27 PM
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My low fuel light does come on when the key is turned to position 2. Your problems could both be due to bad bulbs. '97 E 300 D
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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 07:23 PM
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thank you everyone, i guess it is blown.

Normally when you pull the IC do you change all the bulbs? or just the blown ones?

Are LED ones worth an investigation?
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Old Jun 23, 2016 | 09:10 AM
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I read somewhere that LEDs will give you a bulb failure message since they do not provide sufficient resistance for the system checks.
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Old Jun 23, 2016 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Plutoe
They are inexpensive ---change them all

Forget about LED in this application---spend the time with family instead!!
Good advice and even if you dont change them all, buy a whole bunch because you will find that just taking out the cluster may blow a few of them
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http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti...ight_Bulbs.htm
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Old Jun 23, 2016 | 07:57 PM
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thank you everyone.

That LED thing makes sense i will avoid them now

and thank you for that link its very very helpful
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