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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 07:53 PM
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C/S and gear light issue

Okay here is another issue that stumps me. I have had this car for about month so I am getting used to it. I noticed that it has the c/s transmission option on the cluster and it shows up with an s or c depending on what you toggle it to. I noticed a couple days ago that the s/c light that is beside the mileage is gone. I also noted that the gear light(shows p,d, r or gear when in manual) that is on the cluster to the left of the mileage is not lite up either, its just a blank space now. Weird! Blown fuse? I have checked all the fuses and they all look good. Trunk. passenger compartment and under hood. Any thoughts or ideas.
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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 11:26 PM
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Might be light bulb. Take a flashlight and shine the light at angle to see if the numbers are still there.
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 12:53 AM
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One more case! See thread 'No gear display...' below. This is really odd thing, I wish someone will find the root of it (I had high hopes when this issue was asked in star/vediamo tweak forum, but no answer found there either).
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 10:50 AM
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Thanks for the input guys. It digital so using the flashlight revealed nothing. Ill check that thread out.
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 11:01 AM
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Unfortunately there is no solution found yet, if not count that re-SCN coding of the unit may recover that. Also it's said that using Vediamo that is possible. I just cannot see why in the first place that option disappears. There is an option in star developer mode, but one member who lost his gear display by messing with star, couldn't restore display by enabling that option.
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 11:25 AM
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Vediamo? What is that? What is this procedure you speak of? Also, what is star? I am new to mercedes.
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 11:30 AM
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“May” be something simple pull IC - check internals (i.e.: ribbon cable, etc.), and shift – check connections/wiring.

http://workshop-manuals.com/mercedes...es/page_22511/

http://fixmymerc.com/models/class-3/...-gear-shifter/
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 11:54 AM
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Outstanding Konigstiger! Thanks for that info. I have pulled the gear shift assembly up while working on the windowshade switch (the only other thing on the car that don't work) and it make have worked loose. I checked it a little but didn't know how to take it up completely to check the other end of the harness. Thanks
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Originally Posted by chris1978
Vediamo? What is that? What is this procedure you speak of? Also, what is star? I am new to mercedes.
Star is MB specific diagnose tool/software, only one which is 100% capable to give accurate fault codes and test procedures on MB. When replacing parts, it can be coded to car by star, newer cars need SCN coding which require connection to MB server or then some special arrangements
Vediamo is a factory configuration software, which goes directly mod to hex codes of the softwares, newer version have better graphic interface though.
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 12:51 PM
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Ugg that sounds expensive. I wondered why my scan tool didn't work on it.
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by chris1978
Ugg that sounds expensive. I wondered why my scan tool didn't work on it.
Yeah, universal readers have problems especially with diesel engines and transmission codes...

Official star (actually DAS/XENTRY software) is expensive and requires annual licence fee too but includes updates, and you can buy temporary online code licence. It is not sold for private use, but I think if you establish one-man-garage, you can buy it. Then there are Illegal stuff also on markets.
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Central gateway
Shifter assembly/trans control module
or IC.

What part of the world do you live in?
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 04:28 AM
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cmriv above had a clue, was right at least in this case: https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...t-cluster.html

transmission letters won't show if transmission coding of ZGW is wrong, why ZGW loose coding but transmission coding only is different thing...
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What is ZGW?
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Old Mar 2, 2016 | 02:37 AM
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What is ZGW?
zentral gateway, communication going via ZGW, and modules used in car are coded there.
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