ML55 guages
08-14-2003, 11:24 AM
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99 ml430
ML55 guages
Ok you all have been helpfull with the first request now how about this one,
can one put in the ml55 dash guages in my 99 ml430?
If so where can one find these?
and has anyone done this transplant before?
Thanks so much for your input!!
tyrone
can one put in the ml55 dash guages in my 99 ml430?
If so where can one find these?
and has anyone done this transplant before?
Thanks so much for your input!!
tyrone
08-14-2003, 03:20 PM
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The swap is possible, but make sure you get the correct cluster. I would think that you would need the pre 4/00 cluster. MB changed part numbers mid production stream, so there is a pre 4/00 and post 5/00 cluster. I had a brand new ML55 cluster installed in my 00 ML, but had some electrical issues with it. Everything worked fine on the cluster, but when I turned on the lights, the center console lights (window switches, AC knobs, etc) did not light up. The windshield fluid low light on the cluster was also constantly on. I swapped it out put in the old cluster and everything was fine again. There must have been a communication fault with the ML55 cluster and my ML computer. Needless to say, I sold it on Ebay and stuck with the original cluster. The person I sold it to had no problems whatsoever after installation. He also had a 00 ML, but an earlier production date. So my guess is that the pre 4/00 cluster will not work on post 5/00 production cars and vise versa.
You can get the OEM ML55 clusters from your dealer. Whether they sell it to you is totally another can of worms...
Dave
You can get the OEM ML55 clusters from your dealer. Whether they sell it to you is totally another can of worms...
Dave
