w220 Instrument cluster - taking it apart
10-31-2012, 11:37 AM
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w220 Instrument cluster - taking it apart
I'm a newbie, But I am handy.
I need help replacing the IC Power supply in my w220 2001 s430 (I hope I bought the right part)
I have the unit apart but the temp, fuel and tach needles are in the way to get to the 2nd circuit board that holds the power supply transformer. How do they come off??
I've seen what seems to be a similar question but there was no detail on how to get to the transformer solder points.
Do the needles simply pop off (the speedometer needle does)
They seem very stuck and I am afraid to pry on them to hard.
Thanks for any help
I need help replacing the IC Power supply in my w220 2001 s430 (I hope I bought the right part)
I have the unit apart but the temp, fuel and tach needles are in the way to get to the 2nd circuit board that holds the power supply transformer. How do they come off??
I've seen what seems to be a similar question but there was no detail on how to get to the transformer solder points.
Do the needles simply pop off (the speedometer needle does)
They seem very stuck and I am afraid to pry on them to hard.
Thanks for any help
Last edited by Kevinlfifer; 10-31-2012 at 11:40 AM.
11-12-2012, 09:55 AM
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2002 S430
Instrument Cluster Rebuild
Rebuild is available from
BBA Remanufacturing Inc
300 Myles Standish Blvd
Taunton, MA 02780
Tel: (866) 573 - 2740
Fax: (508) 822-4491
www.bba-reman.com
I had mine done for $151 including shipping. See them on Ebay. Quick service.--I'd reccomend.
BBA Remanufacturing Inc
300 Myles Standish Blvd
Taunton, MA 02780
Tel: (866) 573 - 2740
Fax: (508) 822-4491
www.bba-reman.com
I had mine done for $151 including shipping. See them on Ebay. Quick service.--I'd reccomend.
06-18-2014, 05:41 AM
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I sent the cluster overnight on Monday to BBA Reman, they fixed it on Tuesday for $161 and shipped it overnight for another $30. Will get it today, Wednesday. 
I bought the cluster removal tool on ebay but only when I used them together with a thin spatula that I inserted on the bottom right of the cluster I was able to pry the cluster free.
I bought the cluster removal tool on ebay but only when I used them together with a thin spatula that I inserted on the bottom right of the cluster I was able to pry the cluster free.
