SL/R230: LCD Faded speedo and tach
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LCD Faded speedo and tach
Just found this , Youse Guys probably know this but then .,,,,,,,,,,,,,maybe not. What do I know? Happy Father's Day to all here. Gene
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256...k=in_edm_other
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256...k=in_edm_other
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Just found this , Youse Guys probably know this but then .,,,,,,,,,,,,,maybe not. What do I know? Happy Father's Day to all here. Gene
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256...k=in_edm_other
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256...k=in_edm_other
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It is not too bad of a job. You don't have to remove the needles, they can just be slipped in. Several videos around on removing and replacing. The only critical part is to get the ribbon cables lined up and locked in properly.
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[QUOTE=as.thompson;8583696]Is it a difficult job to replace these? Are special tools or equipment required? Thanks!
Check out MrMarco6900 you tube videos he has a good video on it along with a few other R230 vids.
Check out MrMarco6900 you tube videos he has a good video on it along with a few other R230 vids.
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You don't need to replace the LCD screen. It's the polarized filter that goes bad. You can removed the bad film and replace with new for $15 from Amazon. I just watched the video on YouTube. Just Google R230 LCD $14 repair. Sorry I'm not savvy enough to share a link.
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Well for what is worth, I did this fix today ( 07/28/2022}. It's not bad at all and for $14 compared to $ 195 it's a no brainer. Totally stoked with the results. My next move is replacing the command Screen. I found one on eBay for $127. My car is probably the cleanest SL in North West Florida. Zero dents or rust and just a few super small scratches.Once I fix the command screen the interior will be 9.95 out of 10. Just some discoloration on the drivers side bolster. When I treat it with leather cleaner that goes away for a week or two.
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