instrument cluster dead
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From: UK Surrey
E55 AMG
instrument cluster dead
Hi guys,
My instrument cluster is dead. No light, no idea what speed I am doing, no rev counter nothing.... Any ideas, is it just a fuse or a new cluster? Thanks for you help. 2003 E55 AMG.
My instrument cluster is dead. No light, no idea what speed I am doing, no rev counter nothing.... Any ideas, is it just a fuse or a new cluster? Thanks for you help. 2003 E55 AMG.
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2003 E320
instrument cluster blank
hello i really in need of your help.may you please tell me what was the fix for your instrument cluster because i'm facing the same exact problem in my car.
i really would apprecite your time to answer my question.
i really would apprecite your time to answer my question.
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e350 4matic
same problem
Hi. I've got the same problem as of yesterday. Instrument cluster in 2007 e350 just went completely dead.
It looks like this was a known problem in s and c class mercedes from 2002-2006 and mercedes did a recall and extended the warranty to ten years.
But, though every 2007 and 08 mercedes in the us will likely have it fail soon I'm assuming there's nothing yet in the works? Can't figure out why the car owners for these get screwed. Same thing happened with the back tail lights burning out due to melted wiring. Mercedes issued a free recall for c class but not for these, though mine did the same thing. And those that pay $1500 bucks will likely never get it back if they do issue a recall.
Some people with the s class seem to have removed the cluster themselves and sent it to MA and saved 1K. Can we do that too?
It looks like this was a known problem in s and c class mercedes from 2002-2006 and mercedes did a recall and extended the warranty to ten years.
But, though every 2007 and 08 mercedes in the us will likely have it fail soon I'm assuming there's nothing yet in the works? Can't figure out why the car owners for these get screwed. Same thing happened with the back tail lights burning out due to melted wiring. Mercedes issued a free recall for c class but not for these, though mine did the same thing. And those that pay $1500 bucks will likely never get it back if they do issue a recall.
Some people with the s class seem to have removed the cluster themselves and sent it to MA and saved 1K. Can we do that too?
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
2005 E55 AMG
Perform a hard reset by pulling the cluster out. You can do this simply by pulling the plastic trim around the cluster out, then there will be four T20's you'll need bits that are about six inches long. Remove the four torx screws and pull the cluster out carefully because you can crack the cover. There will be a single connector for the cluster unlock and detach it for about 10 seconds. Reinsert and lock the connector and turn the key on (make sure the cluster is plugged in all the way or you will get a check engine light). If this does not work your cluster is probably dead. Best of luck to you all.
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2005 E55 and 2004 SL55
Instrument Cluster out E55 w211
Can I ask why you asked this question? My ambient air temp sensor is out. I think the mechanic who changed the radiator screwed it up and then it read 185 degrees. Battery went dead and I bought a new battery, now my instrument cluster is blacked out. Steering wheel and controls seem to be ok, signals work. But the speedo, temp gauge and gas doesn't light up anymore. One other thing was that the secondary Air pump is coming up in the OBD2 diagnostic and now a P0600. Any advice? Sorry if this is an old post, but I love my car and don't want to give up on it. ~James
