Doug427

I tried to do a search on this, but seeing that I don't even know the proper name for the part, I can't find anything. I have read that there is some sort of fine ribbon type cable up in the "console" overhead inside by the rear view mirror that connects the ambient light sensor to the A/C control head unit. I know, all this is very wordy, but I don't know how to describe it better.

My A/C control head digits are very dim. I can see them great at night, but can't see them at all during the day. I somehow found a post that described the ribbon cable as the problem. I can't find that post now. Apparently this cable is very fine, and is easily cut or broken when a windshield has been replaced. My windshield was replaced just before I bought the car, and I would like to replace this cable to see if that's the problem.

Has anyone ever done this job? I have no idea how to disassemble that whole piece that's around the rear view mirror, with the sunroof controls, the "mood" light, etc. I don't want to just start prying on 10 year old plastic blindly and start breaking things.

Any help or tips on all this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Doug427

I found the procedure on YouTube. The ribbon cable is cut, I need to buy a new one. The cable is MB part number A 211 540 96 05. Hopefully that helps someone. If it matters the car is a 2006 E55.