I have a 2000 S430 with 101,000 miles the instrument cluster is going dead (fading). Can anyone help me with instruction on how to replace the instrument cluster? Or is there any check I can perform before replacing the unit? Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

 

you mean no backlight?

you simply pull it out to replace.

if the weather is too cold, open the heater full to soften the dash a little.

 

Thanks sleepwalker. Where can I get one of these instrument cluster beside the dealer ($1500) in California?

 

that's too much a price for the function of a wire hanger!

i never use the tool anymore for it will break the lens if it slips (it doesn't matter on your case anyway because you will replace it).

i simply remove the left air duct, insert my hand from there and push the instrument cluster from behind. easy does it.

 

help my instrument cluster went out and i need it fixed can i out in a used one and will it work my sa at my dealer said it wont work is this true or do i need to send out my old one and have it repaired let me know thanks

 

[QUOTE=William E Lueck;167053]help my instrument cluster went out and i need it fixed can i out in a used one and will it work my sa at my dealer said it wont work is this true or do i need to send out my old one and have it repaired let me know thanks[/QUOTC


Check with the MB dealership first. there was a recall on the clusters on the S and CL. You might be covered. But I think it might be 10yrs limit. You can't get a cluster from another car, it wont work.

 

dam then what do i do i will not pay 1500 for a part that mb knows is bad and thay refuse to replace it the warnty was up 4 years a go and the part went out now

 

see attached word document. some info on VIN range and cluster part numbers

 

I was aware of the recall but mine was 12/99 not covered

 

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