How does the instrument cluster work on a Mercedes Benz?
The instrument cluster on Mercedes-Benz S-Class uses LEDs and fluorescent tubes to create the illumination and backlighting for the gauges. It is very common for the cluster to start flickering and eventually completely burn out.
How to remove a cluster from a Mercedes Benz S430?
To repair this cluster you first need to remove it. Removing the cluster from a Mercedes-Benz S430/S500/CL500 is very easy. To remove the cluster you will need the following tools: Watch the video on how to remove the cluster. This opens in a new window. Remove Cluster W220 S-Class from DIYCarCenter.com on Vimeo.
How old is the S-Class W220 instrument cluster?
It is very common for the cluster to start flickering and eventually completely burn out. There was even a recall for the cluster but it covered Mercedes-Benz cars up to 10 years old. With the S-Class W220 being over ten years old it is no longer able to have the dealer cover this repair under the recall.
How do you remove an instrument cluster from a car?
Remove the instrument cluster. Unplug the connectors near the rear of the cluster. Separate the cluster instrument housings. Remove the gauge needles from the instrument cluster. You can remove by pulling them out. Remove the LCD message screen. Remove gauge trim. Unsolder the fluorescent lamps and any LED lights that may be on the way.
The instrument cluster on Mercedes-Benz S-Class uses LEDs and fluorescent tubes to create the illumination and backlighting for the gauges. It is very common for the cluster to start flickering and eventually completely burn out.
To repair this cluster you first need to remove it. Removing the cluster from a Mercedes-Benz S430/S500/CL500 is very easy. To remove the cluster you will need the following tools: Watch the video on how to remove the cluster. This opens in a new window. Remove Cluster W220 S-Class from DIYCarCenter.com on Vimeo.
It is very common for the cluster to start flickering and eventually completely burn out. There was even a recall for the cluster but it covered Mercedes-Benz cars up to 10 years old. With the S-Class W220 being over ten years old it is no longer able to have the dealer cover this repair under the recall.
Remove the instrument cluster. Unplug the connectors near the rear of the cluster. Separate the cluster instrument housings. Remove the gauge needles from the instrument cluster. You can remove by pulling them out. Remove the LCD message screen. Remove gauge trim. Unsolder the fluorescent lamps and any LED lights that may be on the way.
Is there a recall on the Mercedes Benz’s class?
Repair display defective issues on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W220 and CL-Class C215. There was a Recall Campaign Bulletin issues by Mercedes-Benz that covered any S-Class with instrument cluster problems up to 10 years old and unlimited miles which now has expired since the W220 are over 10 years old.