Regarding the mileage you can try this it worked for me, if you buy a new cluster, remove the back and take off the first circuit board behind the cover when you open it up, then do the same with your original cluster circuit board and swap them over, that has all the info and data of your car stored on it so everything should transfer over
Super easy to figure video. Thanks Mike. Keep up to service MB as you can, to help other people to see that some things you can do it yourself. Waiting to see other videos of fixing your all Mercedes. Cheers.
Hey Good Evening Mike, I have a question about the W211 I have a 2006 Mercedes E-350 I have a question on I have no Heat in the car I need help diagnosing why. Can you help me
@@jonathanmoflori4915 did you try to open the circuit in the battery and wait like a 10 min and then maybe connect it again. Maybe could work. Did you try that?
Hi Mike, I have a mercedes e-class w210, same problem my instrument cluster is not working, i have bought a new one on ebay, if I just change it like you did will the car start just like yours? Mine is older than your year 2000. Any thoughts?
I’ve never put in a different cluster. Just changed the bulbs and put thick rubber bands behind the mileage and temperature as teens when the got dim. I have no idea. Sorry!
I have a 2007 chrysler crossfire and i'm having cooling problems on it whenever the engine reaches its momal temperature it stays normal for 15 or 20 minutes then it tends overheath a little over the normal half temperature mark and my cooling fan does'nt seem to be turning on i've already checked my cooling fan by unpluging the coolant temperature sensor and its good so i would appreciate it very much what could be wrong with mi cooling system
That’s a dealer thing. Some models store the mileage in the ECU and a new instrument cluster will adapt, but in other models the dealer has to do it thru the star system.
I've seen videos saying to disconnect the battery 1 hour before doing this swap because you have to let all the modules go to sleep! It's possible that's why he had issues after installing the new one.
Just remove the control board off the back of the original instrument cluster and swap it over onto the new one and all the cars original data should be on it then. My lcd stopped working and thats what I did and it all was fine after the swap
I have a 2009 C300 Mercedes everything on the instrument panel works except the digital readout it comes and goes but I would like to know do I need to change that whole thing out and if I do how do I get the right mileage back? Did you have to go see someone with a computer to reset it?
What I said, take black plastic cover of back of cluster, you will see the plug socket is on its own board. This board you remove and swap original board back in. The mileage is stored on that board
@@MonkeyWrenchMike the lcd in my is toast i found a whole cluster on ebay with a warranty for less than the replacement lcd i saw a video on youtube a guy upgraded his 2004 which has an identical cluster to my 2003 to a 2005 the only thing was like yours the mileage _______ thing im gonna try it fingers crossed i dont pooch anything electrical lol
@@MonkeyWrenchMike the cluster works great took a chance the miles show up as ------- as did yours but everything else works as it should and i love the updated look
basshead 808 no it takes costly programming to fix that and I left it alone I don’t recommend you use anything but original if you plan on selling the car in the future but even if the cluster is from the same model won’t read the cars original mileage you have to check with your state and local laws regarding a swap
Monkey Wrench Mike, send me an email and we’ll figure it out. Next week I’ll be moving from IL to NC, so it won’t be a good time, but after that we can make it happen.
Hi Mike. Did you managed to get the mileage correction done. I have the same issue, so what I did is remove the Eepron chip from the cluster (24c128) changed the mileage and the VIN number. I then wrote the new file back to the chip. I just did that now, so I will know tomorrow morning if all works.
@@stefaniecedeno Yes, it all worked fine! In Mikes case, because the new instrument cluster has a lower mileage, all he had to do is to sync the instrument cluster to the EIS (Electronic Ignition Switch). The mileage is written in two places. The Instrument Cluster and the EIS. When you swap one of the two, the one with the highest mileage (in this case the EIS) wins so the other takes the highest mileage.
Mine is lower thant the replacement cluster, idk what to do in that case. Also when i installed the new cluster all the lights turn on and doesn’t turn off, doesn’t work the speed. Idk if is the new cluster damaged or maybe I didn’t do something :(. Ps : sorry for my english.
@@stefaniecedeno In case the original cluster has a lower mileage than the replacement one, you need to zero or write a lower mileage on the new cluster. After you do this, the replacement cluster will sync with the EIS and the original mileage. Your replacement cluster is faulty!!!
You will need Star Diagnostics to correctly code all the right options and odometer into the replacement cluster. Fortunately as the donor cluster has a lower mileage than the car, you won’t need to use “developer mode” in order to program it correctly.
Regarding the mileage you can try this it worked for me, if you buy a new cluster, remove the back and take off the first circuit board behind the cover when you open it up, then do the same with your original cluster circuit board and swap them over, that has all the info and data of your car stored on it so everything should transfer over
Great video mike.
You are making this look too easy. Keep the videos coming. I enjoy them.
Thanks Everette!
Awesome Vid Mike as always take care.
Thanks Pablo!!
Great quick fix. I assumed it was gonna be a "fuster cluck".
Dang... I should have used that!!
Super easy to figure video. Thanks Mike.
Keep up to service MB as you can, to help other people to see that some things you can do it yourself. Waiting to see other videos of fixing your all Mercedes.
Cheers.
Thanks! I’ll do my best!
Thanks for the wonderful video Mike.
Short and sweet but with good information one these days I'm going to have to get one of those Mercedes-Benz
You know what they say... Once you go Benz, you’ll always be broke! Jk jk jk
@@MonkeyWrenchMike I use to own a Corvette so I know what you mean
Thanks for that mate. I think the older clk's don't like the damp weather. Have you changed the crank sensor on your car ?
Where did u go to get dash fixed to work for mileage? Please help
Hey Good Evening Mike, I have a question about the W211 I have a 2006 Mercedes E-350 I have a question on I have no Heat in the car I need help diagnosing why. Can you help me
Hello all! Looks like you Need The dealer or a good benz shop to reprogram. You need the 'Star Disk' to input data. Hope this helos
Hello I want just ask i have the same problem inw211 dnt Show nothing becpuse 1day before I wash cs is -15 and now dnt Show nothing
It was much more easy than I thought...
Hey Carlos how did you get the mileage fix ? !
@@jonathanmoflori4915 did you try to open the circuit in the battery and wait like a 10 min and then maybe connect it again. Maybe could work. Did you try that?
no I didn’t. How did you reset the new instrument cluster to have the same current mileage on the car ? ! I’m struggling with that .
Hey Mike I have a 2000 Mercedes benz clk320 convertible and I would like to upgrade the cluster panel to a newer one hopefully digital any insight?
Haven’t heard of this being done. Sorry!
Hi Mike, I have a mercedes e-class w210, same problem my instrument cluster is not working, i have bought a new one on ebay, if I just change it like you did will the car start just like yours? Mine is older than your year 2000. Any thoughts?
I’ve never put in a different cluster. Just changed the bulbs and put thick rubber bands behind the mileage and temperature as teens when the got dim. I have no idea. Sorry!
I have a 2007 chrysler crossfire and i'm having cooling problems on it whenever the engine reaches its momal temperature it stays normal for 15 or 20 minutes then it tends overheath a little over the normal half temperature mark and my cooling fan does'nt seem to be turning on i've already checked my cooling fan by unpluging the coolant temperature sensor and its good so i would appreciate it very much what could be wrong with mi cooling system
I’d replace the thermostat first. Maybe the water temp sensor, too.
Hey Mike if you need a mileage calibration,you can send it in to myairbags com and they can reset it to the correct mileage.
Good to know... thanks!!
I have a dead display, any suggestions for troubleshooting?
Mike how do you synchronize the mileage of the car to you cluster?
That’s a dealer thing. Some models store the mileage in the ECU and a new instrument cluster will adapt, but in other models the dealer has to do it thru the star system.
Did figure out how to get the milage???
Swapping into W211 E500. Did you ever make a video on updating the mileage? Or how do I update the odometer?
I've seen videos saying to disconnect the battery 1 hour before doing this swap because you have to let all the modules go to sleep! It's possible that's why he had issues after installing the new one.
Just remove the control board off the back of the original instrument cluster and swap it over onto the new one and all the cars original data should be on it then. My lcd stopped working and thats what I did and it all was fine after the swap
Having the same problem, my dash died also no turn signals and the windows will not index. Will installing the new cluster fix these issues.
Did you get this fixed?
Hello Mike, how did you finally sync the mileage, did u do it yourself or you had to take it to a garage ?
I sold the car. The buyer knew the issue.
Hey mike did you get the mileage done. How was it fixed
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I have a 2009 C300 Mercedes everything on the instrument panel works except the digital readout it comes and goes but I would like to know do I need to change that whole thing out and if I do how do I get the right mileage back? Did you have to go see someone with a computer to reset it?
Did you fix your issue?
@@furiouswolf777voodoo4 I sold the car.
I'm having the same problem. Looking for a new cluster for a 2006 clk500. How did you solve the mileage issue... THANKS IN ADVANCE
I hace the same problem with my w204. Help
@@ankygf mint just started working again a few days later... Too funny
All you need to do with these clusters is remove the back cover, then remove the board the plug goes in to, and swap them over. It will work perfectly
could you explain more? what to swap over? I have the same issue
What I said, take black plastic cover of back of cluster, you will see the plug socket is on its own board. This board you remove and swap original board back in. The mileage is stored on that board
Having some problem with my cluster gonna try this
I have a w211, is it also a straight swap like this, or do i need to reprogram immobilizer.
@@lesliechow4719 same cluster, works the same
What state are u in, I need ur help and wish u was local, I’m in Philadelphia
I’m an Okie!
mike will a 2005 c240 cluster work in my 2003 with out issue i like the upgrade look thanks they both have same shape and plug
I think I remember the answer is no, but I could be wrong.
@@MonkeyWrenchMike the lcd in my is toast i found a whole cluster on ebay with a warranty for less than the replacement lcd i saw a video on youtube a guy upgraded his 2004 which has an identical cluster to my 2003 to a 2005 the only thing was like yours the mileage _______ thing im gonna try it fingers crossed i dont pooch anything electrical lol
@@MonkeyWrenchMike the cluster works great took a chance the miles show up as ------- as did yours but everything else works as it should and i love the updated look
@@vr-cx6lq did you ever get this fixed?
basshead 808 no it takes costly programming to fix that and I left it alone I don’t recommend you use anything but original if you plan on selling the car in the future but even if the cluster is from the same model won’t read the cars original mileage you have to check with your state and local laws regarding a swap
I need to talk to you about logistical video stuff.......I'm frustrated with the process....
What do you use to edit? I’ve watched your videos and they are good!
How did you fix the mileage? I put in a replacement cluster in my w210 and it shows way more mileage then originally. Thanks!
Mileage has to be coded in using Star software... from what I’ve read. I sold the car before I had the chance to do that.
Mike, if will send both clusters to me I can transfer the information from the old one into the new one. It has more than just a mileage stored :)
Sounds good. Expensive? Remember I’m a poor UA-camr! Lol
Monkey Wrench Mike, send me an email and we’ll figure it out. Next week I’ll be moving from IL to NC, so it won’t be a good time, but after that we can make it happen.
Best Pixel repair Do you know what is actually failing when this occurs ?
hi,BEST PIXEL REPAIR i have the same issue,how do i contact you?
Hello Monkoy Wrench
Hi Mike. Did you managed to get the mileage correction done. I have the same issue, so what I did is remove the Eepron chip from the cluster (24c128) changed the mileage and the VIN number. I then wrote the new file back to the chip. I just did that now, so I will know tomorrow morning if all works.
Hi! Did it work?
@@stefaniecedeno Yes, it all worked fine! In Mikes case, because the new instrument cluster has a lower mileage, all he had to do is to sync the instrument cluster to the EIS (Electronic Ignition Switch). The mileage is written in two places. The Instrument Cluster and the EIS. When you swap one of the two, the one with the highest mileage (in this case the EIS) wins so the other takes the highest mileage.
Mine is lower thant the replacement cluster, idk what to do in that case. Also when i installed the new cluster all the lights turn on and doesn’t turn off, doesn’t work the speed. Idk if is the new cluster damaged or maybe I didn’t do something :(. Ps : sorry for my english.
@@stefaniecedeno In case the original cluster has a lower mileage than the replacement one, you need to zero or write a lower mileage on the new cluster. After you do this, the replacement cluster will sync with the EIS and the original mileage. Your replacement cluster is faulty!!!
You will need Star Diagnostics to correctly code all the right options and odometer into the replacement cluster. Fortunately as the donor cluster has a lower mileage than the car, you won’t need to use “developer mode” in order to program it correctly.
No you don’t. You just swap the board out where the plug is. Mileage is stored in this board
@@louisjames1062i hope your right I’m having this problem with my wifes car the board you mean is the black screen right?
I have a simular issue I was told today to get the odometer reader to work you have to replave the ECU and key cost about $350USD
Ouch!
I only own pre 95 Mercedes. Looking at this reminds me how they have become cheap crap
You seem to have a taste of buying possessed cars
Yes, it’s obviously a talent I have - lol
You are so good at it you deserve an Emmy 😜