Instrument cluster pixel repair DIY, Mercedes Saab Opel Rover & Audi.

Mercedes Instrument cluster pixel failure repair

*** spare parts for professionals and for DIY'ers ***

Several Mercedes models, including C Class and E class from 1995 to 2003 have fading or completely dead pixels on the instrument cluster LCD display. This display normally shows the mileage, the temperature or the clock.

This missing pixel failure is very common at the following types:

MERCEDES-BENZ
E-Class W210(1995-2002) : E200, E220D, E240, E290TD, E300TD, E200, E240, E280, E320, E420, E430
C Class W202(1995-2000) : C200, C220, C270, C180, C200, C230, C220, C230, C280

The pixel problem lies with the ribbon cable that connects the LCD display to the circuit board of the instrument cluster. The pictures below show the instrument cluster's LCD display before and after the ribbon cable replacement (just an example of several board computer / dashboard instrument cluster types):

1. Mercedes C Class Instrument cluster - Manual and Automatic Gearbox:

The instrument cluster on the picture below is a common Mercedes-Benz C class speedo, with automatic gearbox. To repair the speedo DIY, you need 3 ribbon cables, and some cases a set of bulbs to get the speedo back to normal working order. The easiest way to make sure you buy the right set of ribbon cables – if te LCD’s on your speedo look like the one on the picture, you are buying the right set of ribbon cables. This particular instrument cluster has 3 LCD's:

- outside temp display
- mileage displays
- time + gear display

2. Mercedes E Class Instrument cluster - BIG MIDDLE LCD:

The instrument cluster on the picture below is a common Mercedes-Benz E Class however was also used some cases at C Class models too. This particular instrument cluster has 3 LCD's, but the set contains only 2 ribbon cables , as the big one in the middle is normally not failing. The content of your set is:
- outside temp display flexible cable
- time + gear display flexible cable