regency
1/26/2005 10:28:17 PM
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.
sleepwalker
1/27/2005 2:57:35 AM
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.
regency
1/28/2005 7:40:30 PM
Thanks sleepwalker. Where can I get one of these instrument cluster beside the dealer ($1500) in California?
sleepwalker
1/28/2005 8:22:48 PM
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.
