I did mine today and it worked...I took the cluster out using the corner vent method...I had 7 burned out bulbs plus the temp needle vibrated..all working now Thanks again!!
Thank you very much for this. I had a situation like that and didn't solve it. I tried and change some things but no result. Next time I will test this but as I see it, it will work great. Thanks again.
You da fking legend! I had this problem since few years ago. Changed the cluster twice and still same problem, sent to various repair shop, still same problem. Until just now i followed your steps and all my meter goes back working!!!!!!! Thank you so much
how do you know where to add the 10ohm resistor? do you add it to which ever needle is vibrating? If you could one have a situation where the may need to add more than one resistor? Or does one only need to add the resistor on the fuel gauge needle’s end?
ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΩ ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΙΔΕΑ. ΟΛΟΙ ΟΙ ΔΕΙΚΤΕΣ ΣΤΟ ΚΑΝΤΡΑΝ ΗΤΑΝ ΝΕΚΡΟΙ, ΜΕΤΑ ΤΟ VIDEO ΕΒΑΛΑ ΜΙΑ ΑΝΤΙΣΤΑΣΗ 220 Ω ΣΤΟ ΤΑΧΥΜΕΤΡΟ ΚΑΙ ΔΟΥΛΕΨΑΝ ΟΛΟΙ ΟΙ ΔΕΙΚΤΕΣ ΤΕΛΕΙΑ. ΣΕ ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΩ ΠΟΛΥ.
Did this today on my 1997 C230. Pretty much he same as the cluster in your video. I t was a challenge getting it out of there. Also a challenge to get the cables of and on. Also a challenge to get the printed covers for the CEL and stuff to stay in place upon reassembly. But, as of now it works! Thank you so much for posting this. I've saved this car from the junkyard twice now this year and my wife is happy.
Update 1-7-2021... The fuel gauge worked for 3 years with this fix then quit again. I ended up replacing the Stepper Motors. Which I found on eBay for under $20 each. If you replace the stepper motors remember to leave the Resistor out of the circuit when installing new stepper motors. I hope that Helps you Guys and Thanks for watching. Cheers, B
Hey man loved the video, I got a w202 c220 D and the speedo and Rev counter work, the fuel is intermittent and the temp is not even working, can you leave a link to the stepper motors or get me a reference for those, thank you.
Hi there,nice video by the way and really helpful. I got a question though. In mu case,its the rpm needle that kinda vibrates up and down slightly and not the fuel needle. Does every cluster (rpm,speed,fuel) has their own stepper motor?
There's an easier way to remove the cluster. You remove the tweeter and air vent on the driver side (all you need is a screw driver) and you can stick your hand in the hole and push the cluster out.
I have a w163, my gauge cluster's needles all stick for about 5 seconds before going to the right position on startup, do you know what resistor would control this on these boards?
how do you know where to add the 10ohm resistor? do you add it to which ever needle is vibrating? If you could one have a situation where the may need to add more than one resistor? Or does one only need to add the resistor on the fuel gauge needle’s end?
I have a mercedes w124 e250 1992 and my instrument cluster stopped working and i can hear a buzzing sound when i turn the key to give contact but when i turn on hazard light and turn signals the buzzing stops what could it be? I think it might me a blown fuse or something in the relay. Pls help
Thank you for the video. I am glad I stumbled upon it. My '2000 C280 speedometer doesn't work but mph or so it will "pop" and work. It does measure. I also noticed when warmer weather speedometer issue occurs less often. Curious what you think could be the issue...sensor vs motor?
can you please give me the number that's on the white sticker on top of the instrument cluster i have the same car but mine lost the white sticker i just need the number to get the same one
Thank you that was really useful, i had the same prob as yours, i put the resistor the fuel gauge come back to work perfectly but the rpm and temp gauge still stuck !! tried to replace the tem sensor bout still stuck. would you please tell me should i try to put the resistor to it too !? by the way i have a 96 w210 E220. thank you
Man, I'm sorry this was my fix! I'm a 3rd generation Outboard Mechanic! Not a car Tech at all... I would say check your grounds for a ground fault! I had the same Issue with my plug in connectors, ohm out the board or send it off to one of many business on eBay who can fix them...
@wah420, can you please describe the resistor? What is the wattage? How many color bars are on the resistor and what are they? Can you use any 100 ohm resistor? Thank you
I'm not sure this was the fix for me. There are some companies on eBay that can fix them or do a google search for gauge cluster repair. "Jan Kotze" said in a post below: Try clean your speed sensor back at the diff, if that is dirty it does not register the signal to the speedo, all meters including temp, rev, fuel will not work if the speedo does not work. That might help
A friend of mine a good car electrician (he has always clients cue) wanted to repair it for free but he didn't know how to take out the dashboard. At the end he couldn't repair it and destroyed half of the structure under the dashboard to take it out. 😭
Check the grounds, I'm not sure mine never came on and off again and work perfect. So I don't know what the problem could be but a bad ground / earth or positive 12v to the gauge.
wah420, great video! My problem is different: After changing the cluster bulbs for LED, a weird thing happened: no lighting when switching the light on at night, completely dark. But the 3 pixelated displays can be seen and all the gauges work. I switched back to the original Osram bulbs still no back lighting... What do you think? any suggestions will be appreciated! Keep up the good work.
Not real sure! but I would check your grounds and check the solder joins for the connector pins on the board I had two broken ones on my board I had to resolder.
I have a 1996 c280 and the gauge cluster works one day and then does not another. Kinda goes back and forth. I wonder if this could be the fix. I see the temperature gauge kinda flickers a bit
I ended up replacing mine (110K miles) with one I bought from ebay (70K miles), mine was totally fried. The new one works great but how do you get it to show the proper millage? Isn't the millage stored in the computer? Mine now shows the new cluster (70K) not the proper miles 110k)/
From what I understand your mileage is stored on the original gauge cluster and not the car computer. There are places that can repair the original if you still have it. I ended up replacing two stepper motors so far after this fix because they ended up wearing out. Hope this helps.
I went to buy the resistor but was asked what wattage. I called a friend who is more advanced and I bought a 120ohm, .25watts. It worked on 2 of the motors but not for the others. Can you identify the wattage of the 100ohm that you used? Thanks.
Try clean your speed sensor back at the diff, if that is dirty it does not register the signal to the speedo, all meters including temp, rev, fuel will not work if the speedo does not work
Hey man Nice video. I have a 97 c230. My rpm Needle flicker fast. So do i have to solder the resistor behind the RPM Circuit? As you said it the guage cluster has to calibrate. Please advice Thanks
So Far So Good! as of Jul-3-2017. I also had a few bad solder joins on the cluster board where the main two plugs on the back goes. So check your grounds as well.
@@WAH420 i found another dashboard for 50 bucks, I think might be a better solution to buy it than change motors. New resistor won't help even for a while?
@@user-pg6nm3pn5e What I found is the Gauge Cluster is Programed to Your Car Only for Theft Reasons. I tried switching out two others and only my Cluster worked for my Car, that's why I tried to Fix what I had. The Best Fix is Just to Buy Four New Stepper Motors and Install them in the Gauge Cluster you have and go from there. I hope that helps... As Said in My Update 1-7-2021
@@WAH420 yes, I know that, you must find that one which has all 10 numbers on it the same starting with "210". Here in Ukraine I found only 1 or 2 dashboards even considering the fact we have one of the biggest auto dismantling points all over the country because tons of cars were damaged
@@Frank-mx2hh If all your other gauges work it the fuel sending unit I would think. There are some companies on eBay that can fix them or do a google search.
I did mine today and it worked...I took the cluster out using the corner vent method...I had 7 burned out bulbs plus the temp needle vibrated..all working now Thanks again!!
You are "THE MAN" problem resolved W210, 97 Thanks Again.
Thank you very much for this. I had a situation like that and didn't solve it. I tried and change some things but no result. Next time I will test this but as I see it, it will work great. Thanks again.
You da fking legend! I had this problem since few years ago. Changed the cluster twice and still same problem, sent to various repair shop, still same problem. Until just now i followed your steps and all my meter goes back working!!!!!!! Thank you so much
InstaBlaster...
how do you know where to add the 10ohm resistor?
do you add it to which ever needle is vibrating? If you could one have a situation where the may need to add more than one resistor?
Or does one only need to add the resistor on the fuel gauge needle’s end?
ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΩ ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΙΔΕΑ. ΟΛΟΙ ΟΙ ΔΕΙΚΤΕΣ ΣΤΟ ΚΑΝΤΡΑΝ ΗΤΑΝ ΝΕΚΡΟΙ, ΜΕΤΑ ΤΟ VIDEO ΕΒΑΛΑ ΜΙΑ ΑΝΤΙΣΤΑΣΗ 220 Ω ΣΤΟ ΤΑΧΥΜΕΤΡΟ ΚΑΙ ΔΟΥΛΕΨΑΝ ΟΛΟΙ ΟΙ ΔΕΙΚΤΕΣ ΤΕΛΕΙΑ. ΣΕ ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΩ ΠΟΛΥ.
Did this today on my 1997 C230. Pretty much he same as the cluster in your video. I t was a challenge getting it out of there. Also a challenge to get the cables of and on. Also a challenge to get the printed covers for the CEL and stuff to stay in place upon reassembly. But, as of now it works! Thank you so much for posting this. I've saved this car from the junkyard twice now this year and my wife is happy.
Hey I have the same car, any suggestions?
@@alecusvontritanium If yours is doing the same thing I would say follow the video. It worked for me.
Update 1-7-2021... The fuel gauge worked for 3 years with this fix then quit again. I ended up replacing the Stepper Motors. Which I found on eBay for under $20 each. If you replace the stepper motors remember to leave the Resistor out of the circuit when installing new stepper motors.
I hope that Helps you Guys and Thanks for watching.
Cheers, B
Hey man loved the video, I got a w202 c220 D and the speedo and Rev counter work, the fuel is intermittent and the temp is not even working, can you leave a link to the stepper motors or get me a reference for those, thank you.
@UCi_ZUPUUU9JsamaGw71w_iQ thanks for the quick response 💪🏻
@@goncaloantonio9321 www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=1996+mercedes++gauge+cluster+stepper+motor+C220&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_osacat=0&_odkw=1996+mercedes+w202+gauge+cluster+stepper+motor+C220
Hi there,nice video by the way and really helpful. I got a question though. In mu case,its the rpm needle that kinda vibrates up and down slightly and not the fuel needle. Does every cluster (rpm,speed,fuel) has their own stepper motor?
@@yudithdith Yes a total of four
There's an easier way to remove the cluster. You remove the tweeter and air vent on the driver side (all you need is a screw driver) and you can stick your hand in the hole and push the cluster out.
Was so helpful ,thanks alot.
Hello, I'm from Germany and thanks to your help, I was able to repair my speedometer, thank you very much
Hi
THANK YOU.. IT WORKS ON my E320 96 cluster
I have a w163, my gauge cluster's needles all stick for about 5 seconds before going to the right position on startup, do you know what resistor would control this on these boards?
I love you and you are my hero, thanks for showing this repair
Worked fine -- and I took out the SRS lamp !
how do you know where to add the 10ohm resistor?
do you add it to which ever needle is vibrating? If you could one have a situation where the may need to add more than one resistor?
Or does one only need to add the resistor on the fuel gauge needle’s end?
Are they fixed the same in all c class 90s models
I have a mercedes w124 e250 1992 and my instrument cluster stopped working and i can hear a buzzing sound when i turn the key to give contact but when i turn on hazard light and turn signals the buzzing stops what could it be?
I think it might me a blown fuse or something in the relay.
Pls help
Thanks, this definitely helps. 👍👍👍
Hey i was wondering what if the cables dont work? What we can do?!
Thank you for the video. I am glad I stumbled upon it.
My '2000 C280 speedometer doesn't work but
mph or so it will "pop" and work. It does measure.
I also noticed
when warmer weather speedometer issue occurs less
often. Curious what you think could be the
issue...sensor vs motor?
works perfectly on 1996 w210 too. Thank you
Hi, now my grandpa's W202 getting RPM gauge not working...may I know just add one resistor on fuel gauge or on RPM gauge??
Hiii guys can you tell us if you please the resistance value
Not working on my car 1996 w202 c280 .
Not working ,,
speed indicator vibrates,
the clock is stop
I wonder can this fuel cauge. change to digital
if only one resistor changes, please tell me?
can you please give me the number that's on the white sticker on top of the instrument cluster i have the same car but mine lost the white sticker i just need the number to get the same one
Hi!
I was wondering, if you only changed 1 resistor to get it fix?
Thanks!
can it work on w202 c200 96?
Great video. Do you know where can I by the clock and the mileage parts of the cluster? or do I need to get a whole new cluster?
I would check ebay not sure.
Thank you that was really useful, i had the same prob as yours, i put the resistor the fuel gauge come back to work perfectly but the rpm and temp gauge still stuck !! tried to replace the tem sensor bout still stuck. would you please tell me should i try to put the resistor to it too !? by the way i have a 96 w210 E220. thank you
The cluster may have a short
For those having problems with newer Mercedes Benz vehicles search for "youcanic mercedes-benz-instrument-cluster-odometer-problems"
My pixel are working but all needles are not working only petrol guage little bit vibrate
Hallo there, i own w202 1979 c180 my fuel gauage remains with the resevie light burning dont go up or down, please help me
Man, I'm sorry this was my fix! I'm a 3rd generation Outboard Mechanic! Not a car Tech at all... I would say check your grounds for a ground fault! I had the same Issue with my plug in connectors, ohm out the board or send it off to one of many business on eBay who can fix them...
@wah420, can you please describe the resistor? What is the wattage? How many color bars are on the resistor and what are they? Can you use any 100 ohm resistor? Thank you
I used a 1/2 watt 100 ohm resistor the color code for mine were Brown, Black, Brown, Gold. I think any 100 ohm resistor would work.
Hi, 10 Ohms, of what wattage? Thanks.
I have almost the same situation with my ml3201998 but I’m no receiving power to my fuel pump
thanks
Good day! And the fuel gauge works? I have the same problem! Can you answer?
I'm not sure this was the fix for me. There are some companies on eBay that can fix them or do a google search for gauge cluster repair. "Jan Kotze" said in a post below: Try clean your speed sensor back at the diff, if that is dirty it does not register the signal to the speedo, all meters including temp, rev, fuel will not work if the speedo does not work. That might help
Excelente!
Top de desmontar 🇧🇷
A friend of mine a good car electrician (he has always clients cue) wanted to repair it for free but he didn't know how to take out the dashboard.
At the end he couldn't repair it and destroyed half of the structure under the dashboard to take it out. 😭
How to calibrate the other guages
Hi mine all stop and sometimes it all works perfectly I don’t know what’s the problem, I’m not able to find a perfect one still.
Check the grounds, I'm not sure mine never came on and off again and work perfect. So I don't know what the problem could be but a bad ground / earth or positive 12v to the gauge.
wah420, great video!
My problem is different:
After changing the cluster bulbs for LED, a weird thing happened: no lighting when switching the light on at night, completely dark. But the 3 pixelated displays can be seen and all the gauges work. I switched back to the original Osram bulbs still no back lighting...
What do you think? any suggestions will be appreciated!
Keep up the good work.
Not real sure! but I would check your grounds and check the solder joins for the connector pins on the board I had two broken ones on my board I had to resolder.
Did you find out what the problem was?
Bro I have done this but no response
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I have a 1996 c280 and the gauge cluster works one day and then does not another. Kinda goes back and forth. I wonder if this could be the fix. I see the temperature gauge kinda flickers a bit
Would check the two connector pins on the cluster board for broken solder joins.
Thanks for the help. I like driving the 96 mercedez and would like to keep her tip top.
Did what u said and it's fixed. Thanks
You're welcome. Glad you got her fixed! :-)
I ended up replacing mine (110K miles) with one I bought from ebay (70K miles), mine was totally fried. The new one works great but how do you get it to show the proper millage? Isn't the millage stored in the computer? Mine now shows the new cluster (70K) not the proper miles 110k)/
From what I understand your mileage is stored on the original gauge cluster and not the car computer. There are places that can repair the original if you still have it. I ended up replacing two stepper motors so far after this fix because they ended up wearing out.
Hope this helps.
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I went to buy the resistor but was asked what wattage. I called a friend who is more advanced and I bought a 120ohm, .25watts. It worked on 2 of the motors but not for the others. Can you identify the wattage of the 100ohm that you used? Thanks.
Updated 1-7-2021 just Replace all the Stepper Motors, Found on eBay for under 20$... And Read the Full Thread Below!
@@WAH420Thanks, will look for them.
@@jasoncatlyn7331 I’m gonna need a resistor to work for my RPM gauge… what kind will I need?
Didn't work for me:( what could be the problem?
I'm not sure this was the fix for me. There are some companies on eBay that can fix them or do a google search.
Try clean your speed sensor back at the diff, if that is dirty it does not register the signal to the speedo, all meters including temp, rev, fuel will not work if the speedo does not work
Hey man Nice video. I have a 97 c230. My rpm Needle flicker fast. So do i have to solder the resistor behind the RPM Circuit? As you said it the guage cluster has to calibrate. Please advice
Thanks
Did you ever fix ? Same issue
Has this method held up over time?
So Far So Good! as of Jul-3-2017. I also had a few bad solder joins on the cluster board where the main two plugs on the back goes. So check your grounds as well.
👍
Will this method work for temperature?
No, i tried it, the setup dont work for temp gauge
@@MrSambomaster I have this problem czcams.com/video/I5noTBn9qEc/video.html how do I fix it this problem heelp ....
Why outside temp display still blank ?
That fix is in another video
Hello sir, resistor job worked for some months but now the problem returned, what can i try? Maybe another resistor?
Read my Update from 3 Years Ago and Replace all four Stepper Motors and Leave out the Resistor...
@@WAH420 i found another dashboard for 50 bucks, I think might be a better solution to buy it than change motors. New resistor won't help even for a while?
@@WAH420 it's the second dashboard for 3 years :(( the first one also got speedometer died this way :((
@@user-pg6nm3pn5e What I found is the Gauge Cluster is Programed to Your Car Only for Theft Reasons. I tried switching out two others and only my Cluster worked for my Car, that's why I tried to Fix what I had. The Best Fix is Just to Buy Four New Stepper Motors and Install them in the Gauge Cluster you have and go from there.
I hope that helps... As Said in My Update 1-7-2021
@@WAH420 yes, I know that, you must find that one which has all 10 numbers on it the same starting with "210". Here in Ukraine I found only 1 or 2 dashboards even considering the fact we have one of the biggest auto dismantling points all over the country because tons of cars were damaged
I have a 95 C280, how much would this cost to do?
If you have the tools and do it yourself you just need to buy the resistor about .99c
@@WAH420 Would you consider fixing it for me if I send it to you by mail? And how do I know that it's not my sending unit?
@@Frank-mx2hh If all your other gauges work it the fuel sending unit I would think. There are some companies on eBay that can fix them or do a google search.
Thanks for your help, I'll look into it...
My C 300 is not starting
work for me, exelent...!! good job, tq @wah420
rudy lazuardi. Good day! Have you worked dutchie fuel? You if transistor 100 ohms and you have earned?
Женька Попов , yes im use resistor 100ohm , chek it czcams.com/video/Hf4wSoEBuZs/video.html
Женька Попов . chek collor resistor
not working
the bulbs are t5
Apakah sudah ada yg mencoba dan berhasil?
Нельзя так паять резистор
czcams.com/video/UCZpQNc_w0k/video.html this is my cluster gauge what is the problem help me pls !!
Don't try this approach on a 1995 W202 C220, it is in no way similar
Привет всем я не понимаю по английскому языку не можете перевести на русский язык
У меня тоже такое проблем
@@hovhannesbarseghyan894 он починил дребезжащую стрелку впаиванием резистора на 100 Ом тем образом, как показал на видео.
Не памог не получается ☹️
@@hovhannesbarseghyan894 закажи с АлиЭкспресс новый моторчик, стоит 10 долларов. Отпаять старый/припаять новый дело 10 минут.
Warning!! Don't work on 96 w202!!!
My car does't even start now...
You can start the car without the gauge cluster even install you have something else going on.