Instrument Cluster Bank: E220, 2006 Model

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yiannisana

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Hi guys,
I am new to this. My instrument cluster has gone completely blank/dead. Everything else seems to be working fine with the car. Any ideas regarding a fix or a reputable and economical specialist?
Yiannis
 
This company are recommended for cluster repairs.

Instrument Cluster - ACtronics LTD

Only thing I would mention is.........do you have a good battery fitted that has a full charge? The W211 is known for having temperamental electrics if the battery is not tip top.
 
thanks for that...actually my battery ran empty over the summer when i did not use the car for 3 weeks and had to jump start the car....could this be the problem???
 
Low battery could well have caused your problem. Make sure you fully charge the battery or connect a conditioner to it, CTEK make good ones. It might bring back the missing info. Depending where you are located, Cartronix in Waterlooville might be worth contacting.
 
thanks for that...actually my battery ran empty over the summer when i did not use the car for 3 weeks and had to jump start the car....could this be the problem???

If the car has been running without fault since the jump start I doubt that is the problem. I'd get the battery tested to see if its in tip top condition. The cold weather will kill it if its not holing a good charge, and may account for your cluster fault.

Have you got a known good battery you can try to see if the cluster functions return to normal? I'd certainly charge your one up to rule out it being the cause.
 
Thanks for that really helpful...will try it. Is it then the case that I have lost all computer information on the car? mileage, settings etc???
 
Probably not. There is also the possibility of a fuse blown, do all the external lights work ok?
 
Yes indeed. Everything seems to be working fine, lights, mirrors, indicators, Nav etc...
But why a fuse? It did that once more 2-3 weeks ago when the cluster went blank for a day and then it came back up the next. Now it did it again but it has been 3-4 days now...Thanks!
 

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