Instrument Cluster Change

[Bigbadborris]

I have a C200 W202 1996 Instrument Cluster with warn bulb connections. I have another W202 cluster but the connections on the back are different. see pics


Current Cluster

Front

Back

New Cluster

Front

Back

As you can see the plug arrangement it different on the new one. Is there anything I can do to make it fit.

Hope someone can help

Many Thanks in advance

 

[Dec]

Why do you want to change?

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[Bigbadborris]

I prefer the look of the newer type. Also I already had it in the garage from a previous project so figured it would save me a few £££

 

[Dec]

It would not work as there is a different PCB inside, however, I wonder what would be the position it the front part of the cluster was removed from the later cluster and fitted on to the earlier cluster… no idea if it would actually fit but might be worth splitting your later cluster in two as illustrated in the picture below.

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[Bigbadborris]

It would not work as there is a different PCB inside, however, I wonder what would be the position it the front part of the cluster was removed from the later cluster and fitted on to the earlier cluster… no idea if it would actually fit but might be worth splitting your later cluster in two as illustrated in the picture below.

Dec

Problem is that the connectors on the back are different. Also the original has the stalks for adjusting clock etc but the newer dosnt

 

[Dec]

What I mean is that you retain the back of the cluster, the section on the left of picture, you keep the original electronics, PCB and connection plugs so you just replace the front halve of the cluster, which is just cosmetic, no electronics in it at all.

You would need to drill 2 holes… precisely… to accommodate the existing stalks for adjusting clock and dimmer, it could in theory be done IF the dimensions are correct… unlikely but worth a try.

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