W203 Cluster Issues

[sidmon]

Got a W203 facelift with a broken cluster (main central display issues). It has been to two reputable repairers and they are both unable to do anything so it's basically scrap. I was wondering if I was to purchase a brand new replacement cluster, would it just be able to be fitted and the correct mileage be stated (as its a "virgin" cluster) or would it need STAR coding to correct the mileage to be the same as the old cluster?

 

[whitenemesis]

Cluster will need coding with STAR, not just for mileage but options etc..

 

[sidmon]

And will the STAR coding also enable the mileage to be correctly transferred, or will that need a mileage correction service place?

 

[whitenemesis]

STAR will correctly code and set the new cluster.

Steer a very wide birth from "mileage correction services"....

 

[sidmon]

Thanks for the info!

 

[Rory]

Could someone like BBA Reman not repair it?

Or here: http://www.clusterrepairsuk.co.uk/r...3-c-class-instrument-cluster-speedo-face-lift

 

[Stratman]

Have you tried Cluster Repairs UK??

 

[sidmon]

Both Cluster Repairs and AC-Tronics have examined and are unable to fix sadly.