W208 Instrument Cluster Change

[Nicensleazy]

I've decided to change the instrument cluster and heater controls on my CLK Elegance to the white sport dials but have a quick question about mileage correction. The new dial shows over 150k while my car has done just over 101k. Everything works fine on the new items and I think the white dials do look so much better.

Is it possible just to have the mileage changed by my local auto electrician or does it have to go on a STAR?

All advice welcome

 

[NW_Merc]

If your auto electrician has an equivalent machine which can fix the mileage or rather correct it then it should be possible.

 

[Nicensleazy]

If your auto electrician has an equivalent machine which can fix the mileage or rather correct it then it should be possible.

Yes I believe he has and he'll be cheaper than MB that's for sure. I wasn't certain whether the new cluster had to be married to the car like some do.

 

[CKLclive]

Hi Phil,


you should be able to get this done no problem if your man has the kit

 

[andy27168]

Would,nt just be easier to remove the white gauge plates and swap them to your cluster?

 

[CKLclive]

Would,nt just be easier to remove the white gauge plates and swap them to your cluster?

Good idea Andy would be a lot more easier

 

[Nicensleazy]

Would,nt just be easier to remove the white gauge plates and swap them to your cluster?

I've done it now Andy, all swapped over. Must admit I did look at the possibility of swapping over but I tend to be slightly hamfisted and the instruments look fairly delicate, not to mention expensive- so I went the cowards way!

 

[j11]

Star won't be able to do the correction, i had the same issue a few months ago and after a lot of playing around with star i ended up using these guys for the mileage correction I think they cover the Sheffield area.

 

[Nicensleazy]

Star won't be able to do the correction, i had the same issue a few months ago and after a lot of playing around with star i ended up using these guys for the mileage correction I think they cover the Sheffield area.

Hi mate and welcome to the forum. Got it sorted this morning at the auto electricians near to where I live. Charged me £30 for 5 minutes work! In all honesty though, I was frightened to death of cocking up the gauges by swopping them over, so £30 was worth it for the peace of mind.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed as well.