Help... My entire instrument cluster just died... - Benzworld.org

orlandotrader · 10-03-2005, 08:30 PM

Any idea what it could be? I looked at fuse box but don't see a fuse for it... HELP!!! Nothing comes on in the cluster

redeye · 10-03-2005, 10:22 PM

On your 2000 model, the following fuses and relays have some bearing on the instrument cluster. Check them all as a starting point:

Passenger footwell: F1, F5.

Main box under the hood: F16, F2, F25, F5, F9, K5 (relay), K12 (relay).

Andrew2004az · 10-04-2005, 12:33 AM

i know this sounds crazy but give it a day it will come back. mine has gone out many a time and comes back on in a day. its worth a try and doesnt cost anything. unless its been out for a few days then its a fuse it doesnt sound like a bulb it would be very rare for all the bulbs to die together.

orlandotrader · 10-04-2005, 07:27 AM

Would this explain why nothing works? Still does not work this am... I was able to drive the car to work.

rudeney · 10-04-2005, 08:04 AM

Try removing it and re-installing it (there are instructions here somewhere â€“ itâ€™s an easy job). Take special care to insure that the electrical connector is properly seated and locked in place. Itâ€™s possible it has come loose, probably because the dealer replaced bulbs in it and did not securely connect it.

EDIT: Look on Ken's site for instructions:

http://www.keysolutions.com/M-Class....t%26AutoFramed

bigcatny · 10-04-2005, 09:52 AM

Are you saying nothing works at all (ie:speedometer, gas guage and trip computer is out) or is it just all the lights are not lighting up but everything works?

orlandotrader · 10-04-2005, 11:22 AM

Nothing at all. Its like it doesnt have any power., No lights, no speedo, nothing...

orlandotrader · 10-05-2005, 09:40 AM

Works this morning. All I did was disconnect battery and reconnect. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP

dfskinner · 09-27-2008, 09:22 AM

I've noticed mine just started not responding until after the car has been on for approx 3 to 5 seconds....... wasn't like this until just yesterday.....

1. Start car..... gas guage, temp gauge normally respond right away, but now they're both taking the 3 to 5 seconds to respond.......

Can you guys check and see if your are responding right away........

And something else I noticed, after I turn the car off their turning off (moving to the off position) but the gas guage seems to be ticking for about 3 to 5 seconds after I turn the truck off, never seen this before? Wanted to check with the board before I start checking for a fuse that's blown or a relay that's out.....

bocabenz · 09-28-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dfskinner

I've noticed mine just started not responding until after the car has been on for approx 3 to 5 seconds....... wasn't like this until just yesterday.....

1. Start car..... gas guage, temp gauge normally respond right away, but now they're both taking the 3 to 5 seconds to respond.......

Can you guys check and see if your are responding right away........

And something else I noticed, after I turn the car off their turning off (moving to the off position) but the gas guage seems to be ticking for about 3 to 5 seconds after I turn the truck off, never seen this before? Wanted to check with the board before I start checking for a fuse that's blown or a relay that's out.....

EXACT same symptoms happened to me right before my extended warranty ran out. Got a new cluster out of it. Maybe there is a simpler solution, however I didn't mind getting a new cluster.