1) The fuel gauge is electric, but the speedometer is mechanical, so it is unlikely that t...
1) The fuel gauge is electric, but the speedometer is mechanical, so it is unlikely that they are related. If you notice a correseponding dimming of the dash lights or fluctuation on the oil temp or tach, then it could be an electrical problem with the fuel gauge. Otherwise it could be a problem with the connection at the sending unit at the gas tank. The speedometer fluctuation is likely a stretched speedometer cable, which will bounce more at low speeds. The cable is attached to the transmission and is pretty cheap.
2) The cruise control stalk is the skinny one behind the turn and washer stalk. You engage the cruise by pushing and holding the stalk up. Once engaged, pulling the stalk towards you disengages or pushing it towards the dash re-engages it.
3) Owners manuals, Engine and Chassis manuals are available from MB and E-Bay.
4) To replace the dash is easily a whole day job for two people, possibly one. I would recommend the Haynes manual for the 190E for the step by step. In no particular order, you have to:
Remove the ignition switch
Remove the A-pillar caps
Remove the steering wheel
Remove the instrument cluster
Remove the center console (climate control, radio)
Remove the A/C ducting
Remove the glovebox
1) The fuel gauge is electric, but the speedometer is mechanical, so it is unlikely that they are related. If you notice a correseponding dimming of the dash lights or fluctuation on the oil temp or tach, then it could be an electrical problem with the fuel gauge. Otherwise it could be a problem with the connection at the sending unit at the gas tank. The speedometer fluctuation is likely a stretched speedometer cable, which will bounce more at low speeds. The cable is attached to the transmission and is pretty cheap.
2) The cruise control stalk is the skinny one behind the turn and washer stalk. You engage the cruise by pushing and holding the stalk up. Once engaged, pulling the stalk towards you disengages or pushing it towards the dash re-engages it.
3) Owners manuals, Engine and Chassis manuals are available from MB and E-Bay.
4) To replace the dash is easily a whole day job for two people, possibly one. I would recommend the Haynes manual for the 190E for the step by step. In no particular order, you have to:
Remove the ignition switch
Remove the A-pillar caps
Remove the steering wheel
Remove the instrument cluster
Remove the center console (climate control, radio)
Remove the A/C ducting
Remove the glovebox
