Mercedes W220 Instrument Cluster - how to remove and replace.

This applies to 2000-2005 S500 and S430 models.
The video shows how to remove the cluster, causes of a bad cluster, where to send it for repair service, and how to reinstall it.
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Or, search in eBay for W220-W215 Instrument Cluster Repair Service

[@jrjames9385]

I just wanted to say thank you! Your suggestion of those jigsaw blades helped me get mine out. I didn't have time to order tools for what would have likely been a one time use (or so I hope)! Now I'll get it sent out for service locally hear in Canada 🇨🇦. Keep up the good work! It helps a ton for us W220 owners.

[@masood-tv]

That is great to know, thanks, Jr James.

[@skrems]

Thanks! Seeing how the locking mechanism works made it easier to get the right feel before pulling it forward and out. Cheers.

[@masood-tv]

Thank you, skrems.

[@andrewsilverman7954]

Just want to thank you for the Instrument Cluster video. I took your suggestion to don't give up on removing the cluster which eventually worked out. I sent the cluster to Ezelectronics who repaired it perfectly. I even spoke to Santiago who was very knowledgeable at Ezelectronics. Again, I appreciate it! Thank you

[@masood-tv]

I am glad your cluster is working again and thanks, Andrew.

[@Western.Confrence]

Hi! I just purchased those same jigsaw blades from ace hardware since I don’t have the tool gonna pick them up on my lunch break. I hope I have the same easy success as you did when you pulled it out. Gonna ship my cluster out as well for repair/service as well thanks for the video 🙂

[@masood-tv]

Thanks, if they don't fit, you can purchase the keys cheap on Amazon or eBay.

[@Western.Confrence]

@@masood-tv I was able to get the cluster out with the same jigsaw blades you have. I shipped her away for service after my work shift at the ups store can’t wait to get it back thanks again! 🙂

[@masood-tv]

Wonderful. When you get it back, make sure the speed and fuel handles are reset properly.

[@bronevaya]

@@masood-tv how do you do that?

[@masood-tv]

@@bronevaya I was stressing to check that...the repair vendor does it. If it is not done properly, they should pay for shipment and redo it.

[@jagboy69]

A bad cluster will absolutely wreak havoc on these cars. I had the weirdest stuff happening and I would have bet money a SAM was screwed! Suspension red lights would blink, turn signals would work, rearview mirror would go dark in the day. You name it, the car becomes possessed when the cluster acts up. I used the guy in Denver to fix mine. Problems went away.

[@masood-tv]

Great to know. Thanks.

[@gadgetdealz]

How did you set the milage as the W220 cluster is set to the car and I have the same issue, but my milage says ------ no numbers

[@masood-tv]

If you sent out to repair as I did, it should come back with your actual miles...

[@capi9420]

Very nice and precise

[@masood-tv]

Hi Didier, thank you.

[@tyriqbagnerise15]

Big problem yet so simple Ty

[@masood-tv]

You are welcome.

[@marianniranjan4385]

Great video and editing

[@masood-tv]

Thanks, Mario 2019.

[@MrNORTEsACRA]

Great video

[@masood-tv]

Thx.

[@cavio11]

I have a 2006 s420 and my speedometer drops after driving for a minute and the abs sign and check engine light comes on . Code P0500 says bad speed sensor so i changed it still the same problem and same code .any idea what it might be

[@masood-tv]

Hi, it is hard to tell... It may be that your speedometer is going bad or a connection is faulty.

[@curlymyhero]

The speed sensors (4) r on each tire. They're for the ABS brakes

[@SagayJoe]

Great video , help a lot .

[@masood-tv]

Hi Sverre, thank you.

[@samuelm714]

Thanks for this video.

[@masood-tv]

You're welcome.

[@Leric70Elienwriter]

put me the link here to buy them since I bought the speed or put I have the normal keys but the one you use are different and work better

[@andrewsilverman7954]

Hi Masood, great video. Very informative and professional. I tried the jigsaw on my W220 to no avail. I ordered the tool recommended. The left side of the dash seems fine to remove but the right will not budge. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you

[@masood-tv]

Hi Andrew, all I can suggest is to watch the video starting at 2:18 mins to see the mechanism at work...also, don't give up, it should work if you have the keys and inserting them in correct orientation.

[@masood-tv]

The tab on each side that is blocking the console from removal has to be simply pulled in to clear the way...the spring action you see in the video pushes the tabs outwards locking it in place inside the dash frame.

[@andrewsilverman7954]

@@masood-tv Understood, will do, thank you very much. I appreciate it.

[@samuelm714]

I have a 2000 Mercedes Benz S500 with a non working instrument cluster. Where can I buy a new one?

[@masood-tv]

Hi Samuel, do you have to buy a new one? If yes, Mercedes Benz. Otherwise, follow this video.

[@uzzle21]

hello i want to put an s65 amg cluster on my w220 03 s600 , how do i program it??

[@leslieacswindlej]

Very good and helpfull

[@masood-tv]

Thank you, Leslie. Glad you found it useful.

[@3jimp]

Do I have to reprogram after installation?

[@masood-tv]

No.

[@kevinhuynh303]

Does the mileage of the instrument cluster matter or does it automatically scan the original miles and input them onto the new cluster?

[@masood-tv]

Hi Kevin, The repair service I refer to in the video does not send you a replacement cluster. You will get your original cluster back with your original number of miles intact.

[@kevinhuynh303]

Sorry what im asking is if the miles will change if I got a replacement cluster from the junk yard?

[@masood-tv]

@@kevinhuynh303 - Yes, it will.

[@kevinhuynh303]

Masood yes it will what? Sorry misunderstood

[@masood-tv]

@@kevinhuynh303 the miles will be from the replacement cluster you intend to purchase from the junk yard..

[@Leric70Elienwriter]

I have a quick question where do I get those tools

[@masood-tv]

Hi - just search in eBay or Amazon for W220 S500 cluster key and you will see many options...anywhere from $5 to $10 in price...

[@horizonview1850]

Does the milage from Other 1 switch over by itself

[@masood-tv]

Yes, the mileage will remain the same.

[@andrewsilverman7954]

Sorry to bother you, hope all is well. Would you know how or is there a website to get an extra key fob for my 2006 S500? The old fob is just old and the plastic is starting to crack all around. Thank you as always.

[@masood-tv]

Hi Andrew, you can order a new key from any MB dealership...

[@andrewsilverman7954]

Thank you very much. I appreciate it.@@masood-tv

[@latincaribmexico5544]

Hey there. My cluster is toast, I definitely need to replace it. Does this require some reprogramming? Or just would show the different mileage?

[@latincaribmexico5544]

I have a cl500 2003

[@masood-tv]

@@latincaribmexico5544 No reprogramming is required. They will send you back a working cluster with your current mileage.

[@horizonview1850]

What if screen i completely dead

[@HenryDMena-rb3rj]

Did this fix the interior lights as well?

[@masood-tv]

No, Henry. This just restores the main console.

[@sandtrapdummy]

After removing the instrument cluster will car run without it and all signals still work?

[@masood-tv]

Hi sandtrapdummy - it should. I have never tried it. The cluster does not feed anything significant back to the car. So, if you have to remove it in order to have it repaired, test and see. Keep in mind you won't be alerted of any issues or see the speedometer while driving...

[@sandtrapdummy]

@@masood-tv my instrument does not illuminate nor do any of the gauges work Thanks for responding

[@masood-tv]

@@sandtrapdummy - just search eBay sellers with good ratings or the one I have in the video - send it out and you will have a perfectly working cluster in less than a week. Good luck.

[@519hydro519]

Where did you get this done an how much does it cost

[@masood-tv]

Hi 519 Hydro, forward to 00:26 seconds into the video for the part details. The rest of the video shows how to get it done.

[@Leric70Elienwriter]

Me pone aquí el link para comprarlas

[@НиколайЯнчовичин]

BRAVO

[@masood-tv]

Thank you.

[@gsl369]

Need coding?or plug and play?

[@shawnin_5833]

Was the bad cluster causing a fuse in you car to pop?

[@masood-tv]

No, it wasn't.

[@shawnin_5833]

Masood alright thank you

[@masood-tv]

@@shawnin_5833 you are welcome.

[@amjadmmadani]

1:10 can i use any screw like that ??

[@masood-tv]

Hi Amjad, no. I list what you can use at around 0:25.

[@shawnin_5833]

What was wrong with your cluster?

[@masood-tv]

Hi, it would start to flicker once on and keep flickering for a few seconds and then finally go completely dark.

[@veontetoraw561]

So send the cluster out and it should still have the original miles on it

[@masood-tv]

Hi Skeezzy, yes, they will send you back your cluster with your miles intact. Mine came back that way.

[@veontetoraw561]

How much was it to get the cluster fixed

[@masood-tv]

@@veontetoraw561 $199

[@Leric70Elienwriter]

Friend and how do I reprogram it because I have the same problem but I couldn't do anything I bought two and nothing helps me I leave you my cell number please help me

[@masood-tv]

Hi LIL"70" - I am not sure you can reprogram it without the right tools...why do you need to reprogram it?

[@Leric70Elienwriter]

@@masood-tv Which one do you recommend I buy one OEM unlocked why I bought Two and nothing one It doesn't work for me why it was Q3 it wasn't the same numbering ok I understood that but I bought another one with the same numbering but it was Mercedes Benz so I had to take it to Mercedes for that they reschedule it and they told me that if I took the one that I had bought, they would tell me that they sold me theirs because they don't deal with Anti-theft parts THAT'S WHY I want you to help me if you buy an OEM or a Mercedes

[@masood-tv]

@LIL"70"👽™️ I don't think I understand the question adequately.. I am sorry. But, if you can afford it, it is best you get it from Mercedes and have them install it.

[@Leric70Elienwriter]

@@masood-tv I'm in NY and it seems that nobody knows everyone says the same thing I'm using the GL but that's why I want to fix it so I don't use the GL

[@Leric70Elienwriter]

Y excusme Ford ask

[@dracoyay6577]

I changed out this cluster an still nothing 🤦🏾

[@masood-tv]

Hi Draco Yay, do you mean you had a non functioning cluster which you had sent for repair and once back it still doesn't work? If yes, there are two possibilities. It wasn't repaired which is doubtful, or that your problem was not the cluster.

[@dracoyay6577]

I bought a new out of another Mercedes i checked it before I bought it. It worked I plugged it up into my car and it still didn’t come on

[@dracoyay6577]

Idk what els could it be

[@masood-tv]

@@dracoyay6577 Do you have access to a dealership just to determine what the issue is? You can also check the plug for signal, ground, and power values if you have a meter...

[@greglopez7768]

@@masood-tvso whn you insert the blade do you press inward or outward on the tabs to remove?

[@bounderchris]

This is NOT a repair its a replacement

[@masood-tv]

Ultimately, it is a repair of a non-working cluster. Albeit I did not do the repair. I remove the cluster, show where I send it for repair, and then I replace it. It is cheaper than if I repair it myself. I just want to show my viewers of this alternative. Thx.

[@deathrowboyzrcracing]

A little talking would help, not music

[@masood-tv]

Sorry about that...my earlier videos are silent.

[@fabanything]

This is not a repair! You didn’t repair anything! You changed a part, your a parts swapper. You should change the title to “how to remove the cluster and send it to someone else to do the actual repair”

[@masood-tv]

My intention has never been to deceive anyone. I think I will take your advice and modify the title, John. Thx.

[@traviscupp8915]

Great video thanks