Instrument cluster - Revision history

Pokseva: /* Repair */ note about fuses

2024-01-26T16:29:49Z

Repair: note about fuses

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	\|[[File:W220_VOGT_V7_transformer.jpg\|thumb\|none\|The new vs the old burned transformer]]		\|[[File:W220_VOGT_V7_transformer.jpg\|thumb\|none\|The new vs the old burned transformer]]
	\|}		\|}

			If the instrument cluster is completely dead, the [[fuses\|fuse f79]] will likely also be burned out.

	Repair instruction videos:		Repair instruction videos:

Pokseva: /* Driving without instrument cluster */

2024-01-26T16:26:30Z

Driving without instrument cluster

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	==Swapping Instrument Cluster==		==Swapping Instrument Cluster==
	Pre-[[facelift]] vehicles have no redundant mileage storage, thus the only place mileage is stored is the instrument cluster.		Pre-[[facelift]] vehicles have no redundant mileage storage, thus the only place mileage is stored is the instrument cluster.

			==Driving without instrument cluster==
			It is possible to drive without instrument cluster, but the following side-effects will be observed:
			* High beams cannot be switched on (they can, but require pulling the lever to yourself and keeping it pulled)
			* Turn signal lights will work, but the sound feedback will not be present
			* Door control module contour lighting does not work
			* While engine running and key in ignition, it is not possible to open trunk with the button on trunk or the button in driver's doors

	== Remove instrument cluster ==		== Remove instrument cluster ==

Pokseva: /* Repair */

2024-01-26T16:20:12Z

Repair

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	The W220 S-Class, has an interesting lighting architecture, incorporating LEDs and fluorescent tubes to generate illumination and back-lighting on the gauges.		The W220 S-Class, has an interesting lighting architecture, incorporating LEDs and fluorescent tubes to generate illumination and back-lighting on the gauges.

	Usually, the parts that have to be replaced are transformer and 3 transistors:		Usually, the parts that have to be replaced are 1 transformer and 3 transistors:
	* VOGT transformer		* BOSCH (VOGT V7) transformer. 8948411098, 8 928 460 001, 73173 H
	* MOSFET BUZ102S transistors (2pcs)		* MOSFET BUZ102S transistors (2pcs)
	* MOSFET BUZ102SL transistor		* MOSFET BUZ102SL transistor

	It is useful to purchase original VOGT transformer, as there have been reports that cheaper Chinese replacement transformers are sometimes going bad some time after replacement (see the photo above).		In most cases, only the transformer is at fault. Hence, it should be replaced first, before replacing transistors.

			It is useful to purchase the original VOGT transformer (~48 EUR), as there have been reports that cheaper Chinese replacement transformers are sometimes going bad some time after replacement (see the photo above).

	{\|		{\|
	\|[[File:W220_instrument_cluster_original_transformer_burned.jpg\|thumb\|none\|The original transistor burned]]		\|[[File:W220_instrument_cluster_original_transformer_burned.jpg\|thumb\|none\|The original transistor burned]]
	\|[[File:W220_instrument_cluster_cheap_chinese_transformer_leaking.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Cheap Chinese replacement transformer leaking]]		\|[[File:W220_instrument_cluster_cheap_chinese_transformer_leaking.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Cheap Chinese replacement transformer leaking]]
			\|[[File:W220_VOGT_V7_transformer.jpg\|thumb\|none\|The new vs the old burned transformer]]
	\|}		\|}

Pokseva: /* Repair */ photos added

2024-01-11T21:21:20Z

Repair: photos added

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 ===Repair===
 The W220 S-Class, has an interesting lighting architecture, incorporating LEDs and fluorescent tubes to generate illumination and back-lighting on the gauges.
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Pokseva: /* Dissecting Instrument Cluster */

2024-01-11T21:05:38Z

Dissecting Instrument Cluster

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	\|{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLSmsMh3oPk\|320\|center\|W220 instrument cluster LED upgrade (RU)\|frame}}		\|{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLSmsMh3oPk\|320\|center\|W220 instrument cluster LED upgrade (RU)\|frame}}
	\|}		\|}

	~~==Dissecting Instrument Cluster==~~
	~~https://www.drive2.ru/b/1569045~~

	==Missing Pixel Repair==		==Missing Pixel Repair==

Pokseva: /* Fixing faulty instrument cluster */ example photo added

2024-01-11T21:03:56Z

Fixing faulty instrument cluster: example photo added

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	* No Backlights		* No Backlights
	* Total Power Failure		* Total Power Failure

			[[File:W220_instrument_cluster_bad_lighting.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Instrument cluster with faulty backlights]]

	It is very common for the cluster to start flickering and eventually completely dying once these cars go beyond 100k miles or over 10 years.		It is very common for the cluster to start flickering and eventually completely dying once these cars go beyond 100k miles or over 10 years.

Pokseva: /* Remove instrument cluster */

2024-01-11T21:01:48Z

Remove instrument cluster

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	[[File:W220_instrument_cluster_removal_tool.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Instrument cluster removal tool]]		[[File:W220_instrument_cluster_removal_tool.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Instrument cluster removal tool]]
	{\|		{\|
	\|{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8KQYs8_Lu8\|320\|center\|W220 instrument cluster removal.\|frame}}		\|{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8KQYs8_Lu8\|320\|center\|W220 instrument cluster removal\|frame}}
	\|{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6bgtNv4kIM\|320\|center\|Removal using ~~Bosch~~ jigsaw blades\|frame}}		\|{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX0tjYy5WGQ\|320\|center\|W220 instrument cluster removal\|frame}}
			\|{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6bgtNv4kIM\|320\|center\|Removal using jigsaw blades\|frame}}
			\|{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsbcjWjv2m0\|320\|center\|Removal using screwdriver (not recommended)\|frame}}
	\|}		\|}

Pokseva: /* Missing Pixel Repair */ video added

2024-01-11T20:57:03Z

Missing Pixel Repair: video added

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	Should also apply to other MBs including W220.		Should also apply to other MBs including W220.
	{\|		{\|
	\|[[File:W208_Instrument_Cluster_Missing_Pixel_DIY_Repair_before.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Before repair.]]		\|[[File:W208_Instrument_Cluster_Missing_Pixel_DIY_Repair_before.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Before repair]]
	\|[[File:W208_Instrument_Cluster_Missing_Pixel_DIY_Repair_after.jpg\|thumb\|none\|After repair.]]		\|[[File:W208_Instrument_Cluster_Missing_Pixel_DIY_Repair_after.jpg\|thumb\|none\|After repair]]
			\|}

			{\|
			\|{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onXWRhC2exk\|320\|center\|W220 instrument cluster LCD ribbon cable repair (RU)\|frame}}
	\|}		\|}

	==Display Defective Warning==		==Display Defective Warning==
	[[File:W220_display_defective_visit_workshop_facelift.jpg\|thumb\|none\|"DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP!" warning on the instrument cluster.]]		[[File:W220_display_defective_visit_workshop_facelift.jpg\|thumb\|none\|"DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP!" warning on the instrument cluster.]]

Pokseva: /* Fixing faulty instrument cluster */ instruction videos added

2024-01-11T20:55:56Z

Fixing faulty instrument cluster: instruction videos added

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 For everyone else, repair is the only option.
-The culprits are one or all of ''3 mofset transistors'' or the ''high voltage transformer''.
+The culprits are one or all of '''3 mofset transistors''' or the '''high voltage transformer'''.
 You could purchase these for 100 USD or less on eBay and replace them yourself, which requires quite a bit of work.
 Alternatively, you can send your cluster to an eBay repair shop for less than 200 USD (google: "W220-W215 Instrument Cluster Repair Service").
 ===Repair===
 The W220 S-Class, has an interesting lighting architecture, incorporating LEDs and fluorescent tubes to generate illumination and back-lighting on the gauges.
 ==Dissecting Instrument Cluster==

Pokseva: reorganization

2024-01-11T18:16:40Z

reorganization

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