Mercedes C/CLK Liquid crystal display

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Sat 13 Jan 2007 21:10
Mercedes C/CLK Liquid crystal display - jezbed
Bought a £9500 CLk for a customer, but did not notice that the lcd clock was not clear. By the time I got home after collecting it (200 miles) I could read the time, except for a few crystals. Once I start it up in the morning, the display is almost none existent. Apparently on the left is another display that shows how far to go until re-fuelling but this is virtually blank all the time. Is there an easy fix or is it a dash out 10 hour job to replace a £5 part?

nb the battery was duff, and I have replaced it, would this affect the display? everything else is fine

ps there should be a light in the dash to say the airbag is disabled, but it does not light up when you press the button, is this a dash out 10 hour job.......

I have not been to Mercedes, as I am relying on your fantastic help
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Sat 13 Jan 2007 21:55
Mercedes C/CLK Liquid crystal display - Aprilia
but this is virtually blank all the time. Is
there an easy fix or is it a dash out 10
hour job to replace a £5 part?


Nearly - but the part costs £500, not £5 !! Are you a trader? I only ask because this is a very well known fault on these cars.

I would check the airbag bulb, if that's OK then its the wiring or the ECU.
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Sat 13 Jan 2007 22:06
Mercedes C/CLK Liquid crystal display - elekie&a/c doctor
As suggested above , the lcd display on these is a common failure and requires a replacement pod assy.The display on the left is outside temp not fuel/miles to go.The "pass airbag off "is a warning light not a switch and is activated by installation of kids seat with smart recognition.hth
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Mon 15 Jan 2007 07:24
Mercedes C/CLK Liquid crystal display - Collos25
Not only do you have to replace the whole unit but you have to have the new one programmed in by MB dealer or MB specialist thats why so many E class motors have faultu clocks.The cheapest unit for an E class in Germany I sourced was 380euros plus fitting and that considerable cheaper than MB.
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