no gas, temp, speedo or windows? what gives? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#1 05-03-2002, 07:59 PM

Earlier today I lost my gas and temp gauges, speedometer, and electric windows...checked all the fuses, all seem fine. huh?

can-do · #2 05-03-2002, 09:18 PM

Greetings,

Most all of us have checked our fuses and they seem fine, but hairline cracks generally aren't visable, so I'd just change them out first off. I'd then pull the cluster out and remove and reinsert the round electrical plug on the back to ensure there is good pin contact. Removal of dash cluster is easy, and I think I even have it posted here on the site as well as others. Give it a try as this is a good starting point.

Charles

#3 05-04-2002, 01:52 PM

Replaced every fuse in the box with new and gently cleaned the connections with some sandpaper, wiped clean with dry cloth before installing new fuses and now EVERYTHING works great- even the passenger window which was quite iffy before.
Yea, little victories mean a lot-

can-do · #4 05-04-2002, 09:33 PM

Greetings,

I'm glad you are up and running like you should be. The simplest answers generally solve a lot of questions on this post, and fuses are better thrown away when in question as they will have you scratching your head when you assume they are good.

Charles