I’m extremely grateful that you posted this video, as I too needed to replace the LCD’s on my Mercedes Benz SL500 R230 Roadster instrument panel. The service department at the dealer quoted a price of $2,900, provided that they could obtain the parts. Thank you so much.
I just completed this repair with LCD screens from German Audio Tech. It was $275 for a set of two (as both of mine needed replaced). Thank you so much MrMarco! I wouldn't have even attempted this, if it wasn't for coming across your video. Thanks again!
By far the most amazingly helpful video on youtube ever! Thank you so much! I just replaced both panels on my 2004 SL600. TH-cam sometimes makes you think you can do things you otherwise shouldn't...this was not one of them. Incredibly helpful and precise. I had a few issues with getting the new panels to work properly and saw your note to someone else on alignment. after some fiddling around, they are now perfect. Can't thank you enough! Best, Tom
Great video! I was recently looking at one local SL that has "faded" LCD screens. Since currently Chinese screens are out of stock we may try to buy a used cluster and salvage screens from it.
Hi sir! thank you for the videos you post they are very helpful; am in the Philippines and your videos save me tons of cash by doing stuff myself. Would you know how to pull off the speedo and tach needles to replace the gauge faces at the same time as I replace the LCDs? Thank you!
I just replaced lcd screens,new, on my sl55amg per your instructions but one screen blinks other is out..is it the connections ? Or do I need to reset anything, disconnect batts? Also switched lcd screens lft/right and problem persists..??
Question, what were your original lcds doing? Mine go on and off and I’m not sure if it’s the lcds or if it may be a electrical issue. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance!
The polarizing film on my LCD's were messed up. If your LCD's are going on and off I would think that is an electrical issue, maybe an electrical connection. Try taking the instrument cluster out, unplugging the connector, then plug it back in and re-install the cluster and see if that works.
@@MrMarco6900 Yes sir I tried doing that already in hopes that it would kind of reset or reboot sort of speak but no luck. I did just read on another post someone having the same issue and they ended up replacing the whole instrument cluster and that got it done. Thanks for your prompt reply either way! Love your videos by the way they’ve helped tremendously.
It would probably read "--------" as it wouldn't match what was stored in the other control units in the car. You would need a STAR computer to swap the instrument cluster. see here for more info. mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-r230/787230-instrument-cluster.html
Hi Marco, great clip-have a question do you loose kilometres traveled with new LCD- do you need to disconect battery when tasking, it looks like you need a gentle touch with the instrument- do you think it would be possible to use a second hand cluster love to have some feed back brian
Sorry for the late reply, no you wouldn't loose any information by changing the LCD's. As a rule it's a good idea to disconnect the battery when removing electronics, but I didn't and had no ill effects. As far as replacing the cluster with a used one, you'd have to marry the new cluster with the car and I'm not sure what the procedure is for that.
@@MrMarco6900 Marco, thanks for your response, before I comment further I would like to thank you for this clip, I thought to buy a new cluster from MB, $5000 Plus from MB, so effectivly if I complete the task you have saved me a wopping $4000 dollars Much appreciate your great work to provide us all the saving. The LCD screens, do you have any information on German Audio Teck Long Beach CA or should I stick with your recomendation. The instrument cowl the top clip is tight can you advise how to remove without breaking the tabs.Look forward to hearing from you Kind regards Brian
If the film is just peeling, you could just replace the polarizing film if you can find the right film. You also have to orientate the polarizing film correctly. I tried it but couldn't get it right and ended up damaging the lcd also. It's a bit of work to do it. There are a few youtube video's on how to replace lcd film.
You can't replace the instrument cluster with a used one, unless you can virginize it like a new one with Zero miles. Then you'll need a DAS/STAR computer to replace it.
@@mhyahiyaalrifai Yes, look at this post here. Rudeney is very knowledgeable and a trusted source of info on Mercedes. mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-r230/631134-r230-instrument-cluster-replacement.html#post6854323
@@MrMarco6900 that's very weird though... So it's easy to play with Mercedes milage then just change the cluster and the 200.000km will drop par example to 50.000 km ??? Do u mean like that Or it's either 0 or not functioning at all ?
@@mhyahiyaalrifai If putting in a (non virginized) used one, the mileage won't match the EIS so the mileage won't be displayed. I believe it will just show dashes - - - - - - -
To the point. Thanks for not wasting minutes over minutes with useless information but being to the point.
I’m extremely grateful that you posted this video, as I too needed to replace the LCD’s on my Mercedes Benz SL500 R230 Roadster instrument panel. The service department at the dealer quoted a price of $2,900, provided that they could obtain the parts. Thank you so much.
I just changed my LCD from watching you.... thanks very much!!
I just completed this repair with LCD screens from German Audio Tech. It was $275 for a set of two (as both of mine needed replaced). Thank you so much MrMarco! I wouldn't have even attempted this, if it wasn't for coming across your video. Thanks again!
By far the most amazingly helpful video on youtube ever! Thank you so much! I just replaced both panels on my 2004 SL600. TH-cam sometimes makes you think you can do things you otherwise shouldn't...this was not one of them. Incredibly helpful and precise. I had a few issues with getting the new panels to work properly and saw your note to someone else on alignment. after some fiddling around, they are now perfect. Can't thank you enough! Best, Tom
Wow, thanks Tom, glad it was helpful.
Does anyone else think he sounds like George Clooney? Thanks for the instruction!! Very useful
Thanks for this video, I was able to change out my screens...
Great video! I was recently looking at one local SL that has "faded" LCD screens. Since currently Chinese screens are out of stock we may try to buy a used cluster and salvage screens from it.
Excellent and detailed presentation. 👍
You are Awesome for sharing this. Thank you so much!
Thanks!!!! It’s done and work perfect!!!!
Hi sir! thank you for the videos you post they are very helpful; am in the Philippines and your videos save me tons of cash by doing stuff myself. Would you know how to pull off the speedo and tach needles to replace the gauge faces at the same time as I replace the LCDs? Thank you!
I just replaced lcd screens,new, on my sl55amg per your instructions but one screen blinks other is out..is it the connections ? Or do I need to reset anything, disconnect batts? Also switched lcd screens lft/right and problem persists..??
It's most likely the ribbon cable connections. It's very easy to get the alignment off just slightly to where it doesn't work right.
Great help!!! U da man!
GREATTTTT video
have you thought about replacing your command with an android system? would love to watch you do it
Very good! My dash lights are very dim, is this due to the dimmer switch, and how do you replace it? Any help would be much appreciated.
so to take out upper leather /alcantara part, just press in center back, and in on side each side? Thats it , guess 2009 is same ?
Question, what were your original lcds doing? Mine go on and off and I’m not sure if it’s the lcds or if it may be a electrical issue. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance!
The polarizing film on my LCD's were messed up. If your LCD's are going on and off I would think that is an electrical issue, maybe an electrical connection. Try taking the instrument cluster out, unplugging the connector, then plug it back in and re-install the cluster and see if that works.
@@MrMarco6900 Yes sir I tried doing that already in hopes that it would kind of reset or reboot sort of speak but no luck. I did just read on another post someone having the same issue and they ended up replacing the whole instrument cluster and that got it done. Thanks for your prompt reply either way! Love your videos by the way they’ve helped tremendously.
Good job man
how did you remove the plastic clear cover ?? @MrMarco6900
Hello Victor. Start at timestamp 1:55 that shows you how to separate the clear plastic cover.
If I was to get a used instrument cluster and swap my one out , would I still read the original miles travelled or will the new clusters miles be read
It would probably read "--------" as it wouldn't match what was stored in the other control units in the car. You would need a STAR computer to swap the instrument cluster. see here for more info. mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-r230/787230-instrument-cluster.html
Thanks for the video, but the problem is that i have an w220 s-class)
Hi Marco, great clip-have a question do you loose kilometres traveled with new LCD- do you need to disconect battery when tasking, it looks like you need a gentle touch with the instrument- do you think it would be possible to use a second hand cluster
love to have some feed back
brian
Sorry for the late reply, no you wouldn't loose any information by changing the LCD's. As a rule it's a good idea to disconnect the battery when removing electronics, but I didn't and had no ill effects. As far as replacing the cluster with a used one, you'd have to marry the new cluster with the car and I'm not sure what the procedure is for that.
@@MrMarco6900 Marco, thanks for your response, before I comment further I would like to thank you for this clip, I thought to buy a new cluster from MB, $5000 Plus from MB, so effectivly if I complete the task you have saved me a wopping $4000 dollars Much appreciate your great work to provide us all the saving. The LCD screens, do you have any information on German Audio Teck Long Beach CA or should I stick with your recomendation. The instrument cowl the top clip is tight can you advise how to remove without breaking the tabs.Look forward to hearing from you Kind regards Brian
it looks like mine is peeling where the miles are seen. do i need to replace the lcd for that?
If the film is just peeling, you could just replace the polarizing film if you can find the right film. You also have to orientate the polarizing film correctly. I tried it but couldn't get it right and ended up damaging the lcd also. It's a bit of work to do it. There are a few youtube video's on how to replace lcd film.
@@MrMarco6900 thanks for your reply. do you think i can use the cluster without the film on it?
@@MrMarco6900 i thought about buying use cluster but not sure if the miles would be same as donor car or my car
@@PG-mx5qx No, without the polarizing film you won't see anything on the LCD.
Buying a new cluster from the junkyard in dubai is 100$ and u don't need to do all that
You can't replace the instrument cluster with a used one, unless you can virginize it like a new one with Zero miles. Then you'll need a DAS/STAR computer to replace it.
@@MrMarco6900 are you sure about the milage ??
@@mhyahiyaalrifai Yes, look at this post here. Rudeney is very knowledgeable and a trusted source of info on Mercedes. mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-r230/631134-r230-instrument-cluster-replacement.html#post6854323
@@MrMarco6900 that's very weird though... So it's easy to play with Mercedes milage then just change the cluster and the 200.000km will drop par example to 50.000 km ???
Do u mean like that
Or it's either 0 or not functioning at all ?
@@mhyahiyaalrifai If putting in a (non virginized) used one, the mileage won't match the EIS so the mileage won't be displayed. I believe it will just show dashes - - - - - - -