I don't know why it happens, but there is a factory recall on the instrument cluster for 2000-2006 S class. It is a transferable warranty extension for 10 years from the original warranty start date of the vehicle. Mileage is unlimited.
fuse to the dash gone ???
Check to see if you are getting power to rheostat that controls dash lights dimming feature Could be a terminal on light switch
AFL isn't completely gone - it merged
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If you are completely abstinent, it should be gone in 24-30 hours at the absolute most.
I can tell you when you have a blinking asterisk where the mileage is suppose to be then either the mileage chip has gone bad or someone tampered with the cluster.
I need to know what year the vheicle is first, but I'll give you a rough overview. The clock is lit up by a bulb in the back of the clock display in the instrument cluster. To replace the bulb you need to remove the instrument cluster (it is very easy, but I recommend the use of Mercedes Special Tools. Mercedes produces a set of hook tools especially for jobs like this.) and take out the socket and replace the bulb. Note: If you are going to remove the instrument cluster for the repair, replace all the bulbs in the cluster. Chances are if one has gone bad, others are about to go bad, so get it all done at the same time so you don't have to do it again a week later.
If it is just the one light then bulb has gone out. You will have to remove the instrument panel to get to the back. Take it out and replace them all so that you dont have to do it again later. Good luck.
When a Mercedes C280 will not move in forward or reverse it is an indication that the transmission is going out or has already gone out in the car. This is true of all cars, not just a Mercedes.
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A small light bulb in the rear of the instrument panel has gone out. Easy to replace, but hard to get to. The dash trim will have to be removed. Then the cluster itself. Replace the burnt bulb. Installation is the reverse of removal.