Instrument Cluster Change Problem

[sledge]

The clock and temperature gauges on my instrument cluster failed so I decided to change it. I got one, probably used,and fitted it on. Everything works well except that the fuel gauge works oposite. When the car was returned to me by the mechanic the gauge said I had 10 litres in the car. I knew I had over 70. So I filled the tank to the brim and immidiately the fuel warning light lit up! the gauge sai I had 0 liters and 0 range! What is that????

 

[Xtractorfan]

Its the new Labour guage you have got it tells you you have plently whilst in effect your fuel is getting less,

 

[bigasotonuk]

Hi,
You have not said what car/year the car is, I,ll hazard a guess.
The gauge as far as i,m aware are just moving coil meters and operate by measuring the battery voltage through a variable resistance (fuel tank sender unit), if the connections for the gauge were reversed it would cause the symptons you described.

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

You may have a coding issue, but we need a few more details about your car to be accurate.

 

[sledge]

Sorry! The car is 2001 E200 CDI

 

[Alps]

sounds like u have a clk 208 cluster not a 210 cluster, . might just need recoding by someone with star.