When you change instrument cluster will my mileage change?

When you change instrument cluster will my mileage change?

So does changing an instrument cluster mean changing your mileage? The short answer is no. Replacing the instrument or gauge cluster won’t reset the mileage.

What happens when you replace an instrument cluster?

Cloning copies all of your original data to the replacement cluster (including the mileage) so all you will have to do is plug in the cluster when you get it back. No trip to the dealership or local mechanic.

How do you replace a cluster on a car?

Pull the cluster towards you, then unplug the wiring harness from the cluster, using your hands. Plug the replacement cluster into the wiring harness and bolt it into the dash using the 1/4-inch ratchet and socket.

How to remove the instrument cluster from an ML Class W163?

Remove the 2 bolts that hold the instrument cluster in place. These bolts are are on the left and right of the instrument cluster and can be removed using a 8 mm socket. Twist the two plastic bolts on the top part of the instrument cluster. Pull out the instrument cluster. Unplug the connector.

How do you replace a stock gauge cluster?

Unbolt the stock gauge cluster from the dashboard, using the 1/4-inch ratchet and socket. Pull the cluster towards you, then unplug the wiring harness from the cluster, using your hands. Plug the replacement cluster into the wiring harness and bolt it into the dash using the 1/4-inch ratchet and socket.

How does replacing the instrument cluster reset mileage?

If I replace my instrument cluster will the mileage get reset? I see there are several clusters on ebay for say with very low mileage. Is this as simple as that? Comments please. Most vehicles these days store the odo reading in the ECU. Chances are you’ll have the same miles w/a differetn odo.

What happens if your instrument cluster is failing?

A failing instrument cluster can be bad news for you and your car. If you’re driving with a broken instrument cluster, you’re not getting the correct readings on the car. It’s important to have all the information displayed correctly in the instrument cluster. It maintains the health of your vehicle and your own safety on the road.

What happens if you replace the ECU and instrument cluster?

What happens if someone buys an ECU and an instrument cluster and installs that in a vehicle then sells said vehicle. If that lower the miles displayed. How would you know it has lower miles than actual? This is just a hpyothetical discussion. Please do not call the police on me. Click to expand…

What does an instrument cluster on a car do?

An instrument clusteris the collection of gauges, dials and lights right above the steering wheel that tell you what’s going on in your vehicle. Generally, your car’s instrument clusterwill last the lifetime of the car and you’ll never have a problem with any of them.