Odometer and Tripmeter stop running

**MB190e** · September 4th, 2009 07:25 PM

My 190e odometer and trip meter stop running, what seems to be the problem. But the speedo still working. Where can i have it repaired in manila. does any one experienced this problem? do i need to replace the whole cluster or just the gears inthe odometer? thanks.

**ghosthunter** · September 4th, 2009 07:41 PM

not sure if the mechanism is mechanical or electrical.

If it's mechanical, maybe the cable is broken or loose. If it's electrical, well...

**lowslowbenz** · September 5th, 2009 01:45 AM

Your cluster gears may have gone out of sync. Quite a common problem in older MB's... (I have 2 cars with none running odometers)

Usual symptoms are:
Broken gear teeth
Melted gears (due to exposure)

No idea on where to have it repaired.. though I have a link on how to DIY a repair on it... If you're up to the DIY stuff.

**MB190e** · September 5th, 2009 07:51 AM

Thank you lowslowbenz. yes please, kindly post the link on how to repair it thanks.

**Benzmizer** · September 5th, 2009 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by MB190e

My 190e odometer and trip meter stop running, what seems to be the problem. But the speedo still working. Where can i have it repaired in manila. does any one experienced this problem? do i need to replace the whole cluster or just the gears inthe odometer? thanks.

A seasoned electricial on MBs would be able to repair that one for you. I had one of my former MBs done before.... my odo and tripmeter were not working and this guy replaced the gears and aligned it back. Which reminds me, I have to have my W123s gears fixed since when the tripmeter reach "9", it get stuck --- making the odometer stop too. And my clock isn't working either.

If you're into DIY, lowslowbenz's link (when he post it) would be a nice step-by-step guide.

**MB190e** · September 5th, 2009 01:57 PM

just in case the gears are defectice, where can i source it in manila? Any idea how much? Thank you.

**lowslowbenz** · September 8th, 2009 02:18 AM

Here it is: http://dieselgiant.com/repairyourodometer.htm

I can't confirm if you can source the gears locally... But whole instrument clusters (surplus) can be bought here.. Just make sure its a match with your car.. (i.e euro or usv, model year.. etc.)

Good luck..

**MB190e** · September 8th, 2009 10:58 PM

thank you lowslowbenz.

**DaVinci34** · September 19th, 2009 12:43 AM

I had the same problem on my S124 and I was fortunate to have read a post in the MB Club where another member had the same problem. My mechanic had recommended the replacement of the instrument cluster (he's a purist) but since it will cost me money, I opted to explore the repair option. The post suggested that I take my car to Sunsol in E Rodriguez (near EDSA Cubao, across the INC church) Mang Jayme (215 1826) has mechanics that can repair this - they will tell you if doable. Mine has been working since.

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