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03-31-2009, 12:33 PM
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How To Re-Set Odometer Reading ???
I just got another speedometer. I would like to change the mileage to what my car has. Any easy way or links to see how it is done?
--------------------- 1984 MB 300SD Turbo 
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03-31-2009, 01:25 PM
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I just modified mine. It used to say 216k, now it says 316k.
One of the previous owners rolled it back 100k. I want it to read the correct miles. Once you get the cluster out, you will see that there are small star wheels that are on a small long pin that goes the length of the odometer. You can't turn the numbered wheels until these are moved out of the way. I used a small pin of some sort to push the long pin out of the housing. I may have had to remove some stuff on the opposite side to give it space to move out of. I only pushed it enough so that the end came out and it relieved pressure on the numbered wheels. Sorry, I did not take pictures.
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Michael LaFleur '05 E320 CDI - 86,000 miles '86 300SDL - 360,000 miles '85 300SD - 150,000 miles (sold) '89 190D - 120,000 miles (sold) '85 300SD - 317,000 miles (sold) '98 ML320 - 270,000 miles (sold) '75 300D - 170,000 miles (sold) '83 Harley Davidson FLTC (Broken again) :-( '61 Plymouth Valiant - 60k mikes 2004 Papillon (Oliver) 2005 Tzitzu (Griffon) 2009 Welsh Corgi (Buba) 
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03-31-2009, 02:00 PM
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It's easy if you want to change the first digit but it can be a disaster if you try the other numbers. I found out the hard way when I tried fixing a slipping odometer.
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DJ 84 300D Turbodiesel 190K with 4 speed manual sold in 03/2012 
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03-31-2009, 02:16 PM
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This is for resetting donor speedos to match the original. Changing the odometer reading without notifying the DMV and engraving the door pillar with the appropriate info is illegal.
On the star wheel shaft there is a crushed section.  Use some strong pliers to recrush it from the opposite direction so the shaft is round again. Push the shaft out and be careful not to lose any stars. Set the numbers where you want, insert the shaft and add each star as you go along. Watch out for alignment or you'll get a number stuck 1/2 way. Once its out, use those pliers to crush the shaft again so it cant work its way out. This is much easier than trying to mess with the number wheel shaft. I used this method to reset my 300D's odometer to zero since the last known accurate mileage was recorded over a decade ago. 
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03-31-2009, 02:30 PM
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The SD cluster looks different. There is no crushed shaft and the immediate housing is plastic.
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Michael LaFleur '05 E320 CDI - 86,000 miles '86 300SDL - 360,000 miles '85 300SD - 150,000 miles (sold) '89 190D - 120,000 miles (sold) '85 300SD - 317,000 miles (sold) '98 ML320 - 270,000 miles (sold) '75 300D - 170,000 miles (sold) '83 Harley Davidson FLTC (Broken again) :-( '61 Plymouth Valiant - 60k mikes 2004 Papillon (Oliver) 2005 Tzitzu (Griffon) 2009 Welsh Corgi (Buba)
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03-31-2009, 02:45 PM
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Dang, I'm sorry. I didn't notice it was for an SD.
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03-31-2009, 02:48 PM
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This is one of the reasons I always take low mileage MBZ with a big grain of salt. It is too easy to fiddle with the odometer.
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Not MBZ nor A/C trained professional but a die-hard DIY and green engineer. Use the info at your own peril. Picked up 2 Infractions because of disagreements. NOW reversed.  W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html 1 X 2006 CDI 1 x 87 300SDL 1 x 87 300D 1 x 87 300TDT wagon 1 x 83 300D 1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry.
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03-31-2009, 07:57 PM
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Thanks everyone. I turned it ahead by using a very small screw driver and prying on the teeth on the number rings. Had some trouble taking plastic ends off ( brittle ) so I pryed it.
--------------------- 1984 MB 300SD Turbo
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06-05-2013, 08:17 PM
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Great photo of the geartrain!
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 Did you just pass my 740 at 200 kmh in a 300SD?????1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013 100,000 miles since June 2005 Overhaul - Sold January 25th, 2014 After 1,344,246 Miles & 20 Years of Ownership 
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