What can I do with an intrument cluster from a 2004 SL500

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John - 13 Sep 2006 20:50 GMT

When importing an SL500 from the US to Canada, the instrument cluster
must be replaced by one with the speedometer marked in kilometers
It's cost is about $2,000. Now I have a cluster with only 10k miles
and have no use for it.

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Grungedude - 14 Sep 2006 01:36 GMT

Sell it on ebay

> When importing an SL500 from the US to Canada, the instrument cluster
> must be replaced by one with the speedometer marked in kilometers
> It's cost is about $2,000. Now I have a cluster with only 10k miles
> and have no use for it.

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Tiger - 14 Sep 2006 05:13 GMT

You mean you couldn't buy a used KM cluster or have that one converted to
KM?

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hrvoje - 14 Sep 2006 08:54 GMT

Isn't it just fine having the US cluster because it displays both MPH and
KPH?

My 1983 Ford Econoline Starcraft was a grey market vehicle in Canada, but
had a standard US speedo with MPH and the little KPH. The van was fully
legal in Canada.

Later importing it into the states went without a hitch.

Just my 2 cents,
Hrvoje

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John - 15 Sep 2006 15:59 GMT

>When importing an SL500 from the US to Canada, the instrument cluster
>must be replaced by one with the speedometer marked in kilometers
>It's cost is about $2,000. Now I have a cluster with only 10k miles
>and have no use for it.

Within a couple of weeks I should have my car registered in Canada. I
will them give you a detailed history with costs included.

John

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