Mercedes W245 Petrol Instrument Cluster Speedometer Clocks Automat A1694400711

Mercedes W245 Petrol Instrument Cluster Speedometer Clocks Automat is an original instrument cluster panel designed for B-Class models, ensuring clear readability of vehicle operating parameters. This component from the Instrument Clusters category has been designed specifically for versions with a petrol engine and an automatic transmission, which facilitates proper fitment for the specific vehicle configuration. Thanks to its factory design, it provides a functional solution when replacing a damaged speedometer or during interior electronics maintenance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-A1694400711-1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1694400711
• Substitutable numbers: A1694400711, A 169 440 07 11, EM
• Fuel type: Petrol
• Category: Instrument Clusters

Purpose and compatibility

The presented instrument cluster has been developed for the Mercedes W245 platform with a petrol engine, working in conjunction with an automatic transmission. This means that the scale layout, warning lights, and operating logic are adapted to the characteristics of the petrol unit, including the appropriate tachometer range and indications related to automatic transmission modes. Using an original speedometer allows for maintaining consistency with the factory electrical installation and vehicle network architecture.

Function and role in the vehicle

The instrument cluster plays a key role in the daily operation of the car, providing the driver with a real-time overview of basic vehicle operating parameters. The panel integrates, among others:

• vehicle speed indications,
• engine speed information,
• warning and information lights for onboard systems,
• visualization of automatic transmission operating modes.

As a result, the driver receives a condensed set of data necessary for safe and predictable driving in one place. Using an original panel promotes proper cooperation with the vehicle's electronics and stable communication with other modules.

Benefits of using an original instrument cluster

Choosing an original instrument cluster for the Mercedes W245 brings a number of practical benefits. First and foremost, it ensures factory fitment to the electrical installation, which reduces the risk of communication problems within the vehicle network. Additionally:

• compatibility with the logic of safety and comfort systems is maintained,
• the layout of warning lights corresponds to the factory equipment of the car,
• the applied backlighting and graphics are consistent with the rest of the interior.

The item from the Instrument Clusters category in the version dedicated to the petrol engine allows for avoiding discrepancies resulting from installing a speedometer from a different powertrain variant, which is important for both the accuracy of indications and user comfort.

Characteristics of the used product

The offered instrument cluster is a used component, which in practice means that it comes from vehicle dismantling and may show signs of normal wear. This type of solution is often chosen for interior electronics repairs because it allows for economical restoration of full functionality without the need to invest in a new subassembly. Before installation, it is recommended to verify compatibility with the specific equipment version and to take into account any necessary adaptation or programming procedures in the vehicle.

If you want to learn more about the subject of using second-hand electronic components and find out when such a solution is justified, the following article may be helpful: the second life of automotive electronics – used controllers and modules.

Support in selecting and expanding the instrument system

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cockpit area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as additional instrument panels, display modules, or related control elements, check the available parts in the Mercedes Instrument Clusters category.