Q: Dashboard and convertible top not working.

asked by on March 06, 2017

I recently bought a used mercedes benz 2007 clk350 convertible. the car runs great but the dashboard is turned off as well as the convertible and the buttons on the steering wheel. i dont know much about cars (this is my first car) but i heard it might have something to do with the fuse box. i located all the boxes but i am lost. i dont know which chip activates what even with the booklet. which chips do replace?? please help!!

My car has 150000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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