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  1. Kevy1

    Replacement key cost?

    Shorts we slung in the bin as soon as I got in!! stupid thing is I was going to change into slacks at the Airport ! so pissed off Anyway been quoted £204 all inc , just waiting to see it the insurance pay out . Thanks all
  2. Kevy1

    Replacement key cost?

    Thanks CLK & gunning, I will try again with the Brummy company
  3. Kevy1

    Replacement key cost?

    Hi all my bad luck continues with my 1st Mercedes :( I've gone and lost a key on the way back from Holiday I always leave the house keys in the boot and carry the car key on it's own and it fell out of hole in my pocket! I've tried the lost property at Gatwick and Brighton station but no luck, I...
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    Turbo actuator and egr fault e320 CDI w211

    Hi all After getting quotes to replace a supposed faulty turbo ranged from £2000 plus to £880-£1000 I decided to try an Engine carbon clean which so far has worked wonders! My car seems so much better and a lot more responsive and not played up once. So overall am chuffed to bits, For those in...
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    Turbo actuator and egr fault e320 CDI w211

    Just a quick update, Am having an Engine carbon clean on Mon, I spoke to a place that does Actuator repairs he suggested a number of reasons why cars throw codes, Ie Egr clogged, or vanes blocked etc, I am also taking it to a Turbo specialists who's going to diagnose the exact problem and...
  6. Kevy1

    Turbo actuator and egr fault e320 CDI w211

    Just a quick update, Am having an Engine carbon clean on Mon, I spoke to a place that does Actuator repairs he suggested a number of reasons why cars throw codes, Ie Egr clogged, or vanes blocked etc, I am also taking it to a Turbo specialists who's going to diagnose the exact problem and...
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    Turbo actuator and egr fault e320 CDI w211

    I intend to Bob but 1st I need to find a Turbo specialist who will do the job,but after speaking to them it's apparent they need to know the in's and out like you wouldn't believe! I will give it my best shot, either way I also have AA Repair and labour of upto £500 so can fall back on that...
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    Turbo actuator and egr fault e320 CDI w211

    Thank you Sir, Hopefully I can find out where to send it? or even better a local to Littlehampton turbo specialist ? Am totally gutted that after only 6 weeks I've had nothing but problems inc 2 faulty parktronic sensors, Number 1 glow plug,Air intake red seal, Brakes squealing like fook! even...
  9. Kevy1

    OM642 Turbo Actuator

    My E280 CDI has just started playing up and code 2510-001 &2616-002 So this looks perfect for me although my local indy has said I need a new turbo and all extras ie gaskets & servo motor so as you all know that's not cheap and not an option! How easy is it to take Actuator out? Am useless with...
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    Turbo actuator and egr fault e320 CDI w211

    Oh just seen another note on my paper work , seems related to faulty Turbo? Actuator ? 2616-002 Exhaust back pressure sensor control variation , Exhaust back pressure too high. How will I know if the Turbo will need replacement or hopefully I can get away with the Actuator? She's only got 71k Am...
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    Turbo actuator and egr fault e320 CDI w211

    Thanks Bob, Am gutted mate all I need! the so called warranty isnt worth the paper it's written on! £500 max exc labour ! The Mercedes indy say on paper work given the quote but only say Fault to boost pressure regulator and new turbo required if fault happens again , They dont mention the...
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    Turbo actuator and egr fault e320 CDI w211

    I've only had my E280 CDI 06 sport for 6 weeks and so far I've had more trouble than it's worth and it's mafe me very angry as much as O love it :( I drove it 60 miles up the Motorway to London and back and she ran fine albiet only 36mpg (I was going a bit too fast) Anyway yesterday on the way...
  13. Kevy1

    W124 Aircon Not working

    Thanks all, I took mine to Kwik fit, who recharge her free of charge and now seems to be holding the gas, I wont take it back there tho as I find some of their mechanics or shall we call them cowboys? very unfriendly and aggressive! Will use a local mobile company instead and inform them of...
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    W124 Aircon Not working

    I had my E280 CDI recharged two weeks ago and during that time it got weaker and weaker until blowing warmish air, Kwik fit have today rOW e gassed and said no leak detected so why did it stop blowing cold air?? Does this pre test they do detect air condenser leaks? Obviously it's losing gas :(...
  15. Kevy1

    E280 cdi sport parts

    Thanks Kenny , I've been quoted more than that already just for Merc Pads! Please could you send me details of what discs and pads to look for mate?
  16. Kevy1

    E280 cdi sport parts

    Hi Ricky front mate, according to John haynes indy mercedes Goring by sea I have two faulty sensor however they've been working on and off, Am doing that list over the next few months. Mon 14th Glow plug 1 and oil seal. The parking sensors can be done at later date & prefer new but thanks for...
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    E280 cdi sport parts

    Thanks Bob ,number 1 glow plug & oil leak into airflow jobs 1st. Then brakes ,after those I'll try to get the parking sensors sorted but indy garage says that's a bigish job :( love the car but because I've only just got her am ****** off that the dealer was more than economical with the truth ...
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    E280 cdi sport parts

    Hi all I have just bought myself an E280 CDI Sport and love it , paid £5800 so not cheap she has 70k and came with 7 MB service stamps in the booklet however after driving it back from Sheffield she has squeaky brakes which drove me nuts! The seller told me it had sensitive parktronic and goes...
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