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How's the lighting up signals with the central locking? are they normal, eg 3 times flashing and once for closing down and open, respectively. It sounds like the driver's door lock is the main issue that needs worth to pay attention?

Hi, I am after a W204 C class 2009 a left rear door lock and it's original part number was 'A2047302135'. however, it seems that this part is compatible with -A204730 2335 -A204730 3535 -A204730 2735 -A204730 2935 -A204730 1335 would you ensure me which parts are compatible, before i...

all, i'm a new born to DIY of maintenance, and I've done Service A last year for my W204, 2009 Reg, Auto, petrol, 1.6L engine. It currently has 120k miles, and would need Service B soon. Any guidance for replacing cycles of the timing belt chain/spark plugs/ATM fluid for this vehicle? The MB...

all, i wondered a little black plastic cap that closes the window trim bottom mold for the right rear door can be purchased for itself? The main MB dealer told me to purchase the whole mold as they only sell out the whole as a single product. See the attached photo for a guidance please...

guys, I just thought that why not being an owner of 10yrs+ S class (S320 or S350), and found a particularly model S320 CDI 7G-tronic. Since i have no idea re maintaining cost, simply throw a question for annual running costs for such an old silky driving motor? it's done 120k miles since born...

any one tried the 'lifetime replacement' of parts from this supplier in the USA? seems a good deal in the long run. https://www.fcpeuro.com/ Do we have a UK based or a EU based business for similar scheme, lifetime replacement?

guys, I found burnt rear light bulb holder (left) and an 'earth cable' (brown colour) last week, and the local MB dealership has replaced them all for free of charge; just a complete replacement that included all of bulbs, bulb holders, sets of cables and harnesses for my 2009 C180., even...

yes, they have replaced both sides for my 09 plate; all light bulbs, both bulb holders, the entire sets of cables and the harnesses. Somehow, it seems that they have replaced the tail lights as well, as the pre-occupied scratches are now gone for both sides. any advice for the rear brake...

guys, I found that the rear light bulb holder (left) and a connector to a 'earth cable' (brown colour) were burnt the other day, and the local MB has replaced them for free of charge; just completely replaced them even for the another side which was intact. They said all were covered by the...

ok. should I buy a magnetic T20 torx, in case i need to take the screw out and not to lose them? any T20 torx recommended?

This photo shows where the hole is and so that I need to put a tool through to loose the screw.

guys, I thought that i was going to buy a new door lock unit and simply replace the faulty one. Then I learnt that many faulty lock units had problems either a spring or a motor in it which then can be fixed at a lower cost. So, I will try to take my lock out to inspect and then will be in a...

The quoted B3 included servicing engine oil+filter, air filter, cabin air filter, spark plugs, and break fluid. it was quoted at £580 at the local MB and £430 at the local indie. now, all DOYed and genuine parts costed me £150 only. Of course, bought a brand new tools (wrench & socket set...

I have not been bothered to look after technical sides of my car or DIYing whilst all required annual services were done at MB dealership till last year. This year, local MB's quoted me too much for the B3 service whilst I want to keep & drive the car as long as possible, so just decided to...

Ok guys, many thanks for sharing your experiences and opinions. In this end, I have decided to go DIY for ATM fluid & filter replacement, and will take a few shots to be uploaded for all of you. I will be thrilled to show you out the naked ATM, which designed 'seal for life', that has done over...

Guys, Been searching an aftermarket GPS Sat Nav comes with a video playback function for my C180 W204, and found a chinese supplier, Seicane. That company particularly recommended me 8" HD screen display with Android 7. I am after a new device, -GPS Sat Nav built-in -Digital TV (in the UK...

Guys, just received an official response from the MB UK Ltd as below, though I don't understand terms like 'ESS sheets', 'WIS/ASRA' etc.. Also, didn't know that they were based in Milton Keynes. SHOULD I replace ATM fluid at this point and then regularly afterwards??? my local Indi quoted...

Guys, I bought my W204 C180 K BlueEfficiency, 2009, from the main MB dealership in July 2012 at 40k miles; exactly 3 years after its first registeration in 2009. its Vin is WDD204045 2A and now done 94k miles. its all annual services have been carried out by the main MB dealership till last...

guys, I wondered how many of you are using a fuel cyctem cleaner, eg Redex system cleaners? My C180 K blueefficiency, 2009, had done 94k miles and wondered using a Redex petrol system cleaner would be useful? should i use them regularly for taking the benefits?

guys, i have DIY the B3 service for my W204 C180, 2009, at 94k miles, and getting realised the importance of having a torque wrench. replaced the 4 spark plugs and tightened them up by an ancient way of torque measuring; used a in-house available luggage scale to measure the applied torque...