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  1. mannikon

    2004 E320 CDI Buying need your advise please.

    Does seem cheap, definitely a good spirited test drive checking everything and before you turn engine off check for dashboard malfunction alerts and then if still ok with it get your local indie to check it over. Rust-wise probably ok but run a finger under each wheel arch to see how smooth they...
  2. mannikon

    Period Correct Tyres

    More detail may elicit sensible answers, such as are you looking for a particular tyre size which no longer seems to exist etc.
  3. mannikon

    w211 vs w212 whats the issue?

    Why not go the whole hog and get the facelift version, E420CDI with 310BHP and 730 newtons as stock? (tuned versions claim 400+ BHP and 800+ Nm)
  4. mannikon

    211 ballast failure?

    £302 !!!!!!!!!!! :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
  5. mannikon

    Any idea what these acronym's are?

    One list from this forum (though doesn't cover all of your enquiries): http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/electronics/90554-acronyms-diagnostic-codes.html Another (not just MB) list of acronyms: Automotive Abbreviations Gives EZS as Electronic ignition switch ICM as Ignition...
  6. mannikon

    E-Class Estate pre or post facelift 2005-2006?

    Sounds little pricey to me but if it's well optioned and has been looked efter with invoices as proof it may suit. Don't be scared about SBC, wonderful system but has a limited life but who knows this one may already have had it renewed.
  7. mannikon

    W211 E class SBC - interesting

    The description there (click on original listing) is that this "device" is an alternative to using STAR to deactivate the SBC when carrying out any repairs or servicing.
  8. mannikon

    W211 E class SBC - interesting

    The "reset tools" advertised are not for resetting the SBC counter. they're used for switching the system off while you do a brake service.
  9. mannikon

    Fully loaded? I don't think so

    Have to chuckle when I read dealers advertising modern cars with options like "power steering", "electric windows" and "ABS" :doh: Useful though when a dealer misses an option. Dealer who sold me my W211 did not spot car had through loading which sold me on the car! He missed the hidden CD...
  10. mannikon

    Looking for W211 E320CDI came across these interesting cars

    To clarify, if it has passenger memory seat it would have driver's also. Seen lots with driver only which is a shame (passenger will always have electric control but memory is a useful option).
  11. mannikon

    Viewed a nice W211 Facelift - not bad apart from being flooded with oil

    I would walk away not just from the car but from that dealer :(
  12. mannikon

    Looking for W211 E320CDI came across these interesting cars

    I think these two have been on sale a while, certainly the first one has already been discussed on this forum. Agree about silver, they're both nice colours. They are both facelift if that's what you want (personally I'm a fan of Airmatic and SBC and factored in money to put aside in case they...
  13. mannikon

    W211 E class SBC - interesting

    Yes, if your SBC pump failed, you would have to bear the cost. However, replacing a turbo would be much more expensive, at a good Indie replacing the SBC should be no more than £1300? Plus, get it to someone who knows their way around STAR and puts it in Dev mode and you will get to know what...
  14. mannikon

    Buying a W211 E500 - Guidance

    On a positive note, if the Airmatic and SBC are OK, you will appreciate them both, plus that car has a glass pano roof, it has four zone climate control, driver AND passenger memory seats and the through loading feature. Mileage is low for 2002. If it checks out and has good history I would have...
  15. mannikon

    w211 e220 running temperature

    E220 CDI Thermostat Change - Mercedes-Benz Forum W211 E220 CDi - Running Temperature - Mercedes-Benz Owners' Forums http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/engine/31348-e220-cdi-engine-operating-temp.html
  16. mannikon

    w211 e220 running temperature

    Even 70-80 sounds low, should be more like 85? Get a new thermostat fitted.
  17. mannikon

    Household product to remove wax from windscreen...??

    Clay bar will get rid of all unwanted crud on the windscreen.
  18. mannikon

    Alarm going off when I attach battery R129

    With the Scorpion on my old W124 I had to reconnect battery with key at ignition 1. Might be worth a try?
  19. mannikon

    New main battery but still getting consumers shutdown

    My 211 main battery < 12 months old, aux battery a few months old. As already mentioned, if not using car for long journeys every day in this weather and you will get occasional warnings which go away after a few minutes driving, if you're using your car a lot and for long journeys and warning...
  20. mannikon

    What Have You Done To Your Merc Today?

    Today I did absolutely nothing, still drunk from last night ... Happy New Year!
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