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Hi guys, A week ago I had my brakes and disc changed (not by my regular guy I might add) as the brake information light on the dash came on. When i got it back the brake info light was still on. I approached the mechanic today to ask him why it is still on as ive been pretty busy and not...

Hi Richard, Thanks for your reply. I did have the car put on star before by a Mercedes independent "specialist" in Leicester. He cost me more money because of his arrogance. Ive read on the forums theres a few reputable ones around. I'll give them a try. Thanks again.

bumping in the hope that someone may see it and be able to help. :)

Hi guys, I've had an issue with my reverse lighting which doesn't seem to work. I've changed the switch at the gearbox with no joy. Does anyone know where I can get the lighting diagram from? Thanks

so i spent a day with the multimeter and removed the inside lining. I checked the power coming to the cable and there is no power. All the fuses in the rear fuse box are all fine. I checked the relays and they are all functioning correctly. Ive narrowed it down to the rear fuse sam unit...

I had recently visit the petrol station with the intention of purchasing some of Shells finest diesel. I walked up to the filler cap and tried to open it but nothing. I swiftly left the forecourt never returning. I returned home and read in my Merc handbook that there is a small round plate...

Hi guys, In my car i do not have an ISOFIX system. Its strange as i'm sure it is a free upgrade. Anyway, I contacted Mercedes dealers who said they do not have a retrofit kit. I questioned them and after a bit of digging around i managed to find the part number for the kit. outer left...

Sorry Ted, i didnt see your comment earlier. For the benefit of yourself and blackcat (and other members who are reading) i have noted a few details below. Just a bit of background. I connected the battery terminals the wrong way round (stupid i know). I had it put on star and the front SAM...

Not yet Dec. Planning to have a go at it some time this week, time permitting.

hi Dec, A single blown lamp is a possibility, but would that not show up as a malfunction on the dash? Thanks for the link, i will take a look at it and see if it is a dodgy wire etc. Lets hope I can get it sorted ASAP.

Hi Guys, Once again i am at your mercy. I have been infromed by my neighbour that my number plate light (left side) was on last night. Despite me turning off the car remotely. Now, ive suffered a few issues with the electronics and attributed it to the alarm (which i subsequently removed)...

Hi Guys, Final update on the situation. The front SAM unit was changed and not the rear as i previously stated. The front electric seat issue was resolved by changing a relay in the rear fuse box. The radio issue was resolved by changing a 10A fuse (small kind) in the radio. I havent taken...

Hi guys I have a quick update for you all. Not sure if you're allowed to name and shame an indy so i will steer clear of that, but just be warned that a merc specialist on Gwendolyn Road in Leicester is NOT recommended. I gave my car to a family friend who took it to another merc...

Tony, i just saw you are in leicestershire. I remember reading about a guy who would paint your entire car for a few hundred pounds. Surely if you can get a decent car door and bumper from ebay you can have him spray it for maybe a couple hundred? Ill try and find out who he is.

colour matches can be very difficult as i understand they are mixed with a base colour. Are you not able to contact mercedes with your chassis number to confirm exactly which colour it is? Also, not sure but i think paints may be a restricted item due to its toxicity/flammability levels...

are you not able to use your chassis number to get the paint match, then you can be sure which colour it is.

While the price is average i would not bother going there to get my oil change done. I know someone who went their to have a service done and when they changed the air filter they didn't install it correctly. this lead to the drainage pipe of the plenum chamber being blocked. They can...

Oddjob on my W211 i think i go to the outside temp setting on the menu and scroll up and down, i think it can be found on that. Ive read lots of peoples opinions on here and they do say not to be reliant on the electronic oil level as it could be out. I had a service just over a month ago...

Hi Parkman, I too have the W211 diesel and i know all about short trips and voltage. But i had just done a good few trips with 40-50 mins of travel for a few days. Friday was a couple short trips and so was sat. sunday the car had a 1hr round trip and monday evening it went to ****. Thats...

hi Guys, Just enquired with MB specialist who will charge £40 (forgot to ask if it inc vat) to put it on STAR and if no fault is found they dont charge. Will take it on next week and see what the outcome is. Im expecting a shopping list of faults so anything less will be a bonus :)