a170

My cousins 2003 A170 CDI has come up with the EML on the dash. The car also feels sluggish and slightly underpowered at the moment. I have plugged it in with a universal scanner and it comes up with error code P0034 - Turbo charger bypass valve control circuit low. Any ideas ?

My 2004 A170 (W268) will unlock the driver's door with the key button, but will not unlock the other doors or the boot. It will lock all doors. Any idea what is causing this?

Had 4 new injectors fitted last month and now the car will not rev over 3300 RPM but runs very smooth.... before I take it back to the garage, any idea's please.

MY 2001 A170 CDi Auto (long) is a pain in the a--s again.This time I have two problem which MIGHT be interrelated. A few weeks a go it started to loose power when driven for 20 minuets or so as if the turbo was on half pressure or it had a fuel restriction or rev limiter, would continue to drive...

Hi, I am new to this forum. I have just inherited a rather nice 2004 A170 CDI which has only done 33,000 miles. It runs like a little dream, however it sound a little loud and lumpy on idle, is this common or will I need to get it fixed.

I have a 2001 (Nov) W168 A170 CDi LWB elegance. been nothing but a money pit on the auto gearbox with over £2,000 spent in two years and still lack of oil pressure to the first gear clutch causing it to flair on changing from 1st to 2nd under load. rubbish box.:mad: Now I have a new problem, I...

Hi, almost a year ago (sorry, I know I should watch this forum more regularly) I posted about a problem with the clutch on my "new" A-Class. I've just put an update on that topic - gearbox went on that one! The initial 12 month warranty is coming to an end so I want to get the car looked at...

The mileage display on my A170 still works OK but the orange illumination has failed and its almost imposible to see. Does anyone know if this is an intregated unit or can it be just a bulb ?:

Hi My Outlaws A170 has a really bad squeel from the steering when you make any kind of turn. Worse still the the steering is tight (too tight) it is feeling like it may stick. To me it feels like it is sticking inside the car on the column. It certanly sound like it. Can anybody tell me if...

FOR SALE MERCEDES A170 CDI Avantgarde Powerful 1.7 L TURBO DIESEL Very ECONOMIC – 60+ MPG 17” AMG Alloys (very expensive) - could fit C class? Very easy to drive and park in town yet very spacious inside New gearbox – 6+ months warranty – will be good for another 10 years 5 speed...

I have a W168 A170 automatic. Occasionally it loses transmission and "F" is displayed on the dashboard. Last time this happened I was running downhill on a trailing throttle. If the ignition is turned off and on again, transmission is restored and the display goes back to "D". What is causing...

Hi I have just bought a 6 year old Mercedes A170 automatic from my local dealer. Fortunately they gave me a 12 month full Merc warranty on it. The engine when warm makes a groaning/low humming noise which almost matches the engine revs. In other words a slight delay. It sounds like a big belt...

Hi Been looking around Today. and have came accross the above. this was at a Mercedes Dealership in Geffnock . I had a look at the Car this afternoon It's an 06 Plate A170 Avantgarde SE with Autotronic Box. Did not have a test drive. will do this tomorrow. When the Wife is with me the Car will...

Hi all, bought a 2006 A170 Manual for my wife and have a couple of problems. The car was bought from a garage (non-Merc) and has a 12 month warranty. I'm going to give it back to them to sort out a few things but would like to be forewarned in case I get fed any lines! On the test drive it...

Hi, I've been trawling the net reading about starting problems on the A Class. The problem is that the car isn't starting at all - no engine noise at all. The main thing that is confusing me is that I put the key into the ignition and then turn from position 0 to position 2, where I'm met with...

Hi My father outlaw's A170 has developed a weird fault. The multi belt snapped requiring a new belt and pulley (fitted by a local indie) Since then the battery keeps going flat. If the car does not start on the first turn (battery reading 12.8 vdc)it does not have enough juice in the battery...

I just bought a used 2000 Mercedes A170 CDI with a manual 5-speed gearbox from a trade seller in London - E£J Quality used cars ltd. It seemed to be very sharp and responsive, and the drive back to Bristol was smooth. There was some minimal noise from the car internals, but it didn't...

Hi Does anybody know where I can find the Glow Plug Relay on an A170 Diesel. The car drains the battery in minutes. The battery is new and has been tested out OK. Takes a full charge but drains within 15/20 minutes of being in the car with the engine off. If you put it in and drive it is...

Just moved the car after two days resting, and found a few big spots of black oil on my drive... what do you think could be causing it (stupid question!)? how much do you reckon it would cost @ MB dealer to repair? I only bought the car last Wednesday, 15th Dec, and wonder what Rights I...

Help, I have A170 CDI 1999, been scratching my head for days now as have lack of power problem appear under weird circumstances. It only happens when I get the car up into fifth gear and hit 3,000 rev. Once i hit the magic 3,000 in fifth gear the rest of the gears will then have this problem...