adjusting

The ML passed it's MOT at the weekend but the tester commented that the parking brake would benefit from being adjusted - slightly weaker on offside. Just Googled and found what would appear to be a useful MB-dealer document, but curious if anyone here has done it? Available here...

Hello The instruction booklet for my Comand unit fitted to my 2003 ML270 states that I can alter the Traffic Announcement volume during a traffic bulletin by rotating the right turn/push knob. When I try this all that happens is the traffic announcement stops and the Comand unit reverts to the...

Does anybody know if you can adjust the tappets on a 89 300se, and what the gap should be

Hi everyone, Following on from this thread: http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/general-discussion/72387-300te-124-1-year-mot-time.html I need to service/adjust the parking brake on my 124 estate. I'm assuming that they'll need adjusting, but am I likely to need new shoes or anything like...

Thinking of having a quick jaunt to France in a couple of weeks and was wondering if there was any inbuilt way of adjusting the headlights from RHD to LHD on a R129? I don't have the xenon lights, just regular halogen bulbs, and have had a quick look and can't see anything that looks adjustable...

hi i'm after a document or a guide on how to adjust your headlamps so that they will pass the MOT. i've removed the headlamps from my R107 and also fitted new wings so i assume some adjustment will be needed. does anyone have a link to a document or anything that details how to do it...

hi recent member just found time to sit down and look at how to post a thread i drive a 91 e230 w124 estate my car is the my avatar first of all i would like to say thanks to all the members threads that i have read and where a big help cheers i am mechanically minded but not a pro mechanic...

How do you do this? I can't find anything to help adjust the rake and height. Looked in ye manual but unless you have the electric seat option you're stuffed. My car doesn't have electric seats. I'm stuffed! Or do you guys know how it is done.

I have recently purchased a W124 cab (E220 1996) One problem I have is that the RH rear side window is set slightly too far back and needs to be adjusted to meet the door shut. Can anyone give me some advice on this ? I've had the rear door panel off but I can't quite understand the instructions...

Just bought a used CLK 200K yr 2003 from Japan. Anybody knows how to adjust the analogue clock on the instrument cluster??? Tried browsing through the 'setting' menu and submenu but cannot find the 'date/time' submenu in order for me to adjust the clock. Brought the car to MB dealer and they...

HI Gentlemen and Ladies My driver side rear window has moved towards the front window by a few mm. This is now not centralising the seal in between the two windows and the front window is sticking out a little bit. This is now causing no end of wind noise on even normal speeds. I need to...

I guess this is more bodywork than electrical.... The left hand window on our SL500 is making a lovely creaking sound on it's way up, the motor is having to work quite hard, and occasionally it will actually stop. I took the door apart today, checked and lubricated the runners as they were...

Hi all, I've read somewhere on this forum that the auto box can be adjusted quite easily so that it shifts down correctly as you apply more pressure onto the pedal.. Mine has a problem in which the box refuses to shift down even if I plant my foot on the pedal (not onto the kickdown switch)...

Hi, I thought that I would post this as it might come in handy to anyone with windows that open as part of the door opening mechanism. It is based on a 1999 SL Problem: After I purchased my car I noticed that the passenger door seal was scratched. upon further examination, I figured out...

I am off to Europe soon :) touring in our 04 ML. Does anyone know how to adjust the Xenon Headlights for driving abroad? Any advice gratefully received - otherwise it's a trip to the stealer's! :eek:

Guys, after having my MOT done a few months back, i noticed he fiddled around with my headlight, now whenever i drive i get people flashing at me! ive tried using the adjuster on number 3 which helps a little, but it still looks too high! what do i do to adjust them lower? is there a screw...

Hi, Does anyone know what is involved in adjusting the headlights of a RHD S500 (W220) for us in Europe. Is this something that can be done easily or does one have to resort to stickers?? thanks DB1