Recent content by alexander patie

If it resets after disconnecting the battery (worth a if you know the radio code), expect a problem with the rear DCM.

My first question has to be, why was the cylinder head removed? We extract seized, sheared and bodged glow plugs in the OM642 in-car, with about an hour for each plug, although they can take less or more depending on access, but usually removing fuel rails is the worst of it. Have a look on...

odd one this, that means it 'thinks' it has never had a service, not heard of this happening before.

how are those engines not on the can bus?!?! that is simply incorrect. both the 163 and 202 have can communication with various modules, crucially needing can comm with das3 to even start the engine. there is no cdi i am aware of that does not need can comm to run - please correct me if i am wrong.

the hidden screen is indeed for fault analysis, but do not ask me for a list of codes! i have only ever seen this once before and it made me look twice too...if the climate control works ok then i suggest leave it be.

and he has tried to get back on the site, seems he has had a lot of technical problems getting access. read here... Mercedes-Benz Owners' Forums

someone must have a clue, dieselman was such a proliferous and knowledgeable poster. why has he gone?

And this was Dieselman's last ever post - shame. Anyone know why?

as above, you would need some kind of bespoke or hybrid ecu, or else fit the entire esp, ignition and loads of other electrical gear too.

inside the TC is the lock up clutch - similar to the clutches in the box itself, or even a motorcycle clutch. it is the friction surface of the clutch plates that is affected by the glycol, making them judder when in slipping mode (the clutch is either open, slipping or locked). it is possible...

if you google the name of the company i used to work for, alex crow will be top of the list. the site itself has never cost me a single penny, and is easy enough to deal with when you learn your way around.

presumably you mean BAS. there will be codes stored in the esp/bas module.

so i am old news now!! glad we agree again.

duncanh and andymerc have the right advice here. you really need a fault code analysis, followed by further tests to pin it down - guessing wrongly gets expensive quickly.

another good tip is to wedge a piece of MB rubber vacuum hose behind the 'tounge' - works like a charm, especially if used with the 2x screw method.