Recent content by Atif

Hiya Its me again - (Merc C180, manual). Had been having problems with cold starts, lack of power etc. Cleaned out the MAS/MAF and the car performed better. However, recently the same problem started to occur again - cleaned the same part but noticed that the "resistor" (looks like a...

Update: I stopped off at halfords and picked up a torx kit (@ £9). I was also about to get some brake/clutch fluid but was not sure if it has any lubricants in it - so i asked the assistance who wasnt sure but suggested an alternative - a spray to clean electronics (plugs etc) @ £4. Got...

Thanks Nick I'll be speaking to my mate the mechanic later today to see if he can get me some prices. He suggested that we hook the car on to the pc to check the error codes (£40+ vat). Is this still worth doing or should i just get the cleaning kit out first?

Throttle position sensor or MAS? Hi guys Re the "sensor" problem - on my way home last night i disconnected the MAS (I believe this is the plug attached to a part of the air intake/filter) - the car seemed to behave alot better than with it connected!!! This morning i left it unconnected...

Hi I have a C180 manual (1997) which has been experiencing throttle problems. MY mechanic (friend) has cleaned the MAS (with high pressure air - the wire looks clean); the carb has been cleaned with carb cleaner and yesterday the fuel filter was replaced. The problem i have is that on cold...

Grober - thanks for your suggestion. I'll bear that in mind when i see the mechanic later.

Hi I'm having major problems with my C180 (97/P), manual, saloon. On cold starts it starts but then cuts off. Second time around it starts but then idles to a point where at times it cuts out or remains on the borderline of cutting out unless i rev the engine. I had the car serviced...

Thanks I shall be giving it a go over this weekend. Will let you know the results.

Hi I have a C180 1997 manual. I did post a thread re cold start probs and was advised to clean the throttle body with carb - I did this and have not noticed any change. The car starts in the morning but then the revs drop and it stalls. At most times if you start it again the revs stay...

Hi The bulb on the passenger sides heating control has gone. It use to come on/off but now remains off. I have taken the console area off but can not get to the bulb. Can the bulb be changed or does the whole unit needs changing? (Apologies for entering this thread in the Engine area...

Will try that this weekend. Looks like the part the mechanic was saying needs to be replaced - quoted me £400+. Thanks

Throttle body? I am clueless, where would I find that? Also, is that likely to resolve the engine cutting out?

Hi I have a C180 (manual) and have started to experience cold start problems. The car starts but then idles and clonks out (unless you rev it and drive off, it is ok then (after a short drive)). If you do not rev the engine, it dies but when you restart it, it stays alive for a bit longer...