Recent content by chalp

Thanks mate, I will try changing the switch.

Hi, My 2005 W203 Coupe has developed a wiring fault. When I indicate to turn right, the windscreen wipers turn on, and the screen wash squirts out until I cancel the turn signal. It only happens when the engine is cold, for the first few miles. I hope that somebody can suggest what the cause...

Thanks for that. Weird thing is that it has been OK since that day.

Hi My C-Class C250 Turbo diesel lost power this morning. It was after I restarted it following a 50 mile run. It accelerated slowly and could just about manage 60-70 MPH. Felt like the turbo not working. I stopped the engine for a few minutes, it accelerated like normal for 2 minutes then...

My 202 2.5 diesel C Class has developed a starting problem. Won't start from cold in the mornings. If I get it started, it's OK for the rest of the day. My regular mechanic says that the glow plugs are OK, even though they are 5 years old. The glow plug light goes out as it should, after few...

Hi My 1999 W202 has the heater controls with 2 wheels, one for driver side and one for passenger. Always worked fine until now. The left side always blows hot air regardless of how I set the controls. The right one usually works but it blows hot and cold sometimes instead of keeping a steady...

Thanks Dieselman. It was a split pipe. How could a MB dealership miss that and tell me they couldn't find anything wrong? Anyway, nice to have my turbo back again! best regards Paul

Thanks Malcolm. Excuse my ignorance, but how can I find the MAF to unplug it? I am not sure what it looks like. Paul

Hi I have a mysterious problem with my 1999 W202 2.5 diesel estate. After about half hour of driving, if I put my foot down it seems to have about half power. It will change down the gearbox, but struggle to accelerate. If I stop the engine and immediately restart, that's it OK again. It did...

Thanks, did not want to pull it hard, the plastic tube thing looked like it would break off. I will give it a hard pull as you suggest.

Hi I just tried to change the oil filter on my 1999 W202 C class Diesel C250. I got the plastic threaded cap off and pulled it out with filter attached, but cannot seem to seperate the filter from the cap. Didn't want to force it off...anybody know how to remove it?