Recent content by Ian2

Mystery solved. It was the oil setting, when I finally found the service menu (the method varies depending on model and year) it appeared the oil setting (under the last service of additional work) was set to standard. Change this to 229.51 grade, which was used and the interval changed to...

Hi I have a 2005 w211 e330cdi. I've just had it serviced yet by a specialist at 80000 miles. The last service was just 9500 miles ago and the next service is indicated for another 9500. This seems a little low considering I do drive very carefully, even if it involves a bit of town driving...

Hi, I was the 'convienience functions not available' battery warning light, then more recently the red 'visit workshop' battery warning light. Along with a service I had the battery changed (Main one in the boot) and alternator checked (which was fine). While the first warning light has...

Hi, It is becoming clearer now, I think. I didn't realise the two updates were separate - not that I can get it to work. I've downloaded the above software and when trying to load it I just get an error message that says "no config file". Have tried twice on two disks and can see the config...

Yes it is an NTG1 DVD (version 7) and I put it into the trunk/boot drive. The message that came up was "No DVD pleases insert DVD navigation (boot).

Hi All, Apologies if this seems like a very familiar question, reading through the other questions I think I know what is going on but thought I'd better ask someone that actually knows! I have a w211 with Comand NTG1 - the current disk is an old 2004 (version 3). I'd like to get...

Thanks all, good advice....

Hi, I've had my W211 E320 cdi (2005) for a month or so now and just wanted to check something..... About every other start, I get the following message: Battery Protection: Convienience Functions Temporarily Unavailable. The car always starts, just things like heated seats don't work...

Hi, I've recently bought a particularly nice E320CDI. My first Mercedes and I couldn't be happier with it..... The car has 62,000, but the B pillar is already worn through, clearly from rubbing on the way in and out of the car. The photo does look particularly grubby but I promise the rest...

Had mine replaced just today as it happnens, temp would not budge above 60 unless I was in traffic and now sits at a nice a steady 85 - 90 (sure as the others have said it will be 88). Part was only £47.00 (for a w211 e320) so not massively expensive depending on where you get the work...