Recent content by Johnerz

Hi I got this fixed in the end. They replaced the ignition switch, that got the car going. It happened again so I got the steering lock replaced. That sorted the problem. Expensive though!

Thanks Grober, I'll just do more damage if I try any of that :)

Thanks Toolman. If I attempt to do whats on the video the car will never move again. : )

Yes seems that I have been. Refitting the EIS got the car going, before it was replaced they couldn't do anything with it. After having the same issue it seems ELS is the only other error code. Yes, like you I'm purely in the owner/driver category. I'm certainly not a tech genius. So this will...

Garage called, the car started perfectly everytime they started it, however, they found that there was an error with the ELS. £350 to replace it? What do i do replace now or risk waiting? I don’t fancy being in a situation of being stuck somewhere and unable to move the car or get towed so I...

Thanks for all the advice. The car is with the garage for diagnosis. Fingers crossed this won't cost me anymore cash. I was a bit concerned when they said they can do the diagnosis if the car is starting. The lady said they couldn't do it last time as the car wouldn't start. I would have thought...

Thanks, I’m going to call them in the morning. I dont dare drive the car anywhere other than to the gargae now. Its it possible that there is another part that has failed but causes the same problem? The streeing lock is linked but its a seperate unit isn’t it. I dread the thought of having ot...

Hi Yes, thats what the garage did. It took about 3-4 days to get the coding data from Germany.

Hi I'm based in Hertfordshire. I got a new key and keys reprogrammed when I got the car. I'm bloody gutted. Before buying the car I searched for common known issues. Didn't see anything about this. the garage I used said they got a new switch from their supplier in the UK, but had to get the...

Hi I have an E250 Sport Coupe 2010 model. I have owned the car for a year and had absolutely no problems. About 10 days ago I drove the car for its MOT parked it, everything was fine. When the garage tried to do the MOT the car wouldn't start. The key allowed entry, but when the key was in the...

Thanks, is it expensive? I'm guessing yes, but any idea of costs?

Hi After much hassle I finally found the correct cables to connect my new iPod to my car and effectively use it as a HDD for the car. It was working well until the system started freezing, I can look through a play list it displays on the screen then it just freezes for up to 5 mins...

Yes, the main thing I'm bothered about is the colour display. I'm happy with all other aspects of the layout etc.

Hi I have an E250 coupe sport Sept 2010 model. I love the car but the screen display in the middle of the speedometer now reminds me of 1980's computer games. It didn't bother me when I brought the car cause I fell for the shape and the colour of th car and the drive. I opted not to go for...

Nice one thanks guys. Quick trip to the garage in the morn :( How do I do a Command reset myself? Might as well try that before visiting the dealership.