Recent content by Jumbojim

Is there a recommended life mileage for this Polly Ribbed Vee Fan Belt?

Strangely enough my CL500 is made from aluminium, and does not rust. Although the paint does bubble when professional painters do not use acid etch primer. Which is why I am asking.

Can you tell me please, is the CLS made from aluminium?

Dear Dieselman What am I not understanding about the folding rear seat option? It seems like a good idea to me.

Gentlemen Can you tell me please, in what years did Mercedes offer folding rear seats as an option on the CLS? And was it popular? Thanks, but I have heard that they are available but cannot seem to find any.

I pulled the plastic trim off and degreased / cleaned the Bosch sensors. Put it back together all in about 30 mins. WOW what a difference, the system works like a new one now. Thanks again to the guy who first said clean them.

Thanks guys, that is good advice. I will take them out and thoroughly clean them, will post the results. Jumbojim

Gentlemen Is there any way that I can dampen down the sensitivity of my 2002 CL500's proximity sensors. They are always giving false warnings at the front. I have heard that painting both parts of the sensors might do the trick, but Mercedes says no it will just mess things up, can you guys...

The centre consul has plastic clickers underneath front and back. then the seats remove upwards. Quick and easy really.

Gentlemen Can you advise me please if there is any sensible upgrade for the CL500 /2002 command/ satnav ? Thank you Jumbojim

I need to change the dipped head light bulb on a 2002 CL500. The user manual says I must take the job to the main dealer. Why is there anything that stops this from being a DIY job?

THERE'S MORE The above was not the only fault as the box stopped auto-changing the next time I got it really warm, then worked again when it cooled. Had to have the gearbox's electric controller circuit board replaced which added another £400 to the bill.

Yes Maz, That was the exact problem. I found that I could top up the ATF level through the dipstick hole with a couple of litres of Red 134, then the car worked well enough to take in to the local Merc specialist. Repair cost £220.

Gentlemen My car stopped changing gear today, stuck in 2 or 3rd. gear. I dipped the auto box and found it to be dry. Can I just fill up and drive on? If so, can you name the transmission oil?

Dear Olly I would love to look at you "how to", but I am too stupid to know how to find it. Can you explain just a little more please.