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Hi all, I have read a few threads on this subject but struggle in finding out what resistors etc are needed to create a circuit that would work on my c220 Cdi 54 plate which has the dpf filter. If any one has successfully managed this task can you please let me know. I have spent a lot recently...

Hi my c220 still shows signs of this surging like you for the first mile I take it easy then is fine. I first change the transmission oil with Lucas sure shift no improvement then changed it for millers mb oil as this oil is for merc's I feel it's better but this is a common problem surly...

I agree with hollow point I am now a retired workshop manager being in the trade 36 years working on all types makes of vehicles and feel as long as engine oil and filter are changed regularly then the rest can be picked up on the mot , granted there are things like air filter but heavy fuel...

hi have the car in Monday for the new parts EGR , MAF & upstream lambda all fault codes cleared have tried it two days and all is fine and running well, mine has done 150.000 miles I feel the agr valve does not effect the fault but certainly the maf @ lambda as they are part of fuel management...

hi I have a 54 c220 with the very same problem when hot on the motorway steady 70 there is a slight movement on the rev counter changed the gearbox oil No different so booked in the local highly recommended indi who after checking with star said MAF, upstream lambdor sensor plus EGR all faulty...

Hi I worked for the large van comany the this was a weekly occurrence we found that the small common rail Diesel engines you could get away with it once poss twice the with petrol lacking the lub elements that diesel has the high pressure pump would fail even damage the injectors as these run at...

Hi, I had the same with my 54 c220 cdi it was the starter motor it blow the fuse I replaced it it lasted a few days then when again finally replaced the starter motor no more problems. Ps there are lots to reports about these starter motor being a bas!!!!!!! To change but they are easy but you...

Hi, my advice is to test to find the faulty one and only replace this one, once you have found the faulty one you should spray it with wd40 or similar for a few days,then when ready to tackle the job you need to get the engine as hot as poss remove the fan belt is a good start run it up till the...

Have had my w203 c220 cdi for 18 months it's done 145'000 runs well gearbox changes as it should but when cold on a light throttle the engine surges the Rev counter fluctuates around 500 rpm, I have noticed this is a common problem as many people have written in stating different fixes to this...

Good report tend to agree there a a great number of different parts suppliers and manufactures many from far away and some made and brand them with quality names but fall very short of expected life. I purchased some rear handbrake shoes for my w203 c220 they were branded ferodo but where not...

hi I tend to agree that once you start using easy start you find you have to carry on but you should not need to use it in the first place if all is good these are good compression, heater plugs all working,injection timing correct and speed of compression which is cranking speed , battery &...

when I said take the plug off I meant the wire. Tips when starting to remove the plugs spray with wd40 in advance then get the engine as hot as possible some remove the fan belt then run the engine up then using a torque wrench set at I set it around 25 n m some people may differ but if stop the...

Hi I have had problems with heater plugs but first I test them by taking the plugs off and taking a live feed from the battery just flash the live wire on the heater plug you will see a small spark proving that the plug is not open circuit if there is a larger flash then it's close circuit be...