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Looking at live data from my vehicle, under the Engine Management System there is a "fault counter" for each cylinder. Cylinders 1, 3 & 4 show value 0, cylinder 2 shows value 2. Can anyone tell me what this means please? Vehicle is R170 SLK230, code reader is iCarSoft i980.

I have EML warning light and error code P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor "A". Does anyone know which corner this is please (R170) ?

Driving home this evening the ABS and BAS/ESP warning lights came on together, and remain on after restarting. Any ideas please? Vehicle is SLK230 R170 @ 87,000 miles, regularly serviced and a daily runner.

Anyone got any tips on how to split stubborn ball joints? I am trying to replace the front lowers on my '03 R170 but so far have been unable to split the joint to the upright and broken a couple of tools in the process. The same double tapered joint is used on several other models but access...

This may more correctly be a bodywork issue but I put it on here because removing the darn things is a necessary precursor to many oily jobs. There are 4 "diagonal braces" connected to the ends of the sills. Those at the back are connected the the spare wheel well, those on the front to the...

Hi not sure if this is the correct place to post this question, but I was interested in how many members fill their fuel tank to the very top of the filler and if there are any potential dangers from doing this. I have got into the habit of doing this to maximise fuel range but I recently...

Desperately trying to find a workshop manual for R170 SLK230. First attempt, neither Haynes nor anyone else appear to have ever published a hardcopy version.:fail Second attempt, tried getting set of discs of ebay, one critical disc was corrupted, :fail Third attempt, another ebay vendor...

Hi all, I have a transmission related whine. I was wondering if anyone else had any similar experiences or suggestions or knew of any common failure points. SLK 230K (R170) Auto, 03-plate, 85,000 miles on the clock. The pitch is definitely related to road speed, starting from below 5mph...

Hi all. I am a new member of the forums having just purchased my first Mercedes. SLK 230K, 03-plate, 85k on the clock. Hoping to pick up a few tips to keep the old gal on the road. Thanks