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I use a 17" Vaio laptop and it's been bulletproof since new. It looks old and tatty now after I spilled thinner over it and the keys are worn but starts every morning with a touch of the button and stays whole day running without any hassles.

As long as it meets MB 235.7 spec it's OK. However, the MB oil is special for hypoid gears and the viscosity is 85W90. I changed mine some time back and several people told me to stick to this oil (or the newer fuel saver 75W85 that is much more expensive) to avoid risking the health of the diff.

Funky ignition switch?

Been to HK in November 2006. Lovely place and very busy. Eating is good and incredibly cheap even for portuguese standard of living. Lovely place to buy 1:43rd scale car kits. Wasn't interested in buying anything else really but electronic gadgets where plenty. Go to the Budda temple in HK...

Don't mind me asking but is it up to the correct pressure?

Try and beat this: 5 atempts and same result of incredible 0.375 seconds!!!

Brand new developments! Took the car to MB dealer for code reading and possible diagnosis of maladies affecting the gearbox. No error codes found except for P2000. As this is related to ESP and had to be connected to another complaint/error (as per dealer), it was put aside. As such, dealer took...

Sorry to hear that you lost a friend.

Sony Ericsson k750i: mobile phone version of Nikon F3 - bulletproof and always dependable.

Malcolm, Dieselman and BlackC55 Could it be the valve chest or any of the solenoid valves? Can anybody please point out the sensor plate on the Russian EPC site? Is it expensive and hard to fit? Thanks

All faults where reset. When should I go back to check?

Any ideas?

Got the data by fax. It's in portuguese (brazilian portuguese to be more precise) so I will post the codes and some translation as best possible: CDI 2 - Common Rail Diesel Injection P0100-001 B2/5 (hot film air sensor) Voltage too low STORED - this was probably when I disconnected the sensor...

Don't know if it has anything to do with this issue but car now takes a little bit longer to start. Before it used to start same way hot or cold, winter or summer. Now, since visit to dealer, it takes like half a second longer to start. Starts fine though. I phoned dealer and he told me they did...

Malcolm You mean I should look for these error codes? Will check and get back as soon as possible. Thanks once again Eurico P.S: What did you need the VIN for?

Any ideas? Help would be much appreciated.

Doesn't it have an output shaft sensor? Or is it the same as you mentioned? Anyway, what are the other syptmos for sensor plate malfunction? Would it get any better with MAF cleaning or replacement? That's what puzzles me. Whenever I touch the MAF, the car goes better.

Malcolm, I have PM the whole vin

Wouldn't that come up with an error code on star?

Malcolm and Dieselman Thank you very much for your help I am wrecking my brains with this!!! 1st sensor was genuine MB bought from a certified MB dealer (at least there was a big star at the entrance). This lasted for 20 miles. Symptoms where, as before: - harsh and erratic gearchanges - like...