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    Ignition Key Fault

    My ignition key is faulty, it wont unlock/lock doors. When i insert it into EIS it makes a "buzzing" sound but i can not turn key to start engine. Replaced batteries with new ones, still wont work. Had a new EIS fitted 15 months ago , as it failed. Spare key works fine. My local indie garage...
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    Electric Memory seat control unit

    Hi. I have a problem with my Electric memory seats. It started About a year ago. See my related thread. http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/electronics/64185-battery-keeps-going-flat.html A silly Breakdown recovery man jump started my car directly at the battery terminals witch i didn`t no at the...
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    Auto Gearbox Fault

    Thanks to you all for you useful posts. Done two 22 miles drives (work & back) with smooth gear changes & no locking in gear. Then did a 2 mile drive after car was stood for 1 hour, then low&behold approached a roundabout it shifted down into 2nd gear & was locked in 2nd gear! A stop/start...
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    Auto Gearbox Fault

    Will it go into limp home mode if i continue to drive, or will it stop working altogether? I"ll post further after ive had it on star
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    Auto Gearbox Fault

    I have not had this fault today after two 22 mile drives. If i get Fault codes read on star, dose the car need to have the fault at that time, or will the fault code Be stored even if gearbox is working ok?
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    Auto Gearbox Fault

    Just checked the ATF fluid level with engine running (hot 80c). Oil leve is at MAX, so thats one thing eliminated. I have read bits on threads relating to "Electro/Speed plate Faults". Dose is look like i have this fault? If yes, how much for the part, do you need star to fit, and how do you...
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    Auto Gearbox Fault

    Thankfully no noise, and gears change smoothly when its not locked in gear. If i get time after work tomorrow im going to check the ATF fluid level. before i get it on star. I have not noticed any leaks though. Hope its not going to be a expensive fix Sorry about the triple posts.
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    Auto Gearbox Fault

    My Automatic gearbox has a intermittent fault which has happened 3 times so far. This problem first occured on 23/11/09. After a couple of miles drive i parked the car, left engine running for a couple of mins then resumed driving. I then noticed the gearbox was locked in 3rd gear. I tried to...
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    Auto Gearbox Fault

    My Automatic gearbox has a intermittent fault which has happened 3 times so far. This problem first occured on 23/11/09. After a couple of miles drive i parked the car, left engine running for a couple of mins then resumed driving. I then noticed the gearbox was locked in 3rd gear. I tried to...
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    ML Not getting Hot

    I had the same slow warm up 0n my 2001 c270 CDI & it sometimes wouldnt reach 80c unless driven hard for over 10 miles. I changed the thermostat & renewed coolant(as it was due a change) and it warms up quicker now. I also flushed the rad,engine block & heater with pleanty of running water from a...
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    TO DIY or NOT to DIY

    Mb dealer in Sheffield told me service A inclueds parts oil & filter.Then they check coolant top up if required check screen wash,remove wheels check linings for wear,Extra £ to renew.Then they basicly check all bulbs & wipers tyre wear ect.Last year they quoted me £225. but since then i have...
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    ESP Fault W203

    ESP FAULT FIXED!:) _______________ ESP fault sorted today.Im so pleased it wasnt expensive. Had codes red (with a snap on code reader today at my usual garage,& it Flaged some sensor(i cant remember proper name)to do with the centering of the steering wheel being centered when front wheels are...
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    ESP Fault W203

    Yes checked fluid level today&still on max.Breaks are working fine,but im tempted to stick it over inspection pit tomorrow and give all wheels a quick bleed to see if it cures fault or am i wasting my time?
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    ESP Fault W203

    Yez.thanks info very helpfull and a nice surprise to learn that its not too expensive. May take it to my usual garage as there labour rates are affordable and they have star diagnostics,so for anyone who lives in the Rotherham(south Yorkshire) area and requires star diagnostics let me know &...
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    ESP Fault W203

    Just had front drivers wheel off to clean the sensor & multi plug wire connector,Which is attached to the anti roll bar. Is this the ESP lateral movement sensor?if not where is it located? I thought i"d fixed it as ESP fault cleared,but after a mile drive approx 2 to 3 mins,ESP fault "VISIT...
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    ESP Fault W203

    Hi yez>sorry to trouble you,but can you tell me where the ESP lateral movement sensor is located on your car? Was it diagnosed with star diagnostics? and how much for the sensor. The ESP light will not go out on my C270 CDI. Any help&comments would be apriecated.
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    ESP Fault W203

    Anyone know where this Lateral sensor is located on my C270 cdi w203 estate?
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    ESP Fault W203

    Lynall, Do you mean sensor on the anti roll bar?as i have what looks to be some sort of a sensor attached to that.I cant see any sensors attached to any of the track control arms.
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    ESP Fault W203

    How much did sensor cost? Do you need star to diagnose this fault? Did you fit yourself or was it mb or independant garage that fitted it? I maybe jumping to conclusions,but is it anything to do with me bleeding brakes?I didnt use a bleeding kit just a bleed pipe in a jar & pump brake...
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    ESP Fault W203

    Looking that way.Firstly though,Im going to clean&check wiring connectors tomorrow. I cant see that ive caused any damage with the repair&brake bleeding today.I"ll post outcome in due course.
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