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    Weird glowplug issue

    Last night one of the glow plugs on the CLK decided it would leave. Small whoosh, lots of noise like an old steam train, and plenty of smoke and fumes. About 5 years ago I tried changing them all and one wouldn't come out. It eventually broke off and I spent quite a while hammering and banging...
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    Vito sport x buying advice

    I have an 08 version and it is a thirsty beast. 23mpg is my average but for all the mileage I do it's not such a problem. I had 2 new MAf's in a short period of time so ended up getting it remapped so that the parameters were set higher (apparently!!) and that cured that problem. I suspect I...
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    Vito Engine - grey heavy smoke

    How long does it smoke for? Does it clear after a few minutes? What engine do you have in it. Mine is the 3L V6 lump. Mine did this shorlty before the MAF failed for the first time in my ownership. I had literally just hooked it up to my son'e Aygo which needed a tow. A new MAF and the DPF...
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    Vito ECU Remap

    The van is going great although I don't do big mileage in it. Much happier putting the money into a remap rather than another MAF. Had it out today for approx 15 miles and got the usual 20mpg, but won't know for sure until I fill the tank.
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    Vito ECU Remap

    Got the remap done today. As he explained to me they didn't remove the MAF but moved the parameters that would be activated. Not really sure how or why, but the result is excellent. Got my power back, plus some but delivery is much smoother and the van doesn't feel like it is being held back...
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    Vaino V6 CDI Loss of Power.

    That's a good price. I called MB today and was shocked at their price. Thanks for your kind offer but I'm in Belfast, so too far. Anyway, if yours is like mine you will need it as soon as it knows you don't have it...
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    Vaino V6 CDI Loss of Power.

    I thought 22mpg was bad, but was led to believe it was normal. It doesn't often get M-way miles so wasn't too bothered. I also totally agree with you about the remap but at £260+vat for a new genuine MAF from MB, I would seriously consider the remap.
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    Vaino V6 CDI Loss of Power.

    Don't want to hijack this thread but really wished I hadn't made #42 because today I got limp mode 30 miles into a 200 mile trip. aagh On a positive I got 30mpg instead of the usual 22, but FFS. Thinking about a remap to bypass the MAF -Vito ECU Remap
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    Vito ECU Remap

    Today my Vito went into limp mode and the ODB code is P0101. In 18 months of ownership I've had 3 MAF's fail. It was OK for 2 months then the original MB one failed, which I think was a replacement as the van came with a spare MAF which didn't work either. The local commercial company who are...
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    Vaino V6 CDI Loss of Power.

    A 1m bungee is holding it in place until I can get someone to weld it. The box is good but the brackets just gave way and the driveshaft was supporting it !! M80 - That is a proper amount of heartache. I feel your pain. When mine 1st went into limp mode about 2 months after I bought it, I...
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    Vaino V6 CDI Loss of Power.

    M80. Did you ever get it fixed. Seems like a full on saga. Reluctant to say too much but mine has behaved itself for the last 6 monts (apart from the back box falling off at the weekend:))
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    2005 CLK 270 CDI 118k

    Thats about right. If the nose is slightly up then the gauge reads higher and drops quite quickly once moving. On the other hand if the nose is down then the light comes on early but will then go out for a while. It's other little foible is that when the fuel pump clicks out mine takes about...
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    "Fix it" yourself

    Oh - that is just awesome. I haven't put my angle grinder down since watching this about a month ago. I especially love their CAD (cardboard aided design) system. What I would give to be able to fabricate and weld like that. If you do watch it, just be aware that they have been doing this...
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    "Fix it" yourself

    That's me. Yesteday I cut open the old MAF from the Vito just to see how it worked and if it would be possible to replace the core. It should be, but in Bosch's wisdom they glued it in. Pity, as a genuine one is nearly £250 and I swear the van knows when it doesn't have a MB one. My...
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    2005 CLK 270 CDI 118k

    57mpg. that's fantastic, but i suspect it is telling little fibs. I've had my CLK for over 10 years and it is between 31 and 34 mpg, with the best ever being 37, based on a full tank rather than relying on the computer. The computer always reads betwwn 4 and 7 mpg better than actual. I...
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    Come to sunny Northern Ireland for you MOT.

    I remember when they brought the test in. It was something like 10-15s with the foot to the floor. After a few blown engines I think they gave up Unfortunately if it's a MB it will still fail as they will hand you a bit of your spring. Last year on the CLK it was a rear so I changed both...
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    270 CDI No start - Please urgent

    My CLK was sucking in air through the seals and took an eternity to start each time. I kept the battery on charge until the new seals arrived. When the battery was dying, the car would click, but not turn over, but batteries are strange things. I have had individual cells go and have the full...
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    Vaino V6 CDI Loss of Power.

    This sounds similar to an issue I had with my 08 Vito Sport X not long after I got it. My symptons were Limp Mode and MAF fault. I left it in to a commercial van hire company that also did servicing etc and they did something with the DFP and changed the MAF. It lasted 2k before the MAF fault...
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    Vito sport X steering

    What if it is turned off and on. Is it the same or does it reset. As you have had the pump and rack changed it seems electronic to me, but I can't see how to be honest.
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    Unexplained starting problem Vito 639

    Hope you have got this sorted by now, but it really does sound like a battery issue. Taken from mgaguru.com/mgtech/universal/ba101.htm If the engine does crank, but the battery voltage drops below 9 volts, the battery is bad or on its last legs and needs to be replaced. The battery should be...
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