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    7G-tronic problem - Help

    Hi Justin, The fault you have is common in the early 7G boxes, I have a 2006 280 CLK and lived through the drama. MB Dealers are aware of the issue and how to fix it. IMHO, the car will never be silky smooth or responsive like the old 4 & 5 speed boxes, but at least you can get rid of the "kicks...
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    E350 CDI Gearbox

    Interesting posts. My CLK is a 2006 with only 55k (kms) on it and I did experience the harsh gear change referenced in one of the posts above, but it was fixed by the dealer, however, the performance is still not what I would expect from the car. It maybe the combination of the "older" 7G and a...
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    E350 CDI Gearbox

    I have a 7G in my 280 CLK and have been quite disappointed with the performance. My main issue (covered by many posts 12 months or so ago) was the failure of the gearbox to automatically down select a gear or two without using the stepdown "button" under the accelerator pedal or the steering...
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    no spare wheel

    Do you think it ok to use standard wheel for the spare ie. 16", I have 18"?
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    no spare wheel

    I am one of the many that did not get a spare wheel with my 2006 W209 CLK, just the compressor and liquid stuff which I jave heard is a disaster. I currently have 225/40/18ZR ET 36 Conti sports on the front and 255/35/18ZR ET30 Conti sports on the rear. Anyone have any suggestions on what whell...
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    Comfort Seats

    Thanks, I will post the results, but if anyone knows where the pump is located, it would be helpful
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    Comfort Seats

    I have 209 CLK with comfort seats in the front, that is what they are called down under. They have 4 toggle switches on the centre side of the seat to adjust lumber, seat back shape etc by using air sacks to change the seat contour. Both sides have failed on my car, but will occassionally work...
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    C220 Auto box changing from 'S' into 'M' on its own....

    I have a 2006 CLK same set up, but Petrol and 7g. If you do flip the down paddle when in S or C mode, the auto will select the next gear down from what it was in before the "request". The indicator on the dash will show anything from 1 to 6 (7 G auto) where it was showing D. The sequence of...
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    7g tronic issue

    The 7 g auto is chock a block full of electronics and many of the outputs are monitored for corrct action. My first point of call would be check the fliud level and then have the codes read on the star machine. No use at all in second guessing a 7g, that can be expensive for no return. Been...
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    Damage by the dealersip

    This happened to me a few years back. After a routine service, a large, I mean large, chip of paint missing on the edge of the drivers side front fender. Looked like a wrench had been dropped on it. After minor resistance, the dealer stripped the whole fender and resprayed (metalic silver) and...
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    Quite noise

    Thanks, it could be, but mine never shuts down, ever. Must have some drain on the battery as well I would think. Maybe I will try the Guru, see if they know Thanks Ingin
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    Quite noise

    I have noticed that when parked in my garage, my W209 CLK has a soft purr sound somewhere behind the dash. It can only be heard in a quiet location, eg garage. Apart from a cat being asleep in my car for a very long time, anyone know what it is? I assume it is an electric fan, but why and what...
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    16'' alloys

    Been there, done that. E320 18" PZeros,on AMG wheels, kept me poor and the ride was very "solid". I replaced all with original 16" alloys with Contis and the ride was significantly better, but doesn't look as good. It becomes a personal choice, looks or ride. 18" low profile sure look great. Ingin
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    18" Wheels - Thinking of a change

    I like mine. Came with the car from the dealer. Rear 255/35/ZR18, Front 225/40/ZX18 Contisport Contact 3
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    SLK 230k space saver pump

    Hi Mark, I assume you are referring to the compressor pump that normally comes in cars with no spare at all. It is not a space saver wheel/tyre pump. I have the set in my 2006 CLK Sport and would assume that it would be the same for the SLK. Compressor part number is A 000 583 07 02 and the...
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    Spare wheel size

    I have a 2006 CLK280 that did not come with a spare wheel, just the compressor and stuff that is pumped into the deflated tyre. I have lived with it hoping never to have to use the device, but yesterday I got a tech screw in my rear tyre and it was so big that I did not even try to use the...
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    audio speakers in CLK

    Thanks Baron, that is what I do have, so not much seperation of sound. The two grills in the parcel shelf must be dummies or perhaps are ready to take a set of rear speakers. regards Ingin
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    audio speakers in CLK

    Anyone know if there are rear speakers in the rear shelf(?) of a 2006 (W209) CLK? When adjusting the fader, the sound does not seem to go to rear speakers? thanks Ian
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    FREE SatNav for Nokia phones -forever!

    Probably a really dumb question, but not being too savvy with this stuff, I would like to know if your ISP charges you for usage (down/uploads) when using the Nokia GPS service. I recently copped some huge charges for internet browsing from my Nokia. Thanks Ingin
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    IPOD help

    Thanks for all the input. I have now contacted Alfie and as usual, was spot on with the solution. Wish we had an "Alfie" down under, I would use his services all the time. Regards Ian
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