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    cracking wood trim

    I have seen many W202s from 1993 to 1999 and also other models where the interior wood trim, especially the part on the console where the gear knob is, appears to be cracking up due to heat or sun exposure and UV rays. It starts with only a tiny and almost unvisible crack of about 3 to 5mm, but...
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    1994 C180 Elegance left front door rearview mirror assembly complete.

    I had mine damaged by previous owner, but repairs covered up until the mirror broke and I found a mass of silicone inside just holding the mirror to the motor assembly. I had to get a replacement, but a new one was too expensive, so I got a OEM? replacement. However, its mirror appears a bit...
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    1997 C180 Classic auto

    I've got this great car running around, but it has a few problems. First one is when I start it, the engine turns, but then it stumbles and almost cuts out unless I have my foot on the accelerator. Why is this? Otherwise it runs ok. Next problem, sometimes the key pad won't open the doors or...
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    C180 problems

    I've had this high mileage (226000kms) 1997 model with 5 speed auto for the last 2 years used only weekends. It has an unusual starting, engine turns, fires, then sputters, like struggling to carry on and dies or continues and then no problems. If I keep foot on accelerator, this ensures it...
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    mystery noise

    When I am driving my 1997 C180 Classic 5 speed auto down the road with the driver window open I can hear a soft whining sound coming from the car's side which I cannot pin-point. Could this be worn out bearings, auto box problems or engine problems? The mileage is now 226,000kms. I bought it 2...
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    C 180 1994 trans

    My car has gone 203000kms and wonder if it needs new auto fluid. Don't know when was last time done, bought used in 1992 and no fluid changed so far. The trans has a very long twisty dipstick, can I pull this out and check to see if its ok? My newer 1997 C 180 was bought used in 1994 and has...
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    Cranky aircon on 1994 C class 180

    My aircon compressor kicks in whenever I step on my accelerator to speed up, otherwise it is off or on standby, Why I don't know. Its cool when its 30+ Celcius outside, not freezing cold like in the Toyotas. Wish it was colder. My other 1997 C180 's compressor on most of the time and does not...
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    Aircon woes again

    Got a 1994 C180 Elegance and the fan or compressor seems to be blowing only when I step on the throttle. It can be quite cold too, but the centre air outlets are fully opened (been stuck a long time, cannot unstuck). No airflow thru the centre outlets most of the time, mostly from the left and...
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    light whining from gearbox???

    :confused: My 1997 5speed auto C180 seems to be having a soft whining sound emanating from the gearbox mechanicals or other parts of the drivetrain I don't know. Its gone 225,000kms when I bought it and looks great inside and outside. Is it due to a box needing fluid change or has moving parts...
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    problems with wood inserts in gear surround

    :crazy: :eek: My 1994 C180 is starting to have this problem since I started to park it under the sun, my garage is chock full. It seems that the variety of wood veneer applied to these surfaces are too thin and not suitable due to the wood grain. They seem to be cracking horizontally across the...
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    bonnet front stonechip protector clip-ons

    So far I have not seen any Mercs sporting this attachment. Mainly Japanese cars have these. Also Aussie cars like the Holden and even the Aussie Fords have them. The Korean cars have them too. Why not the Germans? Whats wrong with them? The cars do need this type of protection and mine already...
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    Stored car

    I am in a situation where I drive a company car everyday and have 2 C180s of my own. One is a 1994 which I do drive some weekends while I also have a 1997 which stays in the garage more often unused. The 1997 is in a lot better condition inside as well as outside and mileage is about the same...
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    Engine noises 1994 to 1999 C180

    1) My 1994 C180 has a bit too much mechanical noises coming from the bottom of the car's front and I don't know if its normal or is it some problem with the exhaust system, valves getting stuck open with a lot of exhaust back pressure and noise or just the original design for this car. The whole...
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    SRS lighted up continuously

    :confused: After my indie replaced my turning indicator stalk and switch due to malfunction of the original, the SRS lighted up all the time when the engine is turned on and does not go off like it should after a few seconds. What has he done wrong to create this new fault? Is it an error code...
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    indicator left side not working

    It does not click, click, click when activated and the dash light does not blink for left side. The right turn is ok. Once a while it works ok, intermitently if I wiggle the stalk a bit. Sometimes I get a buzzing sound in the dash when left is selected, more like a wheeeeeeeeing sound...
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    sunroof problems

    My 1994 C180 sunroof is moving slowly and is not moving square to the front edge. I mean that it is moving backwards at an angle of about 10 to 20 degrees off square. Why? Has the brackets been damaged, cracked or broken? Or has the pulley popped off or the chain/belt/wire been over stretched? I...
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    Clip-on bonnet paintsaver(clear or tinted acrylic)

    I am still looking for these for my 1994 and 1997 C180 cars and cannot find them anywhere in the world. Maybe I looked in the wrong places? I would appreciate it if anyone has seen one and can point me to the shop, factory or even country where these are made or sold. They are very common for...
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    lacking power

    Concerns a 1997 C180 Classic 5sp auto I have. Was carrying four 60 to 80kg adults(myself included) yesterday and felt the lack of power going uphill roads in town with slow traffic and tram tracks. Gears changed properly and even got down to 2 or even 1 without kickdown. Is that right or was it...
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    starting problem and noise

    I have this 1997 C180 with 224000kms which has starting problems and some noise. On cold starts, it fires on the first turn, then runs for a few seconds like 2 or 3 seconds and burps(hiccup/pause), then it recovers and goes on normally. However, more often than not, it dies off and the next turn...
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    noisy shocks

    :confused: I have a 1997 C180 Classic with 224000kms, but it looks new and drives like a new car. However, when it goes over the speed slowing road humps, I get a squishy, metallic sound coming from the shocks and wonder if its a useby date reminder. Elsewhere they make no sounds and the ride is...
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