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  1. Shane10010

    W211 Load Cover Closes Won't Open

    Hi, A few threads on the subject but hoping someone might spot something 'obvious' for me to investigate. The load cover rails are 'stuck' in the down / closed position and won't open / release when I open the boot. Tried so far: > Remove fuse > Check position of magnet sensor > Reset rails...
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    W220 Difda 18" wheel

    Hi, Does anyone have one they are looking to sell? Need the 8J as fitted to the front. Shane
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    Difda refurb - what shade of silver?

    Hi, I bought a secondhand a while back and have been using them as is. The rear tyres need to be replaced so I would like to get them refurbished first. Any suggestions on going for the OE shade or anything else? Shane
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    W220 Softclose Retrofit

    Hi, Hope this is in the right forum. Has anyone retrofitted the door soft close feature on a W220 S Class or know how it is done? Thank you in advance Shane
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    Poor radio signal W220 S

    Hi, I have recently purchased a 2003 W220 Facelift and am slowly working my way through the niggles. I have established that I need a new GPS / phone aerial and am looking into why the radio signal is poor. Any suggestions on where to start? Thank you in advance Shane
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    Pre / post facelift 320 CDi engine differences

    Hi, After selling my 1994 S500 Coupe and more recently my 1996 S320, I am in the process of acquiring a 2003 S320 CDi and I am told it is in need of a replacement engine (168k miles). I know that the post facelift engine has a higher power rating but I would like to know if this is purely...
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    Wood Trim Refurbish / Replace

    Hi, The wood trim around the gearshift on my C280 is cracked and I am struggling to source a matching part from our favourite auction site. Any advice on where to look or if anyone can redo the veneer? Thank you in advance. Shane
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    CD Changer / Headunit Connector Lead

    Hi, My 1994 S500 coupe was bought with an aftermarket Alpine CD/radio. I have sourced a Mercedes Radio/Tape unit (model 'Special') and a Mercedes CD Changer (model MC3194) from a 1995 W140 sedan. Unfortunately they didn't cme with the lead to connect the two. Looking in my boot, I cannot...
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    Anyone for a S500 / CL Coupe?

    Hi, I bought my '94 S500 Coupe, unseen, on the UK's favourite auction site. She has brought me many hours of pleasure and frustration as when she arrived, despite her extensive history and low miles she barely ran. I have replaced everything from the fuel pumps to the ETA and the Engine...
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    What is causing this miss on my W140 Coupe?

    Hi, I have bought a '95 C280 for weekday use and kept the S500 Coupe for weekends. On startup the car is absolutely perfect with no miss - this develops once warm. If I rive her about 50 miles the miss eventually goes and only reappears if the car is left parked up for several days. I am...
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