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    To Command or Not to Command

    That is the Question... So in conjunction with another post of mine, could someone tell me what is the matter with the original Merc head units, i see words like Command, NT/NTG, etc being used What are the differences?. Also i read about adding a Bluetooth unit to them, Can't they use...
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    Tick Toc, Tick Toc.

    Hi Guys , the problem is simple, but i'm finding out the solution can be a right Beatch.!! So bought a 2010 ML350 V6 Diesel. few issues but thats life , they'll get sorted. However. i never thought changing the time would be so difficult. you got it , its got a replacement head unit with issues...
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    standard interior of W164

    Hi Guys Its been a while and i've changed cars ,.....again. We've now got a 2010 ML350 3.0l V6 Diesel. So apart from the usual niggly little points there are 2 big ones that really bug me. First, the Mercedes media system has been replaced with a android type replacement with an LCD colour...
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    Settings quirks

    Hi guys, Recently bought a CLK 350 2009, and i absolutely love it. However there are some quirks which i cant seem to sort out. ! Settings, one of the settings says the mirrors will close when you lock the car, well they dont. They close and open with the inside buttons but not automatically...
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    I know I know Replacement lights

    Hi. come back to Mercedes after a stint with Bee Ems Got myself a 2009 CLK350 , now I haven’t seen my lights at night yet, but by the looks of them they are not going to be as good as the hid on the BMW. So I’ve seen these units that replace the whole light unit as one. Anybody have any...
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    Alarm Issue...yet again

    Hi Guys, well i know this subject has been done to death, but i'm not looking for an answer, i just want to turn the dam thing off forever...period!! Quick run down, working fine one day (3 years ago) then when i arm and lock it instead off the usual 3 clicks, it just kept going , god knows how...
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    Unruly idle at start

    Hi Huys, got a ML 320, recently the idle when started from cold, has been getting a bit unruly, sounded like misfiring, drove it along a bit. stopped the engine, started again and hey presto, everything okay, fires on all 6, checked the codes and sure enough, misfire. Now after the journey, once...
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    Front hub nut problem W163 - urgent!

    Hi guys, Been replacing the front pass side lower ball joint and had to remove the hub assembly, i seem to recall the hub nut coming off ok, but now when i go to replace it, after the first 3-4 hand tightened threads it really tightens up after 7-8 to a point i am concerned about carrying on...
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    Missing part??

    Hi Guys, had my ML320 2001 MOT'd and on the advisory it said the rear anti roll bar was corroded, got it home and started looking at the fails.. bulbs, pads etc. and i thought i'd take a look at the rear AR bar, Sure enough it had lots of flakey red stuff on it. However i followed the AR bar to...
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    Wanted:: Coil Spring

    Hi Guys, i'm looking for a rear suspension coil spring for a W163 ML320 2001 if any one has one let me know. Rich
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    Misfire/Hesitatation/just not firing after rain

    2001 ML320 V6 Hi guys, as above, after a period of rain when the car is parked, and i drive away, its very lumpy and seems like its misfiring, after a while the car shoots forward like i hit the NOS button!! After much reflection and a trip to my local garage who reads the codes, it appears...
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    Misfire after rain

    Hi Guys, got a ml 320 2001, and this annoying little problem. After a rainstorm, when i start it up it runs pretty poorly, when feeling the Exhaust it is a definite thump thump thump.. signs of a misfire? feels like it when driving.. Also if i stop and check exhaust its still the same. But, if i...
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    What are these holes for

    Hi Guys, on my ML320 i have 2 slots on the floor on the drivers side, Does anyone know what they are used for .. carpet retention?? Regards Rich
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    Comand units

    Hi Guys, its been a while, but im back, and with a different model, i now have a W163 ML320 2000/2001. the only thing it has in common with my last car is the 3.2 V6 engine. Down to busines, in my console i have a std Mercedes CD/Radio. What i want to know is can i take that out with the cubby...
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    W163 Load Cover

    Well the title says it all, let me know if you can help Rich
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    Audio unit, 2 buy or not 2 buy...

    Hi Guys. i've got the chance of buying a command unit for my CLK 320, it only has a 1 Din unit at the moment, but thought an upgrade would be nice, especially if i can get a sat nav in it as well. The one i have in mind is the one in the picture, i dont think its from a clk, but is a 2 din unit...
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    Hydraulic Ram - CLK320 convertible

    Hi, I'm after a hydraulic ram that operates the roof on a 2001 CLK320 convertible, its on the passenger side and has a Merc pt number of A208 800 00 72. Many thanks. Rich
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    Hydraulic Ram for CLK320 Roof

    I'm after a Hydraulic Ram that operates the roof and is located behind pass side panel in the rear. A picture is attached showing the extent i had to go to get to it and one of the ram itself. Merc part numbers are A208 800 00 72 DCD0806-73-91 If you have one it would be nice if you could...
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    CLK roof Ram

    Hi Guys, If you've been following my posts, you'll know if got issues with my roof. Big question is, can i remove the Hydraulic Ram on the pass side that opens and closes the Roof with no major problems. I was just about to attempt this tricky operation when a mate said a fiend said "NO...
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    CLK 320 Roof, Manually open.

    Hi Guys, you may have been following my exploits so far with my roof handle and the solution i came up with, however i have been unable to apply it to the roof because as i was using the roof one day it stopped opening and just made noises. When i did finally get the roof in a half open state, i...
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