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    W203 C32 gear selector problem

    Hello all, I have a faulty gear selector (error code P1856) on the C32, does the gear selector require coding if I buy a used one? There is a company that refurbs your own unit with a lifetime guarantee (ecutesting.com) for £185 + VAT and delivery. This would not require coding. There is a...
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    W204 2010 C63 EBD,ABS,ESP inoperative

    Hello all, I was out driving a couple of days ago, I braked to stop and talk to a neighbour and 'EBD,ABS,ESP inoperative See owner's manual' came up on the display when I set off again. At the same time the steering became stiff and there was a message 'Run flat indicator inoperative'. The...
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    W164 ML280 2006, 86 intermittent electrical faults!

    Hello all, My daughters ML280 is suffering from various intermittent faults across most modules. The symptoms are that there is a beep, all instruments including the clock don't work, they will spring back to life almost immediately. Cruise control is inoperative at all times. It is now...
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    W204 C63 aftermarket control arms

    Has anyone fitted aftermarket upper front control arms to their W204 C63? I have just ordered a front left lower arm from Mercedes at a cost of £328, I need this right away as the ball joint is done. I will change the front right lower in a couple of months once my bank balance has recovered...
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    C63 M156 camshaft adjusters

    Hello all, I've purchased a 2010 C63 and am changing the head bolts. There was no problem with the engine prior to this just want peace of mind. I've removed the cam adjusters on the right bank. I started with the inlet cam adjuster and was expecting to find a washer between the cam adjuster...
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    W203 C32 "COOLANT VISIT WORKSHOP!" message

    Ok so the ML is fixed, now it's the C32's turn. I have an issue with my W203 2003 C32, the main problem is a "COOLANT VISIT WORKSHOP!" message and the radiator fan is not working. I have been using the car with this message for a couple of months as I have had not had the time to look at it. I...
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    ML280 rumbling noise

    Hello all, There is a rumbling noise on my daughter's 2006 ML280 which I think is coming from the front nearside. It is most apparent at 20 - 35 mph. The gearbox has been leaking oil from one of the cooler pipes so I feared the worst. I have bought new cooler pipe seals, drained and refilled...
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    Limited slip diff - any good?

    Hello all, I've owned a C32 for 9 years and am now thinking of buying a M156 engined car. I have a quick question. I notice some people are recommending a car with a Limited Slip Diff to improve traction. Would I be correct that an LSD has little/zero effect on traction if your traction...
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    W164 2006 ML280 alarm sounder location

    Hello All, I'm having a look at my daughter's 2006 ML280, the alarm was going off last night outside her house no doubt annoying the neighbours. This is a intermittent problem that has been getting worse. I was going to start by taking the alarm sounder off but I'll be bu*****d if I can find...
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    ML280 front and rear propshaft removal

    Hello Forum members from a long time lurker, I am currently in the process of removing the engine from my ML280. There is a horrendous knocking noise coming from the bottom end which I suspect is the crankshaft bearings. There is also a smoke screen coming from the exhaust James Bond would be...
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    Air con problems

    It's getting to that time of year again to think about air con. I have had my car (2003 c32 AMG W203) for around 18 months and the air con was working well when I bought it. The air con did not work at the start of last Summer when I went to use it for the first time. I took it to 'National...
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