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Morning Everyone. My 2009 E350 Cdi Coupe really struggles in these cold mornings to start. I have to turn the key and wait for the pre-heat light to go out 6 or 7 times before the engine turns over properly......then it feels lumpy until its warmed up. There is no warning light on the dash...

Hi Everyone, Hope you all had a great Xmas. Before Xmas I had the oil cooler seals done on my E350 Cdi Coupe. Since then the Thermostat has packed up not as a result of previous work but I guess due to the milage of the car (144k). When I replaced the thermostat today I found a connector...

I have a weird situation with my 2009 E350 Cdi Coupe. I've recently had the oil cooler seals changed but since then the car has developed a possible issue that I don't think would be related but just wanted some opinions. The car don't seem to reach optimum temperature now. It used to sit...

Evening Everyone, I have an issue on my 2009 E350 CDI Coupe thats driving me nuts. I was checking all the lights as my car is overdue its MOT. Turns out when I pull the switch for the Rear fog light I get the "Rear Fog Lamp" warning on the dash. I ordered a used rear unit that mounts on the...

So I came out of the house last week and found a puddle of oil on the drive. I managed to get it up on a ramp today and these are the pics from where the oil is leaking. My brother-in-law is a mechanic and says it don't look like the oil cooler but couldn't be sure as he hasn't seen many of...

Hi everyone, I need to get replacement front shocks for a 2009 E350 Cdi Sport Coupe and wondered if anyone knew if the shocks are the same between the sport and standard chassis and its just the springs that are different or if they use different shocks. I only ask as i've seen Bilstein...

Hi Everyone, I have a 2009 C207 E350 Cdi. Just a quick question, When I rev the engine the car revs normally but once I take my foot off the accelerator I get a 'sssssssssss' sound as the revs drop off. It almost sounds like a dump valve but is more of a hiss than a 'pssst'. Is this...

Hi, I started my car today and was greeted with a nasty clatter. I had a look under the bonnet and saw what looked like smoke coming from the front right injector along with a loud ticking/chatter. Also the injector is caked in what looks like a dry black tar. Is this a big job to get...

Hi Everyone, I have a 2009 E350 CDI Blue Efficiency Coupe which has a little hissing sound after hitting the accelerator. I have had a good look at the engine and have noticed a split connector between where the pipework comes from the air filter housing and goes into the turbo (pics attached)...

Morning everyone, I have come back to a Mercedes after a couple of years of driving a Lexus (Please don't judge lol) and I have to say I absolutely love it. The only thing that annoys me is that the car don't have a reversing camera and want to get one retrofitted. How do I tell what...

Hi people, I have to replace the rear shocks on my 2003 c180k coupe but don't know if they are the normal or sports suspension. Is there an easy way to tell?? Thanks people.

Hi People, Does anyone have any experience with manual C180k Coupe's ?? The biting point is about an inch or so from the top of the pedal, does anyone know if this is normal. Also there is a slight grumble from around the gearstick when the clutch pedal is pressed down fully, this goes when...

Hi everyone, Im one of these rare people who have bought a manual Merc lol. Has anyone had their clutch replaced on a 2003 C180k Coupe ? If anyone has could you give me an idea on price for this as I think the clutch is coming to the end of its life and dont want to be ripped off by an...

Hi , My Cam Magnet Sensors have started to leak :eek: Does anyone have a How-to on replacing them or is it something best left for a dealer/indie to do. My engines M271 on a C180K 2003 with 92k on the clock. Thanks guys.

Just dropped my 2003 Coupe into the local Indie for a rattle on the engine when idling. He reakons its gonna be either the Alternator Clutch or the Belt Tensioner. Thought you guys would wanna know just incase anyone is suffering with the same symptoms from their C class. I will post the...

Hi Guys, Im just interested to know whether you can fit the folding mirrors of a 2004- c class coupe onto a 2003 c180k coupe and if so how hard is it. Cheers.

Hi Guys, I just finished installing a Pioneer Headunit into my 2003 C180K Coupe. I had to run a feed from the Cigarette Socket in the centre console as there was no cable for the switch line in the Iso connector. Is this normal when installing a Headunit into a coupe that had an Audio 10...

Hi Everyone, Can anyone advise me with whats needed to fit an aftermarket Kenwood headunit into a 2003 C180K Coupe. I want to retain the controls on the steering wheel but am also wondering if it shows the track numbers as it does with the Audio 10 which is currently installed. Also does...

Does anyone know how many speakers a C180K Coupe SE has, and what size they are. Thanks in advance guys.

Hi Everyone, I seem to have a bit of a grumbling noise around the area of the Power steering pump and the Alternator. I have sprayed a bit of Wd40 on the shaft of the alternator and the power steering pump but the noise is still there. Has anyone experienced this noise before. ?? I also...