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    Initialisation of diagnosis multiplexer failed

    I'm having a problem linking my C3 multiplexer to any of my Mercedes cars. I'm getting the standard "Initialisation of diagnosis multiplexer failed" message with whichever car I'm linking to. I've tried it on a car with the 38 pin plug and another with the 16 pin plug, and I'm getting the same...
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    Which ECUs are coded to the vehicle?

    This question is specifically for a W210 E240 (2002) but the same question for other Mercs may help others. Can anyone tell me of all the ECUs on the car which ones are actually coded to be specific for that vehicle - i.e. - can't be swapped over from another car without recoding (lets leave...
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    Mercedes STAR diagnostics

    When STAR diagnostics throws up errors that have occurred, is there anyway of finding out a date/time when the error occurred or was logged? What order are the errors displayed in - 1st item is oldest error or newest error??? Thanks
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    A208 Convertible roof problem

    Thought I'd post the solution as it may help other people. I noticed on the STAR diagnostics that the rollover bar lower limit switch wasn't activating even when the bar was fully lowered. Surprisingly no faults were logged. I decided to swap the upper and lower switches over to see if it was...
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    A208 Convertible roof problem

    I bought a 2002 CLK convertible (A208) last September and when I bought it the automatic roof worked but was always a bit temperamental – it needed a bit of a push to get the roof to move back and the micro switch in the boot (triggered by the retractable cover being in the closed position)...
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    not rev above 3k, limp mode?

    I've had cars in limp mode before (both electrical and mechanical) and they've never been as sluggish as you describe - although they get stuck in a gear (or 2) they tend to operate fairly normally in that gear. The sort of symptoms you describe sound more like a blocked or dying catalytic...
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    Stalls when selecting a gear

    My son has a 1995 C200 Elegance (engine 111.941) that has a problem when starting up. The engine starts fine and ticks over correctly, but as soon as you select a gear it stalls. You can get around it by revving the engine before it has chance to stall, but this is far from ideal. No...
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    C280 (w202) V6 engine 1997

    Hi, Sorry to show great ignorance on this, but I have a C280 (as above) which I suspect I may have caused the timing chain to jump a tooth when I was undoing the flywheel bolts without locking the various sprockets. I know, an unexplainable attack of stupidity! If it has jumped a tooth would...
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    SLK front wing rust issues

    I've spent a good part of today reading various forums about rust problems in R170 SLKs, with limited success. I'm currently looking at a friend's SLK and I'm trying to sort out the rust where the front wing joins to the bumper. Taking the bumper off was relatively easy as all the bolts...
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    722.6 Transmission oil filter

    I've just been to my local Mercedes dealer today to get a transmission oil filter for a 2004 (W209) CLK 320 (V6) Cabriolet. According to EPC the part number should be A140 277 00 95, but the sales assistant sold me A221 277 01 95 insisting it was correct for my car despite it looking bigger...
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    C280 (1997 W202) Fuses in OVP board

    Can anyone tell me what the 6 fuses in the OVP board protect? Many thanks. Steve
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    W202 C200 Engine problem

    Thanks Neil. Took the PMS unit off and the plugs fitted perfectly. Now sorted. Many thanks for your help. Steve
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    W202 C200 Engine problem

    Just finished fitting new coils, replaced all dodgey wiring and fitted new PMS ECU. Turned the ignition key, engine turns over but won't start. Checked its not the battery. The only things I'm unsure about are: 1. When turning the engine over I noticed the red and green lights on the...
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    W202 C200 Engine problem

    Thanks again Neil. I'll send you the VIN via email. I've ended up unwrapping the loom from the injector plugs all the way back to the ECU, they're all split in about 6 or 7 different places - shocking!
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    W202 C200 Engine problem

    I've just taken the coil packs off and the leads to the fuel injectors. I'm amazed at how bad they are, also amazed that the car ran at all - see pictures (sorry for quality). The coil packs are Bosch items no. 000 158 24 85 but I can't seem to find anywhere that sells anything matching...
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    W202 C200 Engine problem

    Hi Neil, Number is 018 545 11 32 across top, and ,0 261 200 614 at bottom. My email address is [email protected]. Cheers. Steve
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    W202 C200 Engine problem

    Wow, that is some thread. Looks like this is quite common. At least I'll be able to tell this guy not to bother trying to repair it. I'll be in touch. Thanks again, and to Joe and Graeme for documenting all this. Brilliant! Steve
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    W202 C200 Engine problem

    Thanks Neil. I won't be be able to report back until Saturday, but I will check it.
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    W202 C200 Engine problem

    Hi, hope someone can help. About a month ago I bought a 1995 C200 (petrol) for £625. Its only done 81,000 miles and has a full service history from Mercedes dealers upto about 65,000 miles. The car is in lovely condition so I was quite pleased with myself for getting such a bargain...
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    Which shade of green?

    Thanks guys.
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