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  1. GadgetBoy

    OM642 Actuator/EGR/Back Pressure Sensor/Bunny hopping blah blah blah

    Yes I've read what I can find. 2008 (09 Model ML320 SE) 72K miles. Earlier this year the car experienced erratic boost and jerky driving. The Turbo Actuator was deemed faulty in DAS and replaced and all was good for a few months and then the erratic behaviour started again. Since the second...
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    W164 Rear Power Outlet

    I got fed up with the power supply of my sat nav being in the front cubby/ashtray so I got a short extension, plugged into the rear outlet, ran it up under the drivers seat and plugged the sat nav power supply in there. Great I thought. All was rosy and I could close the front asthtray, use the...
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    Key shenanigans - 2003 A209

    I have the original 2 keys for the car. One works fine and does everything it should. The other locks and unlocks the car, opens/closes the roof, pops the trunk but does diddly squat in the ignition. No clunky, whirry noise, nothing, not a sausage and of course it won't turn. Both blades lock...
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    03 CLK 200K A209 High CO

    I have the above car which very nearly failed its MOT on high CO. There's no CE light and the car runs as you would it expect. The exhaust is sooty which would suggest there's an issue somewhere and the car can smell petrolly when cold. Mileage is 46K. The car is serviced by a very good Indy...
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    SLK 230 K '98 Water pump replacement.

    I have to replace the water pump on my SLK, it's started to leak at the shaft. Anything I should be aware of? I've had a quick look and it looks straightforward.
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    98 SLK230K Coolant fan not working.

    I'm reviving this car and working through it's surprisingly few problems. In trying to get the A/C working Carsoft threw up a coolant fan error which backed up my suspicions that it wasn't working with the temperature gauge getting highish a few times and the coolant light flickering. I've...
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    R170 door window adjustment

    1998 SLK230K I've done a search on the forum and the internet and I can find many articles describing adjusting the windows for the closed position. My problem is one of my windows won't open fully. The left hand door window (passenger side RHD) stops about 25mm above the door top. Where is...
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    W203 Estate rear wash wipe.

    My rear wash/wipe wipes but don't wash. Further investigation revealed the brass tube that goes up the centre of the wiper spindle has corroded through. Is this part replaceable or is it a new motor assembly?
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    C220 CDi W203 fuel consumption calculation/display..

    I know there's no substitute for looking at the fuel gauge and going "O look I need diesel" but ....... I've just done a brim to brim and it worked out at 44.3 whereas the all knowing computer says 37.6 A quick search of the forum would suggest Star is required to adjust/enter a conversion...
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    W203 Steering not self-centering.

    I recently bought an 03 W203 C220 CDi estate. The local indie I bought it off is well known and respected and he and I both agreed the tracking needed done before I got the car. The car is driving beautifully straight and true but the steering won't self centre fully. It'll return to about 10...
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    How easy is it to clock a W220?

    Looking at a few lowish mileage S320's and I thought I'd ask the question. How suspicious should I be?
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    W202 aircon woes

    It's hot. No aircon. This is bad. C240. Manual aircon (turny dials). What I've checked. Compressor clutch is fine. Inner spins/stops with the EC button. Fuse and relay checked. All ok. Fluid in drier sight glass although it's not full to the brim. Good aerosol spurt if I briefly press the...
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    M112 - C240 "Dry" thermostat change.

    I've had a lazy thermostat for a while now I thought it was about time I changed it. I've recently done a coolant change so (a) I didn't want to waste any and (b) I just wanted to see if it was possible. This requires a vacuum fluid extractor. If you've used yours for oil changes rinse it out...
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    M112 Thermostat

    My car is taking an age to warm up on these less than pleasant days. I think it's safe to assume the thermostat is past its teutonic prime. I freely admit this is the worst type of forum question because I could get off my lazy behind and go look but ........ Where is it? Any hints or tips...
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    W202 5 spd auto box won't stay in 5th

    I've (a) never had a Merc before and (b) never had an auto before so my expectations may be unreasonable but ........ If my car stays in 5th for more than a nanosecond I would be shocked. Even going down hill if I put a gram more pressure on the throttle it shifts down to 4th and then will only...
  16. GadgetBoy

    Creevy Autos - Brilliant

    Can I just say ..... Merc specialists Creevy Autos and the proprietor Stephen Daly in Crossnacreevy near Belfast are excellent. Quick workers. Easy to pay. Will use supplied parts and fluids. Little emergencies are no bother and will be squeezed in. I would totally and absolutely recommend...
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    W202. Some beeps.

    I was reversing my W202 out of the drive tonight and it suddenly started beeping. Maybe 8 or 10 beeps from the dash somewhere and then it stopped. It's never done it before and hasn't done it since. What is it?
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    W202 Petrol smell when brimmed.

    I've noticed my '98 W202 C240 has a ferocious petrol smell, both inside and outside, when the tank is just filled and for maybe 20-30 miles thereafter. It's also very hard to fill completely with the last 1/4 tank taking an age with the most delicate of touch on the nozzle trigger. Is there a...
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    W202 Heater temperature unstable.

    Had the car a few weeks now. Got the A/C recharged, it needed it badly. Now I can't get the heater to sit at a stable temperature. A nanometre change in the temperature control seems to go from fantastically hot to fantastically cold or vice-versa. Even looking at the temperature control...
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    '98 C240 ATF and filter.

    Just had an ATF and filter change on my '98 C240. My what a difference. And at £106 all in with MB fluid and filter it didn't hurt the pocket too much either. Creevy Autos are top chaps.
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