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  1. wadeyblue

    Hands free phone useable.

    I used to be able to use phone hands free when multimedia was switched off. Now it needs to be on before I can use hands free phone. Message in on board computer says “phone off” Have I switched something off by mistake?
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    Glow plug light comes on

    My glow plug light sometimes comes on at wrong time. Can travel miles from engine cold to normal running temp with no problem. If I stop for 10 mins or so when I re start and run short distance the glow plug light comes for a time while running then goes out but may come back on. Any ideas I...
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    E280 wing mirror locking washer

    Can anyone advise where to get the lock type washer which holds on the electric swivel wing mirror. My drivers side mirror sometimes does not electrically close or open. I took the mirror parts off but did not want to damage the spring type lock washer which holds the swivel part onto a shaft...
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    Default Bluetooth phone

    Can I set my Bluetooth phone as the default. The default always takes me to the cradle for my old Nokia convenience phone and I then need to do the accept Bluetooth routine in command.
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    Command navigation update

    How do I update the command navigation system on my 2008 eclass. If new disc available do I need to purchase from MB
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    W211 E class. Engine oil change drain out old or pump out old.

    It's that time again, engine oil and filter change. Been toying with the idea of purchasing one of the many types of sump pumps on the market and draining the engine oil through the filler. Anyone got any comments on this? What has put me off in the past is the thought that when the plastic tube...
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    Heater drain hoses w211 eclass.

    The MB parts sheets shows a drain hose (in fact there are 2 of them) under the heater. Does anyone know where these drain hoses come out or end? Under the car somewhere i assume, but where.
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    Rear suspension sensor recall

    Anybody had a MB recall for a rear suspension sensor possible problem?:confused:
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    Panel light behind light switch eclass 280 w211

    Should there be a panel light behind the light switch (auto, off, side, dip and headlight) On the eclass 280 w211. 2008
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    722.9 7G Transmission oil change (My 2008 eclass Cdi 7 speed auto)

    This is a work instruction I made for the ATF fluid and filter change on my 7G transmission. Completed this change yesterday using all MB parts + an adapter putchased from Amazon. I have a similar write up which includes photos of some of the items and tasks but was too big to upload. Let me...
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    e class and c class 7 speed auto box

    Is the 7 speed auto box on my 2008 e class the same as the 7 speed units fitted to c class and others? :dk:
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    Transmission fluid w211 e280 7 speed auto

    Which transmission fluid should I use for my 2008 7 speed auto eclass 280 year 2008
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    Oil filter Mann part with Merc number

    Back in May changed my oil filter during a service. The old oil filter element had the Merc identification part number on it but also the Mann ident number. Looks like Merc buy from Mann and then put their own number on the filter. Merc part no A646 092 05 01 Mann part number WK820/1 Any comments??
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    Change transmission oil and filter W211, 2008

    Hi All 2008 e class 280 w211 I know there are many posts re transmission oil change, however I would be grateful for any help. Been quoted between £300 and £400 for this job by MB Newbridge. 1 Do you think this is reasonable? 2 Any suggestions re alternative garage to get quote in central...
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    Whirring or humming noise at low revs

    Had a whirring and/or humming noise which I could hear inside the car at low revs. Finally found out what was causing this :- Slightly low power steering fluid level. Topped it up and now all quiet again YIPPEE. Fluid container is just beside the water expansion tank under engine cover. Photo...
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    2008 e class:- Smell from centre vents

    Smell from centre vents on e class w211 2008 year. I have an annoying musty smell from the centre vents in my 2008 e class 280. 47k miles. If I keep the vents closed then it is ok but as soon as I open them when heater is on it comes back. When the vents are open the smell is at its worst when...
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    Fine mesh cover

    I have the fine mesh cover on the centre speaker and after reading many ways to remove it I cannot get anything in the small holes to remove. Cannot see any way to get anything under it to get to tabs if it has any. Car is E280 W211 2008. Any ideas as I hve slightly damaged it already!!
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