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    W203 S203 Glow plug change

    Finally got round to changing my glow plugs. Took them out and found MB use the BERU. Bought the Hidria version from ECP. Used a torque spanner and a 10mm deep socket. All was fairly easy thanks to MBCLUB. Tools used. The 2nd was harder cos of the wire and fuel line. I removed just the...
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    W203 P1405 Exhaust gas recirculation issue

    Car went into limp mode on saturday. Had to drive 130 miles at 50mph. Couldn't find my OBD2 bluetooth ELM327 so decided to use my old wired one. Scantool no longer work and no drivers for windows 10. Finally found the easyobdII with the reset...
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    Thermostat W203 screw size issue

    I bought a Circoli Thermostat Product Code: 209220340 yesterday. It fits ok but the 2 holes to attach cable holders are the wrong size. Therefore the original screws don't fit. Should ECP/manufacturer not be providing new screws or is this a defect?
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    MOT failure - brakes, suspension bushes and Wipers!

    Hi All Just had MOT done on c220 estate(W203) and failed on a few things. Most are sorted just the suspension arms to fit on monday. I have had a sticking handbrake the last 5 or so years. if i pull it up with my feet, the light stays off. This year it stayed on and the rear brakes seem to...
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    service - can i mix oil type??

    Hello I have 2 engine oil left overs of 4 liters of oil from my previous 2 service. One is a 5w30 and the other 5w40. Both low sap. Can i use both or do i need to buy another 5 liters of either?
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    Cracked Alloy

    Had some issue with a puncture last week. Just been out to get some tyres and the alloy had a huge crack. Not sure if this was the result of me driving 2 miles to get off the motorway or was cracked weeks before as it was constantly losing pressure. Can the below be repaired? And i am not...
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    Tyres for W203 estate

    Hi Guys, Had a blowout on the M25 on saturday. Managed 2 miles on flats to the next junction as i didn't want to be changing driver side front wheels at nearly midnight. Got the emergency tyre on and made it to my destination. Would i be able to do the 150 miles journey back on the emergency...
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    W203 estate 220 CDI...auto gear selection stuck

    Evening all, I have noticed recently that the car sometimes get stuck in one gear. I have to pull over, turn off engine before the auto selection goes back to normal. The screen display shows its in drive but it seem to just get stuck probably in 2nd. I went to change my engine oil today and...
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    W203 possible loss of power

    Hi Guys, I hope someone can advice me on this. I was driving home on the M1 in the early hours of this morning and noticed I may be suffering a loss of power. It was very cold, raining and foggy. The temp gauge was down to just above 40 even though I have been driving for over an hour. I was...
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    Crusine control dummies guide for c220??

    I can't seem to work out how to use the cruise on my 2005 c220 estate. Not sure what am doing wrong. It shows as limit 75 then nothing happens.
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    Near miss at heathrow terminal pickup

    Was picking a friend at the airport and in my excitement, double parked and put the car in reverse instead of park. Got out the car, shut door and car was picking up speed in reverse. I just manage to make back into the car in time before disaster struck. Very close call! Why don't the C class...
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    Did Buckinghamshire to Brussels drive

    Did a round trip to brussels over the weekend on a full tank. The 220 cdi handled the journey well and was averaging 43mpg once I got going. Once on the continent I ditched fuel saving:D My only worry is at speeds near a 100 I can feel a bit of vibration from the rear or above the front...
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    Never trust a used car dealer.

    Recently bought a 220cdi estate from some indy dealer. Error on my part and never checked the dash to see if the service was due.:doh: Discovered this on getting home, rang him next day and he said the car had and oil and filter change but he didn't reset the light. I decided to do the...
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    Right oil for 2005 220cdi

    Bought some oil from eurocarparts today. It was the triple qx 5w40 fully synthetic(for PD engines). Is this the right oil? Mercedes ESS says it has to meet 229.3 or 229.5 spec. This one says 229.51. Is it the same? Plus I have a DPF fitted so not sure if this is low ash but ECP seem to think...
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    VM parts on ECP

    Whats the difference between the VM parts on ECP and the others? Are they original manufacturer? Just wondering if I should spend the extra £££ for VM or go for alternative brand.
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    Nokia cradle swap for iphone 4 cradle anyone?

    Have a Nokia cradle fitted in my car. Will anyone be willing to swap for an iPhone 4 one? I live and hope:)
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    B service advice please. Bucks/herts/beds

    Recently Bought a c220, 2005 and forgot to check if it has had a recent service:doh: I would have knocked off a few more hundreds off the price:wallbash: Noticed once packed at home that it has exceeded its service interval by 800miles or km(can't remember which). It requires a B service. I...
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    Eletric folding mirror fault

    I recently bought a c220 cdi. I tried the folding button for the first time and the driver side mirror is stuck. I hear a click but nothing happens. Am I doing something wrong?
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    Buckinghamshire newbie

    Hello All, Recently added a C220 estate CDi to my A170. Hope to learn a lot from all you knowledgable people.
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