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    R231 SL400 front tyre scrubbing on the insides

    Hi, My car drives straight and doesn't veer to either side if I loosen my grip on the steering wheel. However, my tyres scrub a little on the insides, is this normal given the width of the wheel and tyre (255x35xR19 86Y)? My current tyres were getting close to the wear bar and the passenger...
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    SL400 (R231) - Does a new battery need coding?

    Hi, I have suspected my battery has not been the best for a while with the start-stop feature only working occasionally and then after a couple of start-stops it does not work again for days? I have just bought a 12v battery tester and it reports its health as being 15%, Charge 42% and...
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    Forthcoming purchase of SL350 or SL400 - 2013 What should I look out for?

    Hi Everyone, I am looking to purchase a 2013 CL350 or an SL400 if I can afford the extra cost and I am interested to know if there are any common faults that I need to look out for? Also interested to know at what mileage the transmission oil is recommended to be changed? On previously owned C...
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    Occasional misfire Mercedes Mechanic Baffled

    Hi all, My C220 CDI 54 plate has had the Glow plug relay replaced, glow plugs replaced and my EGR valve replaced with new genuine parts, yet the car is still occasionally misfiring? The fuel injectors have all being pressure tested etc., and all test OK. STAR diagnostics reports no faults or...
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    Possible EGR issue due to low power

    Hi Guys, My w203 C220 CDI 2004 is having a few issues with power, as such it feels like the turbo isnt even working. If i fully press the accelerator it doesnt change gear nor does it speed up a great deal either. However after being sat in traffic for 5 to 10 minutes it suddenly appeared...
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    Exhaust fumes quite smelly and gassey

    I've just had my C220 CDi (w203) glow plug relay replaced and the glow plugs replaced with genuine parts. However I have now noticed that when i put my car in the garage and get out, it smells of fumes, a sort of burning smell and a little gassy? Any ideas please? There are no smells in the car...
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    Twin turbo or not on these?

    Two people I know have recently purchased the following: E350 CDI 2012 Sport C250 CDI 2011 AMG Both say their cars are twin turbo although I cant find the details for either indicating they are twin turbo? Mercedes apparently didn't make an E350 v6 Twin during these years so I am a little...
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    W203 Comand NTG-2 unit just went off?

    NHi, Yesterday on two occasions my comand just tripped out and then came back on, today it went off and it never came back on? I disconnected the battery for a short while and reconnected it. It slowly did come back to life but now its completely off and removing the battery did not work...
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    Is it possible to tell which key fob was used?

    Hi, I have a W203 on a 54 plate and I am curious to know if there was an incident that needed investigating, would it actually be possible to tell which key fob was last used to open the car and drive it if i had two of them? Regards, Steve...
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    w203 heater control reset?

    Hi, my c220 is blowing cold on the passenger side and a touch warmer on the drivers side? the heat control dial doesn't make much difference when going to select a warmer temp unless it is full over to hot? Does anyone have any experience with this issue? I thought it was possibly the duo...
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    Duo Valve C220 CDI, easy to replace?

    Hi, My 11 year old C220 duo valve is a little lazy and Im thinking of replacing it, the price of the part doesn't seem to bad but what is it like to change? I can do most things although I am wondering if I should price it up at my local Indy. Regards, Steve...
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    12v present, lamp ok but does not light? Interior vanity mirror

    This is a strange one: Both my sun visors have a vanity mirror and the light in the roof lining comes on, but only on the drivers side? Swapped both lamp holders around although both do work on the drivers side only and both bulbs work fine. Both sides have 12v+ present when the flap is...
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    W203 subwoofer wired or not

    Hi, I have a c220 cdi with Comand APS NTG2 installed from new and a changer in the glovebox. I want to know if the wiring for a subwoofer would of been installed when new or not with it having the above unit installed? I will investigate the rear shelf to see if I can see anything...
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    Looking for someone who can repair my multichanger

    Hi Guys, I have a multi changer in a C220 CDI Avantgarde SE in the glovebox that will eject the caddy but will not take a disc into play once re-inserted? The head unit is a Comand APS NTG2 unit and has a single slot for the Nav disc. I am using this to play cd's but would like the changer...
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    ViseeO MB3000 for sale

    I have a ViseeO MB3000 Bluetooth handsfree car-kit, as new for sale. I purchased this less than a year ago to fit my S320. It was paired to my phone and to be honest I hardly ever used it. It is boxed, has the instructions and leads etc. and looks completely unused. £140 including postage...
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    SLK230 wanted but not silver 2004/05

    Hi, Just sold my S320 and now I'm looking for an SLK230 around 2004-2006 depending on price. I do not want a Silver one nor am I looking for one with over 100k miles. A black one would be nice with the two tone interior in cream. Thanks, Steve...
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    S320 (W220) Duo Valve easy to fit?

    I believe my Duo Valve is faulty as there is very little heating although cooling is fine. If I were to find a used one can they be fitted fairly easily or do they need to be programmed to the car like an alarm module etc. Any ideas of a good place to get one from? S320 2004...
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    MC3330 CD Changer repair required

    I have a cd disc half loaded in its tray and it is jammed, the unit did play cd's perfect except i noticed that disc two was occasionally getting jammed and now it won't eject? The Model is a MC3330 (A220 827 46 42) Can anybody recommend a repairer or dismantling instructions for the unit...
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    Chime when drivers door opens, WHY?

    Sometimes when I open the drivers door on my s320 2004 model I hear a chime and sometimes I do not? In fact most times I do not but I would like to know why this happens? Does anyone have an idea why this happens? Is it significant or a warning of some sort? Regards, Steve...
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    How to use: EPC/WIS/ASRA would be nice!

    Hi, I have recently installed EPC/WIS/ASRA and whilst I can steadily navigate round the system it would be great if there was a small tutorial or screen shots to inform me what buttons select what functions etc. Searching for key words was always handy with the version I had 6 years ago...
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