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    W202 part number for window regulator? Or repair kit?

    Hi The passenger side rear electric window has broken on my C Class W202 C230 Kompressor. V REG 2000 (Facelift) Mercedes wants £214 + VAT for a new part, so looking for a cheaper part online / eBay but not sure exactly which is the correct part number I should be buying? Anyone able to...
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    C-Class C230K (W202) Suspension overhaul?

    Well I can confirm the squeaky noise on the rear suspension is now totally gone after having these here fitted! Mercedes - Benz C Class Rear Left or Right Suspension Arm Bush Additional Information: Check fitment for your vehicle in the compatibility section on the top of the listing...
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    C-Class C230K (W202) Suspension overhaul?

    Hi guys thanks for the replies! I've just had a four wheel alignment / tracking done on it today as the front end does seem improved after what the mechanic has already done to it and I have four brand new Vredestein tyres on it which I don't want them wearing funny. The rear is more of a...
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    C-Class C230K (W202) Suspension overhaul?

    Hi The suspension on my W202 is showing its age now and is feeling tired. Car has just passed an MOT with no advisories to my surprise, as there was loads of play in both front wheels. There was lots of knocking noises at the front and the car generally feels unstable and not tight like it...
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    W202 catastrophic suspension failure how common?

    I'm not 100% but I am fairly certain that was the part that failed. Will ask my brother see what he remembers? I know the piece of metal was hefty and thick and fractured in two as you say. It was the type of part you'd never think would have done that, was pretty shocking lol.
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    W202 catastrophic suspension failure how common?

    I just found this photo online which I believe is a W202, if my memory serves me correctly then it was the part with the arrow that snapped and it wasn't on a weld but in the middle of the metal somewhere, which is about 1 inch thick? Wasn't a ball joint. I was angry at the time and...
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    W202 catastrophic suspension failure how common?

    Car has always been serviced and looked after. I'm not going to be polite when something like that happens! Corroded? Surface rust maybe, thick metal just sheered in half.
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    W202 catastrophic suspension failure how common?

    No photos unfortunately. It was my car but I wasn't driving it, it happened to my brother whilst I lived in Asia as I gave him my car to use. Happened years ago now, car was probably 6 years old at the time. He kept the part and I later went down to the dealer and slung it on some ones desk...
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    W202 catastrophic suspension failure how common?

    Hi Has anyone had a Merc with a catastrophic failure? Which caused a crash or could have been very serious? A front suspension arm on my W202 sheered in half luckily at low speed. At high speed it could have been fatal. Whole left side of the car sunk down and the wheel was hanging off...
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    W202 Year 2000 ignition problem can't start car

    So Benz won't offer me any discount due to the old age of the car and its currently value. Was worth asking I guess, so I sent them another email saying their electrics are crap and listed all the problems I've had with them over the years anyway's. Some annoyances using the spare key. When...
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    W202 Year 2000 ignition problem can't start car

    Thanks guys! I will see if I can re-set the windows then. As for the boot lock I have been using loads of WD40 but I still can't seem to get either blade key to go in very far. I'll keep trying. I just emailed Mercedes-Benz UK and Germany to complain about the high cost of their replacement...
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    W202 Year 2000 ignition problem can't start car

    Great another new problem now since all this, the electric windows aren't working as they should. Normally you press down the button once and let go and then the window will go down all the way on its own. That doesn't work now. Now you have to lightly press down the button and hold it until...
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    W202 Year 2000 ignition problem can't start car

    And insurance companies never rip us off LOL. I hate insurance companies, Admiral in particular they put up my premium because I called them to report someone had damaged my car when I wasn't even in it. In the end the 3rd party paid for the repair herself and she never claimed on her policy...
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    W202 Year 2000 ignition problem can't start car

    Yeah I phoned them up, they are in Birmingham and I am north of Leeds, he said he wouldn't want to come to me and program the key / new key as if there were any issues it would be too far. If I could get to Birmingham he said it would be 100 quid to sort it out. Or 180 to fix my key and also...
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    W202 Year 2000 ignition problem can't start car

    Apparently my car insurance with AA covers up 1000 quid for lost or stolen keys, there is no excess to pay and as I have protected no claims this might be an option? Just worried if I make a claim of this nature they will put up the premium next year.
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    W202 Year 2000 ignition problem can't start car

    I've read that thread just now, I think all that would do is allow me to start the car with the main key fob. However as this fob is not remotely unlocking / locking the car now, I wouldn't gain anything over just using the spare flat key to start the car. There is a place in Birmingham I...
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    W202 Year 2000 ignition problem can't start car

    Nope that doesn't seem to do anything. Looks like I have to buy a new key then. I will wait a few days see what happens if anything in the mean time. Thanks again for all your help!
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    W202 Year 2000 ignition problem can't start car

    So what do you think? Does the smart key just need recoding to the car? Or do I need a brand new key? I put brand new batteries in the key fob as well. EDIT: Last time I had this problem I completely removed the EIS ignition switch from the car and when I connected it back up and then the...
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    W202 Year 2000 ignition problem can't start car

    OK if I sit in the car with no key in the ignition and if I press the central locking button on the dash board then all the doors lock / unlock OK. Also using a digital camera and looking at the end of the key fob when pressing the buttons the light inside lights up OK each time I press a...
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    W202 Year 2000 ignition problem can't start car

    I've done it thank **** for that. I used another car and some jump leads boot is now open again. Many thanks
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