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Hi My W221 S500 has just developed a parasitic draw of 10 - 11 amps resulting in a flat battery within about 3 hrs from fully charged Plus it will only charge if it’s disconnected I have just the handbrake actuator changed and also the air suspension pump changed within the last 72 hours Any...

Hi all need some advice regarding my reversing camera When I put my S221 into reverse the screen just comes up black with the guide lines showing The camera appears stuck in the halfway position Ideas anyone

so i have the following warnings come up on dash run flat warning not working abs not working esp not working Any clues

Hi need some advice Driving along m/way tonight both sides of the cars rear suspension on my 2010 S500 suddenly went completely down. Then about 30 secs later a yellow malfunction warning came on dash. Any ideas what to look for before I book it into my local MB specialist Thanks Neil

just got a 09 (59) S350L and I cannot work out how to lower the middle rear headrest The outer 2 work exactly as they should Any ideas Neil

Hi I cannot start my w211. On friday the key fob would not open the doors but they would open with the emergency key and the key fob would still start the car. Then today stopped to get some diesel but on return to the car the key would not turn in the ignition lock. So I bought new batteries...

My headlights have stopped levelling and when I go over a bump they bounce up and down a few times before settling back on their lowest setting. I understand that the control unit breaks. Could you please tell me where I can find this control unit

Hi I have 2003 w211 with 128k mls. How do I check when to do a SBC reset. As I understand when you get a red warning light its too late. Also can you do a reset at anytime without causing SBC problems:dk:

I have a 2003 w211 3.2cdi auto which has just turned 120k miles today but occasionally loses all drive under moderate acceleration. It will kick down with a jolt and then will not engage a gear until i stop and put into park then back to drive then its back to normal. Any ideas please

So I have my w211 booked in for its MOT tomorrow but today I got the following error messages - 3rd break light faulty and right hand and left hand no' plate lights not working. Also boot will only open using the little metal key. So I am guessing its the wiring to the boot, probably poor or...

Hi I need to disconnect my w211's main battery to check for draw down, is there any problem with this I need to be aware of, ie needing STAR to reset things or possible starting problems etc Thanks:dk:

Anyone know if the OBD SBC reset tools work, anyone bought and used one. Seems like a cheap option against a new unit or having it reset by a specialist. My car is at 115k miles and still on its original pump which still works fine so if I got one would it still reset it ok

I have been trying to get my insurance record corrected for 4 years now. Back in 2010 a 3rd party failed to stop at a stop sign and hit the side of my car. His insurance company admitted liability and I successfully claimed from his insurance. For some reason this has been listed as being a...

Hi I have a 2003 w211 320CDI and would like to know how to tell what make of radiatorI have? I am worried about the leaking of fluid into transmission problem I know there is a thread on the subject but could not find it Thanks :dk:

I keep getting the above warning when I first start up. I have replaced both batteries as they were 6 and 12 years old and although the frequency of the warning has reduced it still happens. Any thoughts :dk: