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  1. GavinP

    Issues with Mercedes me 2018 E400d estate

    Anyone else struggling to get Mercedes me to work. Have 27 of 28 functions all activated - vehicle is 4 years and 12 days old! Had issue that stopped remote functions working but lock / unlock now ok, range, fuel and tyre pressures all seem ok. Cannot find how to access anything else - E.g...
  2. GavinP

    Towbar wiring

    My '68 E Class Estate has a factory fitted retractable tow bar. Does any one know if all such MB fitted towers are fully wired for 13 pin please? I've seen some internet posts showing how one can check with a multimeter but before I go down that route I though it was worth asking on here! Am...
  3. GavinP

    Request for obtaining alignment geometry data

    Have recently posted (on Broken Tyres) about the 2 x front tyres worn down to cords after 20,144 miles (3 years) so failing it's first MOT - also the tread was still between 5 - 5.5mm. Had a 4 wheel alignment check done today by a firs class tyre dealer who's operator reckoned the set up was...
  4. GavinP

    Broken tyres!!

    Anyone come across this before? Just had my '68 plate E400d estate through its first MOT - which it duly failed!! Mileage is 20,244. Extract from Fail document : Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside Front (inner edge) - Tyre has ply or cords...
  5. GavinP

    Towing with an E400d Estate

    Hi, am looking for the forums shared expertise / advice related to pulling a largish caravan. My car is 340 bhp, 4WD with 9 speed auto with a GVW of 1,995 kg and Max permissible towing limit 2,100 kg. Aware that the Caravan Club recommend only 85% of GVW so that would be 1,695 kg. The issue...
  6. GavinP

    Rear head restraints

    Should the button in the front dash drop all 3 rear head restraints or just the outside ones please? G
  7. GavinP

    COMAND in my E400d

    Can anyone tell me which NTG version (assuming 5.5?) I have in a '68 E400d 4MATIC Premium Plus please? Also what are the major differences / benefits / features between mine and previous models? G
  8. GavinP

    VIN code question

    According to VIN my car is equipped with Airpanel. Does anyone one know how it works as the only demo I have seen is on the old style grille for Germany (like the S211 had) rather than the large Merc logo with two silver slats either side that my E400d has? G
  9. GavinP

    Can hear a (small) electric motor running for 10-12 secs after unlocking SLC 200

    Has anyone come across this issue before please? When you unlock the vehicle's windows drop about 1" (assume to protect frameless window) and after getting in one can hear an electric motor run for about 10-12 seconds then stops. Does not do the same when locking up. Regards G
  10. GavinP

    E400d 4MATIC estate battery question (68 plate)

    Hi, Can anyone confirm the correct battery (AHrs + physical dimensions) for the above please? I believe it should be a 019 designation but battery sites vary G
  11. GavinP

    Rain closing feature on E400d estate "Monitoring inactive"

    Hi, When I open up the vehicle settings within in mercedes.me the Doors and Windows section shows three items namely Rain-closing feature which it reports as "Monitoring Inactive" then Parking Brake which says "Park position" and finally "Parking time" which is correct. I spoke with Mercedes.me...
  12. GavinP

    Navigation announcements

    Hi, Does anyone know if it is possible to make the COMAND repeat the last navigation instruction please> On my old 2005 E320 it had a button you could press - this new E400D doesn't. I know you can get it to do so by muting then unmuting but not a safe thing to try whilst driving on ones own!
  13. GavinP

    E400d estate

    Does anyone know if the battery voltage on the above vehicle can be checked in the same manner as on a S211 i.e. without a multimeter?
  14. GavinP

    Question on COMAND on S213 estate

    Anyone one know what the silhouette with a number (1 in my case) next to it on three quarters of the way across the top edge of the COMAND display means please?
  15. GavinP

    Guidance please

    My vehicle is fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport 3 ZP Acoustic 245/35 front and 275/30 rear. As they are run flats there is no jack supplied so I am going to invest in a trolley jack. Q1 Has any one found a pad to fit the round saddle on a trolley jack that fits into the jacking point recesses...
  16. GavinP

    Advice appreciated.........

    Has anyone else experienced problems cleaning E Class Windows? Tried soap & water, Halfords window cleaner, Autoglym's, Turtle wax, Meguiar's and Mixra but no matter what I use they are really smeary. Thankfully it is the back side windows on an estate. Front screen fine. Any thoughts? G
  17. GavinP

    Strange, unsettling "braking" experience in new E Class

    We were driving home from our local art gallery (stone cold sober) and had slowed down as we approached cars stopped at the traffic lights when the lights changed in our favour. I pressed the accelerator, the car moved forwards then suddenly "braked" sharply, seat belts tightened - but car did...
  18. GavinP

    On line Map updates - E Class

    I am looking for information related to member"s experiences with the above feature please. Regards G
  19. GavinP

    2018 E Class Estate - Remote Parking Assist - exploration mode

    Hi, Had this new estate since early December but not actually tried this feature out yet. Any one got first hand experience of it please? - any advice / tips would be most welcome. Garage has a 35mm step up from the block driveway. The garage door opening is just 9" wider than the body work...
  20. GavinP

    Vehicle Heating question

    Hi, Recently replaced a 13½ year old E320 CDi estate (S211) with an E400d estate (S213). Normally it would take > 10 minutes driving before the heater gave warm air. It had an auxiliary heater (drip feed diesel) that came on automatically below 5º ambient. The new vehicle does not have aux...
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