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  1. jkj

    2004 '54 W211 front suspension

    Conventional I believe.
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    2004 '54 W211 front suspension

    Noting the vehicles age/value, would members have opinions on the cost of replacement frt susp? In all other respects the car and all its functions works perfectly. Body (estate) is virtually immaculate and mileage is only 180K! Any thoughts on this would be appreciated..Thanks
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    2007 320cdi judder

    Will do. Thanks.
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    2007 320cdi judder

    Starts from cold every time, runs (to my mind) perfectly until first stop and switch off, can be local trip 3-5miles, or longer journey, 50-60 miles. Then on restart revs to 1500 or so and judders at that....has been taking anything between 15 mins & 60 mins before it will start and run without...
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    E320cdi unsolvable problem!!

    Starts first time,every time....runs perfectly. Switch off and on restart engine refuses to rev beyond 1500 without juddering. Wait 15 mins, starts and runs perfectly again until next switch off....Would any member have had similar fault or remedial suggestions? Your thoughts would be appreciated.
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    Lights improvement W211?

    Would members have any suggestions for improving the rather abysmal headlights on my wifes W211 220cd estate. She finds difficulty, particularly with the dipped lights but I would think both main & dipped could be improved. Your thoughts on this would be welcomed.
  7. jkj

    Tired Suspension

    My front suspension, W211 2004 220cdi E class estatate, is showing it's age! Does anyone have experience/knowledge of ways to go? I'm presuming new shock absorbers are necessary...what would anyone advise? All helpful suggestions appreciated....Thanks.
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    Airbag suspension W211

    Apologies for the repost....thought the original had disappeared!
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    Airbag suspension W211

    Airbags replaced along with new line...previous one leaked. The car still goes down when parked overnight....any thoughts on this, is this normal?
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    Airbag suspension W211

    Airbags replaced along with new line from compressor. Should the car still sink when parked overnight?
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    Aux battery W211

    Overnight with a ctek charger produced absolutely nothing...I'm presuming battery needs replacement.Do you know of a good source? Would any member know what type etc I need? Thanks for help.
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    Aux battery W211 220 cdi

    I've looked at other posts re this aux battery but nobody appears to mention charging it? Presumably my normal ctek charger will work for this....what setting do I need to charge it on? Thanks for helpful replies.
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    Hardly new but....!!

    Although a mb club member of some years standing, I am not allowed to put items, redundant to me but maybe useful to other members, into the Classifieds until I have made 30posts?! Should I then post randomly until the magic 30 is reached? Meanwhile it looks as though the 2 towbars, 1 new still...
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    W211 Suspension

    My garage, previously regarded as totally helpful/competent/honest, have failed to obtain appropriate airbags for my 2004 220cdi estate, citing various eexcuses/reasons....parts from Germany held on entrance to UK, covid problem?? Supplier (different) took order& money...went out of business!! I...
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    Rear Air springs/bags

    W211 Estate....has any member experienced delays in the supply of either Arnott or Aerosus parts from Germany? Opinions as to the preference of either would be appreciated.
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    Rear suspension W211 estate

    Thanks for that fellas.....have referred it to my Indi and trust he'll proceed looking as advised....again THANKS!
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    Rear suspension W211 estate

    My 2004 220 cdi estate has taken to sitting down at the rear! Can anyone advise as to how I can identify, for replacement purposes, the appropriate 'shockers' I need? Online prices seem to range from £25 or so up to several hundred....Advice/information would be a great help....THANKS.
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    After cold start, lack of revs beyond 1500

    Garage has tried everything...all temperatures are correct...absolutely no fault codes appearring but engine fails to rev beyond 1500 until warmed up, then is ok on all starts for rest of the day,even after 8 hrs standing. Mercedes UK appear to know of the problem but have not found a fix for...
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    W221 S320 CDI Engine vibration won't rev

    Similar problem but with difference. Car starts ok but would not rev beyond 1500....left to warm up andthen running ok. Garage could only look at the problem once a day,when cold, as perfectly fine once warmed. After 4 weeks at the garage a faulty wire found...computer can identify. Hope you get...
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    Unable to rev when cold

    Perhaps those replying should try dricing with a 1500 rev limit. Easy when warmed up but non existent at cold.When I say rev I'm talking about 2000-2500.
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