Hello all :-)
Now the proud owner of a 2008 CLK 280 Sport Cabrio Obsidian Black as of a about 3 weeks.
So far have fixed intermittent warning about turn signal in right mirror and handbrake cable rubbing on prop shaft.
Very pleased so far, just cleaned it for the first time today...
Hi all.
Totally new to this so apoliges if going over old ground.
Just purchased car from Dealer 200 miles away. (yes get it).
Engine temp rises and falls within accepted temps, but far from constant.
Traffic quickly up to 90c.
Moving quickly down 40 mph 60c.
Constant speed m/way constant at...
HI having got rid of my v low mileage but very troublesome W202 C200 I have now bought a Mercedes B170 and now the passenger door doesn't lock or open along with the other doors if i unlock or lock the car. Grateful for any advice on how to fix this?
Also, the silver trim just below the...
Hi everyone, I am very interested in purchasing 2008 57 plate Mercedes c class coupe c200 CDi. I would like anyone to help me as I'm not sure if It is fitted with a DPF. I do a lot of hort journeys and I feel it would cause it going in limp mode if a DPF is fitted. I'd appreciate any replies...
Hello, about two months ago I bought CLS 350 CGI 215kW with 144 000km. Car seemed to be in perfect condition which was confirmed by check and diagnostic by authorised mercedes service.
Now all of the sudden I got the Check engine light and car lost nearly all of its power. No other message on...
I am about to service my gearbox and have purchased all parts and tools. There are many discussions on which oil to use but I had had no issues in the past with this oil. There are many write ups out there so I didn't bother to repeat. I just thought I would pass on my findings incase any member...
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I have had an annoying rattle recently coming from the rear of car (possibly drivers side). I thought it might be a loose brake pad or something.
Last week I was driving it and there was a loud bang I thought it was a stone (or brick) hitting the car but when I got home couldn't find...
Bit of advice really . Seems like the coating/lacquer is coming off in patches around he front of my e class & starting to look bit of a mess , no rust just looks like it's peeling
Any one any remedies :mad::confused::crazy:
Odd one this, boot won’t open even with the key, centre brake light has become intermittent and has now failed and the number plate lights have a failure message but I have changed the bulbs for new ones.
:dk:Smacks of some kind of electronic fault but what I really need is to get into the...
Preferably OEM.
I'm after a set of roof bars for my c-class estate to attach a roof box to.
Please let me know if you have any, I can collect in the North East (England) or can pay for shipping.
Many thanks,
Hi everyone,
Just bought Evaporater Temp Sensor for my 2008 W221 S class. I searched online to find the location of this sensor in the car. All i can find is Left Hand (EU/USA) Model.
Can anyone help me to find the location in UK model please.
My car has done 184k miles so going to be a bit worn here and there. Had some new tyres fitted today and they couldn't get the jacks under the back as it stood saying the rear suspension had had it! It's not on the floor but compared to other similar cars its sagging. See pics. Not had any dash...
08 plate, 116k with full service history. In my ownership car has been maintained by PCS and in addition to servicing a number of wear and tear items have also been replaced. Great car in very good condition and as new artico leather interior. Car has been ultra reliable with absolutely no...
I have just tackled this today so took the opportunity to detail the work for others to refer to.
The job took no longer than 45 mins.
You will need a:
17mm Socket
10mm Socket
8mm Socket
Torx drive about 4mm (sorry I didn't look).
I have drawn up a diagram as well to refer to the...
I feel like a total idiot, had one of those days I wish never got out of bed!
So, I borrowed an old trolley jack from my neighbour so as to jack the car up to so as to put axle stands under it. I used the centre front jacking point but needed to pad it out with 4x2 as the jack though heavy...
Hi Guys and Gals,
The car I bought has had a replacement tailgate and it is a very poorly painted and dent repaired silver one. So much so that I dare not send it through a car wash. The paint comes off in the rain!!!:eek:
So if any one has a A1 tailgate or knows the location of one, I would...
2008 W204 C63 Secondary Air Pump
Looking for a replacement secondary air pump for a 2008 C63 as mine has packed up altogether and lighting the EML is there any cheaper alternatives than from the stealers as they want best part of £500 for a new one
Hi Folks,
Just received the car back from mechanics after it had a transmission oil and filter change.
Now I am not entirely sure whether the following used to occur of whether I noticed it since I was conscious of the work that had been carried out.
When I shift from park to reverse I feel...