a140

my A140 runs rough on idle,uses a lot of fuel and exhaust fumes smell like pure petrol.ive replaced the air filter but not the plugs.i purchased an air temp sensor by advice.is this any good and where is the sensor situated pls.many thanks:dk:

Dear user, this is the first time i post something on this site, although i always find interesting information in here. I recently bought an X reg A140 classic with a few issues. first issue, dead stater, this was resolved by removing the air box, iar mass flow sensor assembly & inlet...

Hi, I am new to this site and I am looking for help as I am extremely baffled. I unplugged the 2 connectors on the ecu/maf and when I was putting everything together I tried to start the car but it would not turn over, then I realised I forgot to plug in the 2 ecu/maf connectors so I plugged...

Hi, I am new to this site and I am looking for help as I am extremely baffled. I unplugged the 2 connectors on the ecu/maf and when I was putting everything together I tried to start the car but it would not turn over, then I realised I forgot to plug in the 2 ecu/maf connectors so I plugged...

Hi, I am new to this site and I am looking for help as I am extremely baffled. I unplugged the 2 connectors on the ecu/maf and when I was putting everything together I tried to start the car but it would not turn over, then I realised I forgot to plug in the 2 ecu/maf connectors so I plugged...

Hello, My A Class 2001 A140 Elegance worked fine on Saturday but the next day it would not even crank on position 3 of the ignition. The recovery people came out and agreed it's not the battery and could be an electrical connection to the starter or the starter itself. I've looked...

Hello guys, I have an old MB A140 (W168), came with two mechanical keys. I'm wondering if it's possible to install the remote locking system by myself, which would be much easier to use. I found some kits on eBay, for example: Remote Central Locking Upgrade Kit UNIVERSAL Keyless Entry...

Hi Guy's anyone know why my A140 would suddenly stop firing right and loosing power sounds like it is not firing on all cylinders any help apprectaited.:thumb:

Hi, got a 2001 A140 that has started to play up in that it is intermittently starting,, 1 day no problem then won't start for days! Not too sure on dash lights either (only had short while) when ignition is turned all light come on (which I think is right, but none go off when on position 3?? Is...

The wing mirror glass on my mercedes A140 X Reg has to be replaced and l have just got one off E-Bay , l just need to know how l replace the mirror if anyone can help... It is the drivers side and is heated glass, does it matter which wire is connected to the glass terminals, and can l take the...

Hello all.. I'm a norwegian guy who has been working my a## off to get the starter out from my newly purchased A140, 98-mod... See the attached image of the flywheel ring-gear.. Is this worn out? I'm used to BMW's and have never been bothered with replacing starter motors so I'm a litte...

Just bought a A140 and love it but I've had a few problems that no one (not even the garage) can pinpoint. I have no rear lights, main beam, front wash (the wipe works). The dash doesn't light up and there is an error message on the CD player but I can replace that with a new CD I have. Any help...

New poster to the forum I have a 2000 A140 and had intermittent spluttering/stalling of the engine at low revs, stalling, and finally problems starting. I took it to a garage and after diagnostics he said my ECU may need replacing, and/or the EGR valve has a problem. ECU/MAF I got a second...

This is really for anyone who own's or has owned a A- Class 140, What do or did you like about these cars and what was the bad side of them.. l have read up abit of info on Lofty's homepage , but would like to hear owners comments on the pro's and con's of in my opinion really nice nippy cars.

My A140 would'nt start yestaday and for the last few days has seemed sluggish trying to start, so l put a voltmeter on it and it read 10.8v:eek:, l took it off and charged it all afternoon and after being on charge for 10 hours checked the cells while it was still charging and all but one cell...

Hi, I have a w reg a140. it has always shown diagnostic codes when i have taken it to my local garage. Recently wont start, however when plugged into garages diagnostic machine wont connect or show any codes, had another garage bring his delux equipment still wont give up any codes, in fact...

Hi there, I have a Mercedes A140 (02). About 2 days ago i had a problem with my secondary injection air pump Part number: A 000 140 40 85, the motor is continuously on after the engine is turned of, could anyone advise if the motor is faulty or the relay switch? Also we have unplugged the...

Firstly hello everybody. I have been reading through the post now for a while a do not think my issue has been coveered, is it usual for the A140 classic 1400 semi auto box unable to get 4th gear as well as reverse, I have handed into a garage and he said a new box was required? I am still...

Hi, I'm looking to buy a steering wheel cover for a Mercedes A140, just wondering what size steering wheel will I have? I have a 2000 Mercedes A140 classic. Many thanks, - John.

Hi, Just wondered, how much roughly would it cost to get a local garage to fit a reverse parking sensor on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz A140 Classic? I am considering purchasing this one: CAR REVERSE PARKING 4 SENSOR KIT& BUZZER ALARM UK LOCAL | eBay Many thanks, - John.