a140

Hello All, 1999 V Reg A140 (W168) I have a handbrake issue ! Several weeks ago I pulled up the handbrake, and something broke, assuming it was the cable that had snapped, the car was put up on ramps, the floor pans removed and an inspection ensued. Nothing looked broken, the handbrake simply...

Hey guys, I am new to this forum and was wondering if any one of you might have come across the following problem? Got a 10yr old 70k miles A140 - automatic where the dashboard displays F intermittently. When i start the car, it shows the correct gear (D/N/R) but after sometime (between 1min -...

Hi I am after the plastic 3rd brake light cover for a A140 as the one I have has a broke clip and rattles really badly. The part number I beleive is either 248 030 / 168 626 00 24 (printed on the plastic) Thanks Chris

Hi I have a nice little A140 Classic but am missing one wheel trim, I hope someone here might have one for sale? same type as in the picture Thanks Chris

hi my 1998 a140 starts fine and sounds great but after about 1min it suddenly cuts out turn the key and it will do exactly the same run then cut out sometimes it will tick over very rough for about 2mins then cut out any help pls

Hi the A class i just bought had a advisory from last m.o.t front subframe heavily corroded ,is this a common fault? looking at it it reminds me of the old rusty mini subframes that used to rust through" IF i need to replace at next mot is it straight forward job? its not a engine out job is...

Hello, guys I have left my car outside for 4 weeks while I was on holiday. When I get back and drive it, the acceleration feels not even and the engine check light is on after driving a while. The car behaves normally for about 20 minutes but after that, it shakes at idle mode and...

Hi, everyone When I drove my car to a football pitch this morning, I felt the car couldn't accelerate properly and every time I kicked the petrol pedal, it shook a bit. After I tried to force my car to reach 30 mph, the engine warning light was on. Therefore, I drive very slowly to my...

hiya, having some issues with my car, the cruise control buttons do not work, the heater only blows cold air (head gasket is fine) just wandering if anybody know if these are minor fixes or could it be as simple as a fuse maybe, is there anywhere i can get fuse diagram as i dont have one in the...

Folks, A friend of mine has been advised that the oil level sensor on their 2003 A140 is faulty, hence causing the dash light to come on. They have been quoted £250 to do the job as apparently the engine has to be lifted out to gain access. I have not looked at this to see if it is the case...

Hi all, got some confusion here, My wife has a t reg A140, it has manual gearbox. Anyway a few days ago went out all as normal, popped in a friends house, came out about 45 mins later and car would turn over but no attempt to fire or start, kept trying and the same thing, went inside and...

I recently got A140 (2000) Avantgarde. How do I find out if its LWB /SWB as I'm searching for mats online. The leg room on the rear seats is quite good so I think it's LWB but not sure. Thanks

My guess its saying that car is due for service....I don't know what -8 means ..yesterday car was showing -6 today it has started shoing -8...could anyone explain what these numbers mean

Hi, does anyone out there know the meaning of this light? My car was running rough for the first few minutes this morning, then the light came on and it seemed to loose a bit of power. I was only a wee way from home so took it home and caught public transport to work. Haven't had a chance to...

Hi there, A colleague of mine has a 1999 W168 A140 that has an annoying problem. The remote central locking has recently stopped working (replacing the fob battery has not resolved the issue) so the car has to be unlocked via the door lock. However, this sets the alarm off, which continues to...

Hey Guys, I feel I am stuck with this Garage. I gave my car to this garage to replace starter motor. I gave them the starter motor which I bought from Prestige Parts. Garage fitted starter motor but still could not get it started. They got it checked by Electrician who decalred starter motor...

Recently borrowing an A140 for a few days and it's one with the rather pointless design of a semi auto gearbox, that is, its like a manual but without a clutch, most of the time its fine and engages all gears normally but sometimes it won't go into any gear even if you try and force it, then...

Hi Guys, I am after guidance on how to replace starter motor of A140. My car is manual, 5 door, 2001 plate. Is their anything available which guide me through each step with images. Pleas Kindly Help Thanks Adam

Hello to all, My name is Gaz and I have joined your forum as I have a problem with our car. It is a 2002 petrol LWB A-140. The problem is this morning I have gone to start the car, but when the ignition is turned on the only icon to light up on the dash is "SRS" in red. No other...

Hello all, I am just in the process of buying a 1999 a140 Classic semi auto. I have been told that the fuel gauge does not work and is constantly at zero. Is this a known fault and is their an easy fix...if not what is the worst case scenario. Many Thanks Ryan