a160

  1. AMGeed

    A160 power steering problem

    My wife's A160 ('98 manual) power steering is behaving very strangely. On a few occasions whilst driving, the assistance disappears completely and makes turning the wheel very difficult and somewhat dangerous. It happened to me when I used the car a few weeks ago and it's very unsettling. Only...
  2. Cyclone1

    Mercedes A160 L Elegance 2002

    Mercedes A160L Elegance long wheel base model so extra room in the rear. 2002 71,800 miles Tax to September 2014 MOT to Feb 2015 2 previous owners Full service history Recent work includes (last 12 months) 4 x new Continental Tyres Brake pads and discs all around Front shock...
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    Colleagues help issue with cold start!!! w168 A160

    Hi guys I'm new in forum.Soon i bought A160 (w168) 1.6 gasoline,1999y. (manual gears). After almost an overhaul of the motor, remained a problem which it had previously. When motor is cold cant start. I need to turn over for 20-30 turns before it will start. After hard start motor not...
  4. N

    2002 A160 Door (Un)Lock With Aftermarket Alarm

    I have a 2002 A160 without factory alarm and I am chasing the door (un)lock wiring colour code and location as I am about to install an after-market alarm. After a bit of research, it appears the lock & unlock signal is via the same wire using a 610 Ohm (or 630 Ohm depending on where I have...
  5. D

    A160 (W168) think I have a failed cranksharft position sensor

    Hi guys Wonder if anyone can help, I’m pretty much sure I have an issue with my crank position senor as my car has been showing all the signs of one playing up. This post seems to confirm the issue: http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/engine/95967-a140-w168-will-crank-but-not-attempt-fire.html...
  6. Igundwane

    A160 / W168 Interior - Dash, Vents, Airbag, everything basically

    I have all this up for grabs if anyone is interested ? Completely stripped the front out of an A Class - 51reg but it never fitted mine I do have more photos ... just cannot upload them Based near Wakefield West Yorkshire
  7. P

    A160 2001 - Bonnet Release not working

    Pull the red handle and nothing. I can sort of reach under and feel cable still attached but its not tight by any means. Assuming its either snapped or come loose at the far end? Any ideas for:- 1. Getting bonnet open temporarily. 2. Fixing this.
  8. T

    GLA , B class or Keep A160

    Out A160 (w169) is coming close to its 3 year old birthday so we have been thinking of replacing it. The new A class is too small for our needs so the natural option is the B class. Saying that we had no issues with the A160 and my wife loves it. And as is well equipped ( Avandgarde with few...
  9. P

    A160 2001- Battery problems

    Tried to start car the other day - battery flat. Called AA who came out and got it started. They checked it all and said, battery fine, and its charging well. So I assumed I'd left the lights on or something. Today, flat again. Definitely not left anything on this time. So, is it:-...
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    A160 Tyre Pressure?

    Hi, Just bought a 2003 A160 (W168) Avantgarde Auto, and was wondering what the tyre pressure should be, as I don't have the manual for it. I have checked online which states 29psi all round, but having read around, I see that it's advised to go for a figure over this. Could anyone please...
  11. D

    New to site A160 semi auto code p0300

    This car is the devil, new engine, air flow sensor sent away, sent back, repaired, tyres go often. Anyway code p0300 has the entire town of Dover baffled as they cant find anything wrong with it, where should I start.
  12. M

    W reg 2000 A160 manual

    Anybody have any tips on how to remove the engine on my W reg (2000) A160 manual? Have to replace it with another as the timing chain broke and has done much damage! Have managed to purchase a complete engine minus ancillaries so any help is appreciated. Thanks muchly. Martin. Not giving up...
  13. R

    A-class A160 clunking brakes

    Hi there, my 2012 A-class A160 has brakes that clunk or graunch at the point of stopping. By this I mean there's noise as it comes to rest. There is also a bit of a clunk when the brake is released. The problem is intermittent, get it most when the car has not been used for a few days, but...
  14. L

    Trans fault code on an A160 cdi cvt (W169)

    We test drove a 2007 A160 CDi CVT yesterday and we both thought it was the ideal car but... I also took my bluetooth ODB reader and saw the following codes; One was about an open circuit on the 02 sensor (I can't recall the exact code), I've asked the dealer to look into it. The other was...
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    Fuel economy A160 results

    When we planned our nexy visit to Dijon to our friends we decided that this time we should take my wifes A160 petrol and not my 911 due to space and comfort. I reluctantly accepted. Yesterday we left home in the very early hours getting the train at 5:42. Car was fully loaded with wife and...
  16. S

    Mercedes A160 brake/wheel problem

    Hi I have Mercedes Classic A160 model 1999/2000 (LHD). The problem I have with it is that when I apply the brakes, the passenger side wheel doesn't get released for a good 3 hrs. After 3 hours, the wheel is free to rotate. I showed it to the mechanic here who says that the problem is with the...
  17. M

    A160 Tailgate Catch Adjustment

    My A160 tailgate has suffered from sundry rattles that I have been sorting. All that remains is the adjustment of the catch. According to WIS the dimension "A" should be 24-26mm. My car's catch does not look like the WIS image and the equivalent dimension is 40mm. Would someone please supply me...
  18. T

    A160 Engine noise

    Our A160 (2011 reg) started recently to have an engine noise. It sounds like a belt or related to that(squeaking noise) but its not doing it all the time. Can has been for checked twice (still under warranty) but no luck. First time they could not hear it during the test drive so that was a...
  19. M

    A160 1998 ABS, BAS/ESP light

    Hi guys, I have A160 Avantgarde 1998, for about a week, when I start moving, I get ABS and BAS/ESP lights on. I tried to turn all way left and right few times but it didn't help. Car behaves as normal. Do you have any ideas? /EDIT: I have this car for about half a year, that lights never got...
  20. S

    A160 brake problem

    Hi I have a Mercedes A160 Model 2000 Petrol. The car's been stationary for a good few months. Recently when I tried to move it, it wouldn't budge. I got the jack and checked each wheel and it appears that the passenger side wheel moves freely until I apply the brake. Once the brake is applied...
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