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Help! I am not very technical. I have a 2006 C 220 CDI Coupe, I have just returned from driving 2000 miles in France towing a caravan and used the cruise control all the time, the gearbox was set to 'S'. At the end of the journey noticed that I had lost the ability to kick-down to engage a lower...

Hi I finally figured out that the clock must be adjusted via the command system I hit the serv button - then settings , then Time Issue is - it will only allow me To adjust the minutes in 30 minute slots - so if it's 10:20, I can only choose the current time 30mins forward or 30 mins before...

hey guys, my first post here.I joined because i just brought a c180k 2008 model with 30 000 miles on it for 6000 pounds loving it however have no idea how to change the mph to kph. ive been looking online and i see its quite easy to do on the 12 button model however mine is the 4 button...

Hi, I have standard 5 spoke 18" alloys on my E250 cabrio and hoped to change to a nicer style (in my opinion). Tyres at the moment are standard I think at 255/25 & 235/40 on 8/8.5 staggered rims. I have seen some used ones I like which are 255/45 & 235/50, would the increased diameter (about...

Hi all On a mission to change the blower unit on our W169 but failed as I could not take the old unit out due to lack of room. I was able to unlock the old unit and take it off but can't find enough space to take the unit out. Am I doing something stupid here? Any bright ideas? Thanks

Hi guys I want to upgrade some of the speakers in my 500SL Anyone know what kind of specs I need? It's the small speakers on top of dash (tweeters) first. Also how do I take off the grills for those and the ones in the door? Do I need to remove whole door panel to get to those?

i have a 05 plate e270 cdi w211 mercedes now with my old 210 the belt change was easy as anything to do now im stood gawping at this new engine wondering how do i change the serpentine belt as i have noticed this one is well warn body tell me procedure or any help would be great

Hi I have a 03 E220 and the time has not updated. The manual shows a time / date bar in the Menu which does not appear in my menu, then goes on to say on command systems it updates automatically. Help.

Hi Guys, Bit of help, pse. I have an E220 Classic with the bog standard radio/CD unit. Can I just swap this out for the more capable Elegance/Avant Gard unit (E CLASS COMMAND DVD NAVIGATION UNIT 2118276242)? I also have the single CD player - will this need replacing for the multi player as...

Hi all. I'm thinking of changing my 2004 E55 with 80k for a 2008 S65 with 97k. There isn't much info out there on the s65, I am possibly going to do the deal depending on my findings. Obviously I know it's not a cheap car to maintain however does anyone know of any common faults and general...

Hey, Just wondering do I have to buy the whole unit as it looks like the bulbs are soldered into it, all of them. Where is good to buy the unit? Thanks, Mark

is it a straight forward task to change headlights on a SL320 R129 OR ARE THERE ANY HIDDEN COMPLICATIONS??????

My car is slow to turn over on start up during the cold mornings, I was thinking of replacing the battery. Is it a simple swap out job or is removing the battery going to require the car to be hokked up to a Mercedes computer to reset everything? Also whats the aux battery for that Ive only...

Hi guys, Just a quick question....for anyone who has changed struts on a w168 a class, does the wheel alignment need re setting afterwards? From what I can see its the two small bolts on the top mount, and the two big bolts at the bottom of the leg.....which dont seems to have any room...

Hi Had my ml 270 in for test today and among another few bits it needs new handbrake shoes fitted. Any guidance on how to change them would be great. thanks in advance

As any body changed a xenon bulb please? Will I need to change the igniter too? Do the bulbs just pull out of the igniter? I'm replacing the headlight unit on the drivers side as the glass has faded and the passenger side hasn't. I have tried 3-stage polishing it but I'm still not happy with it...

I just tried to apply my private plate to my car online which I have done before (it's far better and much quicker than the old way), but it would not let me. It failed and said I need to ring them. Worryingly, I called expecting the worse. They said it was just because that at some time in the...

Hello all. I'm taking out all the ABC components and replacing with a coilovers conversion. So all out, blocks, hydraulics, hoses the lot! I'm replacing with a SL350 suspension with sway bars included. Basically my SL500 B11 Brabus will have the same suspension as a SL350. We've worked out the...

Reducing to £2500 from March next year https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-plug-in-grant-will-treble-number-of-greener-cars-on-britains-roads

I normally change my daily car at 3 years old, which my C350 Cdi now is. I've been an MB devotee for many years following several Audis and a brief, unfortunate dally with BMW, so now fancy something totally different for the daily. A few months ago, I was offered a test drive in the Tesla...