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I am about to purchase a second hand Star Diagnostics System it has the following set of cables,OBDII cable, 38pin cable, 4 pin cable and, Vito/Sprinter cable The seller says: "The unit uses DAS Aug/2007 (english) software. It can be updated with the dealer DAS DVD This system works well and...

Is there a way to check the auto transmission oil on a W210 E240? The handbook doesn't say, and I don't think I can see a dip stick for it - perhaps I'm blind. If it's low, will the dashboard scream at me?

This may seem a really stupid question. I Always like to check fluid levels etc on my car W124 and regularly perform oil changes myslef. But i have now gone and purchased an approved used W220 (04). So as i was becoming familiar with the engine I pulled the dipstick to find its only a short red...

i have a mb update cd i follow the instructions on the disk 1. insert cd 2. turn off unit, ignition and remove keys. 3. press * # and on at the same time 4. press start 5. the screen goes onto checking disk and goes blank after 10 sec's HELP!!!!!!!!! THE UNIT IS A A208 IN A...

Can anyone give me a method for checking the front suspension ball joint play. I know in the MOT test they raise the front suspension arms by jacking them up with the wheels still on the ground but I'm not sure exactly what they look for? Do you look for movement as you are jacking up or when...

I am looking for a 124 Estate as my 'activity' car -- to carry canoes and surf boards -- which the CLK is not designed for (at least I am not willing to use it for those purposes). I've seen one advertised, it sounds good. It's a 230TE auto in Yorks. Anyone know whether the 230 engine is...

Hi! A relative set up the wireless home network (using Netgear) for us. It works brilliantly. However, I suspect the system hasn't been configured to stop outsiders from piggy-backing onto the system. The reason I am suspicious is because I saw the wireless icon lit up on my PC and it said...

I thought that the air pumps at petrol stations were not that accurate plus you could not check the pressures cold .. So, I bought an all singing, all dancing, Michelin pump/gauge/light high power compressor thing. Very impressive to look at and seemed very well made. So I bought the...

Hi, I have a slightly nurdy request :D I have a very early W124....registered on 18th October 1985 which is less than a month from when the W124's went on sale here in the UK. Is there any way I can check to see what the build date is on my car and how can I find out what serial...

Today I called up the local autobox specialist to enquire about getting the ATF changed. They said it would cost about 90 quid all in, and its probably not necessary, and then explained I should check the level with the engine hot and running, and make sure it has the right amount in before I...

Hi all, Thanks for sorting my "EC Button" question - now can somebody help me on this one? When I first got my car, I was playing around with the button next to the speedo that lets you know how long until the next service was due. I remember pressing a certain sequence, and it flashed up with...

Is there a way to remove the magazine from a fibre optic cd changer and checking it before connecting up. I have just burnt the fuses connecting up and I don't know if the changer is working as I have just bought it from ebay.

Hi Folks, I seem to remember soemone posted about a website that you could put your chassis number in and it would tell you what model etc your car is.... I've done a search and can't find it - anyone remember it? Thanks R

Hi guys Is there any tools out there that'll let me diagnose a air con leak on my SL500, i was thinking about using a uv dye, is there anywhere i can buy this stuff from to do this myself? Thanks Prit