e280

I panicked and thought my low power and no auto kick down were the results of a gearbox problem, after much research i have read it could be a MAF sensor, which could be causing the 'limp mode' and no EML, which in turn prevents the auto kick down. So today i disconnected the 2 MAF sensors...

I got my 2007 E280 cdi Sport 124k, 3 weeks ago. It did drive fine on the test drive but im not sure if this has been happening with the previous owner. Sometimes the auto box does not kick down and the car has very little power. There is no warning lights of any kind on my dash. One of the...

Hi guys, i have had my E280 cdi sport for nearly a week now, the car is really great but im not impressed with the mats, they look a bit cheap, i could remove them and just see the nice carpet below but i thought i would ask if there is any nice mats available. I dont really need rear mats so...

I've got a W211 E Class with the 7G-Tronic gearbox and I'm having a strange problem. After a while driving fine, the gearbox won't let me select Reverse or Park. I can only select Drive or Neutral. When in Drive it changes through the ratios fine though. I only know there's a problem when...

Due to increasing mobility problems, I am reluctantly selling my 2001 W210 E280 saloon. The car has covered 59000 miles and has a thick history file. It is silver with excellent black leather. It is presently fitted with AMG alloys but will be sold on it's original 16" alloys which are in good...

First Remap of the week is of an E280! Ecu opened up, software upgraded to a 320 CDI and an uprated intercooler. Stock:... 169.78 Whp (200.34 Bhp) 307.32 Ft Lbs Torque (362.64 Ft Lbs Torque) Tuned: 253.51 Whp (299.14 Bhp) 426.29 Ft Lbs Torque (503.02 Bhp)

I've been talking about it for almost a year, now the time has come to arrange my remap :-) Going to be speaking to both GAD and MSL tomorrow. GAD are nice and close to me but I don't believe they have a dyno MSL have a dyno but it's 3hrs each way!!! Looking for feedback from customers of...

I have just tackled this today so took the opportunity to detail the work for others to refer to. The job took no longer than 45 mins. You will need a: 17mm Socket 10mm Socket 8mm Socket Torx drive about 4mm (sorry I didn't look). I have drawn up a diagram as well to refer to the...

Hello guys I am new to this forum. I own 2006 ,E280 , Recently the car will take 3 or 4 kicks to start in the morning. Then the gear started to be funny and gearbox has locked , and stuck in high gear. What can i do to unlock the grarbox, something to do with pressure. Any help would...

Hi Anyone on here know the numbered layout of the cylinders

Full Details Mercedes E280 CDI Sport Saloon Automatic Vehicle Specs: General • Registered 29th March 2007 – 07 Reg • One Owner From New • 78,638 miles only with Full Service History (see below) • 3.0 Litre V6 Turbo Diesel Engine – 190 BHP • CO2 Emissions: 199/km • 7 Speed Automatic &...

Hi I currently own a 2005 e280 cdi 7g with around 165k on the clock, as of recently I got a new job which requires me to do 1000 miles a week, this will fall to around 800 within a months time. This means I will be clocking up some serious mileage but personally I cant think of a better car...

i need some advise. i have 1998 e280 v6 elegance. i need the two rear boxes but cant find them anywhere unless i have them made, which is very very very expensive. i was wondering if anyone had any solutions to this problem. the rear box is ok its the middle one thats pooped. i have tried to...

I got engine overhauled at 138K due to water problem and now got oil and filter change at 141K. After the oil change, there is a tapping sound that you can hear near driver side wheel and under the hood, it is coming from somewhere engine top. I don't think it was there after the overhaul...

I got engine overhauled and got oil and filter change after 3000 kms. Now I hear a uniform knocking / tapping sound in engine head. I will upload sound on YouTube and send the link. It is a 2007 model. Any ideas what to check.

Hi Guys, I'm looking for a second opinion regarding a wheel alignment issue. I took the merc in with a tyre issue, which quickly escalated to 2 new front tyres, camber bolts and now camber/caster lower arms. I've attached the alignment report. I'm concerned that the symptoms are...

Hi Folks, Just received the car back from mechanics after it had a transmission oil and filter change. Now I am not entirely sure whether the following used to occur of whether I noticed it since I was conscious of the work that had been carried out. When I shift from park to reverse I feel...

Spotted this on Autotrader: Mercedes-Benz E Class 3.0 E280 CDI Avantgarde 7G-Tronic 5dr Clearly states and shows 77,300 miles, however quick previous MOT check reveals this: More: https://totalcarcheck.co.uk/FreeCheck?regk=fd55ysr Just an FYI if anyone finds themselves looking at it :)

Hi guys was thinking of lowering my eclass but with it being a sport I think it's lower than standard models so with this in mind what drop of springs would I need 30mm? As I wouldn't want to buy 30mm springs and have them fitted for it to sit the same as oem sport springs, any help greatly...

Hi guys so I had my e class remapped in October and im really happy with the way it shifts, however I'm really tempted to have the map removed and buy the d5 brabus tuning box which probably provides the same output as my remap, the only reason I'm contemplating in doing this is only due to the...