electronics

Good morning all, I don't really know alot about electrics, only the basics really. But what I'm trying to do is bodge together a central locking kit for my girlfriends car. Basically it's so old a crap that a cheap central locking kit won't fit in the door, so I've managed to find a newer one...

Having recently been on holiday, the last time I parked up my car I unfortunately left the parking lights on (the light switch is unlike any other ive ever used) The result was a very dead battery. Now I hate Jumpstarting cars, its not ideal and really doesnt do any favours, BUT she was parked...

Hi, The story is: I bought a car that happened to have a battery drain. So I took out the original battery, connected small spare and started diagnosing. Everything was fine so far. Eventually I narrowed the problem down to fuel flap/cigar lighter/interior lights. Took out those three fuses...

Hello, I am toying with buying an R129 SL, the I6 version. The reason being it will provide a reference for the ECU etc that is going into my project R107 SL. My questions are: i) What years have which security system (I need this to be the 1 button on the key fob type as on my donor...

Hi All I posted earlier about engine diognostics???? just a thought, I putchased this car about a month ago and the problem with it going into limp home mode cannot be detected and does not show on the dash. One garage suggested changing the EGS. Is there a possibility that the previous...

OK - so my W204 has CD changer but no Ipod connection - what do I do to rectify that? Also, if I can find it the old stereo is going back in the E - so there's a Kenwood double din DVD with ipod / bluetooth for sale with a W211 fitting kit for sale (won't work in cars with AGW / Logic 7)...

OK people, don't pull the plug yet but I'm over 60 and need some information from you specialists. I have been used talking about ignition coils, condensers, points, etc. i.e. simple stuff to understand (I hope..). Now I hear codes and other fancy names. I know that cars use electronics...

Hi everyone, this is my first post... anyway, close to the problem/mystery first of all my alarm goes off every so often... but it's not a big problem, as most of the time i keep my key fob beside my bed so i can turn it off and back on again without having to leave my bed:) on top of that...

Hi, I am having A140 elegance 2001 Model. Actually My car went for interior cleaning last week and they flooded the car (dont know how). The only known fault I came to know was central locking vacuum pump which was just siniking in the water inside the boot. Now the SRS light is permanently ON...

Ok, I'm posting this for a friend who is having some really strange issues with his 03 CL55 AMG. It all started with the cigarette lighter fuse blowing the other day. He went to plug in his cell charger which blew the fuse F86 i believe. Also, immediately after the a/c quit working. The little...

Hi guys, Me again, looks like i'll be a regular contributor! Got an ongoing problem with a malfunction saying R/H fog light not working when it is, i've had it on the diagnostics system & it shows the fog light fault, but they checked the wiring etc. & found nothing - i swapped the bulbs &...

Battery question. I've got a car in storage over the winter, and like an idiot I forgot to disconnect the battery. The gentle drain of the alarm system and associated stuff has now flattened the battery to the point where it reads 1.4v across the terminals. Probably in that kind of deep...

(not sure if this is the best way to post, sorry not that good on the pc) - i listed under electronics before thinking it would be better in engine. Hi All, I'm a bit of a sado with cars and have a problem selling them... My favourite is a 92 320ce - vin WDB1240522B88.... Like most...

I wonder if anybody can help me with a few minor niggles I'm having: 1. how the hell do you turn off traffic announcements even when I turn this off on the menu I still get my liistening pleasure interrupted by a tailback through the high Street in High Wycombe caused by a farmers market...

I have a hot issue. My Car fridge is not doing what it was born to do.. its a failure.. it is not fulfiling its destiny of keeping the Moet cool and crisp. Voltage goes into the board, but nothing comes out of the blue and balck wires leading to the fans etc... So anyone know what can...

I have read very good reviews on Alfie / Comand.co.uk and Braybrooks but all are down South. Can anyone put me in touch with a competent Mercedes Electrician closely familiar with COMAND or telephone pre-wire? I am in Cumbria and happy to look at the North up to Glasgow. Thanks

Hi all. Ive gaot a very annoying problem on my 97 E300 TD. The car drives great then for no reason at all i lose all power EPC Engine electronics comes up on the dash, engine will tick over but nothing from the throttle so i turn her off for a few seconds start her up and shes fine for a day...

Hi As part of my job I am off to Asia in November and am being asked to take the family Christmas list with me - not much, an MP3 player for eldest daughter and a Digitial Camera for wifey Will be in China and HK for a few days with time to find a shop or market or two If I stick to models...

I have noticed that my car's electronics don't work properly nearly every time my car (E220 CDI - 52) goes in to Mercedes for service. I then have a lot of problems trying to get things fixed, until the next service...... I was wondering if I am just unlucky or other people have similar...

Can anyone give me some info on the following circuits / electronics on the M271 engine (C Class sedan) Ignition triggering circuit and coil over plug setup/wiring Supercharger Electronic Bypass Valve Throttle body wiring MAF Wiring Thanks