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After changing the battery I thought all would be OK and it was until I drove home from our trip out. The ABS, BAS & EPS warning indicators came on. The users manual says this is because voltage is 10v or less. I am suspecting the alternator has failed and needs to be replaced. Does anyone have...

My car failed it's MOT today as the offside parking brake was ineffective,12% efficiency. I tried giving PCS a ring but got the answer machine,sorry Olly,I hate those things.Guess you've closed for a few days. So I'm wondering,does anyone know if there is anything in particular I could check in...

Hmm, MOT failure last friday on emissions (0.4% rather than 0.20 Max. . .) so the guys say I need new Cats. MB price is horrendous. Anyone know a custom cat supplier, or even after-market for a C32? I'm assuming C320 doesn't fit. . .? I'm not necessarily terrified by the thought of custom...

Tried to remove my faulty Glowplug today and snapped it. Took plenty of time, soaked the plug in plus gas and even worked it back and forth to get it loose Failed snapped in half. I was left with a Glowplug top, thread and electrode inner. The other bit is stuck in the head. Now am I...

Please help. The illumination of the dual climate control (aircon) panel has failed. The aircon itself is working fine and the switch indicator lights come on. All other control switch and dash cluster illumination is good (and dims as it should). I have checked the fuses and deduce the...

Hello Just had a main dealer service and they changed 2 of the glowplugs as the glowplug lamp was staying on (plugs 4 & 5). That was last week. This morning glowplug lamp comes on again. Has me thinking that maybe these glowplugs should all be replaced at the same time as if one has gone...

Hi guys, car failed MOT on steering arm, so need one fitting asap. Can source one from here Mercedes-Benz | Euro Car Parts UK Can one of you Tech guys tell me if changing this affects the tracking, or the caster/camber? Or can someone recommend an indie in the Stevenage/Hertford area...

Hi all, Just had some rather bad news from the Indy that has looked after our car for the last 5 years - engine is a complete write-off. Car sailed through the last MOT and is generally in pretty good condition - absolutely everything on the car works perfectly. Apart from the engine. Only...

Hi all Long story short: My engine's connecting rod bearings gone due to oil pump somehow failed and now I'm in need of the whole bottom block, or may be even the whole bare engine?! Does anyone know where i can find one in/around London?

heard a funny sound this morning from engine lasting 2 seconds, now the car drives like its lost 25% power, no engine light thanks

I tried using the window regulator repair piece today part number A2107200042 to fix the drivers side rear window on my W210. It was a different design to the broken piece and the window would not fully close leaving a 1cm gap. This was the part recommended by the dealer. Does anyone know...

I have a 2005 e 320 i with audio 50 APS. all have worked ok till last month. the aps unit fails to register any thing on the GPS button. this when pressed returns a reading of zero on all locations. Because the GPS does not work, the navigations system also does not work. is the problem the...

Rescued by the AA after a the engine cut out in bank holiday traffic. The AA man's tester showed the alternator was not charging. Am I correct in assuming that this will mean replacing the alternator and is this a DIY job? I see there are two 13 mm bolts but not sure how the belt tension is...

Ok, I've let my heart rule my head and gone a bought a non starter of a C36 :crazy:. Two obvious problems : 1. Engine will not turn at all, you can hear the starter click then the dash lights go dim , sign that the battery is being drained. I suspect it's due to either a duff starter or...

Hi, My 2001 E class estate failed its MOT on headlight alignment. They are too low apparently. Does anyone know how to adjust them please? Thanks, Ringo

My mate's A190 W168 ECU has just gone, The Merc Specialist has told him a new one is £1500 and all his locks would need replacing etc but he could buy the car from him for £500 and strip for spares. hmmm He also told him there is about 7 fault codes stored including MAF sensor -...

Hello, looking for some help Before I book it in, are there any simple checks I can make to diagnose the issue? The car has been asking for a 'visit to the workshop' for about a week. situation is that the car has now dropped at the rear and if you try and raise the car the front does not...

anyone no about auto box on 350 sl? kick down has stopped working and there is no down shift when I accelerate. i also find that if i pull away quickly from a junction then it will up shift too early and then have to down shift to keep the acceleration going. i dant have a problem if i...

The garage are saying that my ECU may be the problem with my car. The cost from mercedes to buy a new ECU is £1345+VAT Part number A1121538879 The part is only available to order from Germany. Anyone have any suggestions on options other than direct from mercedes?

80000 miles 2003 SL55. - Front struts replaced about 8000 miles ago by main dealer under warranty, with all fluid replaced and new filter fitted. - ABC warning light came on around 3000 miles ago but a rodeo test sorted it out. - Car serviced at main dealer 1200 miles ago in November 09 - Car...