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  1. T

    ml 270 failed to start

    I drive home the other night (30 mile trip) with no problems. Parked up on the drive and let it for about 30 min before I needed to pop out. Tried to start the car and found the engine would turn over easily but failed to start. Tried a few minutes latter - the same. I plugged my ELM327 scanner...
  2. C

    Parking light bulb failed warning

    Around half the time I am getting a malfunction message telling me that my front n/s front parking light has failed on my W209 CLK ...... When it hasn't ! Its getting a bit annoying ...... Any ideas ? I could remove and replace the bulb and see if that works but that seems illogical
  3. fatdazza

    Failed MOT on Unbalanced Brakes

    Car in the garage for an MOT and has just failed on unbalanced front brakes. MOT tester says however the cause of the imbalance is one of the brakes is "grabbing". They will try to look at it this afternoon but I am impatient and wonder what the cause (and possible cost!) might be? Car is...
  4. S

    SLK 230 Alternator Failed?

    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...
  5. Frankie

    Failed MOT on parking brake

    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...
  6. E

    C32 Failed on emissions- cats required- custom? Recommendations?

    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...
  7. S

    Failed Glowplug Removal

    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...
  8. J

    S210 Illumination of aircon failed - remove panel?

    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...
  9. flat6buster

    glowplugs - replace all or replace failed?

    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...
  10. Uncle Fester

    Failed MOT

    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...
  11. Lockhart Flawse

    W124 E320 Engine failed - help - what now?

    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...
  12. O

    2007 e220 cdi 646.821engine oil pump failed

    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?
  13. A

    Sky HD box playing up... failed recordings etc

    Hello Since we changed to sky HD around 2 years ago we have had a few issues. So far we are on our 3rd box !! The last one was replaced in November and this one is now giving 'failed recording' message when we record anything. I rang sky thinking an engineer would come out and look /...
  14. C

    what are the signs/symptoms of failed supercharger

    heard a funny sound this morning from engine lasting 2 seconds, now the car drives like its lost 25% power, no engine light thanks
  15. PeterE320Cdi

    W210 Window regulator repair failed

    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...
  16. G

    failed gps unit on audio 50 aps unit e class 2005 model

    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...
  17. J

    W126 failed alternator, DIY repair?

    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...
  18. H

    C36 non starter - Failed headgasket ???

    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...
  19. R

    How to adjust - Failed MOT on headlight alignment (Xenons) W210 E320

    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
  20. Aletank

    A190 ECU Failed

    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 -...
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