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Hi I have a SL320 129 type year 2000 with a faulty alarm system, the siren mounted on top of driver side front wing is making a clicking noise and has a high pitched whine as though trying to sound off. can anyone tell me where I can find the alarms brainbox has anyone else had this problem

Hi Drivers side Ok, but passenger side washer jet not working on my 01 SLK 230. Tried usual pin into hole routine without success. Was wondering if the top of the jet pulls out from ther base section to enable a good clean. Any help much appreciated.

All, Has anyone had an issue with their rear window element not working. The switch illuminates and the wing mirrors get hot but the rear screen does not demist. I've checked the fuses but all seems OK, however I can’t seem to locate a relay, is there one? I’ve checked to see if the elements...

I have recently installed Comand in my car. How long does it take for it to see some satellites. Currently using NAV + 5, I have the following Fix4, Sat 0/0 Alm 1, height 0m Pos 00 00' 00" , 00 00' 00" DOP 0 0 0 Is my GPS receiver faulty, not the correct one or does it take some time. I...

Hi all, C250 turbo diesel 1996, 195000 miles. Lots of oil found in the pipe going over the engine (air intake) and intercooler slightly clogged, also apparently the turbo is tight to spin. Has anyone had problems with these turbo's? as I can't seem to find any mention of them going wrong...

I have a 202, 1998 C200. Ive never had this problem before and had the car for over a year and normally fill it up every week without any issues. This week the fuel guage seems to have a mind of its own. After its reached halfway it has been moving up and down the halfway mark erratically. I...

Hello all, I just realised my alternator may not be in the best of shape, it is working but not very well. Would like to know if anyone had any experience with alternator affecting performance of auto gearbox? Bearing in mind that it is a 1970s auto, it might be a bit different then. Further...

Hi If anyone out there can help with this it would be very much appreciated. My wifes A Class has developed a fault on the semi automatic clutch system. When you start driving it after a while "F" appears on the gear selection panel and you can not find any other gear. If you turn the engine...

Help! Has anyone had this problem on their SLK before?. Indicators work intermittently.When they don't the bulb warning light comes on. I've checked the bulbs and all are working because when the hazard switch is pushed in all the indicators flash. I've replaced the indicator relay but the...

I've just been offered a very cheap plasma screen TV. The only fault is that the volume control has stopped working. That doesn't sound too serious but does anybody have any idea of the repair cost?

Hi, I have a CLK430 on a '99 plate and for some reason the front passenger seat is now refusing to move forward for 'easy entry' like it used to :confused:. Is there a way to fix it myself or is it a case of taking it to a professional and paying a fortune? It sometimes moves slightly forward...

Can anyone assist I have a 2004 CLK with memory seats. I have followed the manual instructions for setting the memory but it does not appear to do anything. The seat will go to the position I want but stays there for a couple of days then I'll open the car and it reverses itself as far back as...

I have a 2001 merc with a hands free attachment on the centre console next to stereo. I have been using a nokia 6210 with it and was going fine until recently! It will charge the phone and I can make calls however while I can hear the person on the other end, they cannot hear me. Does anyone...

I recently purchased a sprintbooster for my W208 CLK320 (1998) but when it arrived it appeared faulty as when I connected it the accelerator pedal became vertually non responsible. I returned it and recieved a replacement a few days ago. The problem is the replacement one appears to be doing...

Hi all I've just got a sprintbooster from CKS Performance. The problem is when I fit it the car will no longer rev properly. I switch the engine on and I can get one good rev and then the pedal becomes unresponsive. The only way to get the revs about idle is to floor the pedal and they will...

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hey all, was just wondering if anyone can give me advice on faulty fuel gauge that i have on my 1996 c180 esprit, recently purchased 2 days ago!!!! it has came on once, needle goes all the way up to the top then falls down and doesnt come back on???!!!! bad earth??? seen it moves every now and...

hi had mb 24 hour breakdown out yesterday as engine turning over but not firing up. he plugged in a computer which came up with nothing, so he sprayed (what i think was) easy start or something similar into engine whilst i turned it over, the car started and the technician advised me that the...

Hi I have a W203 C class on an '03 plate. Now I may or may not have a problem with a faulty fuel gauge. Let me explain... My car is parked outside on my drive overnight - the driveway itself is on a gradient. When I get up in the morning to goto work - I find that the fuel gauge is...

This forum is not a cry for help (makes a change) but rather to inform and hopefully help others with similar problems. Over the last few months my car has not been driving as well as it should, not a major problem but it did get a little irritating. When casually pulling away or casually...