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Hi, Can anyone advise me,please? A class diesel emits consistent trail of excessive black smoke while moving,only problem with car, nothing else. If it shows up as a computer fault,is it repairable or would it need to be replaced? Thanks.

I am trying to figure out whether the heater controls on my W124 (1993 300e) should be illuminated or not. The dial parts with the arrows on are that control fan speed and airflow are lit up, but the circular dials to control temperature (red to blue) are not. I don't know if they are meant to...

Driving along on Monday to work, suddently warning light comes up regarding right side indicator lamp. My first throught would be the bulb has blown, however, this was not the case, as on the journey back home, the bulb was working again. This same pattern has occur a couple of times. I...

Hi, if anybody could help me I would really appreciate it. I own a CL500(W215) and love my car dearly. I bought it in the days way before the credit crunch came. I have meticulously(sp?) kept all services upto date, all parts are OEM when needed, never skimped on replacement items. Anyhow I...

HOW TO repair faulty turn signal using Mercedes repair kit I couldn't find any advice on how to do this so here's a DIY guide. This is a common problem on the C class W203 and maybe other models...

I have a W140 S280 and the fuel gauge constantly stays slightly below or above the 3/4 mark regardless of amount of fuel in the tank.Some people suggested that it might be the fuel sender unit.I replaced it today but still no change.Anyone with an idea what it could be:confused:

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...