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So I got my Euro COMAND installed today, made a hybrid navi DVD with both the MCSII and APS versions and it works like a charm, practically plug-n-play! However I do have a couple questions for you guys, since I have run into a few things I haven't seen on the MCSII COMAND, in the Navi screen...

For years I've borrowed friends socket sets, so it's about time I bought my own! The two immediate jobs I have in mind are; spark plug change and front brake pads/discs on a Smart ForTwo. The spark plugs need a 16mm spark plug socket and need to be tightened to 22Nm. So I think I need to...

Hi, My girlfriends battery in her Mini Cooper is dead due to an interior light being left on for 10 days while unused. I today bought a new Bosch battery for it but it is shorter then the origional BMW battery that came out. This creates a problem as the battery is housed in a plastic box...

I'm just starting to 'top-up' things on my new baby,,,,, and was wondering if I really need to use Mercedes Brands of Coolant,,,, Screen wash etc etc ? Don't get me wrong, if I do, then so be it. But I rekkon there will be as good products out there that some of you use,,,, at a better cost...

I've recently purchased a 94 e220 coupe and need to upgrade the sound system. I have installed an oldish Pioneer DEH-4100R head unit, a JVC Digifine AX504 amp (4 x 80w) and a 10" Pioneer sub in a rather large unported wedge shaped uncarpeted box. I have bought 4 x Rainbow KX120 speakers...

I have just been reading folks posting regarding to inconsiderate drivers, drivers with fog lights on all the time etc. My main bug bear is folk not using the nearside lane of dual carriageways and motorways. There is a law in the highway stating that you must drive in the left lane 264...

Original article at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/moneybox/7861184.stm Insurers warn on car alterations...

Anything in particular to bear in mind with driving an ML270 (tiptronic) - picking mine up tomorrow and while used to auto boxes I'm used to the plain simple kind ;)

Ok, With my C-Class W202 1996 the switch to turn on the light is on a dial just to the right of the steering wheel. Yes we all know that.. when the car is off and you turn it all the way to the left, the left parker says on. Only the left parker. When you click it one turn to the...

:confused: HI I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED AN A160 1999 AND HAVE A COUPLE OF PROBLEMS WITH MISFIRE AND HESITATION WHICH i HAVE POSTED IN THE ENGINE FORUM PLEASE TAKE A LOOK TO SEE IF YOU CAN HELP MANY THANX CHIPSRAFF

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Hello, I purchased a 1989 200TE Estate a few months back and have been enjoying the car considerably ever since, so much so that I am planning to purchase a 300TE or 300TD diesel at some point in the future!!. Anyway, couple of quick questions for anyone else who owns a W124 200TE. 1 -...

Hello Its been a long time since I was into my car audio and currenty the ML has a standard Audio 10 head unit (which I find very annoying to use...) and standard speakers. Its does sound ok to be fair......but I use to have Rockford Fosgate equipment in my car(s), mostly bought from...

Just bought one of these and its lovely and I want to keep it that way :). Can you give me some advice on the general maintenance that I will need to do? (apart from check water, oil etc..). Is there anything which is a common fault on these cars? And as its getting close to 100k in mileage...

Here's an interesting one for the experts :) One of our XP (Pro) machines works pretty much as a home hub/server storing all our music, photos, system backups and work files. Which works well with simple file sharing enabled as only the "adults" can access it but we want to make a few changes...

Hi all my first post even though i signed up quite a while ago, i have has a w202 c180 esprit for quite a while now, but have finally saved up enough money to finally buy a car i have always wanted.... a c43. i am quite up on my cars doing nearly everything that needs fixing/servicing on them...

Hi all, I've just bought a 1996 w124 coupe for with 120k miles. It has had the head gasket, cambelt, suspension, exhaust, auto box fluid change, and full mercedes service 2 years ago at 110k miles. since then it has had an oil change and nothing else. I like to do a bit of home maintainence...

Well, after owning this Merc, e320 cdi for 2 years, can't really fault it now, done 104 now tho, ok had problems with a wheel sensor, electronic plate in the gearbox, rust to wheel arch, rust to boot lid, to which all been fixed, had nearly 2 years running with no faults, except the crappy bulb...

A general question rather than an issue. I have a W211 E220CDI which is running perfectly. The last part of my 10 mile journey home is a short climb up a steep hill. It's a dual carriage section for a hundred yards so you can overtake lorries or buses etc that are struggling up it. My...

it's a personal site, nothing new, but quite good photoes and general info, just to spend a bit of time http://www.freewebs.com/c230k/index.htm hi;)