niggles

Hi all, Still loving the C43 but I have a couple of errors showing up on start up. 1: Front Right Side Seat Headrest Not Locked (weird as I've not touched it). This notification is in red. 2: I get a picture (in yellow) indicating a seatbelt isn't fastened - this is when nobody is in the...

Hi All, New member here! Not sure if I'm posting in the right section or not but here goes... So I've been dreaming of owning a W124 Coupe for many years and so I saved up a few pennies and scoured the web for a half decent example, which wasn't in Blue. Loads of Blue ones for some...

Hi all. New member here and recently bought my 1st c220 (w203) after about 5 years wanting one! Managed to find a cheap one...2001 220 cdi elegance. Its a great car to drive but i have a few little issues which i would really appreciate any assistance with. Firstly i have the dreaded battery...

Hi all. Sorry if you've already seen my post in new members. I'm just about to dip my toe into the Mercedes world for the first time. I've found a 1999 S280 with FSH in great fettle. I could write what I know about these cars on the back of a cigarette paper. What's the deal with these cars? Any...

I thought I would post my findings / resolution and ongoing issues on a rear light cluster fault I have been getting / starting to happen on both of my C Class' (W204). One of the W204's is a 2008 C220 cdi sport, for ages now the rear left hand light cluster looked slightly dimmer than the...

Ive got some 7g box anomalies on 2008 320cdi CLS - they are not huge problem but slightly detract from what is a great car. I'd really like to get them sorted at some point. Status of car as follows No errors or warning lights on these issues 90k miles Properly serviced by good Indy Has...

Hello guys I am posting in the general because my niggles are numerous and not in one section. please inform if rules are broken! I have had this car for a few months now and still love it, however I have noticed a few little things that realy £$% me off. 1. The Diff is a replacement Quaife...

Is anyone having minor problems on the new E-Class? I've recently noticed a few issues with the temp displays whereby the drivers side internal temp display either seems to stay lit when the key is removed or does a kind of 'split screen' display where you can't read the numbers properly. Also...

Hi, As some of you are aware I was recently involved in an accident which saw the demise of my cherished and loved W202 C55. I have now found a replacement for it a CLS 55 AMG, (will add some pics up of it when I can get it clean) which I bought on Friday. I bought it with some issues (which...

Hi, I’ve a few annoying electrical niggles appearing on my recently acquired 55 plate W211 E320 cdi any help on any of them would be very much appreciated. 1. Comand system. I’ve had an intermittent total failure with the comand system on start-up which has been getting more & more frequent...

drivers side electric mirror doesnt work, passenger side and folding mode are fine. front parking sensors arent working, since a carwash, any ideas. shows red leds straight away on the dash display. TIA

Car is in at the dealer for a couple of niggles to be sorted under Tier 1 today. Intermittent parking sensor fault - turned out that two of the sensors needed to be changed. 1 being paid for under warranty, 1 not due to stone chip. Luckily all labour is being covered (removal of bumper...

Few minor niggles on the CLK55 (209) - any tips appreciated. Headlamp washer not working Driver side head rest worked until recently - now nothing. Passenger lumbar electric adjustments (buttons on the right hand side if passenger seat) - intermittent. Cheers P

Hi, I have a 2010 C class and though it's of a very high spec with plenty on the options list ticked, it's does not appear to have front cup holders. I'm sure this has been mentioned before but I am a newbie! There are 2 in the back armrest do why none in front unless I part with £30 and get a...

I have the following faults on my R129 1993 300SL. Anyone shed any light? Windscreen wiper - doesnt come on in position 1 or , position 3 (fast) works. Sometimes 1 & 2 works but not always. Central locking - can lock it from the drivers door (key) but to unlock it I have to use the boot...

I'm Sending my cluster of for repair this week, i've got the usual problems of dodgy pixels etc ,, i opened it up and the ribbon is munched,, so of it goes. One of the other issues is the RPM/rev needle when idling if i raise the revs the needle has a slight flicker or 'wobble at first i...

so i bought my new c class estate today (well 57 plate one) and i've realised that the mirrors don't work the buttons to fold them in and move them do nothing... also the hazards, esp, alarm off and tow buttons are not working. i'm assuming it's a fuse issue.. but i'm not sure. also when...

so i bought my new c class estate today (well 57 plate one) and i've realised that the mirrors don't work the buttons to fold them in and move them do nothing... also the hazards, esp, alarm off and tow buttons are not working. i'm assuming it's a fuse issue.. but i'm not sure. also when the...

Hi.....i have some minor electrical niggles on my w210,wondered if anybody could give some insight into? 1: The passenger sidelight went the other day. Lamp defective warning came up on dash. Have checked the bulb, but seems to be ok. The previous owner told me, he had some problems with that...

What are the irritating things your car has / does that you need to sort out ? I am sure we all have one or two. I have a small list ....... New mats - driver's for sure. New washer bottle cap. Few bits of bodywork to be attended to - bought like that. Bumper scuff, slight dent to boot lid...