operation

I wonder if anybody can help me. My 2006 W209 has a NTG2 unit with built in Ipod & Bluetooth connectivity but I do struggle to use it as I do not have any instructions on how to operate it. It usually done by guess work. NTG 2 operation manual does not include this information. I wonder if it is...

So just collected our second W169 A180CDI, this time a year 2010 face-lift model. According to the owner's manual, the air-conditioning is on when the light on the A/C switch is lit, and off when the light is unlit. Makes sense right, even though this is the reverse of my previous Mercedes, e.g...

A question relating to how a vacuum brake servo works. This from Wikipedia: ''When the brake pedal is applied, the movement opens an air valve which lets in atmospheric pressure air to one chamber of the booster. Since the pressure becomes higher in one chamber, the diaphragm moves toward...

Bought this W123 230 CE on Sunday morning and I've spent the last two days going through it to see what needs doing. Monday we spent having a look at what mechanical/electrical needed sorting and found that, on the whole and for its age, it's in good shape; Bit of a blow on the exhaust, Only...

Hello, I wonder if anybody could tell me if the soft close function on the w215 CL or S class' pulls the boot lid down from the rear of the car (so just on the latch) or if it for example pulls the whole lid down, evenly at the same time thanks in advance alex

The other day showing my new CLK 240 2004 convertible to one of my friends, I opened and closed the soft top via the remote control pointing to the door handle sensor as per instructions, but that was the only time it has worked!!. I've been trying again and again unsuccessfuly. What do you...

It seems like it's the season for auto-trans problems. After many miles of faultless service my 1998 E300TD is now sticking in various ratios ... Usually when warmed up ... sometimes it's 2nd. Most often it appears to be 3rd. Once it's started, it won't change out of this. Putting the selector...

Is it normal for W638 courtesy/interior light to ONLY work with key in ignition? The remote toggles dash lights on for a short period when locking/unlocking...and interior light work and toggle from door switches, but only when key is in??? Baffled!

Hi Guys Just bought a 2008 CLK Cabriolet Avantgarde (C200) The soft top does not respond via the remote fob! Anyone know if this is a standard option on CLK Cab & how do I tell if I have it if its operation is faulty ? (not working) Please help B

Good afternoon, my first question (of many I am sure). The offside door mirror took a gentle knock recently and the electric adjustment only works up and down, not left to right, so I want to inspect the mechanism. But how do I get in to look, since the cover is one piece?:confused:

BBC - BBC Two Programmes - Operation Crossbow Looks interesting, I think it was on last week.

Hi Guys - Quick question re boot lid operation on a brand new E Cab this possibly applies to the E Coupe also. When I release the boot lid remotely from the key or inside the car it doesn't open all of the way itself, this obviously isn't a major issue....Just a bit irritating. Does anyone...

Hi all Think I might be going mad. I have a 2002 UK 320cdi s class. According to the manual I pull out the round light switch to level 1 or 2 to enable the front or rear fog lights. I know I don't have front lights but assumed rear fog light was mandated for uk MOT. Problem is light switch does...

Been waiting for a knee operation for a couple of months, got the date through today, its next week. Informed my office and manager who weren't happy . Manager has asked me to reschedule it for after Xmas to make it easier for rest of staff, and why didn't i tell him earlier. Truth is told...

Hi guys Have a 2005 CL500- Can anyone tell me how to remove and refit the control facia for the passenger seat controls. Mine seems to have worked loose and the vibration rattle from it is driving me nuts. But I dont want to force it off in case I break a fitting/fixing. Appreciate your help -...

Just got home yesterday to find that my house has been burgled, things all smashed up, windows, doors, jewellery stolen, phones stolen amongst other things. So I just wanted to warn everyone to be very vigilant and secure their property very well.... By the way I live in Bromley, Kent...

Hey guys, Need your help. The car was running just fine. All of a sudden started switching off the engine as if there is no enough fuel going to the rail. Then ended up complete impossible to drive. Engine simply was shutting off and not starting (manual gearbox). Waited for a friend to pull me...

I have a SLK200K which I bought that had received a trivial back end tap. I replaced the rear bumper and had the o/s rear panel repaired and it now looks good! The only problem is with the operation of the roof/windows. When the roof is closed, all fits well and level, but when the roof is...

http://www.haulnet.eu/resources/uploads/files/MetPol%20Operation%20Catcher.pdf I received a PDF with identical content to the link above today, which was sent to our firm by our road risk insurer. I believe it's not a joke, although I couldn't find any reference to "Operation Catcher" on...

Does anyone (e.g. Richard or Alfie) know if the option to operate the roof from the keyfob on the facelift R171 SLK is just a coding change or if there's any hardware involved?