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Here's a photo trial from a sucessful glow plug controller (relay) change on the 4.0 V8 diesel. GL420Cdi, ML420Cdi and, no doubt, the S420Cdi. http://sdrv.ms/1d3C4im Follow the link for the photo story of how I did it. Also the same method to get to anything on the top of the engine...

R230 350SL (2005) Just had a B service at MB Hamilton which included both air and fuel filter change, also changed the spark plugs. Should I notice much (if any) change in economy? I'd say it apears a little sharper.

Does anyone know where I can buy a sump plug washer for C180 W202? Eurocarparts don't stock them and the ones on Ebay are over £5 which seems a bit expensive.

Hello all, I have just taken ownership of my first Mercedes. It's a 1998 turbo diesel E300 estate. I have never been one for being very technical minded about cars, but I do search, read and try to teach myself. I have a somewhat odd issue with my new purchase, it's a real pain to get...

Hello, got a vito 2001 110cdi 2.2, turn the key wait for the glow plug light to go out and fire her up and then the glow plug light comes back on for about 30ish seconds. It starts no problems and drive exactly the same, any ideas?

A query... Last night, I changed 3 of the 6 plugs on one of my cars. I didn't do the remaining 3 as to get to those I need to take the alternator, inlet manifold and wiper motor out... and will need to wait until next weekend. Anyhow, after changing the plugs (one at the time, so I didn't...

Hi all I have just searched the forum re:preglow plugs and they seem a common issue. I purchased my 06 registered r class last Friday. From Lexus garage. Within the first couple if days of driving it I had noticed the preglow light was not acting as it should during start up. (Staying...

Hi Car : 54 plate W203 C220 CDI Coupe I have 2-3 ceased glow plugs that I need to get extracted, and I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations or experiences....

Hi All, I am about to read my codes on my E280 w124, and was wondering what this plug is used for. My year is 94 on this car. Any input would be great.

I needed the glow plugs changing on our E-class (mines the OM642 V6 variant) and out of convenience entrusted the work to a mechanic in my local village as opposed to travelling out. I’ve previously seen him rebuild a customer’s Merc 3.0 V6 petrol when the bearings failed and he’s always working...

Hi A very common part fitted to most CDI engines that goes wrong frequently. Please note this is a temporary fix until you can get a replacement part. Condition: Glow plug light illuminated permanently after glow plug replacement. Repair: Replace defective glow plugs, determined by MB Star...

Real simple quick question but amazingly I can't seem to find with Google: What is the size and torque for the ML270 oil sump plug?

Hi All My Vito Audio 5 radio suffers interference when i plug in phone charger into the lighter socket. It starts off slowly then develops to a point where i cannot listen to the radio. I took it out today because i read that there might be a ground problem Lots of dust All that is...

What would you use to clean terminals on the above plug.. white grease.. wd40.... or a specfic contact cleaner???

Can anyone tell me how the electrical connectors come off the top of each plug. Failed miserably at the moment and don't want to break anything.

I have just purchased an airbag reset tool for my 2004 C270 CDI W203 to reset the airbag light, this is probably a silly question but. Where do I plug it in, is it in the 16pin diagnostic socket by the steering column, I can't see anything else obviouse. Any help appreciated.

Where is the Glow plug relay\Module located on these engines it's the OM642 one. I need to change as my code reader gave fault code of other module voltage issue ans I believe it's a common issue. Do I need the dealer to change this or can I just do it myself if its easily accessible? (Ignore...

hi got my first vito 110cdi 2001 an the glow plug light stays on ive removed the relay an there is no red wire at all conected an i cant find it anywere can someone plz tell me were this wire should cum from the other two block type are fine just no red wire in site

hi can anyone resolve this? number six pot is burning some oil and it fouls up the plug pretty quickly. I've been told to put a 'hotter' spark plug which will burn some of the oil off....but which one? I already tried an NGK A6FS. Should i go even hotter? all advice greatly appreciated. m...

Hi all Having just broken the bank putting right a huge list of problems with our '02 ML270, the heater plug light is now staying on after starting... From reading the forums it looks like it could be a faulty plug, or relay, or fuse. Just wondering if it's safe to just let it be for the...