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hi i want to check adjust the mixture settings on my 1990 230E using a gunson exhaust gas analyzer and was wondering what is the correct reading for this engine. a recent NCT ( MOT) shows a co reading of 0.13% at 800rpm thanks in-advance brendan

hi all, was just after some info regarding the rear vent on the back of the arm rest. basically i cant really feel it blowing out much air even on full whack? is this normal or is there a problem somewhere?:dk: also my blower is quick noisy, it makes like a hissing noise when its on. when...

Hi, My car is currently overdue for a service D after it has been parked in my garage for couple months. Can someone tell me what exactly is a service D and what is it involve? Also...... Could someone advice on which spark plugs to get and where to get them from? Also Could someone...

Morning all I picked up a lovely e320 sportline with the dreaded knackered loom last week. (Factored in to the purchase price, so knew exactly what I was getting myself into.) I've got a new one on the way from MB, but started to question my decision..... Does anyone know of anyone...

Hi New on here so apologies if this is posted in the wrong section. I have just bought a 2012 E Class with the Audio 50 APS. How can I tell what version map I have installed? :confused:

Hi all, New member, and guess what, coming straight in with a query. Been driving a C200 Exec SE very happily for nearly 4 years now. Long story short, company car scheme is coming to an end and will probably end up buying it. To that end, does anyone have experience of buying an ALD...

Howdy, first post so go easy on me if this has been asked before! I've been on the look out for a C63 and I've seen a few on autotrader now which claim to have the 487bhp in the "tech specs" section but still have silver calipers, is this possible? I understand that it has to be a 2010> model...

Hi can anyone tell what this is used for and where it should be seated. I just found it dangling behind the front bumper. Thank you in advance

Guys - How can I find out if my car has DPF? its a 320 CDI (S211), 08 plate. cheers Pete

Evening all, I have noticed that when my son's E320 cdi is standing on flat level ground the passenger side rear wheel sits about an inch higher than that on the drivers side - is this normal to take into account "road camber" or is there a problem? tyre wear is even across both rear tyres...

Hi everyone, We have a W163 ML320 X reg. Still on original tyres at 42k miles, MOT advised thinking about replacing them. However the original Dunlop Grandtrek 225/75/16 104H are no longer available and I need advice on a good replacement. The available options seem to be Hankook or...

I'd read on here that the oil specification had been altered from 0-w40 to 5-w40. Here's what MB say and note they respond specifically to my car - an E Clas with M156 powerunit @ 525hp. Thank you for contacting the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center Maastricht N.V. We write in...

Hi Ladies and Gents, I trust your all well.. Pardon my Newbie and new owners Ignorance, But I just recently took ownership of a 2010 C220 CDI Blueefficency SE Estate and just noticed that the Cluster of Tiny rear Indicator bulbs all light up except for the outermost 3 bulbs of the two rows of...

hi all while replacing the front disks and pads on my e230 (1990) i noticed that while there are sockets for the brake wear sensors there are no actual sensors installed onto the pads :confused::confused::confused:. Now is that an omission by accident or by design i wonder ? . If by design is...

Hi All, Just wanted to know what cars were effected by the biodegradable wiring loom? Ive heard it only effected the 6 cylinder w124s, but wanted to verify this was the case. I own a 1996 w124 e220 coupe, so want to save up should it become an issue. Finally - can anyone recommend...

When exactly was it introduced? What are the chances of an S class registered in December 2003 having the DVD system? TIA.

Guys I don't have the car yet but want to get the cable set for the media interface can someone advise please. 2010 E cabriolet with comand online Cheers

hi all While working on my 230e ( 1990 w124) over the weekend I came across what appears to be a loose vacuum pipe but I cannot find any place to attach it to. The vacuum switch has an electrical connection on it and is located in front of the battery compartment while the tube passes...

Hi All This is my first post after just getting my CLK 200 Avant Garde today (54 plate ). My only query is the parking break. When I depress the break there is no clicking of the ratchet although the brake does actually work. Also, when you pull the lever to release the brake it seems...

hi all just wondering if the brake pads are interchangeable between a 1990 190e and a 1990 w124 ?. as I have a set for my 190E and want to use them on my 124 . regards brendan