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Hi All. I have recently bought a 2005 (55) S211 E320 CDi estate. It struggles to start up first thing in the morning, our previous S210 E320 had no such problems. The heater lamp comes on for about 3-5 seconds then I turn the key and it cranks over for about 20 seconds or more. When it fires it...

Hello everyone, Thanks for reading my thread. I have a 2010 Mercedes C Class CDI Blue efficiency W204 (AUTOMATIC) DIESEL which is maintained up-to requirement from Mercedes, Infact just had a service B done 2 days ago. Its developing a weird problem. When I cold start in the morning, starts...

Hi all, hopefully somebody can point me in right direction. Today while driving m ML270, it cut out- no warning lights just cut out. Now it did this the other day after i put some inj cleaner in it, but it started straight away then and drove another 150 miles. Anyway its got plenty of fuel...

2003 W220 S55 L AMG Kompressor Driving along and I lose all response from the accelerator pedal. As I pull in to the side of the road it sits idle fine so I pull away again. 5 minutes later it happens again only this time when I stopped so did the engine. It hasn't started since. Just turns...

Afternoon all,i'm having problems with my e320,it was having problems starting when hot but ok after cooling down so i decided to change the crank position sensor,fitted a pattern part and it wouldn't start,it will almost fire up but not quite catch so i thought it must be a faulty sensor! so...

Bought my first 270ML early last week a 2001 auto great in all ways BUT last Thursday I drove approx 35 miles and stopped at a fuel station to fill up. When I tried to start the car the key turns one click all the warning lights come on but when I turn it further nothing happens engine does not...

Hello Peeps Maybe this won't be a mystery to you bright sparks... but... my 96 300D was getting a bit grumpy upon start up. Upon advice I asked my local mechanic to fit new glow plugs while I was away on holiday. This he did. However the car cranks but simply will not start. It won't even try...

Guys, I have a slight oil leak from my 2002 ML270cdi. I noticed it as it was dropping a small drop of oil onto the driveway. On further inspection, oil is all down the side of the engine block. So if you are standing at the front looking towards the windscreen, it's the right hand side of the...

Im looking for some advice please. Car is a W204 C220 2008. Yesterday everything was ok. At 5pm last night I went to drive home and the car would not start. The headlights came on, mirrors folded out, door unlocked and the speedo dial lit up with the mileage etc - but nothing else works...

Full Details 2012(62) MERCEDES E220 CDI SE BLUEEFFICIENCY ESTATE AUTOMATIC SILVER - Mercland Mercedes E220 CDI SE Estate BlueEfficiency Automatic Vehicle Specs: General • Registered 28th September 2012 – 62 Reg • One Owner...

Hello everyone, Problem: when I put my electronic key into the ignition the steering wheel unlocks (I can hear the click). I can turn the key towards the position were the car is preheating the glow plugs (second position). I can hear the valve on the fuel pump unlocking. When the glow plugs...

HI All, Quick question. I started my car for the first time today in around 6 weeks. Started first time, no issues. Washed it, dried it, left it for a couple of hours and then went to put it in the garage and it wouldn't start. I noticed that I couldn't hear the brief buzzing from the...

Hi Wondering if someone can help with this. I have not owned my mercedes for very long and purchased it from a MB dealer. When coming home from work in the evening I have noticed that the eco stop start switches on after just one minute of starting the car and driving. Going by the...

Hi Guys I'm new to the forum with my very first MB! I switched from Lexus due to needing a large family car with a fairly economical enginer and my dealer had a part exchange in which I fell in love with. Car is is 2009 W212 E250 CDI blue-efficiency 5spd auto SE. (mouthfull or what!)...

Pointless comparison but stumbled across it and thought i would share - http://blog.dupontregistry.com/bugatti/veyron/bugatti-veyron-demolishes-mercedes-amg-gt-s-despite-head-start/

Short Story, Had a water damaged ECU 1 year ago - replaced. (water ingress through defective Merc housing) Loom and fuse box connections all dry and clean. The other week the van started for all of 15 seconds then cut out. Will not trigger starter motor. Did all the basic checks, fuses...

Hi im wondering if anyone can help me, I have an 2002 1.6 auto A class about 9 month's ago i had a problem with the gearbox it was jumping when i selected drive or reverse. So i disconnected the battery took off the gearbox control unit just inside the gearbox sump and sent it for testing, the...

My C-class C220 CDI intermittently refuses to start from the key, all the lights are on but nothing when key is turned. After several attempts usually and pressing brake, removing key etc the car will suddenly start and run perfectly. However recently I have experienced terrifying all systems...

Hi I have just purchased an illuminated Start for my C204 (62 plate) and need some help with the wiring if possible. The Ebay advert shows how to fit the start but only says attached wire to front parking light. There are only 2 wires with this item and it says Tap the wires to parking lights...

Hi I have just purchased an illuminated Start for my C204 (62 plate) and need some help with the wiring if possible. The Ebay advert shows how to fit the start but only says attached wire to front parking light. There are only 2 wires with this item and it says Tap the wires to parking lights...