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Hi all, I've got an 04 C320 sport coupe (petrol) that has developed a few issues since I ran very low on petrol (didn't quite run out). Engine now takes ~30 secs of continuous turning over to start - chugs until revs kick in then idles happily around 700rpm, low mpg ~19 on 40 mile drive...

Hi All Do any of the masses know where I can obtain the small switch that sits under the keyless go start/stop button on the gear selector? This is the switch with the two gold pins that engage in the top of the selector shaft. My switch has thoughtfully fallen appart and means I have to use...

Hi everyone, Some help required please.... My 124 is taking a while to start, engine turns over fine but doesnt fire up for a few seconds and sometimes needs a second attempt. This only happens when the engine is cold, once its been run its instant. Also, sometimes when its warm, it...

Hi I have a E 220 cab 1994, only covered 60k with FSH having problems starting, but once started runs like a dream, sounds like no fuel but tank is full!

Returned a month ago to E class ownership after two Porsche's and the running cost's associated with that marque, I have a 350cdi coupe which is gathering a considerable list of niggles and problems, folding mirrors have a mind of their own,folding seat lever or catch trim peeled of cutting...

I Have just bought a R129 SL500 1993 on ebay, when it was delivered it would not start, having been told that the engine was running well, now the seller refuses to answer emails and his phone is now dead. Yes I know it's my fault not all people are as honest as me. My question is where do I...

Won't start C200 W202 petrol 29.000 miles year 2000 The car has been SORN since beginning of year and inevitably the battery had gone totally flat. We were away on holiday and the neighbour told me the alarm sounded one day for about 3 hours, he said it sounded like a strangled cat so...

Hi guys. I've got an 09 sprinter which randomly won't start when I turn the key, the only warning light I get is the red temperature symbol which won't even let me crank the van, but then I just take key out and then all lights go out and she starts a dream. It's such a weird intermittent fault...

Hi guys,hope you can help me with the recent issue.Recently my CLK will struggle to start after let's say little run around,or would say when temp reaches 90c(but that i think not always an issue),so struggles to start or wont start and will cut off when its warm enough.Sometimes depressing the...

I just bought a 270 CDI 2002 home and have just tried to start it and it won't fire. All the warning lights come on in position 2.The heating coil light goes out but all the others stay on and the car tries to turn over but won't fire. Any ideas?

Following a recent upgrade by MB Derby, my COMAND unit now exhibits the following behaviours: - Slow to start - up to 3 mins before getting the COMAND start up screen - Intermittent reboot - No start up at all without stopping and switching engine off / on again Anyone seen this before...

Hi guys Just picked my new car up from main agent yesterday. Iv done around 40 miles throughout the whole day The Eco light hasn't turned green at all! And it says inactive It does the 'hold however' Car is an ml63 Has the Eco broke?

Hi I have a Mercedes 350sl r107 and it has been running beautifully. I changed the bulb on the gearbox and managed to short something while cleaning the bulb holder with a small screwdriver, stupid I know I don't know if this is coincidence but since I can't get the car to start, it turns over...

hi in need of help anyone got any ideas 2003 e320 w210 cdi estate brief summary did about 80 miles no problems parked up for 10 mins came to start but car cranks but will not start turns over ok but nothing 1/2 tank of diesel left it overnight but still no joy cranked till battery flat...

Hi all, I have a 53 plate 108 Vito. Van has been running a bit rough lately , however, I changed the glow plugs and now it won't start?? Even put the old ones back in and still nothing, just turns over. Tried some easy start to give it a boost but no success? Any suggestions Thanks

Can anyone tell me when MB started to fit particle filters to the C Class? I need a diesel automatic without a particle filter. (Lots of short local journeys). My 2007 A180 CDi is such a car, but my wife wants something more comfortable. Did the the early W204s C200/220 CDi do wothout one?

Hi can anyone throw up any ideas why the start stop button on the grear selector may have suddenly stopped working? No other faults car is 2004 s211 estate 320dci

Fully rebuilt 722.3 gearbox removed from Carlsson c37 Has less than 1000 miles on it having been totally rebuilt by George Frazer who was the number 1 Mercedes Benz gearbox specialist. I believe it may also have have the first gear start option but I can not confirm. Torque Convertor included...

Hi I would appreciate advice about my C200cdi. A month ago it would not start. I checked the fuse and replaced fuse 52 with a 20 amp fuse. It has been fine since until it blew again. I have replaced the fuse and it's starting again without any issues. Any ideas on what's causing this?

Hi all! New to the forum so hope I'm in the right place. I bought a 04 mercedes sprinter luton van a few weeks back and it was driving like a dream until Sunday when a red light flashed up with EDC and lost all power and would not start back up which resulted in me being towed back home by the...