startup

Hi all, Had a 'problem' if you call it since I bought my 230E 124. M102 engine if its going to help... Here goes.. On startup, sometimes like 7 out of 10 times I turn the key and the car starts up with a shake shake shake but I mean strong shake... its like someone is shaking the car from...

It cuts out after its running for a few seconds YouTube - For Sale: 1980 Mercedes 450 SL - in excellent condition: 5 out of 5 :dk:

Does anyone know how to change the Audio volume on a 2010 C-Class (with COMAND) when I initially start the car? it is just too darn loud! Even when I turn it way down just before switching off the car, next time I start it comes back on very loud. This happens with Radio, CD or Media...

Afternoon, Recently purchased a C180 (w203) 2.0 Auto and on startup it is rough and lumpy, Sounds like the manifold or exhaust is blowing, I have to run it at 1500rpm for approx 20 seconds when cold, then if i release the accelerator after the 20 seconds or so it will run quiet and normal. Im...

Help, I'm having a problem on cold start's. The car starts and idles with no problem. However as soon as I put the car into 'D' or 'R' depending upon which way I park, the car stalls. If I start the car then move it quickly by put it straigh into 'D' or 'R' i move off with a cloud of black...

Hi all, hopefully someone can help! I have a genuine E36 W124 estate, with 91k. It has an issue on cold starts whereby it takes a few turns to get going, then basically throws out blue unburnt fuel smoke from the rear - for about 30 seconds, then it's fine after that - no other issues...

Hi Guys, long time no speak!!! Things are still manic in the Harrison House but Fiona is looking to start up a home business based around cake decoration, lost cakes (old fashioned recipes) and maybe home made food for people who have no time to cook. I know a lot of people on here are aware...

First off, hope you all had a good xmas !! My laptop's been slowly grinding to a halt over the last few weeks and in the last few days, it just refused to do anything. Thankfuly, I managed to get a new HD today from Stockport - And Hello to the guy who tested my ABS. I wasn't sure wether the...

Is anyone aware of any (preferably free!) software that can be used to analyse the startup of a Windows XP-Pro machine? Something that lists what's starting up in what sequence and how long it takes for each service / program etc to start would be helpful. My home PC is slow in starting and I...

When starting my 300TE (12V) first thing in the morning, it makes a slight continious tick...tick...tick...tick noise for a few seconds (about 3-5 secs) until the oil pressure needle hits the top and then quietens to normal tickover........is this due to low oil pressure at start-up? Any cure?

Every so often the Grey/Silver component with SBC on vibrates and starts whirring. Does anyone else get this on their W211? It can be quite distracting!

Hi guys, Once again i need you help with an engine matter. The car is an A140 on a 51 Plate and has just had its 70000 mile service. It was fine but needed new rear springs again. However, on starting it this morning it made a really funny whining, whirring noise which actually sounds very...

06 W211 shudders on startup when cold , dealer says ????????? , they are about as much use as a chocolate teapot !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Has anyone else experienced this ? ( Not useless dealers , the shuddering ! ):devil:

Just a quickie guys (and girls ) How do you get to the menu where you can choose what programmes you want to start running when you turn the computer on ? Many thanks H

Hi As a new member to MB club forums I will be greatfull for any help. The problem I have is my c180K sport coup'e has a knock at startup this will only happen 1 or 2 times a week and the car has only done 23.000 miles,it has done this for some time and my MB Dealer says no prob's should be ok...

Hi - anyone got any idea what might be causing an 'abnormal rattle' on start up and tickover on a 70k c43?....this is from an AA engineer repost...service history is a bit patchy but was last serviced 63k according to book

Hi All, Its been a while, happy new year to you all! I think I may have a loose fanbelt as I had it replaced a while ago and before long it started to make a real squeal on startup, its be going on a while now and is driving the wife nuts, (i think she doesnt like the unwanted attention it...

When I first start the supercharged 2.3L inline 4 in my 99 C230 Kompressor in the morning, or after it has been sitting for a few hours, there is a noticable sound that is similar to a loud tick or maybe an cracked exhaust manifold's pfft pfft pfft. If you rev the engine while it is in neutral...

I have a 03 W211 E320 cdi. Since new, it has had a recurring problem with the Audio 50/COMMAND system. When the car starts, after about 5 secs to sometimes 1 min, the radio suddenly crackles, cuts out, then comes back on after only a couple of seconds. This normally disconnects the phone, and...

Hi, I don’t know if anybody can shed any light on this one – the engine (CDI 220 C Class 202) makes a “chattering sound” is the only way I an describe it at start-up – this lasts for about 10 seconds then stops – if you watch the belt tensioner pulley on the front of the engine during this...