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Mercedes SLK230 Kompressor automatic R170 2000 (Spanish LHD, they don't rust in Spain at all ;) ) 95% of trips are fine. The performance of this car is fantastic with very satisfying acceleration but sometimes I get this... Pull up at a junction, pull foot off brake, car rolls as expected...

Since I got my C250CDI I've been looking at how quickly from a cold start the start/stop eco function activated. Usually between 1 and 4 miles depending on temperature. Over the past 3 weeks the distance increased gradually until it stayed inactive at 20 miles. Over the three weeks I'd only...

So my brother has just bought a 51 plate 2.3 CLK from Jay. (Cracking deal - thanks Jay) He is after one of the above. Is there such a thing for a CLK. Once my brother gets his head round Android he will be up to annoy the hell out us I'm sure. CHEERS John Edit and PS. Found some on ebay but...

Just started up my C180 after its been sitting few months. It started right away but the blower motor wasn't on. Checked the use - it was OK. After running for about 10 minutes, the blower came on, but the 1-5 speed switch has no effect - it always runs at a constant speed. Turned the...

I bought the car privately a few months ago, and found out that it needed a new turbo, as there was was no power and kick-down. After spending over a £1000 ( a mechanic I have known for over 12 years ), there was still no kick down. But recently, a message has been displayed, "Airmatic - Visit...

I had a courtesy car today with stop/start. A C180 CGI. Not good. At every restart (when you touch the throttle) the car gave a little jolt forward, like you've been nudged from behind. If that's how they all are, it's a technology I'd like to avoid :(.

Hi, I've been getting this rather drastic warning, seemingly randomly, and I'd appreciate hints as to what it might be before I approach a mechanic. (Googling for this problem has been unfruitful.) The full warning is "Oil Level. Stop car, turn eng. off", in red on the dash, accompanied by...

My wife has an A-Class (180 CDI Avantgarde) with a CVT automatic transmission. The transmission is absolutely awful but the rest of the car fantastic. The gearbox is so unbearable I'd like to get her another A-Class but with a normal automatic gearbox, ie not the CVT. Does anyone know what...

Hi all, New member and my first post, and yes its a help question. I have a 1999 w202 c200 and both brake lights have stopped working, but the rear window brake light works ok. The fuse is ok, both stop/tail bulbs were blown, no joy with new bulbs. After checking with a voltmeter there is no...

Sav's dam Buy or Hire thread has planted a seed! :doh: What reckon?? :confused: Mercedes-Benz M Class ML270 CDI 5dr Tip Auto Diesel Sw 2.7 2003 ............or 5K better spent on a Disco? :crazy:

Hi, I got a new E250 with audio 20 , with Becker map pilot. surprisingly I cannot find a way to stop or pause music. I can mute but while muted the music will carry on playing when I unmute it wouldnot continue from where I left off. Also when muted it mutes all navigation sound everything...

Just noticed a fault on my W140 - it looks like the drivers window doesnt know when to 'STOP' when it goes up - i.e. it makes a terrible clicking sound until you take your finger off the button! The 'auto' mechanism on the switch (where you press it past the first detent) has also stopped...

The Haynes manual 3253 referring to the vacuum stop element on the injection pump says... "When the ignition key is turned 'OFF' the switch interrupts the supply of vacuum to the shut-off module stopping the engine" This surely is incorrect? Me sucking on the vacuum module causes the...

Hi, It's been a while since I posted on here, I've been sans Mercedes for a few years until a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, my return to the marque is already tainted somewhat! I have a '00 W203 C220CDi, on which I recently replaced the rear SAM after it was knackered by an un-knowing...

I had the car jackup yesterday for a puncture tyre repair on the passenger rear. But when I put back the wheel remove the jack. ever since the front left suspension is almost sitting on the ground and getting the message of car too low. It disappeared in few occasions, but normally comes...

Hi everyone, I noticed that the front off-side tyre was quite low compared to the other three. The tyre was almost touching the wheel arch. My airmatic setting was on the raised position. When I put the key in the ignition, the above message appeared. I drove the car a few paces forward...

OK, the draught stop thing for the clk cab - I've found a link I think on here before for a company that does them (not MB) for ~£150. Cannot find it now, anyone help me out? Thanks

When I learnt to drive 20 odd years ago, my instructor told me never to turn off the engine when stationery in traffic or stopping momentarily as the engine used a lot less fuel when idle than it did when starting off. I still follow this advice, but I do wonder if there is any truth in it?

I have just fitted a towbar to my E280 estate and have a problem with the wiring for the stop/tail lights which are led. I have wired the 7 way bypass as per the instructions for single wire stop/tail with just the red wire connected to the single wire on the offside light and the brown and...

Hi distinguished members of the Mercedes Benz Club, Last week I made the best purchase of my life so far- a Mercedes CLK 270 CDI (YESSSS!). The car has been driving like a dream, however yesterday I encountered something that may be a problem. A friend wanted to take it for a spin, I sat with...