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My father managed to get into the car after the central locking problems , i need a new pump i think , but he had the battry out of the car to charge it , now he says that the steering lock wont come off and the key wont turn in the steering coloum , does anything need reset since the battrey...

Guys, I'm at my Mum's changing the crankshaft position sensor. Got the old one out, but it's got oil on the end of it!! Is that right? Thought they were meant to be dry? Should I put the new one in?

About 15 months ago I asked here about shopping carts and got some good advice, unfortunately, it's time to ask again... Because my cart provider EROL/Brightscape is in the throes of going bust. It's a pain in the backside, but every cloud has a silver lining, methinks, so I intend to use this...

Long story but can anyone tell me where the positive terminal is under the hood please? Can't get in boot (mechanical key doing nothing) and nothing coming up on dash. Is there a safe place under the bonnet I can connect doner car? (This is my mums petrol 211, 52 plate. Doesn't have an...

I don't think this has been posted yet but there's a new series of Megafactories starting on National Geographic next week (it's on Sky...not sure if you get it on freeview?). The first edition is on Wednesday 2nd March and features the building of the SLS...I imagine it'll have a fair bit on...

Can anyone add the number plate "GEN 1" to this photo please. its just for a laugh with a friend and I haven't got photoshop anymore! many thanks:)

I'm in Spain, near algeciras... my front offside wheel bearing failed... I think... crunching noise when moving, no apparent visual damage when wheel removed. had to drive 4 miles to safe parking like that... how far can I drive on a broken bearing? What's the worst vase scenario? doing this...

Hey Guys, Was just preparing some things in my 313 cdi 52 plate... I had the engine running to keep the heaters on... Then I noticed that the engine didn't sound to good and sounded as if it was bouncing off the idle. Went to the drivers seat and the idle needle was normal... Pressed the...

Hi all 2001 E220cdi w210 I was taking my daughter to a pantomime last night and sods law the fan/drive belt snapped on the way and we had to park the car and get a taxi the rest of the way to the theatre. I have just picked up a new belt and towed the car back to the house but i have two...

I just got off the phone with a friendly lady at the AA - they can get me an ICMV in time for the rally (thanks to VOSA for changing the V5 format to include a large "this is not proof of ownership" in big red letters on their new V5c!) Problem is... I need: Unladen weight of vehicle...

I have my SL in pieces right now having followed the instructions on the following web page to the letter... Removing/Installing COMAND & Audio on SL (R230) However, it's now come to a grinding halt on removing the actual comand. The page states... On MY2005 onward cars, open the...

In a terrible pickle and battery on phone dying. Can an MB local dealer program up a key for a C220 (2003) or does iit have to be ordered from MB in Germany? Thanks

Hi, What a plonker I am. I've put petrol in my diesel car! It was 1/2 full of diesel and I topped up with petrol and have driven 4 miles home. Now the car wont start. A few questions: Can I use my Pela pump and suck out the fuel and refill myself? Does anyone know of a mobile van who...

Hi everyone... I own a C180 Kompressor Coupe 2002.. It's been trouble free for 7 years till now! I'm having some electrical faults and could do with some advice on what you guys may think the problem is or how to fix it.. Tbh I could take it to a Merc Specalist however I like to do my own work...

Need one asap as close to east london as possible! Need one for mot, pref recon

Hi guys, i need a front driverside avantgarde coil spring for my mot! Eurocarparts dont stock them and stealers will be too expensive! As close to east london as possible! Thanks guys

Hi, I desperately require a drivers side door barrel for my 190e (1993), if anyone has one for sale please pm. or call me on 07887747616 Many thanks. Kam

Just received a letter from MB regarding Inspection of power steering pump. Certain vehicles produced between 01 June 2009 to 28 February 2010 could develop a power steering fluid leak etc. etc. Contact dealer to arrange inspection...

hi there guys, I have a w203 c200k, i started the car, it started really rough and the instrument cluster did not light up straight away...after a few seconds the instrument cluster lit up, with low brake fluid warning ( i have plenty in there), the speedo was not working, nor the revs or the...

Solved - Urgent help needed please - W208 wiring Aftermarket stereo does not switich off with ignition - am I right in saying that I need to take the unconnected red cable from the connector to something like the live on the cigar lighter? Also, there are three wires that plug into the...