v230

hi i am looking for a water pump for a V230 , 1999 model engine number 11198012002000E104 can i have websites for suppliers of the pump thanks

can anyone tell me where the coolant temperature sender for the ecu to read on my v230? got some wires not conected and think this might be the cause of my splutteryness? its had new -MAF -leads -coil packs -spark plugs what other sensors might affect the fueling, i understand the ecu reads a...

hi first post and first mercedes!! i have a v230 fashion and have a couple of problems, only just bought it so a bit gutted.:doh: 1. the cooling fan doesn't kick in when engine gets hot 2. the coolant temp gauge fluctuates badly, jumps from 0-90 constantly so unsure of temperature. 3. a whining...

Hi all i have just changed the ZF auto gearbox and tourqe converter in a friends petrol V230. i have got the right spec oil from opie oils (see google) there was only 5 3/4 litres came out the old gearbox (not inc converter) I have put 7 litres in so far via the 8mm hex key plug at the rear of...

Hi, Car off the road refuses to start, don't have funds to resolve all the outstanding issues.. So I've decided to dismantle and sell it part by part, Any interests please PM for details. Cheers Nas

Hello everyone, New to the forum and having a problem with my V230. The in-tank fuel (petrol) pump packed up (part# A6384700794). MB quotes $407 for it, specialist brakers want £175 for a used part (only 3 months guarantee), but I've seen a Polish online shop selling it for £45. Is there...

Hi, Need some help with my fathers V230 1998, for months its been parked up as we're unable to start the car on petrol engine cranks but nothing. Recently hooked it up on Star fault in the AGN ECU - Stop lamp switch aka faulty brake light switch. Replaced from Dealer parts counter cleared...

Hi all, This is my first post and i hope turns out to be a sucsess. The fuel pump on my V230 has just packed up and I need a replacment, I called the freindly people at MB and they quoted me £480 :eek: for a new one (they will have to be more than freindly to me to pay that much) so I...

Hi,I have had an on going problem with the throttle body on a v230. at low revs it would go in to limp mode about once a month,In the past if I turned the key 4 times it would go back to normal.(so not really a problem)about 3 weeks ago I had the water pump replaced .At the same time the...

Hello to all .My v230 has gone in to limp mode again.I had it serviced 2 weeks ago and it was running really well.The only thing my local mechanic did not change was the automatic transmission fluid as he was not sure which one to use.Could this cause the car to go into limp mode.?I have just...

Hello,my v230 seems to have more faults than any previous mercs I have owned.It was converted to lpg 7 months ago and runs fine.however it is only averaging 17 to the gallon on petrol.Luckily on gas it is the equivalent of about 35 mpg.The main problem now is when I accelerate whilst on LPG...

Hello, my automatic transmission indicator lamp has just come on.The car is stuck in third gear.I checked the owners manual and it says it may be an electrical problem.?Before this happened the car ran rather warm in a traffic jam but it did not overheat.Please could someone give me some...

:confused: i recently bought a 1997 v230 as i need space for a wheelchair, it is my first merc and on the whole i am quite happy, however the engine does not like to restart when still warm. it will start perfectly when cold and will start when hot if you restart imediately after switching it...

This is the rubber belt which runs the alternator, water pump, etc., pulleys, has anyone changed this on the V230 as it is proving extrememly difficult to obtain a service manual for this vehicle :crazy:. What is the best way to go about changing this belt? :confused: