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    W168 A170 Electric Power Windows opening by themselves

    I have a W168 A170 with Electric Windows that have started opening by themselves. Three of the four are now doing this every time I start the car with the exception of the drivers window. There are no OBD codes showing on the car. I have a two minute battle with the windows to get them...
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    W168 2001 - replacing main beam headlight bulb

    Impossible to get at IMHO.... Really winds me up that its so difficult these days to change something like a bulb. Should be a 10 minute job. Passenger side. Other bulbs not so bad but this is impossible. Wondering if its easier to take headlight unit out completely? (Used to have an...
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    W168 2001 - Problem with stalk/switch - full beam stays on

    Same stalk as wiper controls (this bit works fine). But the push forward/pull back for normal/high beam is broken. Both settings are full beam. Only way to turn full beam off is to nudge the stalk forward a little. Trouble is go over a bump. Any ideas? Complete new stalk needed? Or just...
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    Crank Sensor Replacement (A140 W168)

    I need to replace the crank sensor on our old Mercedes A140 (W168). I managed to get the old sensor out (just about) but destroyed it in the process as it was a VERY, VERY tight fit. Now I can't get the new one in as again, it's a VERY, VERY tight fit. I don't know much about these...
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    SS W168 A210 Aclass Evolution Exhaust

    Genuine A Class, W168, A210 Evolution Rear Exhaust box with twin Stainless Steel Tips. Removed from W168 2003 LWB A210 Evolution but can be used to fit SWB W168s with minor modification and possibly others. Support Bracket will require some welding to fit. Exhaust Condition is good and...
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    W168 Technical data help - Fuel pressure

    Hi all, I have just joined the forum in the hope someone may be able to help me out with a bit of technical data? I am after the expected fuel pressure value, at the rail, on a 2001 W168 A140. It would seem the value given in the Haynes manual is way off (errors can be common in their...
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    W168 auto display

    Hi all having just purchased a w168,it came with the mileage display missing.. Having changed the dashboard all works fine except the auto gearbox display is missin???? Any ideas... Car works ok and gearbox works perfectly.. Wondered if the manual and auto dashboard are different ????
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    A class A210 Evolution AMG Exhaust Rear Box

    A210 Evolution Rear Exhaust box with twin Stainless Steel Tips Removed from 2003 LWB A210 Evolution but can be used to fit SWB with some mods, and possibly others. Support Bracket will require some welding to fit. Collection from Buckinghamshire or NW London. £140 .
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    W168 central looking

    Hi, i have a W168 with central looking problems, the key blade only lock ore unlock the door ore backdoor no other dors are affected, presning the lock button on remote unlock the doors, pressing the unlock button dosent do any thing, pressing the button inside the car lock and unlock...
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    W168 A Class poor reception

    Hi, Long time since I've been here! I see a number of old faces around, which is always good to see. The reception on my W168 is very poor. I think it is because the aerial amplifier is not working. I am not sure but think this could be due to there not being any power going to the radio...
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    w168 ATF

    Hi guys, I just purchuased a w168 2004 170cdi automatic gearbox for my wife. I think its good to flush the ATF but i dont know which type and quantity to use. The car has 75k miles on the clock and runs pretty good. Any idea about the ATF as i dond have the handbook? Thanks
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    2001 W168 - does the key fob contain a transponder "pea"

    Even on this early a model?
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    W168 Aftremarket Head Unit & Speaker Installation

    Hi guys, I'm attempting to install an aftermarket Pioneer head unit and Pioneer speakers in the front and rear of my 2001 W168 A190. Can anyone confirm what adapters etc I need to have in advance of attempting the installation? I have found a set of front and rear speaker ring adapters...
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    Noisy compressor on w168

    Hi all We have a noisy AC compressor on the little purple a class :( A bit of research suggests that the bearing can be changed ( thanks lofty ) but I'm curious as to the difficulty of this , being as I am about as technical as a teapot. So I'd need a garage to do it , but have no idea if...
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    W168 2001 - Remote broken

    And I've only got one. Seems to be the bit on the circuit board that contacts the batteries has snapped off. Managed somehow (it half worked for a bit) to get the alarm turned off. Now I'm able to lock the other doors manually from inside then get out and use the key to lock driver door...
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    W168 MAF fault - P0100

    Chaps The missus W168 A160 has had an engine management light on since we bought it a few months ago. We only paid £500 for it considering it has full service, low miles and good condition. The car drove spot on and still does after doing well over 1000 miles now. I bought an eBay fault...
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    Free - w168 A-Class Auto Gearbox ECU

    Free (you pay the postage £2.80) 2003 W168 A-Class 1600cc Gearbox ECU A033 545 00 32 Faulty, not the "F" fault, but the no "N/R/D" display fault, only 1st, 2nd, reverse available. No electro-valves Someone might have a use for it?
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    W168 - possible to swap passenger seat rail?

    Hi, I have a 2001 A160LWB Avantgarde that does not have the quick-release front seat option. However, the floor has the lugs for this - the fixed foot just bolts into the front slope. Does anyone know if it were possible to switch the seat runners between a bolt-in and quick release...
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    ML Wing Mirrors RHD v LHD (W168)

    Hi Guys, I need to replace the wing mirror (whole unit) on my 2004 ML. I am told that there is a difference between the wing mirrors for RHD and LHD cars, but they both look the same on my car, is it true that a wing mirror for a RHD ML will not fit a LHD ML??
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    2001 Mercedes-Benz A160L w168 Automatic Transmission fluid

    Hello friends, I need help finding 2001 Mercedes-Benz A160 w168 Owners/Service Manual in PDF or whatever format it does not matter, my car did not have one. I'm interested in which Automatic Transmission fluid should I use for my car? also which spark plugs are recommended for this car...
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