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  1. Sudesh

    W215 cl500 battery drain

    So it's back to the usual CL500 battery drain. I bought a new battery for the car, installed it and it started ok, however after about 1hr or so, it's dead, won't start without a jump. Also the Windows are stuck they don't drop in the normal fashion where they should come down a bit when you...
  2. C

    Wheel Balance effect on ABC Pump, Hydraulic Suspension, Strut

    HOW DOES BALANCING AFFECT YOUR CAR – and how it can damage your Mercedes ABC hydraulic system parts such as the ABC Pump, Accumulators, Valve Bocks and Hydraulic Suspension Struts. The sign of unbalanced wheels is a wobbly steering wheel when you are driving above a certain speed – usually...
  3. martyp87

    Aftermarket headunit and sound system in CL (W215)

    Hi all, So I'm a bit bored with my CL as it is undriveable and the poor thing has just sat on the drive for 3 months so I'm thinking of doing a little project with it. I figured as the factory sound system is completely pants and way out of date I could tackle this. Also the car is a lot...
  4. the88g

    W215 valve block DIY repair (Surrey/Hampshire)

    I knew my time would come soon enough! My car is sagging (mostly the rear) and a Merc indie is saying that it will be £500 + VAT for a second hand replacement, or £1500 for a new part. I've seen the DIY posts, pictures and helpful YouTube video showing the step by step process of repair...
  5. abecketts

    Of interest to w215 owners Brabus exhaust

    Original Brabus Mercedes Benz W220 W215 S CL Klasse Sportauspuff Auspuff | eBay I'm sure it would make the car sound wonderful
  6. S

    Strange suspension behaviour - w215

    Hi, ok so on my CL500 The rear drivers corner sinks approx 1 inch when parked on my driveway, my driveway is on a slope and I reverse the car up it when I park. When on level ground it's fine and sits the same as the other three corners so this consistently happens every time it's on my...
  7. S

    Cl500 Repair Project w215 AMG

    Hi all, Dad had a unfortunate clash with a VW golf (which same off worse might I add) in his lovely AMG CL500. He loved the car so much he immediately went out and purchased the same car but a nice 04 face-lifted one. The smashed one has been loving passed to me as my soon to be new daily...
  8. S

    W215 CL500 AMG bumper

    Hi! An unfortunately meeting with a VW golf on a country lane means i'm on the hunt for a Factory AMG CL500 front Bumper. Would consider 55 bumper or aftermarket providing fitting is the same. In the meantime, if anyone has a stock non bumper in black do get in touch. It's just the...
  9. V

    W215 Ride Height Adjustment

    Hi I recently got a pre-facelift W215 and it has uneven ride height. Plugged in Star and adjusted the ride height within 15mm all corners. However when setting the calibration, it says values are not within range. Front values range is 2.4 to 3.1 Rear values range is -3.3 to -2.9...
  10. S

    2006 w215 cl500

    She shines like that covered in dust, imagine when she goes for a full detail.
  11. MikeAMG

    W215 front lower arm

    Hi The ball joint that fits into the bottom of the strut has play so I need replace the lower arm. I'm betting after 13 years the two allen bolts that secure the ball joint in to the strut will have seized good and proper. So am I OK to use some gentle heat on the bottom of the strut to help...
  12. Aswad

    CL500 W215 tilted on left side

    Hi, My CL500 for some unknown reason is tilted on the left hand side. I tried to recalibrate the height and done rodeo test but no joy. Checked the abc fluid and topped up slightly as well but it is still slanting on the left. I checked the sensors at the back and doesn't seem like they have...
  13. N

    cl500 rear, window, motor, w215, 2000 X

    hi all hope I'm in the right place on here,, my rear off side window has stopped working so I have removed the rear panels and rear seat etc I have access to the rear window motor and unplugged the large cable my intension is to try and test the motor however im not sure which wires are which...
  14. K

    W215 Fixed Phone - Upgrade to UHI

    Hello guys, would you be able to help me to upgrade my dads car telephone system to UHI? Car is from the end of 2002 and it has wired Nokia telephone. VIN number of my dads car is W2153762A031727. I have found few topic about that but I am not to sure what exactly I need t get it to get job done...
  15. F

    W215 CL500 Front Tow Eye Cover

    Hi, Looking for a front tow eye cover for my 2001 CL500. Many thanks
  16. Borys

    Mercedes w215 rear storage compartment

    In black anthracite Thanx
  17. P

    Rear vibration on W215 CL55 Kompressor

    Hello, Between 60-80mph I have a vibration coming from the rear passager side. I've had 4x new tyres, 4x new alloy wheels, balanced the wheels twice and then swapped the wheels around and the vibration is still on the passenger side. I've also had new pads, discs, engine mounts and gearbox...
  18. Borys

    CL500 / S500 on w215 and w220 chassis pls

    Got a question to rgds how your v8 engine sound? On start up does it whines/whistles a bit? Checked youtube and with my mates s500 and it seems they whine a bit up to 2000rpm Was thinking about alternator bearing at fault first but like I said compering to other car all seem to sound like this...
  19. Borys

    Where to buy front left front wishbone w215????

    Advise pls ? Apart of MB is there a place in UK I can get this? Its the arm where shock is attached to it for abc suspension Tried every where I think, usually representative doesn't know what abc is :-0 Help
  20. ea666

    W215 Sunroof Seal

    The seal which sits between the glass and body has over the years worn away. It has like a velvet finish to the seal. Does anyone have a WIS guide on how to replace this seal?
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