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    w638 newbie and a little help please?

    I bought a w638 vito last night the guy i bought it off said the high pressure pump was goosed so i got it at a good price but on the way home i tried to pump start it and it fired into life 1.So my understanding is if the high pressure pump was goosed is souldnt run? 2. When it was runing...
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    Mercedes-Benz V230 w638 petrol, one cylinder not working properly

    Hi, new member here. I recently started having problems with V-class after I haven't driven it for a couple of months. First problem i noticed it was in limp mode probably caused because of one of the cylinders not working properly. After reading the fault codes(I'll post pics of them at the end...
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    Mercedes Vito w638 breaking

    I bought a vito in uk and used, registered in Sweden. Now back in UK can't afford to get through MOT and therefore re-register in UK. Quoted about £700, fair bit of welding, small crack in windscreen but big enough to fail. No major mechanical problems, 120000 miles, diesel engine. Not...
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    Vito Marco Polo 112CDI W638

    Hello, i'm Gianluca from Italy, i've bought a Vito Marco Polo 112CDI W638. i've a problem: there is a pressure in the expansion tank and the coolant exit. i've have just replace the head gasket and verify the head with no problems, but the problem persist. now when i start the hot...
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    Vito w638 strange smoking but doesn't act like a headgasket

    I have a weird one for you guys My vitos interior heater randomly went cold ??? Stuck my foot down and it went hot again and thought no more about it .later the water level light came on so chucked a little in her and all was fine . Until today it started smoking white smoke on tickover...
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    What brakes will fit vito w638

    Hello guys, Have been lurking around here for a while. Now I would like some opinions .... I have a vito on a 52 reg. I like them more than tge 639's. The brakes aren't the best, and wanted to know if say the vaneo brakes fit straight over, or even auto hubs as they will have bigger discs so...
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    W638 not starting ,3000 rpm

    Morning guys, here`s my dilemma , other than owning a W638 . 110cdi (2003) Drives like a train has a recent new battery, been driving great , jumped in it last night and click...click...click nothing....gave it a push down a hill ..2nd gear, dip the clutch and away she goes...... after work it...
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    Limp Mode after changing to solid flywheel W638

    Hi. A week ago, my local garage replaced the dual mass flywheel with a solid flywheel whilst fitting a new clutch and slave cylinder in my 2003 W638 Vito van. It was in a bad way and they recommended going to a solid one. THE PROBLEM: I collected the van, drove about 500m and it went into limp...
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    vito w638 rear seats

    Hi I have some Mercedes vito w638 rear seats that im wanting to fit into the rear of my van. Are there any original floor mounts that I can buy I can see a lot on ebay for the w639 seats but none for 638 seats as my fixing on the bottom are different. Any help/pictures would be appreciated. karl.
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    Fuse Box Diagram W638 112cdi 2000

    Anybody have a circuit diagram I could use to trace my F10 15A fuse blowing out under steering column? My user manual says this is a 10A controlling instrument illumination/lic plate lite/chime and lite control automation...my now outdated (and non working) WIS says lic plate lite is under...
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    W639 into W638

    Hi all, Help!! can anyone tell me if W639 rear seats will fit my W638 vito? I have seen some seats on ebay and they come complete with all brackets bolts and floor runners
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    W638 Vito - Fuel Temperature Sensor

    Hi Chaps, I had to get a new engine for my V-reg Vito W638. All is well apart from the new engine is looking for a fuel temperature sensor and putting the ECD light on when it can't find one. My van doesn't have one! Any suggestions as to how I can get the light out? Obviously if...
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    vito W638 interior trim bits and Aclass rear light cluster.

    Listed on ebay. Search user name edginton8998 For details.
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    w638, v220

    evening everyone, I have recently bought a V220 on a 2001 plate, and I am finding out what a joy the electrics are! The heater blower has decided to stop working, I have checked all the fuses(I think) and I have power up to the heater control unit on the dash. can anyone shed some light on...
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    W638 V220 air suspension gone flat

    Any thoughts, experience of this? The rear suspension on my bus has deflated and won't pump up:-( The red light is on and when I press the button to manually inflate/raise the suspension it flashes quickly but does not inflate, on releasing the button the light goes back to continuous on. I have...
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    Canbus & w638

    Hi and help, I have a Vito 638. R reg Does it have Canbus? I bought an Audio 10 head-unit from ebay Ha ha, trimmed the dash so pretty committed and it comes up with 'PROD' which I learn is a canbus stereo and vehicle not mating message I can have the canbus recognition reset for £25 Will...
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    Vito W638 clocks...malfunctioning, of course.

    I have a 2001 W638 Vito, ex-Traveliner, now a dayvan conversion. The interior-fittings-part of the conversion was a DIY job (although to a superb standard - the previous owner fitted out canal boats), but the auxiliary electrical system (leisure battery, split-charging system, etc) was installed...
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    W638 - Traveliner - 9 seats? (Advice)

    All, Only had the "bus" now for a few weeks and I can see why you guys love you "stars" so much.... we love it!.. Done nearly 700 mile in it now and can't fault it!. Question though. Ours is a 03 traveliner with 8 seats but we would like to make it a 9 seater and pref turn the seats around in...
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    Vito Dome Light operation W638

    Is it normal for W638 courtesy/interior light to ONLY work with key in ignition? The remote toggles dash lights on for a short period when locking/unlocking...and interior light work and toggle from door switches, but only when key is in??? Baffled!
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    Upgrading Vito W638 brakes

    Hey people, hope you all had a good new year. So recently got a Vito W638 (2003 112CDi) to add to the fleet. I really want to upgrade the brakes, the brakes aren't great on it but mainly i just want them to look pretty behind the wheels.. Would really love some big AMG Calipers, anyone know...
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