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S211 tailgate trim clips
I've just found that some of the clips in the velour trim cover on the tailgate are missing. I think the previous owner did replace some of them as the remaining ones are not matching. Could someone...
View Article[Wanted] Chrome washer jets part number - A1268600747
Parts number - A1268600747 as fitted to the 126
View ArticleRattle from rearseat latch - W124 Wagon
My 1994 E220 Wagon has an annoying rattle that comes from the latch the holds up the folding rear seat back. When the seat is down the rattle is gone. Also, if I reset the seat, the rattle disappears...
View ArticleMercedes sprinter sprinshift transmission?
Mercedes sprinter sprinshift transmission? My 2005 311cdi sprinter wont select any gear it just stays in Neutral. The transmission I think is called a sprintshift which is a manual gearbox that changes...
View ArticleAgghhhh Just before Xmas and I get a START ERROR
Well I've trawled the threads, and it looks like I'm stuffed. Was trying to see if there were any loose connections on the AAM to try and solve a central locking problem (can sync up and then lock but...
View ArticleAvantgarde Automotive Xmas Opening Hours, or Lack Of...!
Just to let everyone know that I will be closing tomorrow at 11am until the 2 January. I will still be available for help should anyone need it either through the forum or on my mobile. If you want to...
View ArticleThe "why didnt I do it before?" thread
I have a couple to enter here.. Today I just changed the thernostat on my C240 which has been running at 65-70c for a year, cost £18 and took 10 minutes now runs at 85c..... Also, previously... Since I...
View ArticleIgnition key
Hi guys- problem with my c180 auto- 1998- key wont turn in ignition at all, car has been lying up 3 mths and very damp inside - jump started it last week got it going - went and got petrol with the...
View ArticleiOS 6
iPhone cheps: Found on a Murcan forum a thread showing that iOS6 appears to now enable the SMS function on Bluetooth-connected cars. You may have to delete the current 'pairing', and re-pair, but once...
View Articleanyone know anything about parts gateway first class mercedes
having ordered parts from these people on december 7th 2012 it arrived but was damaged and parts missing they told us to return the steering wheel angle senser and they would send a differant one out...
View ArticleA150 Windscreen washer & Manual
Hi. I've got a 2006 1.5L A150. The windscreen washer has gotten a lil bit clogged up. I was wondering if they were removable to clean, or if anyone has another method to restore the jet? Also, I've...
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S211 hot air
I finally replaced my heater change-over valve the other day, been meaning to since the summer when I was getting hot air coming out of the rear vents and cool air out of the front, in the winter cold...
View Articlewhat will fit ?
hi i have a 2001 e320 auto it has 162 wheels at the mo what will fit straight on to it 17" 18" etc many thanks in advance
View ArticleW124 Broken nipple for expansion tank
I discovered today that the small leak appearing under the car periodically was coming from the hose to the expansion tank. On closer inspection I discovered the nipple at the expansion tank had broken...
View ArticleW203 windscreen scuttle / drains
Hello, I have W203 right hand drive and have a query about the windscreen plastic water scuttle at foot of the front windscreen. Does this usually have a hole for drainage in the far left corner, just...
View ArticlePlease HELP Mercedes sprinter sprinshift transmission malfunctioning?
Please "HELP" My 2005 311cdi sprinter wont select any gear it just stays in Neutral. The transmission I think is called a sprintshift which is a manual gearbox that changes automatically by selecting...
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100000 miles and the world did not end!
My E class clocked 100,000 miles today and the world did not end. :) I have a nice pic but trying in vain to get from my IPad onto this post. :Oops Attachment 21180 Nearly appears upside down. Maybe...
View ArticleFoot parking brake
There is a warning if the car is started then moved with the foot parking brake on. I'm curious as to why MB did not design the system such that it would prevent driving through the parking brake? Ian
View ArticleSAMs, Battery, brake switch or what?
New to posting threads having joined almost two years ago. At that time I became frustrated with my March 2001 CL55 AMG hence the name - soonxmercs. Purchased from a Mercedes 'stealer' in Dec 2004 and...
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Which Of The Two OEM Navigation Systems Would You Put Your Money On?
While just about any navigation system on the market will get you where you're going, not all of them are created equally. This is especially true in the world of OEM in-car navigation systems where...
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