SLK R170 rear demister
I have a few questions regarding the rear screen demister. (I have posted about this problem previously, sorry) If there is a 'break' in one or two of the elements (lines) in the screen (in my case the...
View ArticleTWO SHADES OF YELLOW
Hi all, Well when I bought the car I was told the cars bonnet was a bit faded and when I looked at it a didn't think there was much of a difference until I got home and thought I would just get the...
View ArticleW124 duo valve screw
Just managed to shear one of these whilst reassembling after a duo valve clean and heater matrix flush on a 1994 E300D estate. It's a M3 x 45mm and like a wood screw, but engaging in plastic. Torx/star...
View Articleclk 270 tdi automatic
I'm having a problem with hesitant gear changing. The gearbox seems confused about which gear to go into. Can anyone help?
View ArticleNew CLS owner-Questions
Hello, I bought a CLS 320 CDi year 2008 back in April this year 2012. It is blue with grey interior, it had 36k miles on it at the time, 41k now. Have had two minor problems in that time, one was an...
View ArticleRear wash blocked?
Managed to unblock a perennially blocked rear washer using a fine syringe and needle with Mr Muscle drain unblocker. 15mL left overnight....sorted. would suggest using appropriate safety gear (etc). It...
View Article[Spares] Amg 16" 7.5 oz 3 piece just a pair
Just a pair, need refurb, tyres removed but held air. Based in West London. Finger in pic to show small flat spot, have kurb rash. Been told a set is big money so my £300 asking price is ball park, pm...
View ArticleMisfire CE230 1990
Hi, My 230 had been standing for about thee weeks, started it up but it took a while, usually first go , and ran a bit lumpy, so took it for a run. Misfire got worse, appears to be running on three...
View Articleengine oil low?
Hi guys n gals i cant remember exactly how many miles was on the 211 when we brought it but around 284k if i remember right? a touch away from 291k now so only about 7000 miles ISH since her last oil...
View ArticleRear Heater Vents for Rear Pax ML320cdi
Hi there, I have a 2009 Ml320. There are vents in the center consol for the rear passengers. Cant seem to feel any heat coming out. My 2006 280 CDI had the vents with the AUTO/OFF button but my current...
View ArticleW124 heating issue
The heating in my 1990 W124 230TE will only run hot (better than running cold!). Even in the winter car gets much too warm, with all air controls off and then with no decent airflow windows get all...
View ArticleDo you need to disconnect the battery when charging
I am worried that I have caused the engine management light to come on since I charged the battery or is it a coincidence, car (230clk) seems to run OK, despite the light being on. Any thoughts.
View Article2000 CLK coupe 2.3 K Cills
Hi all, my new toy requires me to remove the side skirts from the cills, and to remove both front wings. Any info as to the best methods to use very gratefully received. Regards John (Regattaman)
View ArticleBreath Test
I can now confirm that a single sip of champagne to toast the New Year at midnight will not register on a breathalyser at 1am. I had been drinking Coca Cola all evening but the company was good so I...
View ArticleCalling A169 CVT experts
Hi and a Happy 2013 My question is Does star diagnostic give a reading of the pressure developed (or not!) by the high-pressure pump which is inside the cvt gearbox ? Thanks.
View ArticleNo demist on my R230
I have found a problem on my R230 that the heater would not direct hot air to the front screen demisters. This I found to be a faulty connector that had snapped at the rear of the heater/ac control...
View ArticleTow the w211 E320cdi or lift?
Hi All, Happy New Year! I have my car booked into my local specialist - Star Motors in Reading for tomorrow. However the car is now stuck in 2nd gear and the engine management light is on. I will call...
View ArticleDrips water through roof
On the drivers side on my R230 I have a water leak between the roof and windscreen A pillar seals. Is there an adjustment to tighten the roof up? Had a wet leg yesterday! Thanks
View ArticleHow to: Replace wiper mechanism on W210
Recently my wiper mechanism packed up my W210 (whilst going 70 mph on the m25 on torrential rain) which was a bit of a pain! I had recently greased it, and pulling the cover off on the side of the...
View Articlec250 not starting
hi new to this and looking for some advice im running the car on vegetable oil and it died on the motorway so i got the car home put diesel in and changed the fuel filter it still wont start any advice...
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