Metal on metal grinding noise from gearbox ?
I've recently had problems with my gearbox always wanting to be in the wrong gear, and suffered fuel economy loss as a result. I've had the gearbox reset (Star)and software updated which made no...
View Articlemalfunction Or no malfunction
When using my sl 350 after being left for 3 or 4 days the reading on the malfunction memory reads temporary unavailable,after driving for approx 2 miles it reads 1 malfunction then changes to no...
View ArticleWhat happened to the ECP discount codes?
I last used them about 2 weeks ago and the MECL025 one still worked. Now neither that one or the MBCLUB30 one work. Have they dumped us?
View ArticleThat sickening thud sound
Lust leaving Lyme Regis this morning to go out for lunch, the 40 zone had just ended but I kept at 40mph. ½ mile further on a I confronted with a lady jogger running towards me, 5 motor cycles coming...
View ArticleWhat's the worst car you've ever owned?
Not sure if this has been done before but for a bit of fun and possibly debate. I have owned around 50 cars in the 26 years since passing my test. Contenders for the worst of them were. A Ford Scorpio...
View ArticleBoot problem! Any help appreciated
Hi I have a small problem! A while ago some scum tried to break into my w202s book with a screwdriver. They failed but made the boot unopenable with the key. No problem I thought as I have a plip....
View ArticleOn Holiday, need advice to get me home
I've got the 320 Diesel CLK, and I'm in France. Am due to cross the channel back to UK tomorrow evening but, my O/S/F wheel has developed croaking badly when turning, sounds like a ball-joint or a...
View Articlespare key
Hi i have a 2008 c class w204 but i only have one key and really dont like not having a spare key,do i have to go down to the main agents for one or is there another way ,How much is it likely to set...
View ArticleFrustrated A210 rattle!
My wife's A210 makes a rattling noise when on the road. I suspected anti-roll bar drop links & although these had a small amount of play, they wern't actually that bad - but i replaced them anyway....
View ArticleML500 - Can't find replacement bumper
Hi there, Well I have had a great new year, the girlfriend slammed the car into the wall and smashed my front bumper :Oops: I have a 54 plate ML500, and I cannot seem to find a front bumper replacement...
View Article240 footrest
The footrest on my 204 is a long way down. I've driven quite a few automatics and never had a problem before. For my "comfortable" position for my right foot my left foot does not reach the footrest,...
View ArticleML Rumble
Hello and a Happy New Year to everyone My ML has done 48,000 miles and seems to have developed a faint rumble. Allowing for the state of our roads and normal tyre noise, the new noise seems to appear...
View ArticleE220 Keys won't work. Help!
My key fob won't open the doors though the light on both of them flash OK. I used the spike to gain entry but the keys won't turn in the ignition at all. Can I use the spike to start the car ( and this...
View ArticleVehicle Doesn't sound like a well maintained car?
Why would they spend a bag of sand and leave all of the bits unattended? They also mention the suspension pipes being replaced in the description. No log book after 6 months of ownership? The Known...
View Articletappet noise merc e280 cdi
Hi all, i am from India, i just bought a Mercedes e 280 cdi, 66k kms run. I am facing some noise problem inside the car in idle position and also in running. I m really bugged up by this noise. After...
View ArticleInterior lights w202
As the car is off the road for a week or two replacing some valve I thought I would sort out my other issue... My interior lights.... The map light and boot light work fine with the doors and switches...
View ArticleHow do I know if I have a DPF?
Hi, I have a December 2005 CLK CDi 220. Had it for two months and am very impressed. It went in for a remap a few days ago, and before it had a health check and RR run. There is a power dip around 2300...
View ArticleFord - WIS
Hello Does anyone know if there is a WIS/ parts manual available for Ford cars? I've a knocking noise on our Galaxy and have eliminated all of the usual suspect joints leaving me with engine/ gearbox...
View Articlepart numbers
just phoned mb at exeter for a part nos and was told they are not allowed to give part nos out anyone know if this is right and does anyone know where i can get a part nos for a part for my vehicle
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