Battery Experts?
My car wouldnt start on Saturday. battery voltage was 9.2v. Had a jump from my son and made my way to MB Bromley. I tried calling them but parts was perm engaged so I popped into KwikFit as that was on...
View ArticleSL 500 2003 /4 BRAKES
Are teh brakes on the above the SBS ? like on the E class of the same vintage as thinking of getting one
View ArticleSprinter engine vibration.
Any info will be appreciated thanks in advance. What can cause an engine vibration? When driving at around 55mph take foot of the exhilarator peddle to slow down and can feel vibration through steering...
View ArticleElectric Seat Memory
I have a 2002 SL 500 and i was wondering if there is a way to stop the memory seat from retracting when the ignition is switched off? My seat position is memory 1, but every time i get out of the car...
View ArticleObd reader - which one for older mercs?
Am thinking of buying one of those cheap obd code readers but note most of the, only work with cars after 2001. My cars are 2001 and 2000 (w208s) and believe they don't have an obd port but an older...
View ArticleW210 rear window failure
on investigation, somehow the whole steel cable doobury has thrown a fit. Come unraveled and snapped some of the nylon stuff, which I might be able to replace/fabricate with something else. Currently...
View Articlew202 coolant temp sensor
can anyone please point me out the excact location for the coolant temp sensor on a 95 c250d, pic would be nice:D
View ArticleLeaking R 230 boots
Until I can get together with Malcolm to fix my leaky boot I have dried out the foam block (It was pretty wet) and the whole boot, and have wrapped the foam totally in cling film before putting it...
View Article[Wanted] Propshaft Coupling
WANTED: Front flexible propshaft coupling for CLK 230. Year 2002 Regards, Cliff
View Articleaclass help help
Hi I'm new to this forum I bought a Mercedes a140 aclass 2001 avantgarde I got the car home and tried to start it the next day but the battery was dead!! So I called out the aa the guy but his power...
View ArticleLow life in my area
Well it has finally happened my Camry that was parked up across the road has been vandalised today or last night, some low life that has no reason to live forced the top of the passenger door to get in...
View Articlesl350 drivers window mechanism
Anybody had any issues with the drivers window? (Sl350 - R230 2003) it made grinding noises all the way down. Now wont go up just makes grinding noises. I suspect it will be a the drive slipping...
View ArticleParts Contact 3 225/40ZR 18 92Y MO tyre 7m tread
Just in case anyone interested I have just posted a used tyre for sale on ebay item ID 221194416563 with the following description. On offer is a slightly worn Continental Conti Sport Contact 3 tyre...
View ArticlePart number for subframe bushes
Hi all, Would anyone know where I can find part numbers for the Rear subframe rear bushes. I have replaced fronts and now have one of the rears failed. Called to GSF today and the guy on counter could...
View Articlemot pass??
On my wifes car the window washer wont work, its not the pump or fuse cant work out what it is think they must be a break in the wire somewhere, so im thinking of wiring a separate button in for...
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Close to buying a second Benz....R129 SL!!
I've been hankering after a nice R129 SL for some time, just love the lines especially with a pano hardtop, it just so happened that my near perfect car came up for sale:p. It's a 2000 late runout R129...
View ArticleHelp me
Hi I'm new to this forum I bought a Mercedes a140 aclass 2001 avantgarde I got the car home and tried to start it the next day but the battery was dead!! So I called out the aa the guy but his power...
View ArticleClk320 1999 Petrol 13MPG and other niggles
Firstly a hi to everyone and to to say that I love the forum and have read mountains of info already. Wasted the first 40yrs of my life not owning a Merc but have rectified that and have a 99 Clk320...
View Article96 C280 - Where Are The Transmission Vacuum Hoses?
Hi, Looking for some help..... I have searched and not found the answer. Since I removed the starter, and some other work was done, the car shifts very hard. I am trying to get acces to the vacuum...
View ArticleWhat is it about Mercedes?
In my 47 years I've owned probably around 50 cars - the love affair with cars/bikes remains as strong as ever but I always go back to Mercedes. There's something about the brand and the 3 pointed star...
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