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E280 CDI Remapping By GAD
Today Mr King from the MBO forum has given us the pleasure of working on his E280 CDI. With + 45 BHP and 90 NM of torque for an Economy map and EGR Disable. We would like to thank Mr King.
View ArticleWarranty Direct Refusal
Took the SL for an A service this morning and the garage reports states: O/s track rod end and tie rod worn. O/s/f Shock leaking O/s/r Lower swivel worn. So I tell them, I'll contact Warranty Direct as...
View ArticleNew to forum. But not Mercedes.
Hi all Having looked for advice for a better sounding SL500 exhaust I thought I should sign up. I am not new to MB's having owned ...... C220D (1996) E320 (1997) E55 (1999) E430 (2001) Now own .......
View Article2007 E280 CDI - VERY Sluggish for 1-2 minutes on start-up
Hi guys Not having much luck with my E280 CDI (estate 2007 - the 3.0 litre version). Basically, once the car has been started from cold and you pull away it has very little 'thrust'. You have to really...
View ArticleStrange noise - front brakes.
My old W124 has developed a strange noise from the front when braking. It sounds a bit like an old whistling kettle coming to the boil (remember them?) or trainers on a highly polished floor. It also...
View ArticleALTERNATOR
My alternator is gone on my E320 2004 make Diesel but the battery is OK. RAC got the car home because i had to stop the vehicle as it was flashing on my dashboard.I want to know if anyone has any idea...
View Articlenew member c180k
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5t35n9nkik...2017.01.02.jpg hey all, bought a 53' plate merc c180k classic auto estate full grey leather with a set of 18" brabus style splitrims i think. car has had...
View ArticleW124 Seatbelt Butler
My 1994 E320 Cabriolet passenger seatbelt butler? is not presenting the seatbelt, stopped last week. Any advice on where to start fault finding? Checking the drivers sdie it appears to be activated by...
View ArticleWheel problem
I need some replacement wheels for my mercedes c220, my question is can I buy any 17inch wheels or do they have to be a special type? Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
View ArticleSo long... and thanks for everything.
I know this is the wrong place to post this, but I just wanted to say a big big thank you to this forum and all of its members who have given sound advice and guidance throughout my Mercedes ownership....
View ArticleBluewater meet - Sat 6th April
Just to throw another meet in the mix, I am meeting Cliff and Mr Poseidon at bluewater on Saturday evening for a catch-up. A couple of others have expressed interest so you're more than welcome to join...
View Article2004 W203 Cdi auto - Problems when cold
Hi all, I've read loads of posts on here but cannot find one with quite the problem I am experiencing. When the car is cold (been parked over night or outside work all day) and I start it I can hear...
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New mod
A quick mod I have been working on. I bought some LED tails from Germany, but I wasnt happy that they directly emulated the original incandescent bulbs, IE the right and left section illuminates as...
View ArticleMud flap....
Just noticed after 3 years of ownership, that one of the little standard fit flaps that fit behind the wheels is missing. It's the one behind the near side front. Any ideas where (other than MB) I...
View ArticleW124 radio.
Just thought I would ask anyone here with a W124 (1987) series or anyone with a Eurovox (mercedes benzified) car radio in it. Several days ago the FM reception dropped off dramatically. The AM...
View ArticleC180 K Ignition Starting Problem
Hey guys, this is my first post on here and I hope i'll be able to get some help or advice. I've got a C180 K (56 Reg) and every so often, whether the car is cold or warm, when trying to start the...
View ArticleSL 500 humour?
When it comes to my SL I really am a most fussy bugger. I worry about it constantly (current worries include the roof, gearbox, power steering - not that there's any reason why I should worry about...
View Articleadvice on buying s320 cdi 2001my
i have always wanted an s class and am looking at a 85000 miler wth service history (allegedly). I have read lots about expensive failures and unreliablity, i will probably do less than 20000 miles in...
View ArticleR230 SL55 - Suspension Height Difference
Hello Folks I'm just wondering whether I'm being too fussy, or if there's an issue that needs to be resolved. My SL rear ride height is higher on the drivers side, consistently, by 10mm. The front of...
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