Shaking not long after start up?
I wonder if you can help? Not long after start up, maybe 5, 10 or 15 minutes of driving, when I pull up to a junction or traffic lights, the car runs very badly, literally shaking. It also sounds like...
View ArticleHow much oil should I put in my gearbox
I have just changed a gearbox oil in my SLK R170 automatic. As it did not have dipstick, I bought an universal one from eBay. I took the old oil out and only got 2 litres. Called Merc and they said...
View ArticleSeat Belt not retracting.
Can't find anything with the search button. The seat belt on my 169 is very slow to retract when I release it. I meant to mention it at the last service but forgot. Is this an easy fix? Any advice...
View ArticlePhone craddle
I have a 2008 ml 320 cdi and would like to put a bluetooth phone craddle in there will this work? and what phone craddle should i get?
View ArticleHissing from headlight adjuster???
Hi, Had a look round but not certain of the solution. Just got car back from the bodyshop today, and they resprayed the front and back bumpers amongst other things. On the drive home I heard a sort of...
View ArticleMulti contour seats
Hi My car has multi contour on the front seats But nothing seems to work on drivers seat and passenger seat Anyone got any ideas Thanks Kristian
View ArticleProcedure for changing Steering Wheel on an SL500 R230.
Hi all, can anybody enlighten me with regard to this question. I've obtained an SL55 AMG steering wheel for my SL500 as I prefer the grip and style over the standard spec. Does anybody know, or have...
View Articleabs / bas light on.
hi i have a 2000 clk 200 auto . a few months ago i went through a lot of surface water, this put the abs and bas lights on and came up 2 malfunctions. i got the car home and left it over night. next...
View ArticleValue of a 1990 500 SEC
Hi I have a 500 sec which I think I am going to have to sell, cash flow. These cars seem to have a huge price variation, some people asking as much as £5000 for tidy ones. Mine is low ownership and...
View ArticleRusted solid-spare wheel carrier bolts!
I had to cut off the bolt heads to get the wheel out. What size threaded rod can I use to replace them? Steve
View ArticleBrabus chip for ML
I about to dispose of my M Class 320CDI Sport (Diesel) and will be removing the Brabus chip which improves the Economy and Performance (avge 30 mpg and an extra 50 bhp) . Is there a second hand market...
View Articlesprint shift gear box problem
When driving in automatic and slowing down gear box will shift from auto to manual and will not allow you to return to auto or to change gear. It changes down further as you slow down but will not...
View ArticleCLS500
Now owned my CLS500 since October 2011 and have to say it has given me great pleasure in driving it. So far I have no complaints. A point of note and general interest is how many CLS500's have been...
View Article06 ML320 W164 Air and Pollen Filters Change
Hi, Does anyone have a guide to changing the Air and Pollen Filters on the 06 ML320 W164, please. Thanks
View ArticleRemoving Instrument Cluster 'COWELL' SL R230.
I need to remove the instrument cluster 'COWELL' from my SL R230. From pic's I've seen, it has location lugs top and bottom and what seem to be the main holders on each side. It looks to me to remove...
View ArticleV Class 220 CDI 2003 Engine & Electrical diagram
Can any one help with parts diagram for above vehicle as whole. ie where are and what do they look like:? 1- selector switch, where is it? 2- Mass airflow sensor?
View ArticleThermostat
Have just had my car serviced, and might I add what a difference it's made :D but I mentioned to the mechanic about the thermostat? I've read on some of the forums that the temperature should get up to...
View ArticleTyre wear indicator ?
I seem to remember, from (quite) a few years back, there was a product sold to show up abnormal wear on tyres before you got to the "Oh s***, they're worn out!" stage. Iirc it was a sort of paint,...
View Articlepair of continental tyres for an ml 7mm of tread
Very little wear, see pics. Will fit GLK models also! http://tmobile.ebay.co.uk/bid/viewit...&emvAD=315x430
View ArticleW124 Carpet mats
I understand the original ones ( the ribbed ones? ) are no longer available from mercedes I would like to obtain a set for my w124 Estate. What are my options can anyone point me at a source of good...
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