Mercedes/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Engine cut-out. | 9/1/2010 | Robert |
| Q: Mercedes E-Class 240 1999 Auto. Engine will start and run fine until temperature reaches normal, ... A: Richard, Need additional info. Once started is there any skip or hesitation during the warm up? You ... | ||
| Mercedes 1978 300d diesel | 9/1/2010 | Robert |
| Q: My Mercedes has been having some power windows issues and i was wondering since my took out my ... A: Patrick, What do you mean buy "issues"? Do not work... work intermittently? will not go up, down? ... | ||
| transmission | 9/1/2010 | Robert |
| Q: 92 300td. Reverse is ok. No forward movement unless you give the car a nudge. Shifts ok when you get ... A: Gary, What is the mileage on the transmission? By nudge what do you mean?... Having someone push the ... | ||
| A/C and Heater Blower Vents | 8/29/2010 | Robert |
| Q: My 1998 ML320 only blows air out of the dash vents. can not change to floor vents. A/C and heater ... A: Bob, There is a problem with the dash control unit, or the blend motor is probably bad. I would ... | ||
| Value of an 85 Mercedes 300 Turbo Diesel | 8/27/2010 | Robert |
| Q: I'm trying to find what I should offer someone who has a great looking 85 Mercedes 300SD. She is ... A: Simon, As the saying goes. Only worth what someone is willing to pay. You could check the Kelly Blue ... | ||
| 380 SEL AC/Heater do not work at all | 8/17/2010 | Robert |
| Q: I can not get the AC or the Heater or blower to come on at all, replaced the 25 amp fuse to no ... A: There may be a problem with the ignition switch. Or with the Heater blower blower control module. I ... | ||
| timing chain | 8/17/2010 | Robert |
| Q: The sprocket on the intake cam is like a big hub that shifts back and forth about three teeth ... A: The slight rotation is probably to allow for timing degree adjustment. It is important that the ... | ||
| Ignition | 8/14/2010 | Robert |
| Q: My ignition turn on/off is locked up and the car will not start. How do I change it out? 1998 ... A: Julie, Are you saying the the key will not rotate the lock mechanism. If so the steering wheel shaft ... | ||
| 1964 Mercedes Benz 190 D | 8/10/2010 | Robert |
| Q: I have a Mercedes that sat for several years and the clutch fluid is empty and I am having trouble ... A: Sam, A lost of fluid indicates that the clutch slave cylinders or the master cylinder rubber cups ... | ||
| looking to buy a c280 | 8/8/2010 | Robert |
| Q: I did not see many people asking about the C280,do they have lees problems than some of the other ... A: Robert, I do not have specific information on this C280, but any Mercedes of this age will have a ... | ||
| 1999 sl 500 | 8/8/2010 | Robert |
| Q: 1999 sl 500 ran fine then after a large rain, engine will turn over but not fire. Could it be ... A: Byron, It sounds like the you have had water splash in the engine compartment. I would look for ... | ||
| 1985 380 Se Electric Coolong Fan | 8/8/2010 | Robert |
| Q: the electric cooling fan on car stays on all the time. It is really load. Just had thermostat and ... A: The Fan is on full time when the AC is engaged to help remove the heat from the interior. It is ... | ||
| 1985 Mercedes 380SL | 8/5/2010 | Robert |
| Q: How reliable has the V-8 aluminum engine been for Mercedes in the the 380SL? Any maintenance quirks? ... A: Roger To my knowledge the V8 has been a reliable engine, it the maintenance has been performed on a ... | ||
| spark plugs | 7/31/2010 | Robert |
| Q: i have a mercedes benz s500,v8,1993model.i have the firing order,i want to know the order of the ... A: Paola, You will need to determine the top dead center of the #1 cylinder on the compression stroke. ... | ||
| MERCEDES C280 | 7/28/2010 | Robert |
| Q: I HAVE A 94 MERCEDES C280 AND THE CENTER VENTS BLOW COLD BUT THE TWO OUTER VENTS BLOW HOT LIKE AS IF ... A: Jason, The climate control has complex interaction between components. You may have a bad fuse on ... | ||
| auxiliary fan 1988 mercedes benz 190e | 7/22/2010 | Robert |
| Q: What temperature does the auxiliary fan come on to cool the engine? I no longer hear the fan come on ... A: Tezzy, The electric fans use a separate circuit to determine when they operate. It is not automatic ... | ||
| Mercedes 190E 1991 | 7/22/2010 | Robert |
| Q: I have had my car repaired and the fuse on the O.V.P relay had blown. This is a ten amp fuse and was ... A: Dominic, You did not say what you had done to the vehicle, if anything electrical was removed or ... | ||
| C220 CDI 2003 REAR WIPER | 7/21/2010 | Robert |
| Q: THE REAR WIPER DOES NOT WORK. WHEN PRESSED THE RED LIGHT SHOWS AND THE WASH FUNCTION WORKS BUT THE ... A: Stephen, The fuse box should be under the hood. The fuse indication are usually printed inside the ... | ||
| auxiliary fan 1988 mercedes benz 190e | 7/16/2010 | Robert |
| Q: What temperature does the auxiliary fan come on to cool the engine? I no longer hear the fan come on ... A: I would check the fan blades to see if they rotate easily. ( do this when the engine is cold). If ... | ||
| power window not working | 7/13/2010 | Robert |
| Q: my 1996 mercedes benz power winddow is not working. lucky for me it is in the up position. i must ... A: Rodney, Electrical problems are usually associated with bad connections, broken wires, or defective ... | ||
| Mercedes 300TD | 7/6/2010 | Robert |
| Q: I recently purchased my Mercedes 300TD. With little knowledge of diesels, I'm still getting to know ... A: You did not indicate the mileage on your vehicle, but you may need to have the cooling system ... | ||
| merc 500 sel back doors locked out/central locking non-functioning | 7/6/2010 | Robert |
| Q: Robert ! Please would you be kind enough to have a look at this one for me. Recently aquired a 1993 ... A: Philip, There is a possibility that the alarm module has been disconnected. This module on my ... | ||
| 1993 mercedes 300e overheating | 7/5/2010 | Robert |
| Q: I just purchased this car a week ago. I noticed while I am driving the temperature stays around 90 ... A: Radu, The when the vehicle is hot, this is the time that the clutch should have the fan blades ... | ||
| 1993 mercedes 300e overheating | 7/5/2010 | Robert |
| Q: I just purchased this car a week ago. I noticed while I am driving the temperature stays around 90 ... A: Radu, The engine temp unit should be a direct read of the engine temp,and thus, will fluctuate more ... | ||
| Mercedes A 140 transmission noise | 7/4/2010 | Robert |
| Q: I have just started driving my wifes Mercedes A140 and it has an annoying(to me)transmission ... A: Chris, Do you mean that the noise is present when you depress the clutch and the vehicle is rolling? ... | ||
| E280 AC problem | 7/1/2010 | Robert |
| Q: Mr.Robert , I have a 2007 model E280 Sedan. The problem is one side of the AC vents(left side) ... A: Anish, I have never seen a Mercedes with two compressors. The system generally have one compressor ... | ||
| CLK 280 Cabriolet 2007 | 7/1/2010 | Robert |
| Q: My boot separator has come loose and the car roof will not come down. Two small plastic rings fell ... A: Nung, Honestly, I am not familiar with the operating mechanism of your vehicle. I would suggest that ... | ||
| Wipers on ML350 2003 | 6/30/2010 | Robert |
| Q: I own a 2003 ML350. 2 years ago my radio started acting up, by this I mean the volume would break up ... A: Evelyn I suspect that the wiring harness for the audio system has a loose connection. The wiring ... | ||
| 1998 sl500 MBZ Sport Pkg | 6/29/2010 | Robert |
| Q: in advance, for your time. I have a 1998 sl500 and I have been having problems with: right turn ... A: VK, I expect that you have multiple issues with the electrical system. Clean wiring connections and ... | ||
| 300sl overheating | 6/28/2010 | Robert |
| Q: I have a 1992 300sl that is overheating, I have replaced the radiator cap, upper and lower hoses, ... A: Brian, I would have the radiator flushed with a chemical flush. Mercedes dealer may be able to ... | ||
| central locking on a 500SL | 6/24/2010 | Robert |
| Q: the central locking does not lock any of the doors(including the Boot) on my 1991 500SL even though ... A: Barry, There is a good possibility that you have a corroded ground. The battery needs to by in tip ... | ||
| 1991 Mercedes 560 SEC Tranny dipstick location | 6/21/2010 | Robert |
| Q: I am trying to find the tranny dipstick to check the fluid, but cannot seem to locate it. I think ... A: Stefanee, The dip stick should be at the back of the engine next to the fire wall. It is difficult ... | ||
| 97 C230 | 6/9/2010 | Robert |
| Q: wiper randomly comes on when using left turn signal...any suggestions? A: Keith, If the wiper control is also part of the turn signal stalk. I would expect that you have a ... | ||
| Air condition | 6/6/2010 | Robert |
| Q: I have a 1993 E300 250d with an erratic aircondition system. The freon is OK, but the aircon stops ... A: Windows up AC on high COOL. The 134A is added to the low pressure side, as a gas, not a liquid, so ... | ||
| Air condition | 6/6/2010 | Robert |
| Q: I have a 1993 E300 250d with an erratic aircondition system. The freon is OK, but the aircon stops ... A: Patrick, Sounds like a high resistance short. Some thing is getting wet and ground out the system. ... | ||
| Glow Plug Not Coming On / Engine Temp | 6/6/2010 | Robert |
| Q: 1978 240D located at 5300 feet elevation (ABQ, NM). Car operated fione for the past 8 years but now, ... A: I would have the glow plugs checked as you may have on or more burned out. As you probably know the ... | ||
| Mercedes E280 (94) wont start | 6/6/2010 | Robert |
| Q: I own a 1994 Mercedes e280 and it wont start. The air pressure sensor and the crankshaft sensor ... A: Of the ignition receives on voltage then you may have a bad fuse or bad connection. The other ... | ||
| seats | 5/31/2010 | Robert |
| Q: I have a 1979 300SD with a worn out rear seat and drivers seat. Will the seats from a 300D or 240D ... A: Gunnar The body styles generally run 3 or 3 years. I would check with you local parts yard to ... | ||
| '99 E300 Turbo Diesel - Starter won't turn over Engine | 5/30/2010 | Robert |
| Q: This is the 2nd time this has happened to us. 1st time was on vacation in Florida last ... A: Mary, To be correct, are you saying that the starter refuses to rotate the crank? Is there a ... | ||
| mercedes c280 ignition keys | 5/12/2010 | Robert |
| Q: I have 2 ignition key/remotes left over from my stolen mercedes c280 2007. Can these ever be ... A: Don, With each series change, there may be differences in how the key controls the actions of the ... | ||
Robert
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
General questions about electrical, transmission,electrical systems and body work on 'analog' ;-)) autos.
Experience
Overhauled several motors as over the years including Chevy, Dodge, Austin Healey, Datusn 240Z.
Education/Credentials
College Degree with 40 years life experience in multiple fields.
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