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| Mercedes 05 C230 Sport | 11/21/2009 | Robert |
Q: I have a chance to buy a 320 Kompressor sport it's an 05 44,000 miles and is in good condition. I ...
A: I cannot speak specifically to your model vehicle, and if you were taking other models... I have a ...
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| merc190e 2.5 16v fuel cut off | 11/20/2009 | Robert |
Q: Have a the 1989 mercedes 190e cosworth 2.5 16v and cannot locate the fuel cut off switch, car will ...
A: Have you verified that the fuel pump is producing fuel at the fuel rail? Listen with the gas cap ...
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| air flow sensor | 11/19/2009 | Robert |
Q: how will i know my air flow sensor in my benz c180 1999 model is faulty? and what can a faulty air ...
A: Taris, The Mass Air Flow sensor reads the air coming into the intake plenum and signals the fuel ...
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| Tapping sound from transmission | 11/16/2009 | Robert |
Q: There is a tapping sound that seems to be from the transmission and is audible only from inside the ...
A: Kieran, Not knowing the year, model age or mileage of the vehicle or without hearing the sound first ...
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| about the wire | 11/15/2009 | Robert |
Q: i want to ask if i can to put electric windows to my Mercedes A150 w169 2005 because at the back ...
A: Andreas, There may be some aftermarket electric window mechanism that face mount to the interior ...
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| blower malfunction | 11/14/2009 | Robert |
Q: 97 C280 blower works occasionally. lots of heat and cold just no fan. it comes on for a bit when I ...
A: Doug, It sounds as though your have a loose connection or one that has corrosion. Iwould remove the ...
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| E300 TDI Mercedes, blower for AC | 11/13/2009 | Robert |
Q: My E-300 1999 Diesel is having a problem with the blower for the climate system, it works some times ...
A: Frank, I would have the freon check to make sure it is up to spec. Pressure sensors may be turning ...
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| Indicator Lights | 11/13/2009 | Robert |
Q: I have two indicator lights that I have no clue as to what they mean. One looks like a circle with ...
A: Kenny, I expect that your abs automatic brake system need to be checked. The timer may indicate that ...
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| Repair Costs for CLK 320 1999-2001 | 11/10/2009 | Robert |
Q: I am in love with above mentioned automobile and seriously considering purchasing either a 1999 or ...
A: Troy, I agree with your friends. Unless you are on unlimited fund, or want to do the work your self ...
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| Electrical. | 11/10/2009 | Robert |
Q: After returning from 2 weeks holidays my E320 electrics are not functioning properly : no computer ...
A: Pat, Corrosion can become a major issue on Mercedes electrical systems. Especially if they are ...
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| sl500 convertible top | 11/8/2009 | Robert |
Q: in that area, since that leakage the top won't go down. Is there a hydraulic system in these tope? ...
A: Lou, Yes, I expect that you have a seal leak around one of the supply lines or rams. It will be ...
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| mercedes benz c180 1999 | 11/8/2009 | Robert |
Q: my car drives fine but can stop flat when driving, it sometimes wont start and the red and greed ...
A: Taris, This sounds like an electrical problem. Have your battery checked at a service center where ...
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| 1971 Mercedes 250 | 11/6/2009 | Robert |
Q: I have a 1971 Mercedes 250 that has a hesitation when taking off, I can't seem to get rid of. Fuel ...
A: Steve, It sounds like a broken timing advance. Or a vacuum leak on the advance diaphragm. Find an ...
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| 1999 E320 fuel pump replacment | 11/4/2009 | Robert |
Q: I have the pump, where is the old external pump located? which side on? any hints on replacing the ...
A: Randy, Look on the passenger side between the axle and the fuel tank. That is the location on my ...
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| blower motor for 1989 Mercedez 300E | 11/4/2009 | Robert |
Q: Good Afternoon Robert, I purchased a used blower motor for my sons 1989 Mercedes 300 E the part ...
A: Kelly, The vehicle chassis is probably a 124. However, on that chassis there are several different ...
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| car stalls | 11/1/2009 | Robert |
Q: I have a 1991 Mercedes 300e 2.6, the car stars ok, then when idle pressure goes to "0", when ...
A: Feliciano, Idle pressure 'O' ???? Goes all the way up???? You need to determine if this is a fuel ...
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| 260e air con problem 1989 | 10/29/2009 | Robert |
Q: My w124 mercedes aircon cut off during hot weather, but during cold weather( as in not so hot), it ...
A: The AC compressor clutch is controlled by a thermocouple switch at the evaporator. It also has low ...
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| 1990 300d warning lights | 10/29/2009 | Robert |
Q: I am having troubles with my warning lights not always coming on when the ignition key is turn on, ...
A: Kevin, With age, auto electrical develop corrosion. I would begin at the fuse holder. If you have ...
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| Mercedes CLK320 | 10/29/2009 | Robert |
Q: I have a 1999 CLK320 Cabrio. I can open the car just fine, the electrics come on nice and bright ...
A: Jan, Have you noted any noise from the starter that sounds unusual or any hard starter under stress ...
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| '85 190D Hard to Start Condition | 10/29/2009 | Robert |
Q: I have just taken ownership of a 1985 190D. The car runs flawlessly with one problem. When sitting ...
A: Michael, Leak down can be the fuel rail check valve allowing fuel to leak back to the tank. Or, if ...
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| 260e air con problem 1989 | 10/28/2009 | Robert |
Q: My w124 mercedes aircon cut off during hot weather, but during cold weather( as in not so hot), it ...
A: Timothy, I would locate an independent AC service center and have them place the system on their ...
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| e320 | 10/25/2009 | Robert |
Q: I have checked again the answer for the list of questions below on the answers list under Rob. I ...
A: Nyasha The Navigation is receive from GPS and uses a separate antenna from the TV or Radio. The ...
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| 2002 Mercedes E320 stuck in the Limp Home Mode | 10/24/2009 | Robert |
Q: 2002 Mercedes E320 4matic. Recently the car has been slipping into limp home mode... I am not sure ...
A: Delroy If you are sure that the tranmission computer is faulty, You will need to replace the ...
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| vibration | 10/24/2009 | Robert |
Q: I have a 2001 E55 AMG with 78,000 miles on the clock when i got the car 2 years ago it had done ...
A: Richard, A vibration felt through the center floor of the vehicle can be caused by driveshaft flex ...
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| knocking noise | 10/23/2009 | Robert |
Q: I just bought a 1988 300 sel mercedes, and noticed that when i first start driving, I noticed a ...
A: Sarah If the transmission is not shifting, it could be because the fluid overheated when the engine ...
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| knocking noise | 10/23/2009 | Robert |
Q: I just bought a 1988 300 sel mercedes, and noticed that when i first start driving, I noticed a ...
A: Sarah, I suggest that you have a crack in the block, or a blown head gasket. Also, you have a milky ...
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| ML320 Stalls in traffic | 10/22/2009 | Robert |
Q: I have a 2000 ML320.That runs fine with only 70k miles on it but every now and then will stall while ...
A: Kevin, Could be vapor lock. With the alcohol fuel, there is more sensitivity to boiling of the fuel. ...
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| merc 190e 1.8i 1992 | 10/20/2009 | Robert |
Q: i have a automatic 190e. it changes in forward gears OK.i have changed tranny fluid filter & filter ...
A: Vern Based on the year model , I would expect that the vehicle is high mileage. In some cases, when ...
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| transmision wont change gears | 10/19/2009 | Robert |
Q: I am an American living in the Domincan Republic and I have had a nightmare with my 1997 Mercedes ...
A: Gary I suspect that during the transmission reinstall, there may be some binding of the shift ...
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| igniton swap | 10/19/2009 | Robert |
Q: will my 87 mercedes 190e 4 cylinder engine automatic igntion switch swap to my 89 190e 6 cylinder 5 ...
A: Frank, It depends on whether you are swapping for just the electrical parts. Or not. In any event, ...
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| 1997 e420 mercedes benz will not start after alarm | 10/18/2009 | Robert |
Q: My dad was sitting in his 1997 e420 Mercedes with the doors closed. He hit the remote button on ...
A: Ron Turn off all accessories heat, radio AC etc. Release the hood latch. Exit the vehicle and using ...
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| diagnostic | 10/14/2009 | Robert |
Q: I have a 1972 Merecedes Benz 280 se or sel not sure title says sel, car se v8 4.5 lt with fuel ...
A: John, If the rotor position relative to Top Dead Center is correct, then you are probably OK ...
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| 1986 W124 260 e | 10/14/2009 | Robert |
Q: The central locking keeps on activating and locking the doors a few seconds after the key is used ...
A: Carl, I believe that this is a combo electrical servo, vacuum system. I would try clearing the ...
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| 1992 Mercedes 500sl | 10/13/2009 | Robert |
Q: Trying to figure out the reason my 1992 Mercedes 500sl upshifts hard?
A: Sherylann, The governor may be sticking or the accelerator control module may be bad. I would ...
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| diagnostic | 10/12/2009 | Robert |
Q: I have a 1972 Merecedes Benz 280 se or sel not sure title says sel, car se v8 4.5 lt with fuel ...
A: Is the vehicle just not producing power or is it also still skipping. If you have a timing belt,it ...
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| mb smart key | 10/12/2009 | Robert |
Q: Just purchased a 2004 500sl. Only has one key. I dont want to pay a dealer 250 buck for a damn ...
A: George, The price you pay for the Mercedes mystique is $250 for a key. I crapped to know a ...
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| transmission | 10/12/2009 | Robert |
Q: what causes my transmission to rev when shifting into 2nd gear but if easy off the gas and it shifts ...
A: Frank, Not sure what V12 is... If the fluid is at the normal level and there is a delay of release ...
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| Water injection | 10/10/2009 | Robert |
Q: Rob, I have a 1976 300D Mercedes with 170,000 on the clock. I fitting water injection to give it ...
A: I expect that convenience is probably an issue. Additional water tank and source and equipment. If a ...
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| Water injection | 10/9/2009 | Robert |
Q: Rob, I have a 1976 300D Mercedes with 170,000 on the clock. I fitting water injection to give it ...
A: Doug, I would research the subject on google. There are video showing the injection point in the air ...
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| 1986 Mercedes 190E Air Condiitoning | 10/3/2009 | Robert |
Q: I have a 1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3 with 89,000 miles on it. About 4 years ago the air conditioning ...
A: Jim, The freon can leak down over time around the pump shaft etc., particularly if the the vehicle ...
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