Mercedes/Questions Answered by Expert Robert
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Engine cut-out. | 9/1/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| 2002 S500 transmission stalls | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 S500 w/ 160K miles. Car started to give a false neutral when traveling about 5 MPH. ... A: Paul, Welcome to the world of bytes and bits. The transmission shifting is integrated into the ... | |
| 1993 Mercedes 300E ignition coil? | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1993 Mercedes 300E that failed inspection but I was not provided with screen information ... A: Jennifer, Does this car have a carburetor or is it fuel injected? I would get some Techron fuel ... | |
| stolen c280 | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: how did my c280 get stolen? Car was locked with alarm on. No broken glass on the ground. Thanx, Don A: Don, Depending on the parked location, the car could have be raised to up on dollies and rolled away ... | |
| 2003 mercedes clk 320 aux fan | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 mercedes clk 320 the engine fan light came on so i checked the fan motor and i felt it ... A: I misunderstood your questions. I thought you indicated that the fan is working, but the instrument ... | |
| 2003 mercedes clk 320 aux fan | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 mercedes clk 320 the engine fan light came on so i checked the fan motor and i felt it ... A: If it is on continuously, the computer may not have recognized that it has been changed out. Try ... | |
| any problems | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: thinking about buying 91 mb 300sdl anything i NEED to know A: Bob, Depends on your reasons for purchasing a Mercedes. Unless you are mechanically inclined or have ... | |
| Fuel smell | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1973 Mercedes 450SL. It runs great but I get a gasoline smell when I fill it up. It seems ... A: Tom, You may have a leak in the emissions tubing on the filler neck, Or you may have a leaking gas ... | |
| Front seat faults | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I have an 2005 ML350 and both front electric seats have stopped working. The heated seats are ... A: Lee, This is a long shot. Sometime the computer gets confused. Turn off all accessories and the ... | |
| question about LPG | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a mercedes E200 year 1998 ,injection gasoline ,9 horse power and I would like to convert it ... A: john, There are some aftermarket propane injection system available, but there are generally model ... | |
| heat, no blower | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1978 450 slc, the heat comes on but no blower, and the switch seems not to work and the ... A: Dennis, I am having the same issue with my blower on a 1986 420SEL. My research indicates that is it ... | |
| Mercedes Stering Column Movement | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: 2005 Mercedes E320 - The steering column quit going up and down when getting into car. It sounds ... A: Fran, I expect that your are right and that the drive unit is bad. Based of the Dealer rates this is ... | |
| Odometer | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: Can you please give me any information on how to repair the odometer on my 1978 450 slc. The speedo ... A: I have the reverse problem. The spedo is dead but the odometer still works. Honestly, I am not sure ... | |
| Tie rods on 2005 Mercedes c320 | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: The mechanic is saying I need to replace all the tie rod ends on my 2005 mercedes c320 with 30,000 ... A: Michael, If the tie rod ends need to be replaced you should be seeing some tire ware and the vehicle ... | |
| Tie rods on 2005 Mercedes c320 | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: The mechanic is saying I need to replace all the tie rod ends on my 2005 mercedes c320 with 30,000 ... A: Michael, What symptoms prompted you the have the front end checked? Have you owned the vehicle since ... | |
| Sluggish 1985 380SL | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I just started having this problem with my '85 380 SL (97,000 miles). Car starts just fine, idles ... A: Michae, It is good to know this is not associated with the transmission or brakes. Because the ... | |
| Sluggish 1985 380SL | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I just started having this problem with my '85 380 SL (97,000 miles). Car starts just fine, idles ... A: Michael, Does the vehicle respond as if if is working against the brakes? Are you able to drive the ... | |
| 81 300D | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: any important advice for buying an 81 ? shifts hard, seems to have high RPMs between gears. Found ... A: Toni, You did not indicate the mileage, but the high shift revolutions per minute, may indicate ... | |
| 190e 8v timing chain tensioner | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: Redid my head gasket and am in the process of putting on my old tensioner ..It is the old style on ... A: Shane, Sorry to say I am not familiar with this adjuster. I suggest you pose the questions at ... | |
| no start | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I have 1986 Mercedes 560 SEL which I drove home on the interstate in a rainstorm and may have ran ... A: Jos, One would think that the water has penetrated some of the electrical components. Will the ... | |
| Air conditioning problems | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: Having a hard time filling my air unit with refrigerant in my '93 Mercedes 300E 2.8 liter. Now the ... A: John, By not knowing your expertise in AC work, I will just have to make some suggestions.. There ... | |
| water leak | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: After heavy rains the floor boards of my clk 320 is full of water, seats are dry. where do i start ... A: Manny, I would check around the windshield where the hood overlaps. The drains may be stopped with ... | |
| mercedes question, cont | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: Sorry, I just asked the question about the car that will not shut off. I have a 1987 300SDL. It ... A: Thats Better;-)) Because diesels have not ignition so to speak. It must have the air stopped to kill ... | |
| 107 carpet | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Is there a set of patterns available for the carpet for a 107, 1975 450SL. I have a very tight ... A: Gary I expect there are no patterns available. You could remove the seats and construct a template ... | |
| 2001 c220 cdi diesel estate blowing starter fuse | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: 2l diesel keeps blowing the starter motor fuse. This is a 15amp fuse which i was advized to change ... A: Ben, Has the starter made any unusual noises, or seem to drag during the start cycle. How many miles ... | |
| alternator | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: Hey there, i wrote in asking about what type of battery charger to use. Thanks for the reply. ... A: Holly, Because I cannot see what is missing and what the original configuration was on you car, I ... | |
| Windshield wiper problem | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: My 1990 Mercedes 300e has been sitting out side durring the winter. Just recently I have had the ... A: Alex, I suspect that the is a problem with the speed control switch on the wipers. If you can get a ... | |
| Heater/climate control | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm having a problem keeping the heat on in my 85 300D. When it idles, the heat works fine. ... A: Yes the thermostat could be hanging in the open position. The engine fan in not bringing as much air ... | |
| Random acceleration | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I bought a 1988 300E Mercedes Benz about a year and a half ago. The car only has 62,000 miles on it ... A: Michael, I would agree that it probably caused by the speed control. I in fact have had the cruise ... | |
| 1979 non turbo diesel 300 TD wagon | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I just acquired a 1979 non turbo diesel 300 TD wagon. The alternator cord plug needs to be replaced ... A: Holly, If the alternator is not providing charge to the battery during driving. Then you are subject ... | |
| BAD ODOR | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: 2007 CLK 350 CABRIOLET LITERALLY 'STINKS'...CAN'T SEEM TO LOCATE THE SOURCE OF THE ODOR....IT ... A: Lew Here is a URL that may help in your decision to tackle the heater box. It involves dash removal. ... | |
| BAD ODOR | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: 2007 CLK 350 CABRIOLET LITERALLY 'STINKS'...CAN'T SEEM TO LOCATE THE SOURCE OF THE ODOR....IT ... A: Lou Sorry I am not familiar with the operation of an Ozone Generator. I am aware that it is used to ... | |
| '93 190E gets fuel but won't start | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I parked my 190E about a year and a half ago. Prior to that, it was very hard to start...it was ... A: Steve, It appears that you have spark, so we will go from a fuel starvation point. Word of Caution. ... | |
| key | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 clk 320 and key won't turn ignition or lock or unlock doors the loghts and electronics ... A: If this is a Mercedes security key, then you may have to have the dealer recode the key. or replace ... | |
| BAD ODOR | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: 2007 CLK 350 CABRIOLET LITERALLY 'STINKS'...CAN'T SEEM TO LOCATE THE SOURCE OF THE ODOR....IT ... A: Lew, Honestly, the easiest and lease expensive way may be to remove the seats take out the whole ... | |
| fuel system | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: My 190e 1990 2.6 has a problem with the fuel system. When I try to start it, it starts and then ... A: John What is the mileage on this vehicle? What Pumps? When was the last time you changed spark ... | |
| BAD ODOR | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: 2007 CLK 350 CABRIOLET LITERALLY 'STINKS'...CAN'T SEEM TO LOCATE THE SOURCE OF THE ODOR....IT ... A: Lew, Run the AC and look for water dripping from under the vehicle. It needs to be rather humid for ... | |
| 1985 mercedez 190e 2.3 | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I went to replace my 02 sencor and it snapped off wat can I do to fix A: If the wrench shoulder broke away the you will need to drill our the center to the remaining unit ... | |
| colling fan speed controller | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: was wondering if you could tell me where the fan speed controller earth lead is connected i ... A: Brian, not knowing the year model, I will just guess this vehicle has some age on it. Grounds ... | |
| trunk | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: just got a 88 190E and i can't open the trunk. wondering if there is a pattern w/ the button. or did ... A: The door key should open the trunk. If the Door lock has been replaced, then It may not fit the ... | |
| 2002 E320 4matic | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: tranny doesn't shift, can't put it in P or R unless it is not running or I don't have my foot on the ... A: Erika, The code is for Limp mode on the transmission, which allows you to get off the road when ... | |
| mercedes 230ce 1992 auto | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: since october 09 my car has been problematic over difficult starting,cutting out when doing a low ... A: Brenda, The octane rating for regular grade is what you should be looking for. Your engine is ... | |
| BAD ODOR | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: 2007 CLK 350 CABRIOLET LITERALLY 'STINKS'...CAN'T SEEM TO LOCATE THE SOURCE OF THE ODOR....IT ... A: Lew, Sorry for the lateness of the reply. I suspect that the flood water with all its cotaminents ... | |
| 1985 300sd abs problem | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: hey there, i have a 1985 mercedes 300SD, and for about 4 months now my antilock brake light has been ... A: Graeme, I cannot recommend disconnecting any of the safety features. The sound you describe sound ... | |
| Fuse Replacement | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: What happens if I replace a 15 amp fuse that keeps blowing in my SL500 with a 20 amp fuse? A: Kevin, Fuses are designed to protect the wiring circuits from getting hot and melting the insulation ... | |
| pollen filter merc 2006 e class diesel | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: where is the pollen filter and brief desc to fit many thanks ANSWER: David, I do not have a clue as ... A: The filters are behind the glove box. Because the process is involved, I am offering this web ... | |
| flasher relay | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I have the new flasher relay for my 1985 380 SL. Where is the relay located (under which side of ... A: If your turn signals have stopped working, make sure the emergence flasher rocker switch is cycled ... | |
| Convertible lid operating problem | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: SLK 230 - Model 2000.Hardtop Convertible.I faced the leakage problem in the hydraulic lock of the ... A: Kamran, If the hydraulic lock has air in it the it could allow the top to not have enough force to ... | |
| Charging Problems | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1991 Mercedes Benz 190 e 2.3 with about 250,000 recently i have been experiencing problems ... A: Debro, There are several possiblities for causing battery drain. If the alternator has a bad diode ... | |
| SBC control module | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I read this code error (C21F7) What is the problem in my SBC and what should i do? A: abdillahi, There is not model year or chasis information on your message. HOwever, I searched this ... | |
| door panel skin has separated from metal | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: door panel skin has separated from the metal where one usually rests their arm next to the window. ... A: Keith, If the skin is bonded to the panel using heat molding then there is probably no option unless ... | |
| 1985 Mercedes 380 sl convert | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I am looking at purchasing the above vehicle. It only has 38,834 miles and two owner. I have many ... A: The price seem quite out of line for any vehicle of this age. Kelly Blue Book does not rate beyond ... | |
| mercedes 1995 E320 faulters or cuts out whilst driving | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: MY MERCEDES STARTS FINE BUT EITHER FAULTERS OR CUTS OUT WHILST I AM DRIVING PLEASE HELP ANSWER: ... A: Sue, I would begin with adding by trying fuel treatment. Techron Black bottle at Autozone should be ... | |
| ignition module | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a Mercedes C ( second generation CDI ). Last week one of friends car ran out of battery and ... A: Okul, Depending on how long the terminals were reverse connected and what voltage was in his battery ... | |
| Door locks | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: Car runs fine, but for some reason the remote will not lock or unlock doors also the lock button on ... A: Ted, It may be necessary to have the dealer reprogram you remote. Without being able to actually see ... | |
| 1984 190e E.H.A. Valve | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1987 190e with a rebuilt engine from a 1984 190e and the E.H.A. Valve has begun to leak,are ... A: Joseph, If it is mounted by using bolts with a gasket, and is leaking at the gasket. You may be able ... | |
| Door locks | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Car runs fine, but for some reason the remote will not lock or unlock doors also the lock button on ... A: Ted, This could be a failure of the remote signal receiver or the antenna lead for it. Before you go ... | |
| Steering Wheel | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: ON MY MERCEDES CL500 THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A SOFT 'WHOOSH' SOUND WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL AT LOW ... A: Steve, I would check the power steering fluid level. You may have air in the system because the ... | |
| 1989 107 300 sl | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: the car starts up ok and ticksover but if you try to move off the car splutters and stalls but its ... A: Darren, I would do a fuel treatment with Texron Black bottle injection cleaner. Sounds like the ... | |
| wont start | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: i was driving on the frwy and punched it, suddenly the engine stalled and it's been an ongoing ... A: Ed, This could be water in the gas. Or contamination in the fuel that has stopped up the filter. The ... | |
| 1992 190E Idler arm | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1992 190E that has play in the idler arm. I bought a rebuild kit. But I am wondering ... A: Dirk, If the bolt that hold the idler in the frame is going to be blocked by the exhaust, the it ... | |
| 300 CE 88 power windows | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: The all four power windows suddenly stop working. I've checked fuses and relay and it's ok . What ... A: Cassio, You may have a high resistance connection or a loose connection. There may be a relay in the ... | |
| 1996 E 320 | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: Two questions, #1 how do I access the blower, heater motor, on the mercedes E 320 because I'm not ... A: The blower motor is buried in the dash. The inactive system may be because of low freon. There is ... | |
| 1 Thing led to another now car wont Start! | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: First off when the car was given to me as a gift from my brother whom is now RIP. This car is very ... A: Sorry if I missunderstood, as I thought you had a strait shift. The automatic transmission shifting ... | |
| 1 Thing led to another now car wont Start! | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: First off when the car was given to me as a gift from my brother whom is now RIP. This car is very ... A: Christine, Obviously if the linkage is not connected properly to the transmission shifting ... | |
| 1980 450SL Mercedes Benz 107 | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: The air will blow, but no heat whatsoever! It would be nice if the air that blows over the engine ... A: I would suspect that the 'mono valve' is not getting the electrical voltage needed, or that the ... | |
| Smart key | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I recently bought a 220 cdi estate from 2002, when trying the spare key, the led functions but that ... A: Rui Santos, Sorry Rui, I am not familiar with this type key. You may want to locate an auto lock ... | |
| 83 Mercedes 380sec starting problem | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: so I was driving to work one morning when the car started to run rough. I pulled over (less than two ... A: Andy, Two issues come to mind. Low voltage or fuel contamination. If the alternator is not providing ... | |
| Who do I contact? | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: Greetings from South Africa. May I get the contact details of whom to approach regarding my new ... A: If you idea is patentable, I would suspect that Mercedes would not allow you to submit it ... | |
| unusual engine noise | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: 1983 300cd turbo - starting to get a chattering noise up near front of engine. Replaced water pump ... A: Gene, Yes the noise could also be generated by a bad vacuum pump bearing or alternator bearning, or ... | |
| unusual engine noise | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: 1983 300cd turbo - starting to get a chattering noise up near front of engine. Replaced water pump ... A: Gene, You may be on the right track. I would take a three foot length of hose. With one end held at ... | |
| heater | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I seem to have trouble getting the heat to activate in my E320 sedan (2004). I just bought the car ... A: The AC should be off. The Heat should be on with blower on high and temp control on high. Remember ... | |
| 1998 mercedes transmission oil installation | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: how do i install the transmission fluid in a 1998 mercedes transmission ANSWER: Elmore, If this is ... A: Elmore, How many miles on this vehicle? When if ever was the filter changed last? I would have an ... | |
| fuse location | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: where are the fuses located on 1989 mercedes sw? Radio went out and later the fan for heater. A: Bruce, Check under the hood on the driver side. There is ususally a plastic box with a lid that ... | |
| 1998 mercedes transmission oil installation | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: how do i install the transmission fluid in a 1998 mercedes transmission A: Elmore, If this is a Mercedes automatic transmission, it is vitally important that only Mercedes ... | |
| Merc C220cdi | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Mercedes C220cdi manual car. Today I was driving and when I went into 5th gear the ... A: Have you noticed any sulfur odor from the exhaust or any smoking... your fuel/water separtor filter ... | |
| key will not turn and remote not responding | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I have new battery, now key will not turn. Second battery in one month something is draining the ... A: Anthony, If the Alternator has a bad diode it will allow the battery to drain back to ground over ... | |
| Mercedes C220 CDI 2002 AUTO | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: can you please help? A: The climate control system is a combination of sensors, thermostats and flow valves. The monovalve ... | |
| '85 190D Hard to Start Condition | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I have just taken ownership of a 1985 190D. The car runs flawlessly with one problem. When sitting ... A: Michael, You did not indicate what mileage on the engine. But if there is ware on the engine rings, ... | |
| All the gauges have stopped working | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1983 Mercedes Benz 300 SD and the gauges that indicate the fuel the speed, the oil and ... A: Patricia, The fuel gauge is controlled by the sending unit in the fuel tank. The unit in the tank ... | |
| Steering Wheel Locked | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: ! I own a 1996 Mercedes Benz E class and my mechanic has replaced the ignition switch and tumbler. ... A: As I stated earlier, The tumbler assembly may need to be removed and checked that the tumbler ... | |
| Steering Wheel Locked | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: ! I own a 1996 Mercedes Benz E class and my mechanic has replaced the ignition switch and tumbler. ... A: Did the switch ever work properly in allowing the steering wheel to rotate freely? The key controls ... | |
| All the gauges have stopped working | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1983 Mercedes Benz 300 SD and the gauges that indicate the fuel the speed, the oil and ... A: I would suggest that you phone the mechanic, particularly if you have a good working relationship ... | |
| Starting problem with Mercedes E280 Auto 1999 | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: Have been advised not to bump start auto. Battery OK. When Key inserted all lights OK. but engine ... A: Michael, Sounds like a bad starter bearing or starter bendix. I have not diagrams for this vehicle. ... | |
| 450 se | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a mercedes 450 SE 1975.the heater blower is stuck on and only blows hot air.Help? also my ... A: On my 420sel there is a fire divider pocket at the fire wall. The monovalve resides about the middle ... | |
| All the gauges have stopped working | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1983 Mercedes Benz 300 SD and the gauges that indicate the fuel the speed, the oil and ... A: The problems you describe can be associated with a couple of things. The fact that you have had the ... | |
| transmission | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: 83 td, automatic transmission, engine runs fine, i have reverse with no problems, in drive the ... A: Tom, I believe that you may be on the right track. This transmission may a vacuum modulator in ... | |
| 450 se | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a mercedes 450 SE 1975.the heater blower is stuck on and only blows hot air.Help? also my ... A: Silvio, Then Central locking system may have a vacuum component that is leaking down. I would look ... | |
| 1991 mercedes 190e 2.6 trasmission problem | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I was having problems starting my car so I replaced the fuse in the OVR relay behind the battery ... A: Joseph, Gremlins of the type are particularly difficult to diagnose. The fact that the OVR fuse was ... | |
| heater blower motor | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1978 mb 450 sel and the heater blower stopped working I checked the fuse they are fine, ... A: The climate control system uses a pretty complex process to maintain temperature and humidity inside ... | |
| car | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: my 190e 1992 mercedes will only start when it fills like it do i need a new e.c.u. or do they have ... A: Vince, The vehicle may have a cold start injector that is acting up. It enriches the fuel mixture ... | |
| 2000 Mercedes CL 500 fuse legend | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 CL 500 with a flat battery, %26 I cant get in the boot where the battery is! The AA ... A: Dave, http://www.mercedesforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33271 I would try and get the battery ... | |
| 1994 mercedes 500sl won't start | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: My 500 SL won't even try to start even though the battery is ok .I stopped the car for a miniute , ... A: Terry, If the vehicle has a security alarm, it may be tied into an ignition kill circuit. There may ... | |
| mercedes 190e 2.6 | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a mercedes 190e 2.6 1989! If it is a two hour stop the engine takes to boot, seems to be ... A: If it is a two hour stop the engine takes to boot. ??? Are you saying you must wait at least two ... | |
| no heat in mercedes ml320 | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: heater only blows cold air A: Steve, I had a similar issue with my 86 420SEL. The Monovalve was not working. Mercedes wanted 300 ... | |
| 1989 mercedes 300e window problems | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: my drivers side window is the only window that will not go down. the switch in the center console ... A: IF the console switches are rectangle, you may be able to insert a flat putty knife on each side ... | |
| Engine top | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: How do I remove the engine top of a mercedes benz 115 series 230/4 1976 model.I want to send it to ... A: Because I do not know your level of expertise in working on engines. Please understand that these ... | |
| vehicle wont start | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1986 Mercedes 260e that wont start The engine turns but it wont start - There is no spark ... A: Kas, Corrosion of connections is a very large problem with these vehicles. If this vehicle has a ... | |
| Tapping noise | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: Good evening Rob, have a Merc 180k auto,2006 rhd. following a drive at idl there is a regular ... A: It is curious indeed. You may have a pump in the transmission or torque converter part that is ... | |
| Smart Key Programming | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: Please tell me step by step how to program the car so the two Smart Keys, will work for the seating ... A: John, It would seem to me there must be some way to reprogram the seat control in the vehicle ... | |
| Transmission shift | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: Hey rob My 83 td is not down shifting and sometimes missing Gears. Reverse is ok and third gear ... A: Chris, Sound like you have a vacuum problem with the modulator valve. Could be in the vacuum pump ... | |
| 220cdi loss of acceleration | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: 2003 model, loses acceleration for no reason. Can be okay and then it's gone. Can zip up a hill and ... A: John, I need additional symptoms.. Is it misfiring. Or is the transmission causting the engine to ... | |
| 83 mer 300td | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: My 83 300td has no power and is shifting at 1600 rpm in first and second gear but the freway speed ... A: Chris, Please tell me again your problem. An 83 turbo diesel? Is the vehicle smoking during ... | |
| 300sd turbo diesel 1983 | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Recently the glo plug light on the dash stopped lighting up. now with the cold mornings it is ... A: As you probably know diesels rely on compressing the fuel air unit it reached high enough ... | |
| Mercedes won't start | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: Drove the car on WednesdayFriday went to start car, got the usual lights and a message, could turn ... A: Loss of electrical will cause the symptoms you describe. I would take the vehicle to an independent ... | |
| sticky gear change on a 1984 W123 230e petrol auto | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: my gear change between 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th wont change until revs are up to 5 1/2 thousand ... A: Cameron, The transmission uses several parameters to determine shift points. At one time Mercedes ... | |
| 240td sluggish uphill | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: What could this be? A: Megan, The engine is an airpump, it the intake is restricted then it cannot breath properly. The ... | |
| Trans fluid | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I just changed trans filter on my 2001 C320, One person said 4qrts another said 3qrts what is the ... A: Don, From this post you can see it depends. Hmm, they told you 3 quarts, doesn't sound like the ... | |
| mercedes problem | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: i have a c180 2000, key fob wouldn't open car door, so opened it manually, the alarm went off, but ... A: Patrick, I would release the hood latch, turn off all accessories and the radio. manually lock the ... | |
| RE:VITO 204 V6 DIESEL | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a Vito 204 V6 and every now and again it pours mass amounts of blue/white smoke out the ... A: Shaun, I am not familiar with the regeneration unit. If you are not loosing fluids water or oil, I ... | |
| Charcoal Smell in 2002 CLK 320 | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2002 CLK 320 with just 11,700 miles on it. It was previously owned by an older gentleman ... A: L.Kiyana Yes you may have a mildew smell but it may be coming from the carpets. I would check under ... | |
| Mercedes 260E | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: Just purchased a 260E with 293,000 miles that had been sitting in a drive way for 3 years. Got it ... A: Tim, The fuel filter should definitely be changed before you try to drive the vehicle again. ... | |
| fuel filter | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: where is the fuel filter located on a 88 mercedes 190E 2.3? A: The fuel filter is located underneath the car, directly between the back seat doors; however, if you ... | |
| Mercedes 05 C230 Sport | 11/21/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| merc190e 2.5 16v fuel cut off | 11/20/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Tapping sound from transmission | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: There is a tapping sound that seems to be from the transmission and is audible only from inside the ... A: I would take the vehicle to an independent transmission shop for diagnostics and repairs. Have the ... | |
| air flow sensor | 11/19/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Tapping sound from transmission | 11/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| about the wire | 11/15/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| blower malfunction | 11/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| E300 TDI Mercedes, blower for AC | 11/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Indicator Lights | 11/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Repair Costs for CLK 320 1999-2001 | 11/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Electrical. | 11/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| sl500 convertible top | 11/8/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| mercedes benz c180 1999 | 11/8/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1971 Mercedes 250 | 11/6/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1999 E320 fuel pump replacment | 11/4/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| blower motor for 1989 Mercedez 300E | 11/4/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| car stalls | 11/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 260e air con problem 1989 | 10/29/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1990 300d warning lights | 10/29/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Mercedes CLK320 | 10/29/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| '85 190D Hard to Start Condition | 10/29/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 260e air con problem 1989 | 10/28/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| e320 | 10/25/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 2002 Mercedes E320 stuck in the Limp Home Mode | 10/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| vibration | 10/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| knocking noise | 10/23/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| knocking noise | 10/23/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| ML320 Stalls in traffic | 10/22/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| merc 190e 1.8i 1992 | 10/20/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| transmision wont change gears | 10/19/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| igniton swap | 10/19/2009 |
| 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, ... | |
| 1997 e420 mercedes benz will not start after alarm | 10/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| diagnostic | 10/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1986 W124 260 e | 10/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1992 Mercedes 500sl | 10/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| diagnostic | 10/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| mb smart key | 10/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| transmission | 10/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Water injection | 10/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Water injection | 10/9/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1986 Mercedes 190E Air Condiitoning | 10/3/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1986 Mercedes 190E Leak | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3 that has a fluid leak from the engine area. I have asked a garage to ... A: Jim, I mis-read your email. I though you had a fuel leak. Just follow the remaining instructions for ... | |
| 190E 1988 model - problem | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: if you could help it would be greatly appreciated! The car in general accelerates very slowly, often ... A: Nikos, Pull the transmission dip stick and look and smell the fluid. It it looks very dark and and ... | |
| RPM high about 20 | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I have 1989 mercedez-Benz 300E. When I start engine, RPM stays at high about 20 and never drop to ... A: Young, The high RPM suggest a vacuum leak. I would begin to search for a cracked hose. There are ... | |
| 1984 Mercedes 190E Rear window defogger | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: The switch light works when activated but the glass does not defrost/defog. The book refers to a ... A: Rick, You may be able to remove the relay and check the terminals for continuity. I do not have ... | |
| SL320 noise | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I just started to hear a "high-pressure" sounding noise on my 96 SL320. I stopped, looked under the ... A: Rick, There is a possibility that you have a vacuum or intake leak. Or if the vehicle has a turbo, ... | |
| 190E 1988 model - problem | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: if you could help it would be greatly appreciated! The car in general accelerates very slowly, often ... A: Nikos, By accelerate slowly, do you mean that the engine races and the transmission does not shift ... | |
| AC and headlight issues | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I have E240 2005 model, recently; some issues start to appear such as the AC. AC on the left hand ... A: Usually weak lights are the result of low battery or bad connections. These late model cars use such ... | |
| problem with central locking and starting car | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: my husband put the transponder key into the ignition and turned it just to put up window. when he ... A: Fiona, I am sorry for the delay, but my research has turn up nothing. I have seen the key and wheel ... | |
| ML350 A/C blower suddenly stopped working | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: All of a sudden the A/C blower of my 2007 ML350 stopped working. The lights on all the switches and ... A: V The blower is most likely controlled by the evaporator temperature control. When entering a hot ... | |
| 1986 Mercedes 300E | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: Rear electric windows don't work. There is no power at the child safety switch even when the window ... A: Grahame, Sorry I an not familiar with the disconnects. I would suggest checking all the fuses in the ... | |
| 1989-569 SL - won't start - | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: My '89 560 SL will not fire when cranking. Had issue with car running a few times - changed plugs. ... A: Bob, If the vehicle will start with starting fluid and run momentarily, it indicates that you have a ... | |
| radiator fan | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: the radiator fan never cut off after car cut off. so i removed the fuse for the fan so it can stop ... A: Deandre, It is not unusual for the fan to continue to run for a time after the vehicle is turned off ... | |
| Hard top leaking on 91 500SL | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: Water leaking on each side in top corner where Hard top joining with front and door glass. Right in ... A: Sergey, If it is where the glass interfaces with the top then you may have to adjust the glass. With ... | |
| No Start for 89 190D 2.5 | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a 89 190D 2.5 (non-turbo)that I started last week and ran for 10 mins doing errands. I shut ... A: Mark, I have done a little research and found this suggestion: This may be more likely the problem. ... | |
| No Start for 89 190D 2.5 | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 89 190D 2.5 (non-turbo)that I started last week and ran for 10 mins doing errands. I shut ... A: Mark, Yes the glow plug would make it difficult to start cold. But hot should fire right off. With a ... | |
| Fuse box replacement | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: 89 190E I need to replace the fusebox there a wire that has a inline fuse it used to jump 2 pins to ... A: Ken, Sorry about your fuse problem, and the late response. A hot spot indicates high resistance. The ... | |
| 1991 300E 2.6L overheating | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: 1991 300E, was given the car and now repairing it for my stepdaughter. 233K miles on it, some ... A: Kevin, When at idle,and the temp climbs to above 80 are the are the fans operating cool the ... | |
| flapping to buzzing behind middle dash | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: After about five minutes of driving a flap to buzzing sound (this varies on my speed),somewhere in ... A: Steve, Unless this is a very early model Mercedes,I would suspect that the speedo uses an electrical ... | |
| False light out on display | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I sometimes get a light out message when I turn on my light on my 2003 clk320 convertible A: Mike, You may have a lose bulb or broken filament. I have a bulb out lite on my 420 and after some ... | |
| 1979 450sl | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: The car starts cold perfectly with a high idle, and will run fine for about 20 minutes or so. After ... A: I would look to make sure the Catalytic converter has been removed. It it is contaminated or ... | |
| Oil | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: Is is ok to change my oil in a ML 320 "08 using a MityVac or vacuum device? Thanks A: I am unsure how the vac works. If you insert an extraction tub down the dip stick tube to pull the ... | |
| Magnetic Fan Clutch won't engage | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: The magnetic fan clutch (on my 1993 190E Mercedes) won't engage. I disconnected at the wire and put ... A: Luis, I would locate the fuse box and then check the lid for the fan circuit. Fuse tips get a little ... | |
| Mercedes Stuck in low gear | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a remanned tranny and had it shipped to a independent transmission company to be ... A: I would call the transmission company and ask their advice. It may be a servo connected to the ... | |
| Magnetic Fan Clutch won't engage | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: The magnetic fan clutch (on my 1993 190E Mercedes) won't engage. I disconnected at the wire and put ... A: Luis, Yes three is a thermal switch in the block inlet probably near the upper radiation hose at ... | |
| car stuck in low gear and will not shift back into park when car on only when off will pass nuetural gear | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 mercedes benz e320 and it is stuck in low gear when i turn the car on will shift to ... A: Sellena, I do not quite understand why the lever would be in low range when it should be in the park ... | |
| Lots of problems | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: My father bought a E 320 in 2004. Since the day we drove the car off the lot there has been problems ... A: Sharon, I feel your pain! Regardless of what ad claims or sale spiel given by Mercedes or any other ... | |
| mercedec c280 cooling fan not working | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: but if i but the air condation on the fan will work but if i off the air condation will go off ,many ... A: Armain, Usually, the sensor should be open when cold.. no continuity.... as the the temperature ... | |
| mercedec c280 cooling fan not working | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: but if i but the air condation on the fan will work but if i off the air condation will go off ,many ... A: and when i test the 2 head for the sansor was reading tell end of the meeter it loke like the sansor ... | |
| mercedes diesel | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: i am looking to buy a 1984 diesel mercedes owner says run well while driving until suddenly will ... A: Gary, There seems to be a disconnect with the air control valve. A diesel is stopped by choking of ... | |
| turn signal lever 1997 E320 | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I went to flash somebody with my high beams last night and it seemed as though the lever broke. It ... A: Nick, I would expect that it will require replacement and this will probably require removing the ... | |
| mercedec c280 cooling fan not working | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: but if i but the air condation on the fan will work but if i off the air condation will go off ,many ... A: armain, The cooling fan is controlled through a temperature sensor in the engine block probably near ... | |
| 1995 Mercedes C220 A/C | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I had my ac unit charged with freon and the repair shop put dye in the system to reveal any suspect ... A: Alfred, The site glass is usually part of the receiver/dryer/accumulator. You should be able to get ... | |
| Letting my '83 380 SL breathe | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I ran into a German woman, who was "all over" my car as I was coming home with it for the first ... A: Guy, Depends on your location regarding smog testing and you concern for the pollution the vehicle ... | |
| fuse box for 1991 mercedes 190e | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I do not know where the 'outside' fuse box is located for my car. My sunroof won't close and on the ... A: Angela, I found this info and hope it will assist you. You may be able to get roof closed by using ... | |
| CLK320 sound system | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I want to replace the radio but I know with some mercs the sound system is integrated with amps ... A: Edwin, I would suggest you contact an aftermarket audio installer, as they will be best set up to ... | |
| CLIMATE CONTROL/ ROUGH IDLE | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: THE AC COMES ON IN CENTER DUCTS, BUT THE SIDES BLOW EXTREME HEAT? IS IT THE CONTROL UNIT OR IS THERE ... A: I would suspect vacuum leaks. As the hoses age they become brittle and crack without appearing to be ... | |
| Mercedes 450SLC Wipers | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1980 450SLC which has stopped auto-parking its wipers and the deleay wipe has also stopped ... A: David The wiper motor has a control delay and park, but I am not sure which one it would be. I do ... | |
| merc 190e 2.3L | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: Robert, can you explain how the fan clutch works; i.e pnematic or electric? When the car is in the ... A: Mark, If the fan in mounted between the engine block and radiator and has a belt drive pully, it ... | |
| Mercedes 300d loosing power | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I am loosing power in my 85 300d. It was never powerful as most of these cars are not, but it did ... A: The turbo is a double wheel air pump driven by exhaust gases through a shaft. One turbine sits in ... | |
| car | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: my engine diagnosis indicator is on and my auto gear will not change gear.my car is merc 180c 2002 A: Kaveh, Have you checked the transmission fluid level and the engine oil level. Obviously it would ... | |
| Mercedes 300d loosing power | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I am loosing power in my 85 300d. It was never powerful as most of these cars are not, but it did ... A: Edson, I thinking that you may have lost the turbo boost. These vehicle are very anemic without the ... | |
| Mercedes 300d loosing power | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I am loosing power in my 85 300d. It was never powerful as most of these cars are not, but it did ... A: Edson, Questions: Is this engine turbo-charged or normally aspired? Is the vehicle smoking if so is ... | |
| Inner Tire Rods | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I have some wear on both front tires on the inside and was told it could be Inner Tire Rods...is ... A: Tania, Toe out could cause your problem, and that can be a result of bad tie rods. Or other worn ... | |
| No low beams on 1992 500SL | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: Both low beam went out, however high beams and driving lights are ok. Checked both fuses. when ... A: Rob, Where are you taking the reading after install of the fuse. If you are taking a reading between ... | |
| 84 Merz SD keys | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: 1984 Mercedes SD. Good daily driver not a show car. I have only one key. "dumb, I know" I got my ... A: Herb, Drilling the tumbler is not a good idea, as you run the risk of damaging the lock mechanism. ... | |
| 1983 mercedes benz 380sl model #107 | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: i need to spray starter fluid for the car to start any answer of want can be the problem A: Sylvia, First off, too much use of starting fluid can ruin the piston cylinder walls, as the ether ... | |
| A/C blows cold then hot | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: My 1997 E-320 A/C at start up blows cold for about 10 minutes in normal driving. Then, it blows ... A: Ken, I would find an independent AC repair service that does Mercedes vehicles. Sound like there is ... | |
| rear control arm replacement | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: Can't get the large bolt started into the captured nut. Seems aligned tried impact wrench as last ... A: David There is an obvious misalignment somewhere. You man need to use a sharp drift to pre-align the ... | |
| 2003 Mercedes E320 Driver's sun visor | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: The horizontal pivot rod binds internally. The visor has a sock-like cover and cannot be ... A: Ted, I was going to recommend applying silicone lub in to the tube. Is the shaft removable from the ... | |
| Fuses | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: Where are the fuses in a 1995 Mercedes Benz SEL 420 A: Carolyn, On my 1986 420 there is a large black box under the hood near the firewall on the drive ... | |
| ML 320 AT Shift Linkage Bushing | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: My wife's ML320 will start, but will not shift into gear. The shifter moves freely but it will not ... A: Leon, I expect that the sift mechanism has failed. I would locate a good independent MB mechanic and ... | |
| check engine light issues | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2001 benz e320 chassis 210, engine 112.941 with emissions problems. I had codes for purge ... A: Tracy, You probably have a bad catalytic converter. There are after market converters out there at ... | |
| 560SL Windshild Wipers | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1987 560SL. The windshield wipers stopped working. The motor works, and you can see the ... A: Steve, I would suggest that your sign up on benzworld.com. There many people who will provide help ... | |
| 1986 560 SL | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: The alarm system on our 1986 560 SL activated and won't reset. A horn and lights flash for several ... A: Mike I had a similar incident with my 420sel. I disconnected the battery went around and using the ... | |
| 1987 560 SEL Won't Start on First Try | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: The car was stalling and eventually didn't start. I replaced the fuel filter and fuel relay and it ... A: Larry, I suspect that the fuel rail is leaking down when the vehicle sits long enough for the ... | |
| Wipers wont work | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: my wipers were working fine on tuesday of this week but then all sudden it stop working on wednesday ... A: Mike, Check the hood alignment and wiper lockout switch. As a safety precaution, the wipers are ... | |
| 88 560 sel starting problem | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: The car will start in the morning with no problems. After work and 95 temp or when car is hot it ... A: Jeff, Yes, with the new E-fuels with ethanol, it is more likely that under high heat conditions ... | |
| rear vibration | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: i have a 2000 s500. i get a vibration once i go over 55mph. i did have a bent rim on the rear for a ... A: Marcus, Sit the vibration on the rear or front? Is the vibration transient, or does it increase in ... | |
| climate control ec button | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a 1998 S320 and am very happy with it but i cannot seem to get the ec button on the ... A: Mike, Here is a cross conversation from benzworld web site regarding your issue. Give the proposed ... | |
| 1993 Mercedes 300E A/C Blower Fan | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I have had the system pressure checked, new AC climate control. It has cold AC. Sometimes it works ... A: Bob, The Benz folks have a propensity to take a simple idea and make a very complex solution. Unless ... | |
| Will you please help me? Because I'd really appreciate it! | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1986 Mercedes, 420 Sel. I'm wondering what's wrong with it. The car stalls if I turn too ... A: Shanon, Hot weather plays havoc with fuel delivery and proper mixing. I would suggest a tune up ... | |
| radio | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 90 560 SEC and had to replace the original Becker radio. I every now and then have a ... A: Just find a better channel to listen...Just kidding. The whining is a signal caused by arcing in the ... | |
| 1989 Mercedes Benz 560SEL power window | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: My rear power window glass has fallen off the track. How can I remove the rear door panel and put ... A: Irv, Patience and caution here to keep from breaking something. Here are a couple of URL links that ... | |
| mercedes 380sec fuel smell | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I have 82' 380 SEC that runs fine, but get smell of gas when windows are open. I checked under the ... A: Mark, This issue need immediate attention. The fuel system is a closed system. I expect that the ... | |
| fuel | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: hi i have a ssangyong musso fitted with a merc 5 cylinder diesel engine the ploblem i have the car ... A: Fred, When the engine quits, is it as though you turned off the switch, or doe it respond like it is ... | |
| Mercedes 1999 E300 Turbo Diesel | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: My car will not start in very hot weather. All panel lights are on, but it will not turn over. A: Rodney, Are you getting any effort out of the starter. Click,click, with no motion, Ggrr ---rrrr ... | |
| Mercedes Benz 1979 Key Ignition Problem | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I am having trouble turning the key to start the engine. I place the key in the key hole, try to ... A: Crystal, Take a can of WD40 with the spray straw. While using a small screw driver to hole open the ... | |
| 93 500 sel heater fan | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: sir i have a 93 500 sel. when i shut off the engine the heater control panel goes to rest the red ... A: Don, There is a safety feature on some vehicles that cycles a vent fan when the emergency flasher ... | |
| 1985 Sl 380 Hissing sound from center vents | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: Even with the heat and AC off, I hear a hissing sound that comes on and off from the center vents. ... A: David, You may be hearing the evaporator refrigerant orifice cycling. The climate control operates ... | |
| convertible top | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: The convertible top on my SL500 would not go down so I put the top down maunally now the top will ... A: Metal or Fabric? I expect that there are micro in a sequence circuit to keep components from ... | |
| Mercedes ml350 2005 rear ac fan doesnt turn off | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: Mercedes ml350 2005 rear ac fan doesnt turn off even if the power is off. It drains the battery so ... A: Bob, There may be a problem with the rear air control switch. If it has a speed scroll control that ... | |
| 96 Mercedes S320 grinding noise from D to N and P | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I just began experiencing a grinding noise when putting my 96 S320 from Drive to Neutral and Park. ... A: Mark, Sorry for the delay, I have been unavailable for a day or so. I sound like an issue with the ... | |
| Instrument Gauges | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: Took my 92 500SL out of storage recently and the instrument panel guages do not work (gas, speedo, ... A: If this vehicle uses ceramic bullet type fuses.( particularly if the strip and tip is aluminum). I ... | |
| Aux Fans on 1991 300E | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: First run in the morning and the fans run which allow the A/C to perform. Drive awhile and stop for ... A: OK, Now we can discuss the possible problems. One fan is controlled by the coolant temperature ... | |
| Aux Fans problem | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1995 M-B SL320 with 120000 miles. The two auxiliary cooling fans, in front of the ... A: You need to verify that the fan motors are working. One fan is controlled by a coolant thermostat, ... | |
| S500 Cranks but doesn't start when hot | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: My 2001 S500 won't start if it is hot. Cranks very quickly, all dash lights come on. Recent ... A: Ron, Have you changed anything with the vehicle, service, repair, have you changed fuel providers ... | |
| Aux Fans on 1991 300E | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: First run in the morning and the fans run which allow the A/C to perform. Drive awhile and stop for ... A: H.R. Aux fan?,if you mean the blower in the dash that come on line then there may be a problem with ... | |
| Mercedes Benz '75 450SLC hood | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: Inherited a beautiful 75 slc from a relative; have the manual of assembly drawings, but no owner's ... A: Patty, Take a flashlight and sign under the dash along the left kick panel. There may be a leaver ... | |
| Mercedes 190e hot start | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: my merc. starts perfect from cold but once hot it takes around 4 cranks to start i have changed most ... A: Chedeen, A loss of fuel pressure is probably caused by leaking injectors. Here is a web address that ... | |
| Mercedes 190e hot start | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: my merc. starts perfect from cold but once hot it takes around 4 cranks to start i have changed most ... A: Do you mean 4 revolutions or 4 stop and restarts. There is a possiblity that you are getting some ... | |
| mercedes 350 sdl srs light on | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: i just bought a 1991 350 sdl with 80000 miles,and the srs red light it s on,how i can fix that ... A: Florin, Place masking tape over the lite?.... just kidding. First, investigate that all the belts ... | |
| 2000 SL 500 | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: The SL has a water leak into each door. The water marks appear on the lower speaker grills located ... A: Tom, The window depends on the gasket to keep it in position. When the hard top is in place, it gets ... | |
| no heat | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: My 1977 300D No heat AC squeals win I push the defrost or turn on compressor.I just put a new motor ... A: Robert, HVAC control valve. You may try hooking up the vacuum hoses to see if it works They should ... | |
| 1986 560 SL Starting | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: The car turns over quickly but does not fire until I have cranked it 2 or 3 times, for several ... A: Not driven much at all may be part of the problem. A basic tune up may help. Replace the air filter. ... | |
| Gasket | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to find out what do I need to ask for when I call the dealership about a specific part. ... A: Monique, They will probably want the maiden name of your maternal grandmother... just kidding.. Year ... | |
| no heat | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: My 1977 300D No heat AC squeals win I push the defrost or turn on compressor.I just put a new motor ... A: Rob, are you getting air flow from the duct work. Is the heater blower motor operational. Seem to ... | |
| Key!!! | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I have C180, 2001, petrol, with electronic key, the prblem is the key its not turning, i have to try ... A: If you are speaking of inserting it in the ignition and it will not turn, try moving the steering ... | |
| Trunk will not open | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1986 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560. I tried to open the trunk and it would not open. The lock ... A: Wayne, Try another key. Using WD40 with the delivery straw insert it in the tumbler and spray. ... | |
| radio alarm | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: 1994 Mercedes 350s- After entering radio code all was well until next time I started the car. Now ... A: Richard, Have you tried to re-enter the code? Is this an after market or blau plunk German unit. If ... | |
| mercedes A 150 | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: Hope you can help. It is my wife's merc a150 recently developed a fault went to the local garage and ... A: Zack, I suspect that your have fuel contamination. Possibly water, and or sludge stirred up from the ... | |
| no heat | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: My 1977 300D No heat AC squeals win I push the defrost or turn on compressor.I just put a new motor ... A: Robert, Let's start from the first. How long have you owned this car and how many miles on it. Just ... | |
| mercedes A 150 | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: Hope you can help. It is my wife's merc a150 recently developed a fault went to the local garage and ... A: Zack, What year model vehicle, how many miles, what are the symptoms of this "fault". When does it ... | |
| Gas Light | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I just filled the gas tank on a Mercedes 1998 C230. Several hours later when I restarted the vehicle ... A: Richard, What is the needle reading. Does it read full? I suspect that the sensor float has stuck if ... | |
| mercedes 220 1993 high idle speed | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: a friend of mine has a 1993 2.o litre petrol mercedes lovely car , however when starting from cold ... A: Neil, A vacuum leak will fool the computer into thinking more fuel needs to be added as if the ... | |
| Vibration when I accelerate | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1997 sl320 mercedes that vibrates when I accelerate..and now I hear a bumping sound from ... A: Nathan, That's a loaded question. It depends on whether you do the work, an independent drive line ... | |
| Vibration when I accelerate | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1997 sl320 mercedes that vibrates when I accelerate..and now I hear a bumping sound from ... A: Nathan, You may have a Universal joint going out. You can check yourself if you want to jack up the ... | |
| No power from 0 to 40 mph | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: 1982 380 sel mercedes set up 3 years..Where do I troubleshoot from here?..flushed gas tank replaced ... A: Lenny, If the Mass Air sensor is out of calibration,( between the air filter and the injector ... | |
| Mercedes 2003 clk 320 | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: My car totally died while driving on the interstate going 70mph. No acceleration, lights flashing, ... A: Reba, An electrical short will clearly show damage to the wiring and smoked terminals ends. How ... | |
| altenator replacement | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: o4 CLK 500 5.0L replacing altenator do i need any special tools. will i run into unexpected ... A: Jay, Disconnect both battery terminals ( - ) first and reinstall in reverse order. It is a good ... | |
| 1991 mercedes 500 sl | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: My headlights are extremely dim and fade to near nothing after a short time. Last night after ... A: First thing is to take the vehicle to AutoZone and have the alternator, regulator and battery ... | |
| 1991 mercedes 500 sl | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: My headlights are extremely dim and fade to near nothing after a short time. Last night after ... A: Elaine, One other thing. The bulbs used in the head lights or the tail lights, should be only be the ... | |
| 1991 mercedes 500 sl | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: My headlights are extremely dim and fade to near nothing after a short time. Last night after ... A: New does not necessarily mean good... Did you replace the voltage regulator with the alternator. If ... | |
| ML 320 | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I am pulling a boat with my 2001 ML320. What can I do to get a HP boost to help in pulling the boat? ... A: Its difficult to say about the less restricting air filter. One would think that more air in would ... | |
| Vapor lock on 72 450SL EFI | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: There are a lot of posts on this problem and I have not been able to sort out the best solution. ... A: Bob, Get some Techron fuel treatment and try that. It should help clean you injectors. You may have ... | |
| ML 320 | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I am pulling a boat with my 2001 ML320. What can I do to get a HP boost to help in pulling the boat? ... A: Harry, Sorry to say that your are at the max for a couple of reasons. As you know marketing is part ... | |
| 1985 380SL | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: car was a gift, free. problem is, car sat in garage for three years and when started it runs very ... A: sean Definitely bad gas to start. You need to drain as much fuel as possible. If you are ... | |
| changing oil/filter on a MB 2007 E320bluetec | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I just started changing my oil in the car. The amount of oil that the engine takes is 9 quarts? I ... A: Tim, If this is a canister type of holder, it is hexagonal like and 'allen wrench' you should ... | |
| 81 300SD Mercedes | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: What is the location of the Flasher/Signal relay in the car? A: Bernie, I would suggest that you check the fuse for the relay first. Check in the fuse box and look ... | |
| door hinges | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: my 2000 320 clk has a pop/clicking noise when I open the car door. A: Nathan, You could try to squirt some lubricant in to the door keeper using the straw that come on ... | |
| c220 cdi sudden turn off | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: i really need your help. i have mercedes c-class 220cdi. i have a problem which the local dealer ... A: This sounds like some sort of electrical high resistance short. I suggest you begin by cleaning as ... | |
| c220 cdi sudden turn off | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: i really need your help. i have mercedes c-class 220cdi. i have a problem which the local dealer ... A: Omry, Questions to start.... What year model is this vehicle? 8, 6 or 4 cylinder? Automatic or ... | |
| Mercedes - Rubbing Noise.... | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: My 2 year old Mercedes 160 sport coupe has started making a loud rubbing noise that is linked with ... A: Debbie, How many miles on this vehicle? Is this a squeak or like tire rubbing against finder noise. ... | |
| 1984 300TD | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: steering wheel has play in it--what is the probable problem--is this a big deal to get it fixed--if ... A: William, Over time all the joints tend to ware. The play can be in the steering box at one or two ... | |
| 84 SD Tranny | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1984 300 SD, that has just begun slipping from a standing stop. Once it gets into 2nd ... A: Bernie, Probably the 1st reverse band and or clutch pack. Just a matter of time for a rebuild. ... | |
| mercedes 300SE | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: my mercedes 1989 se runs good but when I shut the car off it will take about 15 min brfore im able ... A: Ahtea, Will it turn over during this period? Is harder or longer to start cold or hot? During the ... | |
| location | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 87 benz 420 sel i was wondering the location of the thermostat so i can change it. and ... A: Dee, If you remove the radiator cap and crank the start and warm up the engine you should see the ... | |
| location | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 87 benz 420 sel i was wondering the location of the thermostat so i can change it. and ... A: Dee, Most likely the thermostat is set in the block where the upper radiator hose enter the bloc. ... | |
| 83 Mercedes Diesel | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 83 Mercedes 300 diesel. The previous owner used waste veggie oil and I think some ... A: John, Have you cleaned the oil/water separator and changed the fuel filter. It sounds like you are ... | |
| Surging and Stopping idle | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: 1993 190e 2.6 --sometimes as I come to a stop the car loses idle and cuts off- sometimes when you ... A: Charles, I installed new plugs in my 420SEL with similar problems and it stopped the bad behavior. ... | |
| 2001 Mercedes S500 | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: Tell me your thoughts on a 2001 Mercedes S 500? Give me the pros and cons and your general review? I ... A: Murphy, Sorry, but I have no personal knowledge of this Model vehicle. It seem to get good marks ... | |
| Mercedes Benz 450 SLC 1978 | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: Bought this car yesterday and it starts in one shot. Runs smoothly a bit and then begins to lose ... A: Salman, Definitely,I just installed plug in my 86 420sel and it make a drastic improvement in the ... | |
| check engine light | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1997 E420, my check engine light came on and there is now a bit of a stutter during ... A: Joe, The Rotton Egg Smell is generally an indication the the Converter is overheating, because of a ... | |
| Valve Cover Gasket | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: How do you change a valve cover gasket on a 1985 300TD with all of the accelerator parts on the ... A: Have you tried to snug up the cover bolts...screws? If that did not stop the leak, then new ... | |
| check engine electronics | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1996 e300d and my problem is that the check engine electronics light comes on stays for ... A: Bob, There are many places that can cause the lite to trip on. Bad grounds, bad oxygen sensors. ... | |
| turn signal | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1999 slk 230. when I turn on the turn signal in either direction or the safety flashers ... A: Shawn, make sure that the safety switch is completely in the off position. If it is midway off it ... | |
| Intermittent A/C | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: The A/C in my 1987 Mercedes 300SDL stops after 10-15 minutes max, regardless of the outside ... A: Paul, How long has this replacement compressor been on the vehicle and how many miles are on the ... | |
| Intermittent A/C | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: The A/C in my 1987 Mercedes 300SDL stops after 10-15 minutes max, regardless of the outside ... A: Paul, By stop... do you mean blower and compressor? Why are you completely stopping the car? Is the ... | |
| antifreeze leak | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: i have a 87 420 sel and i have a anti freeze leak its coming from aroundthe front right wheel ... A: D If the hose is 1/2" to 5/8' it is probably a heater hose. You could splice at the leak with the ... | |
| A/C compresspor | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: My 1989 300E a/c compressor doesn't engage when a/c is turned on-what do I do? A: Edgar, Compressor clutch is controlled by a magnetic switch internal to the pulley. It might be a ... | |
| merc over heating | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: i own a mercedes v12 sec 600 1994 k(reg) i writing 2 get info on the water system becuase car is ... A: Paul More info please. How many miles on this engine? Is it an automatic, or strait drive? What is ... | |
| 1975 450SL | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: i just purchased a 1975 450Sl, from what ive read, the 1975 has the catalitic converter in the ... A: Eric, There are supposed to be located on each side of the engine blow the manifold. It is possible ... | |
| mercedes 190e transmission problem | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: My 1991 mercedes 190e 2.6 transmission has problems shifting from first to second, then doesn't ... A: Caine, Coincidental, possibly. I am not sure if that transmission has electrical servos or not. Some ... | |
| ABS dash light | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 95, C36 AMG. since I bought this car, the abs/asr lights are on, and I know when the abs ... A: The automatic break system ABS is part of the vehicle wheel control. The ASR is the traction part of ... | |
| What is that button on drivers side under the gas pedal? | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: My 1985 Mercedes Benz 190.D - 2.2 Engine.I need clairification on the drivers side floor right under ... A: The button kicks the transmission into second gear for passing. When to use the button is determined ... | |
| 88 Benz 190e | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: Where is the fuel pump relay located...2.3 4cyl? A: I would look near the battery on the fire wall behind a plastic shield. There is the fuel pump relay ... | |
| A/C cooling | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: My 1994 C280 with nearly 300K mi. has been a very good and reliable car. Lately, the A/C hasn't been ... A: Ed, This probably a case of low refrigerant. If the AC uses R12 you will probably be better off to ... | |
| 2000 E320 Console power out | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: Our console in functionally dead - windows, trunk, mirror. Radio LCD is out too. Traction and W/S ... A: I would suspect the security alarm, or a bad ground. I would check the fuses again to make sure one ... | |
| lights | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: My left rear lights bulbs have all been replaced but the back lights only show when i put on breaks ... A: Diane, Yes it is important that the bulb number match the original, as the circuit is designed to ... | |
| climate control stuck in EC | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: Cannot turn off EC and A/C will not blow cold air. EC turns off only when using defog for ... A: Chris I have researched your issue and find that the (EC) Economy button is designed to disconnect ... | |
| lights | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: My left rear lights bulbs have all been replaced but the back lights only show when i put on breaks ... A: Dianne, It sound as though you have a loose ground or loose bulb. or a loose filament. I would look ... | |
| 1988 Mercedes benz alarm system | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1988 Benz that continually drains the battery power. I purchased a new battery and the ... A: A bad diode in the alternator can allow drain back of the voltage to ground and slowly kill a ... | |
| 2002 Mercedes C220 automatic desil | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: The car will not accelerate at speeds above 80kph but will build up speed slowly. A: Peter, As an air pump the engine must have balance between incoming air and exiting air. How many ... | |
| Won't start,had hot start problem | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: Hey Robert, I hope you can help me here. I had a hot start problem, after changing both fuel ... A: I am unsure of the location. And unsure about the ability to operate without the computer. It should ... | |
| Won't start,had hot start problem | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: Hey Robert, I hope you can help me here. I had a hot start problem, after changing both fuel ... A: Buddy, I suspect that it is normally open and closed as the pressure rises. I am more concerned ... | |
| Won't start,had hot start problem | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: Hey Robert, I hope you can help me here. I had a hot start problem, after changing both fuel ... A: Buddy, Have you tried spraying a little starting fluid into the throttle body intake. If the vehicle ... | |
| MB tranny fluid | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: Can you add Slick 50 for transmissions additive to the tranny of a 2000 MB E320? A: I would not add any additive to Mercedes transmission fluid. If the vehicle has shifting problems, ... | |
| 89 420sel oil pressure fault | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: Hey i just recently replaced the headgaskets on my 4.2 v8.After doing this i have ended up with ... A: Kevin, Severe engine damage will occur if you operate under this condition. It sound to me like an ... | |
| 500 SL 1992 | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: My 1992 500 SL is hard to start when cold. When it does start it idles rough until it warms up A: Jerry, I too have this problem with my 420 sel. There is a 9th injector on the V8 called the cold ... | |
| CLK 430 TRANSMISSION TROUBLE | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 99 clk 430, the tranny makes a slapping banging noise in 1st and second gear, then settles ... A: John, When metal appears in the trans pan it is a clear sign of impending failure. The transmission ... | |
| high idle | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1974 450SL I have a problem with high Idle when I let the motor warm up fully and then I ... A: Joshua, Here is some info on your problem taken from another website. Rob Don't go crazy looking for ... | |
| 2003 Mercedes ML350 | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: Everytime I turn the car on I get a code with 2 little wrenches and the number which started at like ... A: Stephanie, You my want to check at your public library for a loaner, or sometime they are available ... | |
| fuel sending unit | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: Have a 1985 380sl. My fuel gauge needle (instrument panel) bounces constantly. At times, it falls ... A: Les, It sounds like the tank unit is allowing the float to flop. Depending on the unit the ... | |
| high idle | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1974 450SL I have a problem with high Idle when I let the motor warm up fully and then I ... A: Joshua, High idle can be associated with a vacuum leak. The computer senses the intake air volume ... | |
| 85 190d primer pump. | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: have a 85 190d. won,t start. died after i shut off. put new fuel filter in it. seems like it won,t ... A: larry, the injector pump may be out of prime, have you checked the fuel quantiy a. I am unsure if ... | |
| 2003 Mercedes ML350 | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: Everytime I turn the car on I get a code with 2 little wrenches and the number which started at like ... A: Stephanie, The wrenches have to do with the service period. You manual should detail the specifics. ... | |
| Mercedes 2003 E-320 climate control | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: the heat just stopped coming out - the blower/fan works but no heat...cannot locate a climate ... A: Sharon The dual valve probably serves the same purpose as the monovalve on earlier models. My ... | |
| Mercedes 2003 E-320 climate control | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: the heat just stopped coming out - the blower/fan works but no heat...cannot locate a climate ... A: It is possible that the mono valve has failed. This electrically operated valve blends water into ... | |
| 76 Mercedes 280s | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: When I want to punch it from a stop sign, it won't.. it just slowly builds up rpms. After 2nd gear ... A: Craig, Does this car have a catalytic converter? If so it sounds like it is clogged. Have you had ... | |
| Mbenz 190 E window prob (1993) yr | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: My right front window switch didn't seem right, wasn't working properly, then stopped working ... A: David, check the fuse box for a blown fuse. The lid usually has the description of what each fuse ... | |
| 240d mercedes 4 door | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: i need the location of the temperature sending gauge switch on the diesel engine thanks A: Marcello, Look on the engine block near where the water hose enters the top of the engine. Be sure ... | |
| fuel pump | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: where is the fuel pump in mercedes 1983?is it in the tank? regards,alex ANSWER: Alexandra, What ... A: Alexandra The pump may have access under the rear seat. If it is not visible from on the back of the ... | |
| fuel pump | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: where is the fuel pump in mercedes 1983?is it in the tank? regards,alex A: Alexandra, What model? and is this a gas or diesel engine? On the gas, I am not sure of the ... | |
| heat gauge | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: My car is 1994 mercedes 200e and sometime the heat gauge goes right to the top and come down but I ... A: You may have a thermostat sticking on the in the engine block, or a bad heat sensor on the fan. You ... | |
| 1996 S420 A/C | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: The fuse in my S420 (#21 20 amp under hood)has blown and blows immediatedly on replacement when ... A: Stuart, The Knife fuses are not as susceptible to corrosion as he bullet fuses. Check your fuse ... | |
| 1996 S420 A/C | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: The fuse in my S420 (#21 20 amp under hood)has blown and blows immediatedly on replacement when ... A: Stuart, You have a high resistance or short somewhere. Does the fuse blow when you turn on the heat ... | |
| 380sl AC | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: My AC was working, now its intermittent. On-Off. Should AC blow thru all vents? And now the engine ... A: Mike, The climate control system depends of the temperature of the heater core or the evaporator to ... | |
| Heat blowing only. NO a/c or fan control | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: 1985 300SD. When I turn my A/C on, all I get is very hot air blowing from dashboard. I can not ... A: Mander, That is a curious turn of events. Your thermostat wheel may have a loose connection or be ... | |
| Heat blowing only. NO a/c or fan control | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: 1985 300SD. When I turn my A/C on, all I get is very hot air blowing from dashboard. I can not ... A: Mander, It is a possibility that the mono-valve is not operating because it is sticking or the ... | |
| Door lock cylinder link | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: On my 1991 Mercedes 190E the door lock cylinder link has broken. I wish to replace that. Could you ... A: Almed, Parts may or may not be available for that vintage car from a Mercedes Dealer. I suggest you ... | |
| mercedes | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: i have a mercedes cosworth 2.5 16v when i start the car from cold the idle goes up and down ... A: Jon, Great that you solved many of your issues. Yes it could certainly be the cold start injector. ... | |
| heat gauge | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: My car is 1994 mercedes 200e and sometime the heat gauge goes right to the top and come down but I ... A: There are a couple of possiilities. When you have these heat rise indications at the gauges, what ... | |
| merc 260e | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: while driving motor cut out,thought it was fuel,refueled but still wont start,motor turns but wont ... A: David, Sounds like the over voltage relay fuse is out, or your have lost functionality with the the ... | |
| 1982 300D rear window replacement | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: How do I install a rear window on my 1982 300D? A: If am assuming that you already have a replacement window. I believe that the gasket has a rubber ... | |
| electrical problem | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: on a c220 1995 model the blower fan is not working properly all the time. if i open the hood and ... A: danny, Sorry for the delayed response, I have been in training. Is this a case of gentle closure of ... | |
| 1982 Mercedes 380SEC | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking at buying the car listed in the description. According to the seller, the car has a ... A: Rob, Yes, worn bearings can cause the armature to bind against field winding causing a high ... | |
| 1987 Mercedes 1316/60 | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: my bus is blowing black smoke and has no power this has happened suddenly ANSWER: Hello Des, Diesel ... A: Sounds like an injector is sticking. Get some bio-diesel fuel ( bio-diesel is low in sulfur and is ... | |
| re: 1991 300e 3.0 litre auxiliary fan relays | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: the auxiliary fans were rigged up to run all the time. the wire burned up. was tapped into the ... A: Raymond, A bit dizzying to follow. But you may have damage up stream of the fuse block. Over time, ... | |
| 1982 Mercedes 380SEC | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking at buying the car listed in the description. According to the seller, the car has a ... A: Rob, There are so many causes of a no start condition. If it is a no crank, that that may be a ... | |
| battery removal | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: How to remove the battery in a 1990 Mercedes Benz 560SEC? I think there is a lock bolt / screw ... A: If the battery sits in the fire wall well there is no hold down. IF it is located somewhere else, ... | |
| Diesel Fuel | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a 1985 Mercedes 300d that was parked for 3 years. Although it starts and runs good, I ... A: Billy, Just drain the fuel, not necessary to remove the tank. Purchase some fuel additive from a ... | |
| mercedes benz 380SE | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: i would like to sell my car to a private person. i have no idea what to ask. it is in good ... A: As the ole saying goes. "A vehicle is worth what every someone is willing to pay." ;-)).. Given the ... | |
| car stalls | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: 1988 Mercedes B 300; sometimes while driving the car stalls,after sitting for a while (sometimes 1/2 ... A: Charles, I would check the fuel delivery system. Start with a can of fuel treatment. You may have ... | |
| alarm siren on 2003 c220 cdi classic estate | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: my alarm siren/buzzer doesnt work on my 2003 c220 mercedes cdi classic estate where do I locate it ... A: Kenneth, I expect that someone has probably cut the wire to the alarm horn. Your dealer should know ... | |
| alarm siren on 2003 c220 cdi classic estate | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: my alarm siren/buzzer doesnt work on my 2003 c220 mercedes cdi classic estate where do I locate it ... A: Are you the original owner? Are you able to set off the alarm. Are the lights flashing when you do? ... | |
| car stalls | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: 1988 Mercedes B 300; sometimes while driving the car stalls,after sitting for a while (sometimes 1/2 ... A: Charles, A bit more information please...I cannot locate a B series 300. Is this a 300D. Is this a ... | |
| eletric welding on merc e200 | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: if the battery is not connected will i do any damage to any electric components or do i need to do ... A: William, I would also locate the computer and unplug the wiring harness there as well. Any voltage ... | |
| oil filter | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: we just bought a mercedes e320 wagon awd-where is the oil filter located.Also on top of the engine ... A: Jorge, Not sure of your year model, but I expect that the vehicle uses a canister and element filter ... | |
| ignition switch 82 300d MBZ | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I removed the ignition to replace the tumbler.Key is 2nd position and paper clip is inserted but I ... A: Are your removing or installing? Well in any case here is a link to a video on how to remove the ... | |
| problem with shifting in 190E 1990 | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: i am afraid my Mercedes is not shifting to the last gear. It got 2-3-D shifting box, but as I ... A: Soft shifting is usually and indication that the bands are slipping. The need adjusting at the very ... | |
| merz l997 S600 v-12 | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: My check engine light is on. Someone told me if it comes on 10 times the car will lock up. How ... A: It is important that you have the vehicle checked by a technician who has and instrument to plug ... | |
| problem with shifting in 190E 1990 | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: i am afraid my Mercedes is not shifting to the last gear. It got 2-3-D shifting box, but as I ... A: Regardless of the number of speeds, you should have the transmission checked by a transmission ... | |
| E430 vibration & mysterious steering wheel alignment behavior | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I pray that you can help… I have a 2000 Mercedes E430 (130k miles) with a couple strange behaviors, ... A: Matt, I suspect that the rear rotors are different from the front. To check the wheel bearings, you ... | |
| E430 vibration & mysterious steering wheel alignment behavior | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I pray that you can help… I have a 2000 Mercedes E430 (130k miles) with a couple strange behaviors, ... A: Matt, You may have a bad wheel bearing or loose wheel bearing race. As you accelerate you pass ... | |
| my other 190e | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: that's what they say but I basically want to patch it and make it run for another 1000 miles--it ... A: Andrew, The loss of pep and the oil are probably related. Max power requires good fuel to air ratio, ... | |
| mercedes 99 clk convertible | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: The convertible top on my clk won't open! after I unlock it and push up the first segment, it won't ... A: The top requires some pretty significant timing to raise and lower the top. There are generally ... | |
| 1990 Mercedes 300e | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: Back window not opening. I think window has come out of hinges. How do I open back door panelling ... A: Lily, A little research revealed this explanation. I have only taken my back door panel off. Here ... | |
| 1981 Mercedes 300 SD trunk lock | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I can hear the solenoid or whatever click back at the trunk lock, but it won't release and open. Is ... A: Try this, Take the battery terminals off, negative first then the positive. Go around to each lock ... | |
| 1981 Mercedes 300 SD trunk lock | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I can hear the solenoid or whatever click back at the trunk lock, but it won't release and open. Is ... A: Kenny, You should be able to open the trunk with the key manually. Once open, I would operate the ... | |
| 300e overload relay | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I just had a used transmission put into my 1990 300e, When I picked it up the ABS light was on. I ... A: The Auto Break System is important for safety and you need to determine from where the issues is ... | |
| 1992 Mercedes Benz 300SD Turbo Diesel W140 | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: Please help, what should i do to fix the speedometer and odometer? the lights come on but neither of ... A: Alex, I expect that there is a problem with the sending unit or if there is a chain into the ... | |
| Rattle coming from cam adjuster (1000-1200rpm) | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: G'day, My father owns a Merc 180C, 1999. There is a rattle coming from the cam adjuster at around ... A: Heath, What is the mileage on this engine? The cam adjuster may have ware or the chain may have ... | |
| Loss of power on hills in a 1985 300td | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: Our 1985 300 TD slows way down on the same long steep hills it took the week before. Transmission ... A: Steven, Am I correct that is a non turbo diesel station wagon? Do you notice black soot smoke coming ... | |
| Dead Battery? | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2001 E430 Mercedes that has been idle for approx 2 mos, It's parked in the garage and I ... A: Joe, How old is your car battery? A two month storage, should not be a problem if you have a good ... | |
| smart key | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: "my wife washed my ML320 cdi 06 smart key do i have to get new from merc dealer or is there a ... A: Tucker, Here is a copy of a dialogue from the Mercedes Forum that may be of help. I am not too ... | |
| trans probs 87 mercedes 300E | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: We have one of those replace or fix it dilemmas. Several years ago we got my mom's 87 Mercedes 300E. ... A: Transmissions live and die by the heat generated in their use. If the fluids are changed regularly ... | |
| Ignition | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I was recently charged $468 to replace the ignition on my 1991 Mercedes 190E after the cylinder ... A: Beth, The ignition lock is supposed to be removable from the front. By rotating the key in the ... | |
| soft 1st gear means rebuild tranny? 19o e 1994 | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: that's what they say but I basically want to patch it and make it run for another 1000 miles--it ... A: Andrew, I would expect that it is probably too late to make any change at this point. It's not so ... | |
| My 1992 300e don`t start | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I have to change the cylinder key on my Benz after that I tray to starter and nothing happen is the ... A: Maurico,\ Do I understand that you had to remove the original ignition cylinder and replace it. If ... | |
| 83 380 sel trans problem and floor button | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: 2 questions. first, wondering what the floor button is for that is under my gas pedal? second and ... A: Time to take the vehicle to an independent Mercedes transmission shop. It is clear to me that this ... | |
| 83 380 sel trans problem and floor button | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: 2 questions. first, wondering what the floor button is for that is under my gas pedal? second and ... A: Sal, Is the button functional? or just a stop for the gas pedal? Is it in direct alignment with the ... | |
| hard to turn steering | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a 1989 190e.The steering wheel is hard to turn.It doesn't squeel or shake at all ... A: I would place the vehicle on jacks to free up the front suspension. Be sure to use jacks stands for ... | |
| mercedes ml350 2003 | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: my remote on my key would not open the door (maybe it needs a new battery)so I put the key in the ... A: Jennifer, I feel your pain!!!... ;-)( My 420 alarm is going haywire. Just open the door and it goes ... | |
| mercedes | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: i have a mercedes cosworth 2.5 16v when i start the car from cold the idle goes up and down ... A: jon, Sorry it took time to respond. If you have installed new wires and still have the cold start ... | |
| mercedes | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: i have a mercedes cosworth 2.5 16v when i start the car from cold the idle goes up and down ... A: Jon, Aside from keeping rpm at above 3000 in all gear changes not much to do....May cause a few tire ... | |
| How to Export Mercedes SLK to INIDIA ? | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: As mentioned in the question i want to know the whole procedure and cost of exporting Mercedes Slk ... A: Shineei, Because each country has separate import regulation, you should google India/s import ... | |
| Mercedes 300E | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: How do you change the gas level sending unit in the tank? A: I do not have expertise in removal of the sending unit in this vehicle, but a little research turned ... | |
| LED IN DASHBOARD | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I have an E320 CDI Mercedes year 2000 and just outside my warranty the two led instruments on the ... A: Derek, Sounds like you may have some electrical corrosion in the fuse box. You need to determine if ... | |
| Reassembling the seat track slides | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I pulled my seats from my 88 560sl in order to clean the tracks and re-lube them. The seat frame ... A: Bill B, I have no knowledge of the track layout. I suggest that you google Mercedes club in your ... | |
| Acceleration problems | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: When I push my acceleration pedal to the floor my 1989 560sec seems to stumble over itself. The ... A: Brian, It is really important that all hoses be in place for any test of this nature. You also want ... | |
| Acceleration problems | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: When I push my acceleration pedal to the floor my 1989 560sec seems to stumble over itself. The ... A: Brian, Sorry it took time to respond. I would locate a local Mercedes club and ask around about an ... | |
| Donut rims for an '87 260E | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: My 260E has reached its last leg without extensive reworking and I just put news tires on the rims. ... A: Marcus, There are several possible solutions. Place an ad on Craig's list or similar web based ... | |
| rebuild transmission on 91 300e? | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 91 300e which I love. I recently noticed the car was having trouble moving back when I put ... A: Alexandra, With older vehicles there are many issues other than transmission problems. Because of ... | |
| Turn signal switch | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I have hazard flashers but neither turn signal works on my 1975 450sl. Could it be the switch or a ... A: Jake, I would first check the fuses, the slug type fuses are notorious for corrosion especially if ... | |
| Transmission | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1990 Mercedes 300 SEL; and, just noticed that car is not shifted to fourth ... A: The shift points are pretty high on this vehicle. What speed are you expecting 4th to come in? With ... | |
| rebuild transmission on 91 300e? | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 91 300e which I love. I recently noticed the car was having trouble moving back when I put ... A: Alexandra, It would not hurt to get a second opinion from a independent transmission shop that ... | |
| srs light | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1993 300se mercedes and the SRS light stays on all the time Could you please give me any ... A: Diagnostics of the SRS requires a code reader. An independent Mercedes shop or Mercedes dealer can ... | |
| 1986 560SL Mercedes | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I am attempting to start the car and while the engine turns over, I get no fire to the distributor ... A: Lou, My 420sel is at the mechanics today because of similar issues. The mechanic tested for voltage ... | |
| 1983 lock problem | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1983 turbo diesel that is having a vacuum lock issue.. when I drive around the back door ... A: It would be better to determine where there is a leak. The system can be check using a hand operated ... | |
| fuel pump for 1987 Mercedes 190E | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: We have power to the fuel pump, but no fuel is being pumped. Car has sat for 3 years and was ... A: At what location are your checking for fuel flow? Directly out of the pump, or at the engine ... | |
| AC vents not blowing air | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 84 300tdt and the center vents are not blowing air, at any setting. Also the defrost ... A: Try to locate the mono-valve. On my car it is in the firewall well. An electrically operated ... | |
| Twin Fuel Pump Replacement | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1986 Mercedes 560SL with twin, in-line fuel pumps. If one goes bad should I replace both ... A: That's a tough call. Depends on what happened to the one that is bad. Is the old one working OK. How ... | |
| C220 CDI Auto diesel | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I have just bought C220 CDI registration Jul 2002. When ignition on and running I have exhaust like ... A: There is a good chance that you have an exhaust leak. It is very important that you have the system ... | |
| merecedes 190e 1992 | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: My Mercedes 190e 1.8 is overheating. The water pump and thermostat have been changed. the heater is ... A: Lindon, I this has a belt driven fan with a fan clutch, it may be causing your problem. The flan ... | |
| too much RPM | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: i want to ask that i have installed a new ecu in my e200 model 1997 but its rpm is more than 2000+ i ... A: OK. Is this a NEW or USed ECU? Did you verify that the ECU is the exact model number for your ... | |
| Mercedes 240 | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I have the opportunity to buy a 2001 Mercedes 240. The mileage is 65,000 and generally the condition ... A: Roy, I expect that the corrosion is where road salt has infiltrated areas under the finder and not ... | |
| too much RPM | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: i want to ask that i have installed a new ecu in my e200 model 1997 but its rpm is more than 2000+ i ... A: The ECU adjust rpm base on the information received from several sensors on the car. If you have a ... | |
| merecedes 190e 1992 | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: My Mercedes 190e 1.8 is overheating. The water pump and thermostat have been changed. the heater is ... A: Lindon, There is certainly something keeping the coolant from making it's rounds through the ... | |
| IPOD/MP3 | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: 07 R350 Mercedes What do we need to play our mp3/ipods in this car. The manual shows a aux in the ... A: Aaron, By using a patch cable you should be able to connect your ipod/mp3 to the audio system ... | |
| E320 drive train noise and vibration | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a '94 E320 with 230K miles on it and suddenly developed a drivetrain noise and vibration that ... A: There may be a bad u joint developing in the axel, or bad wheel bearing. Jack the vehicle so the ... | |
| my mercedes won't start | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: pulled up in the yard one evening in my mercedes 1989 420sel running fine before i turned it off, ... A: Sounds like a starter issue. Loose ground or bad amateur bearing or starter brushes. A high ... | |
| Acceleration problems | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: When I push my acceleration pedal to the floor my 1989 560sec seems to stumble over itself. The ... A: Have you had an emission test done. If the vehicle has high mileage or has had leaded fuel ... | |
| C200 Saloon Tapping noise | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: Any idea what causes a tapping, knocking noise at idle speed. Sounds louder under back seat and ... A: IF this vehicle has an internal fuel pump in the tank, there may be a check valve rattling. If the ... | |
| Acceleration problems | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: When I push my acceleration pedal to the floor my 1989 560sec seems to stumble over itself. The ... A: Brian, I am curious as to why you would be running the rpm to 6,000 while in a static condition, as ... | |
| 1989 Mercedes 300te dashboard lighting doesn't work? | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I purchased 1989 300te . Just found out that the dashboard lighting doesn't work- is there a dial or ... A: Heidi, You should consult the operators manual regarding dash brightness control, each model may be ... | |
| mercedes 560 SEL 1986 electrical problem | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I own a 1986 SEL gasoline model and the problem is that the motor cranks but doesn't start. The fire ... A: My mechanic did a diagnostic on the 420SEL and there is a problem with the ignition switch. By ... | |
| my mercedes | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: my mercedes was working until one day i tried to start it and it wouldnt, but the lights and my ... A: Steven, I will need some additional information before I can help with your problem. Year and model ... | |
| Reverse Gear does not engage | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Mercedes 4matic with Auto. Transmission. when I was parking my car in backward ... A: Majeed, Did you physically observe the object you struck while backing? If not, the sudden stop may ... | |
| C240 pollen filter | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I need to replace the pollen filter on my 1998 C240 estate, where is it located? Is there any known ... A: I am not familiar with this vehicle or the filter, however I researched it and here is a URL that ... | |
| W124 Rear end rumbling | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: My car is a 1994 W124 2.8. It just had its subframe and control arms replaced due to an accident. ... A: Roy, Was the wheel bearing replaced during suspension repair. If not it is the first possibility ... | |
| W124 Rear end rumbling | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: My car is a 1994 W124 2.8. It just had its subframe and control arms replaced due to an accident. ... A: If this vehicle has independent suspension, I would suspect a problem with the wheel bearing or ... | |
| 1984 300d will not shut down | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: how can I locate the problem / or ware do I start . car runs fine but will not shut down when the ... A: There sound like you have a vacuum leak. The mechanical mechanism at the injection pump may be worn ... | |
| Once more | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: Sorry for bored you with my problem Robert Can you tell me what type of cable i should by or where i ... A: Vladimir, I am not aware of any software available to do what you request. If you are able to locate ... | |
| Again for ABS light | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: Robert, my problem is that i don't know what is broken now. I don't know what part has to be bought. ... A: Vladimir, Unfortunately, to determine the problem with the ABS, you will need to have someone plug ... | |
| 1979 mercedes 300D | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: my car will not start the battery, the alternator, the starter had them all tested at a o'rielys ... A: Jeremy, It sounds like you are on the right track to get all the ground points cleaned. How old is ... | |
| Mercedes 190D ABS light problem | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I have Mercedes 190D model from 1989. Recently the ABS light turns on after 4-5 mins starting the ... A: Vladimir, The ABS is 'Automatic Brake System'. It would be a very good idea to have the system ... | |
| 1979 mercedes 300D | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: my car will not start the battery, the alternator, the starter had them all tested at a o'rielys ... A: Jeremy, The voltage regulator may be on the fender well or firewall if it is not internal to the ... | |
| trailer hitch | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: me and my girlfriend have a mercedes 300 d we need to know if we can get a trailer hitch put on it. ... A: Tiffany, Yes, you can probably locate a frame mount hitch for the vehicle. Questions is Should You? ... | |
| Mercedes GLK350 | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I am planning on buying a GLK350. I live in Los angeles, california where we have a sales tax of ... A: Leon, I have no knowledge about this vehicle, but you may be able to search Google for a test ... | |
| Mercedes GLK350 | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I am planning on buying a GLK350. I live in Los angeles, california where we have a sales tax of ... A: The suitability for operation and registration in California would be best provided by a California ... | |
| SRS CODE THAT APPEARS | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: WHAT DOES SRS STAND FOR --- HAD CAR INSPECTED YESTERDAY AND NOTICED ON THE DISPLAY A CODE "SRS" ... A: If the light is on, your airbag and automatic seat belt tension control if installed, may be ... | |
| Mercedes 560SL door locks | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: When I insert my key to lock or unlock the doors or trunk, it does nothing. You used to be able to ... A: There may be an issue with the fuse that supplies power to the electric locks. Locate the fuse box ... | |
| 1979 mercedes 300D | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: my car will not start the battery, the alternator, the starter had them all tested at a o'rielys ... A: You did not mention if the engine begins immediately on the fresh battery, or does it require ... | |
| Sudden stalling | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: My 1984 380 SL Mercedes stalls in the winter. It starts fine and idles smoothly. After about 5 ... A: Ron, At what air temperatures does the stalling problem begin. What symptom is displayed when it ... | |
| 1984 300D 200,000 miles service | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: What are the systems that need a tune up at 200,000 miles? What does Mercedes recommend for the 300D ... A: Jamie, I am not familiar enough with the 300D to give you specifics about the proper tuneup. In ... | |
| mercedes 560 SEL 1986 electrical problem | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I own a 1986 SEL gasoline model and the problem is that the motor cranks but doesn't start. The fire ... A: Carmen, Interesting that you should have this problem, as I too am experiencing the same issues with ... | |
| mercedes 190E 2.6 | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: Mercedes 190E, 2.6 , 160hp,automatic 1991 Having problems with a 190 2.6 1991 automatic. It runs ... A: Do you see a connection with the fuel quantity and this problem? Seems to me there is a problem in ... | |
| Merecedes 1979 240D | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: Engine continues to run after switching engine off. A: Sharon, How do you get the engine to stop? Does it have to run completely out of diesel fuel? ... | |
| Mercedes E320 Transmission | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: The auto transmission in my 1998 E320 will not change from 1st to 2nd gear for the first 5-10 ... A: Dion, How many mile on this transmission and how long ago did you have the transmission fluid ... | |
| RPM limitation | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: Ciao Robert, MB 220CDI 2000 - 143HP. Sometimes, perhaps each 100km it happens that the engine halts ... A: I am going to offer some general info and then suggest trial and error testing going from least to ... | |
| Mercedes Vibration | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a Mercedes E280 1999 model A/T and I have a vibration on the car that feels like wheel ... A: These are probably going to be trial and error fixes. It seams to me that this may be a case of ... | |
| Mercedes Vibration | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a Mercedes E280 1999 model A/T and I have a vibration on the car that feels like wheel ... A: David, A little more information is needed. This vibration, is it high frequency or a low ... | |
| 1992 mercedes benz 190E | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: i have the car from the first day i bought it i have just had so many problems with it now it is in ... A: Christy, Sorry to hear about your troubles. The complexity of these vehicles can certainly be a ... | |
| fuel system | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: My 1989 mercedes 190e fuel pumps are not getting any voltage to them and I would think it would be ... A: Zachary, The relay controls the pumps and certainly could be your problem. You may also want to ... | |
Robert
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General questions about electrical, transmission,electrical systems and body work on 'analog' ;-)) autos.
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Overhauled several motors as over the years including Chevy, Dodge, Austin Healey, Datusn 240Z.
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College Degree with 40 years life experience in multiple fields.
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