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| Wiper stuck in out position | 3/21/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: The single wiper on my 2001 mercedes E430 is stuck in the out position. How do I get the wiper ... A: Stuck in the up position in what way? the arm pointing away from the glass or did the mechanism ... | ||
| 300e Sunroof (tilt/open) | 3/21/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: Sunroof completely inoperative. Purchased 120,000 car, with roof in this condition. Otherwise, nice ... A: Major problem. Motor assembly is in trunk. there is a nut on the assembly for manual movement. But ... | ||
| ASR light on 1993 Mercedes 300E 3.2ltr | 3/20/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: The ASR light is on in my Mercedes 300E 3.2ltr, the car is in limbo mode and there is a loss of ... A: It is called Limp- Home Mode. What codes are in the control unit what actual value readings? What ... | ||
| 2002 mercedes C230 Kompresser | 3/20/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: I was told the upper timing chain cover is leaking, they said it is plastic and has a O ring ... A: I thing that someone is lying to you. This engine is a inline 4 engine with a supercharger. The ... | ||
| gas fume in car nowhere else' | 3/19/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: My father passed away few months ago leaving me his 1982 mercedes 280se 4 door 6cyl european he ... A: Hey Alex at 20 or 15. That is way too high. That would make it 2000 or 1500 RPM's. This vehicle ... | ||
| 190E ignition switch | 3/18/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: My 190E doesn't start when the key is rotated to the start position and after a few attempts to ... A: Hey Greg Testing the new unit without reassembling all the way 1st. Plug it in to the new electrical ... | ||
| '93 Mercedes Benz 300SE front brake rotors | 3/18/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: I'm replacing my rotors. Is there a special tool that I can use to pull the rotor off the hub? A: Sorry about delay Jeff, Remove the center hub cap with a small flathead screwdriver and a hammer. ... | ||
| Bypass Oil Filter install | 3/18/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: I have a customer with a 1985 SD 617 5-cyl TD who wishes to install one of my Frantz Oil Filters. He ... A: Check on the side of the original oil filter housing. Single pin connector. Round unit screwed into ... | ||
| gas fume in car nowhere else' | 3/17/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: My father passed away few months ago leaving me his 1982 mercedes 280se 4 door 6cyl european he ... A: Hey Alex ever hear the expression where there is Smoke there is Fire? Well the same goes for this. ... | ||
| Mercedes C-250,1995 model | 3/17/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: my above refer car has met with an accident.I need price confirmation of auto parts which are ... A: I am unable to tell you how much a part would cost you in India. Basically it is called the Free ... | ||
| mb 300e hesitation on hard accel | 3/16/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: I have a 93 300e that sputters or hesitates on hard accel,and when taking off. Any ideas on what to ... A: Check fuel pressure and delivery 3.3 to 3.8 bars) check coil output. must jump a 45 gap. that is an ... | ||
| oil light | 3/16/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: on the dash a trouble light is on like a low on oil or something but the oil level is correct ond ... A: If oil level is ok. And like you say you gave good pressure. I thing you are saying that because of ... | ||
| mercedes benz windshield wiper stuck at 45 angle | 3/16/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: How can I release the wiper blade mechanism to go back to the windshield? ANSWER: Please let me ... A: This probable happened when either replacing a wiper , washing the car of something like that . ... | ||
| A/C freon leak | 3/15/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: My 2000 ML320 A/C has a freon leak. It will run cold for a while after putting freon in, but ... A: Sure it can be fixed. Just have to pinpoint the leak. 1st how long does it last (Cooling)? This ... | ||
| timing belt | 3/15/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: I'm curious of what's wrong with my car. I've done a timing belt change. I followed what the book ... A: Listen Jon If you do not have a fax. I know that you have a computer. Do you have a camera phone? I ... | ||
| 1975 Mercedes Benz 230 4 cyl gas | 3/15/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: I have a 1975 MBenz230 4 cyl gas and when I accelerate the engine light comes on and off. What ... A: Well many things. The engine control unit is picking up something that is out of specs. I will need ... | ||
| Clock Stopped Working | 3/14/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: The clock stopped working on my 1986 300E. I wasn't sure if it was a simple fix (like a fuse) or ... A: Sorry Ellen It has taken so long. Let me access the wiring schematics for your vehicle and I will ... | ||
| timing belt | 3/14/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: I'm curious of what's wrong with my car. I've done a timing belt change. I followed what the book ... A: Ok . Now we have it. Give me the year and model and the engine and a fax number and I will see if I ... | ||
| Mercedes will not shut off when key is turned to off position | 3/12/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: My 93 MB 300E with a 2.8 engine sometimes will not shut off the engine when the key switch is turned ... A: Ok Bob Do This . I am at the shop now with cars and insurance companies to deal with. This is what ... | ||
| 89 mercedes 300E A/C Heat not working | 3/12/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: I replaced the actual control unit inside the car with a newer one. I hear the response when you ... A: Heater is Heat and comes from a heater core (which is a small radiator type system in the ... | ||
| 1998 c230 caliper pin | 3/12/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: How do I remove the caliper pin to replace pads? A: You Must be taking about the rear pads. Use a thin punch and a small hammer. From the outside punch ... | ||
| heater fan | 3/12/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: i have a 95 mercedes e200. the heater fan stopped working.itook it out and took it apart and found ... A: E 200 Must be a Euro Version. Contact Mercedes Benz or I can give you the telephone number to ... | ||
| 2000 C230 Mercedes Benz | 3/11/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: This car has been garaged for the winter months (as in the Past). Now the weather is getting so I ... A: The car battery is Dead. The drops in temperature have affected it. Ok here is how you open the ... | ||
| Mercedes will not shut off when key is turned to off position | 3/11/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: My 93 MB 300E with a 2.8 engine sometimes will not shut off the engine when the key switch is turned ... A: when it does not shut off do the light stay on in the instrument cluster? Wiggle the key and see ... | ||
| Mercedes-Benz 1991 300E 4-matic | 3/11/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: I have the above vehicle. My 4-matic has been giving me problems for the last year or so (I drive ... A: I have no idea without seeing the readings. Is the a certified MB dealer that has been working on ... | ||
| 1999 e300 Hood wont open | 3/10/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: My hood is stuck in closed position, lever inside the car is broken. How do I open the hood without ... A: Can you see the cable? If you can . Put at locking visegrip pliers on in and pull on it in a ... | ||
| 2001 Mercedes CL500 | 3/9/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: Front driver's side power window is stuck fully closed. It also doesn't retract the quarter-inch ... A: The windows on this vehicle are controlled through the DCM (DOOR CONTROL MODULE). this module is ... | ||
| benz want start | 3/8/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: I have a 2000 320 run great no problems/malfunctions but after drving ,,stop will not start..crank ... A: Hey Robert before you go crazy and replace the fuel pump. Test and see if you are missing fuel ... | ||
| auto repair | 3/8/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: how do you fix a fuel trim malfunction on 2000 e320 mecedes A: First of all this means that you have a code po170 or po173 on the ME (motor electronics control ... | ||
| 1980 Mercedes 300SD | 3/7/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: I have a 1980 300SD I want to ship to Europe from the US. I live in Europe. My German mechanic ... A: Both are correct. The US version does not come with a catalyst. But in Europe you will need one. ... | ||
| Mercedes ml320 1999 | 3/7/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: When car is cool or cold it runs fine, but as soon as the temp goes just a little over 80C it ... A: The Coils are under the Black plastic Cowling that you see when you open the hood. Put your fingers ... | ||
| 300SD slow shift and hard 2&3rd and 3rd.&4th. | 3/7/2008 | Miami Auto Help Inc |
| Q: I just purchased this car a few weeks ago. The car seems to be in fair shape with 255,000 miles. ... A: This vehicles transmission works with vacuum. Check that all the vacuum lines are routed correctly ... | ||
| 1991 Mercedes 190E 2.6 L | 7/1/2007 | whunter |
| Q: Where is and how can i fix and get to the starter, how much do they run. A: Answer: If I recall correctly, driver side of the engine, under the intake manifold. F5000-11359 ... | ||
| windshield wiper | 6/30/2007 | whunter |
| Q: My windshield wiper on my 1994 c220 stoped moving. I can hear the motor running and can feel it ... A: Answer: Seized pivot assembly, and broken linkage that connects this assembly to the wiper motor. ... | ||
| cuts off while driving | 6/29/2007 | whunter |
| Q: 1990 Mercedes 190E 2.3 (107K Mi). When temperature is hot outside, car will cut off after driving a ... A: Answer: Best guess on your model is a fuel pump relay failure. P2037-34082 Fuel Pump Relay ... | ||
| How do I install a rivet-type master link | 6/25/2007 | whunter |
| Q: I'm working on my 1989 Mercedes 300SEL. I found out (the hard way) with my '91 420SEL that routine ... A: Answer: Yes. Item Number: 000-5843 Main Category: TOOL Sub Category: Special Tools Description: ... | ||
| 1987 mercedes 190 E 2.3 L | 6/20/2007 | whunter |
| Q: How does one remove the timing chain guide pivot pin in the head. I know it is threaded and there ... A: Answer: Use this link, enter the item number into "Special Order Parts and Tools". ... | ||
| 95 C280 blower motor | 6/5/2007 | whunter |
| Q: I have a 95 c280 and sometimes when we turn off the ignition switch the a/c-heater blower stays ... A: Answer: This sounds like a failing Blower Regulator and/or Climate Control Unit ShopForum > General ... | ||
| Alarm 420sel | 6/1/2007 | whunter |
| Q: My alarm constantly goes off while I am driving my car. I have a 86 420sel. It really happens when ... A: Answer: The right front door alarm switch or key lock is corroded = damaged. Factory Alarm System ... | ||
| 95 SL600 | 5/31/2007 | whunter |
| Q: inherited from husband and having major trouble, has 30Kmiles. The ASR light comes on ... A: Answer: Both mechanics are correct, and the price sounds correct. The engine harness had major ... | ||
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