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    No ignition in position 2

    Hello all. My 1998 S210 (W210 estate) v6 3.2 litre petrol E320 has a problem besides guzzling fuel of course! I recently stopped to consult a satnav, put the car in park and turned off the engine. After some 2 or 3 minutes I tried to restart the car. Basically it wouldn't start. Whatever I...
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    W203 Ignition issue...?

    Hi all, Car Details: W203 - 2004 - C180k A very weird thing has been happening for the past few days. I don’t think the car registers that the key fob is out of the ignition. When I take my key out of the ignition after driving, the radio will stay on for 7-10 seconds and the 'click'...
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    W124 E280 4 Spd Auto (Est), Ignition, Infra-Red Remote

    Mornin' I am getting the following blinker codes from my 16 pin diagnostic box on a late model (Nov '95) W124.088 M104942 engine (ca. 138k miles): Socket 8 HFM-SFI Sequential Injection/Ignition: 9 = O2S 1 (before TWC) - voltage too high, circuit open or voltage implausible. Socket 12...
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    CLK 230K Ignition / Electrical Problem

    Hi, I've had a series if problems recently. Some seem trivial but I'll detail all just in case they are relevant. First, the car went dead and wouldn't start. We wondered if this was due to having lights left on.. jumped it and all seemed ok. Once in a while we got the problem where the...
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    New key issues as well ...

    New member and currently really annoyed with M-B. Just read NeilA's post and must ask my own question. My wife's key failed 6 months ago in her M-B and new one cost her about £200. I have just been to stealership this morning with my failed key - new one about £210. However, they have just...
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    C180K Ignition Start Problem

    Hey guys, Ive got a 2006 automatic C180K and ive been having a problem with the ignition start up for the last 6 months. Whether the car is hot or cold, every now and then, more often then usual it would crank but not start. After several attempts it would start normally. Sometimes the...
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    Looking for info: 1973 450SL

    Hi Gang, I'm looking for some information to help me diagnose what's wrong with a friend's car. It's a 1973 Mercedes 450SL (fuel injected) which has been garaged for most of it's life and generally treated well. The problem? Once up at normal operating temperature she just cuts out and...
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    C180 K Ignition Starting Problem

    Hey guys, this is my first post on here and I hope i'll be able to get some help or advice. I've got a C180 K (56 Reg) and every so often, whether the car is cold or warm, when trying to start the engine it keeps ticking and doesnt start immediately. After a few attempts the engine starts, the...
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    Featured Job: 2003 W215 CL500 EIS Failure

    Featured Job No1:2003 W215 CL500 EIS Failure. Fault - Car would not unlock or lock with its key or keyless go system or start until it was warm outside/inside. Diagnosis - EIS Failure. Solution - Remove EIS and reprogram used unit and fully test. Once we had the unit refitted into the car it...
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    Possible key remote or EIS fault

    Hi Guys, This is a new problem I'm having after my recent engine overheating issue as discussed in this forum. Problem with the key initially started about 2 months ago, but it was not bad at all in the beginning so I ignored it thinking the battery was low in the key. My car...
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    Dead cluster and today dead ignition

    Good evening everyone, Our car is a 2002, W203 c180K automatic estate, 62k on the clock and normally drives fantastic. Yesterday I started the car to drive back home, only to realise all cluster lights, gauges, computer etc. were dead (i.e the whole cluster). Apart from that it started...
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    Tick, but no Tock

    My mechanical clock works until I get in the car. One I have started her up, the minute hand tries to move but fails, once per minute. It gives a noticeable jerk forward each time, before going back to wherever it was when I turned the ignition on. Once i switch off and walk away the clock...
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    Ignition Problem

    Hi all, I have 300 se 1987 and from time to time when I am trying to start it, it doesnt work, whole care is shaking until I add some more pressure on the gas pedal then its stops and running okay. Or you need to keep key turned right for at least 5 - 10 seconds to start it. Anyone know...
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    Jammed lock cylinder 190E Please help

    Hey new here... I have an 1990 Mercedes 190E sportline. I have got the common problem with the lock jamming, key wont turn at all to the NR 1 position..:( Its really frustrating. I know a guy who used to be a mercedes mechanic. He told me the only way is too keep turning the key and...
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    1995 w202 starting problems

    Hey guys, I have recently had problems starting my 1995 c180. I used to have this problem alot, then it just went away for about a year! It came back a few days ago after i disconnected the battery as I needed to remove the steering wheel to replace the wiper stalk (which sort of caught...
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    w220 S320 Not turning on final Key turn / 2000/w reg

    Hi all I'm hoping someone can please shed some light on an intermittent problem I have with my beloved benz! Now happening more often than before, I put the key in the ignition, turn 1st and second turns all lights / ignition comes on. Then do the final turn and nothing happens. The car won’t...
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    Dismantling basic transponder key ???

    does anyone know if it is possible to dismantle the basic type key to remove the key blade? i'va had to replace the ignition barrel and so now have one key for all the doors, and one for the ignition, however, i still need to put the original key up to the transponder sensor in order to start...
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    E240 Electronic Key Problems

    Any information welcome on how to deal with an electronic key issue. Sometimes it works, othertimes it's in and out and evetually it starts the car? This is with both keys - however I'm not convinced the spare is 100% reliable anyway? Very fustrating!

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