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    Footwell Lighting

    Hi guys, I'm toying with the idea of installing some footwell lighting into my w202. Have found these on ebay; http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-X-White-15-LED-SMD-Waterproof-Strip-Light-3M-30cm_W0QQitemZ280629436400QQihZ018QQcategoryZ28644QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ht_1894wt_905 Was...
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    W202 Park Brake Query

    Hi guys! The park brake in my 1998 C250 Sport hasn't worked since I bought it. While the car was at an Indy getting the clear fuel lines changed I asked the mechanic to have a look at the mechanism and see if it needed adjusted. He told me that one of the cables had stretched to the point...
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    W202 catalytic converter replacement question

    Hi I have a cat that is gone and need to replace it in order to pass emissions test. my car is a 1995 w202 c180 petrol. i Have sourced a cat from a 1997 c180 petrol. Issue is that mercedes change the cat section of the exhaust system in 1997 but my question is would replacing the cat...
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    1997 C280 (W202) Heater Blower Motor needs replaced

    Hello there I recently posted a query looking for advice on why water was pouring in from under the passenger dash after heavy rain. bigasotonuk & television responded with excellent advice, and television actually provided me with guides on how to unblock the drains behind the heater...
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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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    W202 ECU Light on starting

    I have a 1998 W202 2.2D non-turbo estate auto with 185,000 miles. On starting normally on the glow plugs, the ecu light remains on and after a few moments the engine becomes lumpy and the transmission is in limp mode. However, if you start it on the glow plugs normally, let it run for few...
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    W202 wiper relay/stalk problem

    My first post, and apologies if this is covered somewhere already - I did look but there are 500+ threads in this category. Just bought a '97 C200 Elegance auto estate (upgrade from my beloved 1992 190E) and all the electrics are working - sunroof, windows, mirrors, lamps, etc - except the...
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    Poor starting W202 C280 1996

    Hello All I have a '96 C280 which has been faultless all its life. At 140,000 miles now and still uses hardly any oil at all. It has always started first turn of the key but it has gradually got worse and worse. It will fire but I have to let it churn away for a while. Cold or hot same...
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    W202 1994 C280 Scorpion Immobiliser Stuck On

    Hello everyone, I have a 1994 C280 Sport Saloon. I left it unused for a couple of months (locked & armed) then the alarm siren started to sound quietly (due to the battery going flat, not because it had been set off). At this point neither of my fobs would work (either for central locking or...
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    W202 Auto cluch slip

    I have an old w202 c220 diesel automatic, over the last month the auto clutch has been slipping in 3rd and 4th. It does it mainly from cold and stops when driven for 5 minutes or so. I have looked at the fluid which was a little low a little dirty. I’ve topped it up and may have put a little too...
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    Clonking noise from front offside - W202

    My car has recently started making a funny clonking noise from the offside front wheel. It is only noticeable when going slow (<30mph) and goes away when the brakes are applied. Does anyone have any ideas before my wheel falls off? Brian
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    W202 Flashing Lights on Rear View Mirror

    Hello This is my 1st post & I seek advice! I have a W202 C180 1996 (great car!) bought secondhand on E-Bay with no manual. I had a problem with the transponder keys last week but managed to get them repaired locally (MB wanted £215 per key ...robbing bastewards!) All fine except...
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    W202 - can't get DIF ABS sensor out

    Found my ABS problem, DIF sensor is open circuit. Got Torx bolt out holding sensor in but can't get sensor out. It twists (stiffly) and I've managed to prise it out about 1/10th inch but there it is stuck. I fear it might break up and leave half still in the hole :-( , I've heard these can...
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    w202 coolant

    I have a W202 C250TD (1999), i recently changed the coolant (Red stuff) and using a mix of 50/50 (with de-ionised water) topped up - all good - now sits just under 80 when going to work (although can rise/fall to 80 through the journey). Yesterday I did a bit of early morning town driving...
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    W202 Rear Light Cluster:- Question for the American Members out there!

    W202 Rear Light Cluster:- Question for the American Members out there! I have attached 2 piccys- 1. The INSIDE of my rear light cluster 2. The OUTSIDE of my rear light cluster (I know- a wee bit obvious isn’t it) The ‘area’ of interest is highlighted by the yellow box- basically- I...
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    99 W202 C240 Won't start

    Help! About 2 weeks, the car wouldn't start. Out the blue one morning engine turns over no problems, but not a hint of running. Checked all the fuses, and found the rear fuses near the battery and the location of the fuel pump relay - and searched the web. Found the crank position sensor...
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    Factory Fit Xenon issue after replacing bulb

    Following a previous post and kind help from Television with some notes on removing bumper bar etc, I identified a bulb on my factory fitted Xenon lights (W209 CLK) as being faulty. I replaced both bulbs with same temperature bulbs and fired them up. Both came on (The original fault has gone)...
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    Does my W202 have transmission lock up?

    My W202 C200 (1999 reg.) has just been the subject of a costly auto transmisson part-rebuild after it went to a specialist for a simple fluid change - I intend to post the reasons why when I've more time, as a warning to others about what might happen or to see if I've been 'done'! My question...
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    C200 sport misfire after snow today!

    Hi all, Took the 1995 C200 sport for a drive round today, steady driving nothing stupendous. Was driving up a hill and suddenly got this misfire which is right through the rev range. Panicked thinking it was a fuel problem and went to pour some in it before it ran out. Nearest petrol station...

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