And yet another problem... well 2 in fact.. Please Help ASAP

[alexanderfoti]

Post your vin. It may be that the steering angle sensor is the whole module in the steering wheel and in that case, its not a bad guess to replace it second hand.

Make sure if buying second hand, that they do not allow the center to spin against the outside when removed.

 

[MercMart0802]

Already on its way, hopefully they know what their doing?! If doesn’t work just rtn it and try another.. looking forward to trouble free driving... one day

 

[MercMart0802]

Update..

Second hand steering angle sensor didn’t work/cure the issue. Have resorted to leaving with a Mercedes Independant who is confident he’ll sort it

 

[John Laidlaw]

Damn! Hope it gets sorted out. Did you get the strut issue done?

 

[MercMart0802]

I ordered strut from https://aerosus.co.uk/mercedes/s-class/w221/mercedes-s-class-w221-front-air-strut-left-or-right.html

It came on Tuesday and a relatively ealy removal and fit job last night, took 90mins on the driveway (including trip to Halfords for a ball joint splitter) All good and 2yr part warranty.

Now just waiting on part to arrive from Germany for the steering, it’s the opposite part to the steering angle sensor £270+vat from merc, the independant guy quoted £475 all fitted & coded so that should be that next week.. then wait and see what’s next
In fact I know I want to do discs and pads soon..

 

[joderest]

doing disc and pads will be a walk in the park after this.
UNLESS
Like me , had issues getting calliper bolts out (been loctited) very tight and need about 20 grunt pressure.
Disc retaining screws required use of a hand held impact driver.
and oh yes, the inboard brake shoes fell apart !!!!!!!

 

[MercMart0802]

Just to advise, it was the opposite part to the steering angle sensor that communicates with it.. that was £475 fitted, unfortunately didn’t end there... as I had been using it, the power steering pump had burnt out... £1100 fitted, put that on top of the £395 just spent on the shock, £173 they charged for gearbox service, £200 I paid not long ago for full service... ££££££ money pit... drives superb again now now.. how long for?

 

[alexanderfoti]

Aha so the steering column module.

That's a shame but at least it's sorted.

 

[MercMart0802]

Anybody able to advise what the values/set up for front suspension is when put on computer, think the suspension sitting eslightly off on new corner (left front). Thanks in advance

 

[LostKiwi]

Do you mean ride height?

 

[MercMart0802]

Do you mean ride height?

Yes, what should the ride height be set at?

 

[LostKiwi]

The same as the other side?

 

[Craiglxviii]

The thing to remember though- and hating to burst your bubble- is that it's an £85k car with the running costs of an £85k car. Believe me, I know all about this. You need to put a sensible amount away as you'll just not be able to get away from some serious cost items during your ownership.

 

[Wighty]

The thing to remember though- and hating to burst your bubble- is that it's an £85k car with the running costs of an £85k car. Believe me, I know all about this. You need to put a sensible amount away as you'll just not be able to get away from some serious cost items during your ownership.

I always forget this when I'm surfing Autotrader , damn the reality check .

 

[Craiglxviii]

I always forget this when I'm surfing Autotrader , damn the reality check .

Mate of mine keeps going on about buying an old Ferrari, and I have to point this out for the same reasons (except the running costs will be wayyyy higher!)

 

[Wighty]

Mate of mine keeps going on about buying an old Ferrari, and I have to point this out for the same reasons (except the running costs will be wayyyy higher!)

I'm always looking at CL's , 911's , and S classes . Guess I'm sticking with the E320cdi then

 

[Craiglxviii]

I'm always looking at CL's , 911's , and S classes . Guess I'm sticking with the E320cdi then

I know where there's a great CL

 

[Wighty]

I know where there's a great CL

I think it's just been thrashed to Italy and back at intergalactic speeds

 

[Craiglxviii]

I think it's just been thrashed to Italy and back at intergalactic speeds

And yet in the last week of driving to work and back, it's returning 27.1mpg doing 70-75mph on motorways @ A roads.

That prolonged high speed period just cleared some soot out of the exhaust boxes

 

[MercMart0802]

The same as the other side?

Haha yer, must be base figure they’re set too tho?