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  1. theoddbod

    W211 - Bluetooth decision - guidance please - Thankyou!

    Yes - there is a multi cd changer in the dash just below the head unit if I haven't mentioned it under the armrest where the uni is an apple connector is wired in ( the old larger connector ) with a couple of adaptors I can listen to music on aux - but the whole thing is a bit messy Darran
  2. theoddbod

    W211 - Bluetooth decision - guidance please - Thankyou!

    ok - visee0 MB-4 looks good but seems very expensive when you can stream music :( the MB-3 seems to do music but only talks about iPhone - what about android phones? had an audio guy look at the head unit - apparently its fibre optic wiring(!?) :shock: and said leave the original head unit in...
  3. theoddbod

    Just joined the club

    great - just the stalks are in different places so I activate the cruise control instead of the indicators :oops: and I keep trying to put the key into the dashboard o_O - c70 key was on the left - Merc is on the right Darran
  4. theoddbod

    Just joined the club

    Welcome! same as you just left behind my Volvo C70 for an e-class have fun!
  5. theoddbod

    Big Hi from Norfolk!!

    I have updated another thread but just to let you guys know the car is fixed and goes like the proverbial @@@@ off a shovel one silly question though... with all the lovely toys and cleaver little features - why is there no auto fuel cap opener ? Darran
  6. theoddbod

    New SL500 owner

    welcome!
  7. theoddbod

    w211 limp mode - errors I have got!

    D'oh!!! new actuator - then paired to car - systems reset Sorry for the confusion :p
  8. theoddbod

    w211 limp mode - errors I have got!

    nothing to me - sales guy said the parts were £125 and labour was just under £200 Darran
  9. theoddbod

    w211 limp mode - errors I have got!

    just an update - after a bit of chasing the sales garage took the car back for repair, it was with them for 4 days - they sent it to an indy Merc specialist so I've had it back for a few days now and everything is good - I don't blat cars when the engines cold - but I have given it some stick...
  10. theoddbod

    W211 - Bluetooth decision - guidance please - Thankyou!

    Cheers - I'll look at the MB4 - I see there are some videos about
  11. theoddbod

    W211 - Bluetooth decision - guidance please - Thankyou!

    Hi all - new to owning an mb - so I have a 2006 e-class avantgarde 320 and I’m loving it However I need to get a phone sorted to run hands free - this will be the new Sony Experia 1 I popped into the local car shop who do everything electrical to find out what I need - basically a new head...
  12. theoddbod

    Big Hi from Norfolk!!

    Thx Sonic I use Navmii but until I get a bluetooth thingamy gig sorted out I do use the Merc sat Nav :confused:
  13. theoddbod

    Big Hi from Norfolk!!

    Just an update - after a little bit of 'faffing' I returned the car to the sales guy who has sent it to an independent Merc garage for the actuator to be done ( I did threaten to return it and just get the cash back - but I'm a bit of a softy and I love the car - they are a real power house -...
  14. theoddbod

    E320 CDI Owning newbie

    Almost! - seller gave me a bit of a run around - trying to put me off - told them I will return car for full refund - low and behold he has now booked it in which the local Indi Merc garage for repair at his cost! Darran
  15. theoddbod

    My new baby

    Love a classic ! a real beauty including the steering wheel :D
  16. theoddbod

    E320 CDI Owning newbie

    HI!
  17. theoddbod

    Big Hi from Norfolk!!

    Hey! - have you looked under the bonnet! - I did and muttered something like.... oh dear me- closed the bonnet while slowly backing away :D No I'll have a look shortly - what style fuse do Merc's have ? Darran
  18. theoddbod

    Big Hi from Norfolk!!

    Electrics baffle me!! back in the day I'd tackle almost anything on a car but now.... need young mans eyes
  19. theoddbod

    Changing standard disc’s to grooved/drilled w211

    Not really, many years ago ( when we were all very young and H&S was not high on anyones list ) pads were made from asbestos - a great material for braking ( bad for your health ) it was also soft - it didn't wear out disc's or drums at the rate non asbestos pads started to do, these new pads...


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