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    R230 freaking boot leak!!!!

    Ok I have had issues with the boot leaking since I have bought the car - I applied the fix recommended by television and it does not leak in the centre sections anymore. It now drips from the top left of the trunk (passengers side) I get a drip which will form into a puddle in the boot...
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    ML Boot not locking

    My 2009 ML 350 boot is not fully locking when closing the car boot. This results in being unable to open the boot, without first having to open via the "over ride" switch in the back door. The fob opens and closes the boor door ok, but sounds like it is having difficulty closing the lock...
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    Boot, Tailgate Locked...Please help, WD40?

    Hi The lock on my boot wont open and has been sticky for sometime. I read on a thread about oiling, using WD40. Does anyone know exactly where I can spray the locks and where NOT to spray :-). There is no 'key lock' on the boot itself and the only way to open the boot seems be to press on the...
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    SL High level boot brake light

    Hi, Has anyone got the instructions on how to remove the brake light on the boot. I've got about 5 LEDs out that I want to try and repair. The seal around it has disintegrated so prob caused by water ingress! Thanks in advance
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    Door lock/locking problem

    Hello im new to this fourm, im ted i have a 52 plate c200 kompressor, i have 2 issues. As of tonight i went to open my boot, it opened fine and stoped locking so now i have a flapping boot. Being an electrician Iv taken the boot card of so it you can see the lock iv checked the connection and...
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    12v socket in boot

    Hi, I want to install a 12v 'cigarette lighter' type socket in the boot of my 2002 E270 W211 saloon. As there is a fuse box already in the boot I thought this would be easy, and someone has already put a feed into slot F14, but when I take a reading from this it is zero when ignition is off...
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    2007 CLS 500 BOOT PROBLEM

    Hi - I recently took ownership of a 2007 CLS500 - been a great drive until I went to close the boot recently using the boot close button and it only closed half way. Now when I try to open or close the boot it only goes half way. I noticed that when it opens half way, the lights on the two...
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    W203 (Coupe) Boot / trunk won't open - Help needed

    Hi guys, I cannot open the boot/trunk on my late 2003 C200 Coupe. Every time I try to open it by hand, there seems to be no response and I can't remember whether it is supposed to make some electric whirring noise or not when you use the handle. Assuming it is supposed to make this noise...
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    E300 Estate rust boot with free holes!

    :confused: I have just bought a nice L plate '94 124 24v E300 diesel estate. :D Lots of history and engine plus interior and electrics all good. Unfortunately the dreaded leaky rear end has meant some good size rust holes in the rear, under the locking mechanism... Beyond custom...
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    Boot lock failed on old W202

    This morning my boot lock failed. Chucked something in the boot, went to the shops, then the boot wouldn't open when I got there. At first, I could hear the whirring of the servo (or whatever) when I pulled the internal release switch, and also if I pressed the external boot button with all four...
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    Anyone else got a holey rusty boot floor in a W202 C Class?

    I was wondering if anyone else had a rust hole like this one, in the corner of their boot floor on a W202. It is in the corner under the rear light, beneath the battery tray. It isn't caused by spilled acid as there has never been any, and the battery tray is pristine. I made the hole...
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    Mercedes B180

    Hi, I can't open my boot. It just not reacting when Im pressing button. There is no option for key :(. Any advise please. Double pushchair inside and I cant take it out becasue of this. Yestrday I did put som WD40 as wasnt opening each time so I was thinking that this will help but it didnt...
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    Help us get one very cheap :)

    Hello all, my name is Vasilis and this is my first post here in need of some advice. I'm not sure whether I should have posted this on the technical section, it's mre of the story of me and a friend trying to get our hands on a w202 with some advice thrown into it as well. So the story goes...
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    W203 boot won't open

    The boot won't open on my w203 2001 C220. Is there anyone who can help me assess what's going on? Yesterday I went to open the boot, using the handle on the boot in the usual way. The usual whirring sound happened (sounds like an electric motor) but the click that usually follows didn't...
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    Mercedes convertable Top issue

    hi, basically in the trunk of the mercedes theres another section where the top goes into you can see here : http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/2003-mercedes-benz-clk-class-2-door-cabriolet-3-2l-trunk_100264110_m.jpg inside that area theres a long piece of plastic that is attached from the...
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    R230 Cannot get into boot

    Hi all Got a problem with my dads 2003 R230 SL55, basically we cannot get the boot open. I know the PSE pump has failed as the central locking does not work. I've tried using the key to unlock the boot - but the lock seems to dis-engage and not actually unlock the boot. I thought i...
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    w168 rear boot badge

    Hey guys, anyone know anywhere i can get a good quality replacement boot badge for a w168 a140? I've called merc but i think they'll quite an amount of money for a badge thats ridiculous, so does anyone know of any good suppliers? jim PS this is all because of some little bandits tearing...
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    Boot cover - no longer rises by itself

    Hi there Apologies if this is in the wrong forum, new at this and wasn't sure. Wonder if anyone can advise on a boot cover issue? When I opened the boot before it seemed the hinges were hydraulic or something, you could let go of the boot cover at any angle and it would not move...
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    S320 CDI - W220 - Trunk / Boot light not working

    Hope someone can help me out to fix my boot light on my W220 Year 2002. Both light bulbs are ok, unable to get the lights working while the boot is open. Looking for a wiring diagram to help my trouble shooting. Wiring diagram I found was year 1997 but colour codes do not match / more...
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    Boot lock stuck closed w203 c220 cdi

    Please Help, I have got a c220cdi w203, the boot lock was not locking, so I opened the lock and sprayed wd40 into the plastic gears, I then tried locking the boot lid using a screwdriver about 20 times and opened the lock with the handle outside, I then closed the boot lid a few times and opened...

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