c180

Hi all - really sorry if this post is in the wrong place :( My dad recently bought a C180 W203 2001 (Y) Saloon (2.0L) and it came with a sony explode CD Player and a tray underneath. The stereo has been linked to the cigarette lighter for the ignition (even though who ever had put it in had...

Hi all, I have a problem with my merc C180 Sport immobiliser. The red and green led's in the door handle and mirror flash simultaneously whilst cranking and the engine won't start. I bought it at auction and it would only start if the battery was disconnected then reconnected and the engine...

Hi, I have an X reg C180 Elegance that has developed a rattling noise, which seems to be more noticeable when accelarating from standing. I am 99% certain that this is due to a loose heat shield at the rear nearside, above the exhaust back box (I say 99% certain as when I checked that area...

Hi This may be of use to someone else. I had a fault on my internal heater where by it would be on full heat regardless of the temperature settings. The back lights also flashed. I removed the heater panel from the car and then dismantled it as follows: Remove the knobs, then un-clip the...

Hi I am pretty sure a drivers side lower arm bush is worn but would like it confirmed if possible. I have tyre wear on the insides of both front tyres and a grinding noise and sliding effect on slow, tight right hand turns. I have jacked up the front of the car and levered all the suspension...

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...

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...

Hi,I have a c180 coupe compressor on a 04 plate.newer interior. I have no parcel shelf,and have been offered one out of a 01 plate . Does anyone know if these are the same fitment. Many thanks Great site

Hi I have a auto 1994 c180 with just a plain ignition key (not electronic).This morning the key would not turn. The steering wheel is unlocked but I can not get the key to position 1. I have tried both keys, wiggling them, spraying silicon into the lock but no joy. All the posts I have...

Hello I own a 1999 UK C180 (1.8 petrol). A few months ago, the battery went flat (after I left the keys in:Oops:). Having got it charged up again, I notice that the performance is nowhere near as good. Having done some reading, I realise that the Engine Management System probably reset...

I am sorry if this has been asked many times before, but what are the latest best options for connecting iphone ( for music not calls) to a C180 coupe please? It does not have a CD autochanger fitted. It has the simple single CD audio 10. Please give me an idea of best buys to look at and where...

Just got the car back from an A service and some work for MOT which included a couple of autobox pipes being replaced. All was going well until I used the kickdown to overtake someone (Was going at 30 at time, might have reached 45 while overtaking) ... the engine seemed to rev highly without...

My first Merc is a 1997 C180, had it about a week now and in general all is well with it, it's been a bit neglected previously and i have fixed a small number of minor faults. I have covered about 500 miles in it and it cruises up the motorway just fine, temp gauge sits about 80 or just...

Had an ABS light come on (which also disabled the cruise control). Garage diagnosed as FL sensor. Changed by garage and everything was great for 2 days. Then again ABS light came on and also car went into 'limp mode' and stuck in 2nd (?) gear only. Took it into garage that had replaced FL...

Hi I have just bought my first MB having suffered years of overheating problems with Vauxhall Senators and MV6 Omegas. I have had the car a week and so far I am very pleased. I have one problem that is puzzling me and I am hoping someone can help. Sometimes the car has very little power when...