ignition

Hello everyone, I thought my recent adventures in solving the intermittent issues I had with the ignition on my 2006 CLK500 might help others with the same issue Recently it was not starting with either the key in the ignitition or the keyless go button on the gearstick. When inserting the...

Hello, My w202 C200’s keys just stopped working, tried contless times to sync the both. I swapped batteries and checked for light etc. You would think the car’s reciever would be dead but the emergency keycard still works and unlocks all the doors etc. Anyone know of a solution?

Hi All, I’m after some help trying to locate a part that Mercedes have told me is no longer available and won’t be. Part number is: A266150121864 It’s the ignition cable for cylinder 3. All the others are available apart from this one, which I find really odd. I have checked eBay and I don’t...

Hello gentlemen. I have a 2004 W203 180 Kompressor. In the past 4 years I had it, it randomly completely shutdown while driving. After 10-15 minutes, it starts right back up like nothing happened. This happened to me maybe 5-6 times, at low speeds, while slowly braking. Last week, while doing...

My C200 CDI 2005 switches off immediately after turning the key to the second ignition position. All of the lights in the dash turn off and to turn the engine on you have to turn the key back and turn it to the third position really fast. The key recently had a battery change and it works...

Hi All. I own a UK 2007 SLK R171 200 Kompressor and was wondering if anyone knows what the button just under and to the right of the ignition switch actually does. I've looked both online and in the owner manual and can find no mention of it anywhere. Many thanks in advance.

2010 W204 C250 Cdi 2143 No start no crank. Replaced relay (position M), and starter fuse (fuse 7) is blowing. Doesn't blow with old relay. Searching online the fuse blowing is common for starter motor issues drawing too much power, so may need a new one, but before replacing the starter motor...

2 days ago i replaced the battey in my s500, i started the car and everything seemed fine. After twenty seconds the car stopped by itself, after that the key won’t turn and my central locking system no longer works. I can take the key out of the ignition but it won’t turn. Anyone seen something...

Before attempting to start W124 after leaving it in the garage for more than 5 years. I believe I should throw away the old petrol and put New 5 litres in. I am not an expert mechanic. So, taking the petrol tank and cleaning it is not an option. I can think of 2 options. Option 1: Siphon the old...

Hi, New poster here so apologies if i'm posting in the wrong section. Over a month ago I took ownership of a 1992 Mercedes 190E 1.8 with 64k miles on the clock. She's been well looked after and garaged her whole life. Everything has been fine except she has odd startup behaviour and i'm...

Hi all, new member here but have been a lurker for some time! I have a CLK 220CDI with 160K on the clock, car has been utterly reliable but am now having some strange electrical gremlins, hoping someone has had the same issues and found a common fault. It started with key fob issues, as in...

Hi guys, my entire array of fault code lights and a/c will just sporadically all turn on when the car isnt running which obviously drains my battery. Ive removed the a/c relay (still have a/c, go figure) so im thinking it may be an ignition fault instead. Any ideas? Cheers

Hi everyone, I have the following intermittent problem, possibly link to a cold start issue. On ignition. I don't always get the automatic idle surge up from ca. 800 to about 1100, to warm the engine. Later W124s do not have specific cold start valves, so start injection is an EMS controlled...

Hi all, Firstly, your help and responses are much appreciated. The car is a 2005 CLS 320 CDI – 80k miles. When I turn the ignition switch to the ‘off’ position the engine remains running. When I remove the key the wipers, heater/blower and lights all switch off, but the engine remains...

Hi Guys This is a strange problem that has been going on for a while. The ignition switch acts normally most of the time but every now and then when the key is removed, the ignition system does not switch off. The dash lights remain on and the engine keeps running. The "cure" so far, without...

Hi all, my C220 CDI 2008 has gone in to limp mode after I had issues with the esl(?) motor on the steering column. I had an issue whereby I’d put my key in and there would be no connection, no lights even when I turned the key. I looked around and found a suggestion to tap the steering column /...

Hi Guys, Bought a clk200 coupe 2009 few weeks ago. Today the remote key/fob wouldn't open door so got in using the metal key. First I was about to switch dashboard but after trying to start engine the dashboard died. Now the key won't even turn. I have two remote keys and neither work. Read...

Hello all, I bought this lovely car last week (23k mileage) and have a few niggles that maybe you can help with :) 1) White smoke production from exhaust when idle - this has settled slightly the more I drive it. One of the members suggested this is normal (in another post), so hopefully...

Anyone on here fitted or attempted to fit an aftermarket start stop button to an ML ? (w163)

Hi any advice would be much appreciated. I have a E240 2000 I drove my car about 50m from where I live and stopped at traffic lights at which point all the warning lights came on and the car switched off. My key turns and all lights come on but the engine won't start. No ticking noise...no...