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    CLC220 headlight condensation problem

    Hello there I have read several threads regarding condensation in headlights like these, however Incant help but feel like this is an exception to the norm.... Below are pictures of both my headlights taken at the same time, one looking completely fine (drivers side) and the other looking...
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    I seriously need some help! CLK-W208

    Hey guys. So a month or so back I was removing the exhaust manifold off of my CLK 200 Kompressor to get it welded. When I installed everything back the car started fine. I went inside the house to get changed, went back out 10 minutes later and car wouldn't start! All lights came on dash but...
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    No Interior Lighting ML270 w163

    Please help, I've just picked up a 2004 ML270 cdi w163 and none of the interior roof lights work, front middle or back. i,ve checked fuse 13, it's fine and the 3 way switch does nothing. also the switch to allow the car to be towed (in roof panel with lights) does nothing when pressed...
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    Issue: Sport Mode and Radio Navigation Knob

    Hello, everyone I am having two issues with my Mercedes, otherwise it is fantastic. Firstly when I purchased the car, both the radio navigation know in the centre console when turned used to change the radio station, and now you have to physically move it to change the radio station; and also...
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    SL55 ABC mind of its own!

    Hi, I was in Park with the car running and noticed that it slowly raised it suspension up to maximum height. It then suddenly went back to the lowest setting, and the cycle started again. All four corners are doing the same. I switched off the car. Waited half hour and tried again. The...
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    R230 Fuel filler cap not securing..

    Hi, Having a problem with the fuel filler cap. Sometimes when opening the central locking it flicks open. The electrics seem fine as you can see the pin move in and out when using the key fob, but the internal plastic piece in the hole doesn't move out of the way sometimes. I have uploaded...
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    CLK 230K Ignition / Electrical Problem

    Hi, I've had a series if problems recently. Some seem trivial but I'll detail all just in case they are relevant. First, the car went dead and wouldn't start. We wondered if this was due to having lights left on.. jumped it and all seemed ok. Once in a while we got the problem where the...
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    Mercedes E220 W211 Brake Warning

    Hi everyone, I am new member to this forum. 2 Weeks ago I purchased my first ever mercedes, an 2003 (53 Plate) E220 211 estate. It has 124k on the clock. I have noticed that when I put the car into reverse, a warning message appears on the dashboard. This only happens when I put it into...
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    W211 interior heating problem.

    Hi all. I have recently bought a 2004 E320 CDi and there is no heat coming into the cabin. Its the basic dual zone system. After an internet search, it seemed the problem would be the duo valve/heater shut off valve so this has been replaced with no effect. The outside air temperature...
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    Problem with driver's door locking

    Hello everyone, This is my first thread here, I have C class 2009, W204 So here is my problem: So I was inside the car trying to unlock my driver's door using the central locking keys, but it wouldn't unlock. Then I tried opening it using the interior door handle, so it got unlocked, but...
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    E270 Heater not working

    Just bought an E270 Avantgarde (2002). Very happy BUT today tried to get hot air and no joy. Looking at previous threads it appeears to be a common problem on the W211 anda advice is to give it a firm tap on the auto valve (?) which is a bit of a pig to get to on the RHD models like mone. My...
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    E 200 1998 electrics problem. Windows,flashing, remote control and port baggage prob

    Hi there, I have a Mercedes benz E200 1998 and i have a problem with my electrics. Central locking and remote is not working, port baggage is not opening, windows are not going up or down and i have no flashing. The problem is that it takes 3 days and after that it comes to normal again. Also...
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    C180 K Ignition Starting Problem

    Hey guys, this is my first post on here and I hope i'll be able to get some help or advice. I've got a C180 K (56 Reg) and every so often, whether the car is cold or warm, when trying to start the engine it keeps ticking and doesnt start immediately. After a few attempts the engine starts, the...
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    Injector problem solved on new cdi engine?

    Hi everyone, Im planning to buy a 2011/2012 used e250 cdi or e350cdi. But I am afraid of the injector problem after I saw lot of threads discussing abt the faulty injector of cdi engine of C or E class. Just wonder has this problem been solved on the relatively new E250/350 cdi model...
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    It is official, I screwed my c270cdi gearbox - HELP

    Hi everyone. Well, it is true... I just screwed the gearbox and I need help: The case: my gearbox, after get in the right temperature, was getting in limb/safe mode when you press the gas hard... Sometimes even slipping to neutral. So I checked in a mb scanner and it was a sensor in sensor...
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    2002 Vario 814D - Air suspension fault

    Hello everybody, We have just purchased a 2002 Vario 814D Ex-Library van fitted with air suspension on the rear axle. 200 miles into ownership it has developed and interesting fault.:confused: When stationary, with the engine running, the rear of the vehicle is raising and lowering...
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    starting problem

    Can somebody help me out? I have a Mercedes E Class W211, 320 CDI which has a intermiton fault and the car only starts when it wants to. I've noticed when I try to start the car, the glow plug light does not glow, and the car does not start up HOWEVER when the glow plug light DOES glow the car...
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    Ex-pat with C220 CDI issues

    Hello, I’m a long term reader, first time poster which I appreciate makes me look slightly selfish when I ask for your help, the truth is I’m absolutely hopeless when it comes to cars, mechanics or any sort of technical issues. If I had some worthy to share with you nice people I would be...
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    S350 Comand antenna £380!!!

    My 2003 S350 sat nav thinks I am in Durham when I am in Lancashire. I am informed that I need a new antenna and the price is £380 fitted. Can I obtain one and are they easy to fit? Where is the sat nav unit located in the car? Any help? Brian
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    W211 Heated Rear Window Question

    I have recently bought a 2008 W211 E-Class and have a question to put to other owners. I have been told and have read on forums that the top of the heated rear window is used as the radio aerial and isn't part of the heated rear window. But my question is, _exactly_ how many of the heater...

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