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    W210 E320 V6 - ticking/tinkling noise from footwell

    Hello forum. I own a 1997 W210 E320 with the V6 engine. Engine only has 80k miles & seems to run very nicely, but there's one thing that concerns me a bit. Sometimes, under acceleration or when going uphill (so that I'm pushing firmly on the throttle) I hear a faint but noticeable fast...
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    Real consumption W210 E320 V6 224hp 5 speed automatic

    Hi all, This is my first post. I have a W124 300D, a W124 300CE and a W126 300SEL. I like the brand forever. I am currently in the process of buying a W210 E320 1998 the V6 engine and 5-speed automatic transmission, and I wonder what consumption are normal for this model. Mine is Elegance...
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    What is this Socket ?

    Hi, I found this socket not connected near the projector lights from the front bottom of the car (W210 E230 1997 Avantgarde), so what is this for ?
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    Electrical noise from "black box"

    Hi guys, I'm new to the forum so excuse me if I have placed this in the incorrect area. I have a 2002 E320 CDI W210, when I accelerate (especially when cold) I can hear what I can only describe as an electrical "arching" noise coming from the engine area, it seems to only happen when it revs...
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    Need information about this pipeline

    Hi, Does anyone could tell me what this vacuum line purpose? Where does it connected to? It's taken from 2001 E240 Avantgarde. When I bought the car, the pipelines were disconnected. I don't know what is the consequences if the pipeline was disconnected. However, I'm sure...
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    W123 CE W210 E55 Engine and box conversion

    Hi guys Having been inspired by this: http://www.mercedes-fans.de/autoderwoche/autoderwoche_artikel/id=795/start=0 I've decided to do an engine swap on the W123 CE I'm about to buy. We've just dropped a modern XJ Jag engine into a 60s Mk2 Jag and also have a lot of experience dropping...
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    1997 W210 E320 V6 Petrol - Engine Stutter/Vibration

    A strange thing happened last night. I've had my E320 for about 6 weeks now & most of the driving has been very gentle stuff, motorways, drifting around town, rarely going over 3000rpm. Last night I stomped on the pedal & decided to see what it would do flat out. Once the engine hit...
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    W210 brake lights failure

    I have noticed my right and left brake lights do not , work, but the center brake light operates normally. I replaced both bulbs, but still no go. The wire plugs seem to be fine, and other lights work as they should, so it is not the ground. Does the center brake light receive a feed from...
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    w210 rear suspension noise after changing struts

    Hi, I've just replaced 4 of the rear suspension arms/struts on my W210 saloon - all of them on both sides except the main arm that the spring and shock attach to. Did this to try and fix a shaking that only occurs when I turn right especially going around roundabouts. The final arms I changed...
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    W210 Stereo - Daft Question

    Hello forum, I'm about to demonstrate my ignorance when it comes to ICE. I have a 1997 W210 E320. It has a Blaupunkt Paris radio/cassette in there. I'd like to replace it with something more modern & in particular, something with iPod connectivity. Can I buy ANY head unit & slot it...
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    W210 central locking issues

    Hi guys, Just bought a 1997 E230 Elegance :D It's got a few wee things that need sorted out. It only came with the emergency key, the one with no buttons. My question is, when I unlock the drivers door with the metal key should the other doors unlock too? I have noticed that once I am in...
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    E280 2000 s210 rattle from rear when going over bumps and potholes

    I have a 2000 e280 avantgarde estate s210. I am getting a rattle from the rear when I go over bumps. I had Merc specialist look at it who still can't diagnose the problem. I am not happy with them because they told me to change the sub frame bushes and charged £150. Have been reading some stuff...
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    W210 E300 TD Water Pump failure

    The AA man said he'd never seen anything like it the Fan blade got stuck in the Rad and cracked the water pump and the part that the water pump is bolted onto . does anyone know how easy it is to remove this part as well as the water pump, special tools needed ? :( Any help would be...
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    Swirl flap motor mockup

    I have a recently purchased W210 220 CDI, which is in a limp mode. I am not sure why, but during my troubleshooting process I discovered the swirl flap motor is not there, and the flaps have been removed, holes plugged with bolts. I understand the motor should be attached to fool the vehicle...
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    W210 CDI 220 won't start after manifold clean

    I have had a limp mode problem with my recently purchased car. Searching the forum I saw it is a common problem, and is often related to EGR valve. I took it off to clean it, and saw the manifold is packed with black gunk. So I decided to clean it as well. During the disassembly I took off the...
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    Gutted

    Just went out to play with car seat configurations in preparation for the arrival of the twins at the end of Januay 2012. I had believed all along that our immaculate w210 would be able to fit 3 child seats across tha back, but am gutted to find out that there is no way to make this work and so...
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    2001 W210 E320 CDi Estate Tailgate Struts replacement

    I need to replace my tailgate struts; I can find no instructions in my manual or on the Web. Can anyone help me with instructions? Best place to buy struts?
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    W210 Blower Speeds/heat not responding

    I have a problem with my blowers on my E300 TD. It is a 98 model and has the manual rotary controls. The issue I have is that it seems to have a mind of its own! No matter what speed I set the fans to they generally do not change from what can only be described as asthmatic, also they do not...
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    My E300TD W210 struggles to start when parked facing uphill

    I have a problem with my E300TD, it is absolutely fine when parked facing downhill or even on the flat but if I leave it parked uphill for any period of time when I go to start the car, it just does not want to start, the car turns over and when I push it to face downhill it will eventually...
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    Self Service

    I want to self service our w210 as we are unlikely to ever sell it. The 25% off Euro Car Parts offer tempted me into looking at service items and I am trying to find a guide and list of service parts without having the manual at work. Some of the parts on the Euro car parts website are...


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