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  1. Irresistance

    W220 320 CDI or W211 280/320 CDI - What to do?

    Hello everyone. I am in the market for buying a new Benz, as the one I am driving now (W210 320 CDI Estate) is slowly on its way out, and the evil rust problem is becoming too much to bear. The two models I am interested in are W220 from 2004 or 2005 320 CDI or the W211 280/320 CDI estate...
  2. T

    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...
  3. P

    E Class W211 CD Changer

    I have a 2003 Merc E Class (W211) with the 6 CD Changer Unit under the radio. I followed a guide to removed the CD unit as I was trying to install a handsfree kit to the radio, however whilst trying to removed the power cable from the unit I damaged the connector on the cable. I can replace the...
  4. Seeker_UK

    W211 - 6 Months on and Some Problems - Help

    Well, I've now enjoyed the W211 E320CDI A/G for 6 months of ownership but there are a couple of issues which need sorting although one may mean big bills ahead and time to get rid. Firstly, engine temperature - currently it runs at about 60 degrees. I assume this is not the correct running...
  5. L

    SBC ADVISE NEEDED

    I took my car to the stealer after getting the "service brake...visit workshop" fault. I thought it might be the SBC since the car is almost 10 years old and I was hoping, if it is a pump fault, to get replaced for free since the car is still within the ten year warranty period. well........I...
  6. Seeker_UK

    W211 E320CDI - Convenience Features. Yeah, right.

    I've got a few problems with some of the convenience features on the car. They only work sometimes! 1 - Seat / Steering column. Although the right option is set on the menu, when I remove the key, only the steering column moves. The electric controls on seat work OK when I adjust them. 2...
  7. Seeker_UK

    W211 Parktronic Fault

    Well I've had the E320CDI a week and now the fun begins. ;) On Saturday, the Parktronic started reporting a fault while I was in some stop-start traffic - the double reds and beep showing up on the front indicator bar although when I put the car in reverse, the rear indicator bar chimed in...
  8. Seeker_UK

    Going to Look at an E320CDI - Any Pointers?

    Hi all (back again - can't stay away :D) I've currently got a Saab on my drive, not a bad car by any stretch of the imagination but was only a temporary car to get me to work cheaply after having a nightmare ownership experience with an Audi 2.5TDI - if you want to know how badly a diesel can...
  9. A

    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...
  10. R

    W211 e270 cdi 2002 car wouldnt move (seems like gearbox issue)

    Hi everyone I'v had an issue with my mercedes today. I drove up to a mate's place today and the car drove fine. While waiting for him on a downhill slope, i had the car running with handbrake engaged. However, when i wanted to move, the car only moved forward slightly but then it wouldnt move...
  11. K

    (W211) DIY Guide for Differential Oil Change

    Hey Everyone, Information was a bit thin on the ground for changing the differential oil so I wanted to pass along my experience from doing the job for fellow DIY'ers. A bit of background - we run a chauffeuring company in the North of England, and our cars do around 10,000 miles per month, so...
  12. K

    (W211) DIY Guide for Differential Oil Change

    Hey Everyone, Information was a bit thin on the ground for changing the differential oil so I wanted to pass along my experience from doing the job for fellow DIY'ers. A bit of background - we run a chauffeuring company in the North of England, and our cars do around 10,000 miles per month, so...
  13. K

    (W211) DIY Guide for Differential Oil Change

    Hey Everyone, Information was a bit thin on the ground for changing the differential oil so I wanted to pass along my experience from doing the job for fellow DIY'ers. A bit of background - we run a chauffeuring company in the North of England, and our cars do around 10,000 miles per month, so...
  14. H

    Wheel changes....W211

    I'm in the vinegar strokes of buying an E320CDI Estate (2007/W211) AV (hopefully!!) but short list also has a SPORT variant. I'm in two minds about the 18 inch wheels from both a ride quality/pothole risk and tyre cost perspective. Can I change the wheels to 17 or 16 inch alloys? Advice...
  15. N

    Mercedes 270cdi W211, only drives in first gear

    Hi, yesterday I suddenly had a problem with my car. It shifts gears when it goes from P-R-N-D, but when I start driving it won't shift! It only goes in first gear. It won't let me change the gears manually either. The W/S button has also stopped working. The car doesn't show any...
  16. T

    W211 lower control arm (caster arm) DIY?

    I had my front balljoints and n/s/f lower control arm replaced by an indie a few weeks ago. Parking up in the garage last night, child#1 says "Daddy, your car's leaking oil". A brief inspection confirms that the o/s/f lower control arm fluid-filled bush has just let go and shed its fluid over...
  17. T

    W211 loose driver's seat

    My driver's seat always seems to have a bit of fore-aft play in it, no matter where it's positioned — as if the "teeth" on the rail have too much gap between them. The movement is only around ¼" (6mm for the youngsters). As the seat movement has some friction in it, this doesn't cause an...
  18. T

    W211 Engine Mounts - expensive job?

    My E280 CDI (2007) shakes gently. Whilst stationary the steering wheel vibrates slightly and the car shakes (similar to bad wheel balancing) when travelling above 40 mph. At my last service I was advised that there was slight engine mount leakage and i'm now considering getting them replaced but...
  19. T

    Harmon Kardon Drive+Play (v1) in W211

    Just finished installing my Harmon Kardon Drive + Play iPod integration kit that I kept from my last car into my S211. Very pleased with the results. My criteria for success were: it works (check!) it's invisible when not in us (check!) minimal butchering of OEM parts (mostly check!)...
  20. T

    W211 E280 CDI Poly V Belt Snapped

    Had my W211 (2007) E280 CDI serviced yesterday which included replacing my worn Poly V (serpentine) belt. Within 20 miles of leaving the garage the red 'battery' symbol appeared on the console and the power steering also failed (wow! I did'nt realise just how heavy the steering really is -...


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