2000 Clk 230k

[worldclassmusician]

Just got her tonight,

noticed a couple of small things up with her.

1 - The folding mirror function - only the passenger side folds
2 - The windows, they judder a little when closing
3 - Lamp Out warning. One front fog and one rear don't work (My BMW did this and it ended up being a Lamp Control Module needing replaced)
4 - Steering, when turning at slow speeds there is a kindof squeak, almost sure that it's just the steering wheel rubbing against a part of the trim
5 - The side/headlight control seems a little flimsy

My questions are really these;

1 - I take it it's probably a motor that needs replacing on the drivers mirror? Is this common and where's the best place to have it looked at
2 - Passenger window is worse really, any ideas on this?
3 - If the fog light bulbs need replacing, will this be displayed on the dash?
4 - Anyone else notice this?
5 - Where's the best place for a replacement?

Thanks in advance. So far - really love the car. Having a new stereo unit, reversing camera and parrot bluetooth installed shortly!

TG

 

[David Nock]

1. Don't know, sorry. I should know but don't.
2. Try graphite rubbed from a soft pencil on the window seals. I think some people say talc.
3. Don't know again, but the rear fog bulb should be quite easy access to eliminate the bulb. The front bulb is a bit harder but on my 54 plate car you access via the panel provided in the front wheel arch/under the front bumper.
4. Yes my steering wheel rubs against the trim when maneuvering.
5 Now then, the light switch was reported on here just this week as being a problematic piece of kit on the CLK (certainly earlier CLKs). A search should find it. Quite a lot have left MB parts in Milton Keynes(?). Several hundred I seem to remember reading about.
Hope this helps, by the way your Aurora clip seems pretty good. Well done.

 

[colechelle]

mirror! on the mirror the wire breaks on the bend, easy repair, and agree with David on the rest!

 

[worldclassmusician]

Thanks very much for that guys,

much apprecaited. Glad you liked the band! We're pretty popular in Scotland (weddings not rockstars!)

 

[dragon]

Just got her tonight,

noticed a couple of small things up with her.

1 - The folding mirror function - only the passenger side folds
2 - The windows, they judder a little when closing
3 - Lamp Out warning. One front fog and one rear don't work (My BMW did this and it ended up being a Lamp Control Module needing replaced)
4 - Steering, when turning at slow speeds there is a kindof squeak, almost sure that it's just the steering wheel rubbing against a part of the trim
5 - The side/headlight control seems a little flimsy

My questions are really these;

1 - I take it it's probably a motor that needs replacing on the drivers mirror? Is this common and where's the best place to have it looked at
2 - Passenger window is worse really, any ideas on this?
3 - If the fog light bulbs need replacing, will this be displayed on the dash?
4 - Anyone else notice this?
5 - Where's the best place for a replacement?

Thanks in advance. So far - really love the car. Having a new stereo unit, reversing camera and parrot bluetooth installed shortly!

TG

1. Just put a few drops of oil in the spindle, you need to push the mirror forward to access it.
2. Spray some silicon, you get this from Halfolds ~£5.
3. Yes, best is to disconnect and test it with avometer.
4. Drop a few drops of oil where it rubs.
5. Remove the steering cover, and tighten the bolts holding it to the steering column.

 

[David Nock]

Silicone Spray.....Yes, that would fix No.2