General enquiry Request - E Class 280 cdi Advantgarde Diesel

[Jule of the North]

Hi, I recently had an MOT and it showed play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front, suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front upper amd emissions just met.
I have been trying to get both joints online, the website sends me to inner tie rod front axel for the steering joint. I think I have found the suspension arm ball joint offside front upper on Autodoc.co.uk (a Ridex for £15.52). Is a tie rod the same as a ball joint or includes the ball joint. Any ideas where to get and what part number I look for. For the emissions, what do I do with this.

Any ideas of ABS, ESP and Speedtronic inoperable warning. New wheel speed sensors?

I got the glowplug situation and gearbox was bored out and is working perfectly now and I fitted a new fog light unit yesterday, unfortunately a pheasant and I couldnt stop as I had traffic up my (you know where)

Thanks for the read.

Jules

 

[DSK]

A tie rod is sometimes called a track rod end and will be listed differently to a ball joint.


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[Wighty]

I’m not sure if this is the ball joint they mean ??

 

[Jule of the North]

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I’m not sure if this is the ball joint they mean ??

Thank you for the reply, would this be for the suspension ball joint.

Thanks Jules

 

[Jule of the North]

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I’m not sure if this is the ball joint they mean ??

A tie rod is sometimes called a track rod end and will be listed differently to a ball joint.


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Many thanks, it is so confusing, as it takes me to arms and rods, but not ball joints.

 

[Wighty]

Thank you for the reply, would this be for the suspension ball joint.

Thanks Jules

Wait until someone else confirms it . As you mention “upper” in your first post .
My picture is of a front lower suspension arm ball joint .

 

[supernoodle]

This is the only one that I be would call upper



Yes, I know everyone loves to hate Halfords but I've had some good deals from there, even that lower Lemforder ball joint is cheaper than Autodoc

 

[Wighty]

This is the only one that I be would call upper

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Yes, I know everyone loves to hate Halfords but I've had some good deals from there, even that lower Lemforder ball joint is cheaper than Autodoc

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That is an impressive price for a UK part !

 

[Jule of the North]

That is an impressive price for a UK part !

Many thanks for the information. Will check these out today.

 

[mioba]

Since Halfords got into the car parts scene their prices seem very competitive.
Better still is they do price match if Halfords is closer than another factors. So get a cheaper online price and stick it under their nose at the till.
I have a great relationship with the lads at my local GSF and they always knock
money off when I say - how much???

 

[Wighty]

Since Halfords got into the car parts scene their prices seem very competitive.
Better still is they do price match if Halfords is closer than another factors. So get a cheaper online price and stick it under their nose at the till.
I have a great relationship with the lads at my local GSF and they always knock
money off when I say - how much???

You say “how much “ then get back into the S class buddy

 

[Jule of the North]

Just bought a iCarsoft I90. Ran the scanner on car an it pumped out.

ABR Adaptive Brake - 5486 and 430A (probably the brake switch or sensor)
Door Control Module Front Left - 9211 (left mirror open circuit)
Door Control Module Front Right - 9208 (right mirror open circuit)
ESM Electronic Selector Module Left Rear - P1861 (wheel speed sensor) (Would I need to do both sides, left and right)
PTS Parktronic - 9057 ????
Rear SAM - Rear Signal Acquisition and Actuation Module - 9032 (boot lock) I have got new lock unit already.
RevETR_LF - Left Front Reversible Tensioning Retractor - 5024 Historic
RevETR_RF - Right Front Reversible Tensioning Retrator 5024 (faulty oil pressure or sensor/switch???
System Diagnostics 930E - Not a clue
TCM - Transmission Control Module - D408 (could be wheel bearing and or sensor) ????

I think I need a ESP Steering Angle Sensor (I am hoping that this will remove ESP/ABS/Speedtronic/Cruise Control. Not going to even attempt that, its too complicated.

Should have bought a Lada.

Any ideas or suggestions on these please, would be very much appreciated.

Jules

 

[Snake Charmer]

My local Halfords were supplied by the motor factors l had a trade account with and often gave me a better price as my turnover was low working mainly on classic cars. I would order in Halfords the other side of town and collect from the motor factor on the way home to save the van going out and wasting everyone's time.
I could walk to the motor factor and back in less time but meant going past the pub and those parts wouldn't be fitted untilt the next day if walking.

 

[mioba]

You say “how much “ then get back into the S class buddy

Hahahah nooooo. The lads in my gsf think I am a pt mechanic. I have been going there 15 odd years and always deal with the same guy on the till. We got pally by way of our VW Vans.

 

[Snake Charmer]

Try clearing all the codes now you have them noted down and see what comes back. On my S211 the steering angle reset involved a drive at slow speed and a couple of turns. Mirror open circuit on my car was a replacement aftermarket glass fitted and the heater element not wired in as the original was auto dimming and the plug not compatible.

 

[Jule of the North]

This is the only one that I be would call upper

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Yes, I know everyone loves to hate Halfords but I've had some good deals from there, even that lower Lemforder ball joint is cheaper than Autodoc

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Hi, Thanks for the photos. I went to my local motoring shop in Hexham and I got both ball joints for about £32.00, I collect them tomorrow.

 

[Jule of the North]

Has anybody noticed when you work with an iCarsoft I980, it drains the battery quite quickly.

 

[Jule of the North]

Morning.

Just a little update about my Merc. I fitted a new stop lamp switch and two rear wheen sensors. All the warning lights have now gone off, ESP, ABS, Tyre pressure alert and I have my cruise control back. Happy days!!!! It just shows you dont have to get expensive parts and labour to rectify the situation.

I have the wheel ball joints, that were advisories of the MOT certificate, getting help with these. To fidly.

Thanks for all the help you all gave me.

Jules