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[Big Dogg]

Hi All. Just recently made the move from BMW to Merc. Always loved German cars, particularly BMWs, but recently drove the other half's dad's C Class that I fell in love with and have now bought . It's an '01 C270 CDI Elegance Auto in very very good shape for it's age. Drives like it has just came from the showroom! 1 or 2 wee niggly things that I want to put right with the help of this forum hopefully.

If anyone could point me in the direction of a few threads to help with below, I'd greatly appreciate it!

1.) Merc identifiers (ie. BMWs are referred to by E36, E39, E46 etc.What is the equivalent for a Merc?)

2.) Are there any downloads for user manual / instrument instructions etc? I have all of the manuals etc with the car, but it's handy having a PDF version on my phone for reference while in the car

3.) Guide to replacing bulbs etc. (if not already covered above)

Thanks in advance

 

[JEZ.S320L]

Hello and welcome.

The Wise Men are still asleep - but will be along soon to answer your questions.

 

[DY2]

Welcome

- 2001 C-Class can be referred to as a W203

- Manual - http://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/DigitalAssets/pdfmb/ownersmanual/2001_c240_c320.pdf

- Bulbs should be covered in this guide

 

[television]

Hello and welcome take a look here to learn something about the numbers, yours is a C class 203 but 203 is all we mainly need if you have problems.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz

The bulb changing info is in your handbook


There is another set of numbers that the dealers use and best not to mix that on here

http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Vehicle_Identification_Numbers_(VIN_codes)/Mercedes-Benz/VIN_Codes

 

[Big Dogg]

Cheers for the replies folks! Useful info already

 

[s500colin]

Hello and Welcome from me too

 

[paul hayward]

welcome

 

[SJMaxwell]

Welcome. The USA link to the manuals is very useful for Mercedes but it is for US based models so there may be slight differences. Why there isn't a European site is any ones guess!

 

[mikestrivens]

hello and welcome

 

[brick10]

Welcome

Hello and welcome to the forum.

 

[Mcobinad]

Hello & welcome to the forum.