W210 Electrical bits & Pieces

[muzzere320]

Now that I've had the car a couple of weeks I've identified all the readily findabale faults (Never ceases to amaze that no matter how careful you think you are being there are some things you miss Any way this is what I've I need to fix

1. Outside temp guage displays between -32 and -20

2. OSR electric window does not move you can hear the motor running but it won't budge. All the windows that work are surprisingly slow

3. I can't the Rear headrests to go into the UP position

Anyone got idea of the likely causes & cures.

ATB

 

[bigasotonuk]

Hi,
If your rear head rests are the same as the w202 they don,t go back up only down have to be put back up manually.
Temperature reading on mine reads erratically at times but does sort it self out eventually, sensor is mounted on the front bumper n/s (i think) inspect the sensor unit and cable, if it appears ok i would replace the sensor which 'i think' is quite cheap.
The window problem is almost certainly the regulator from the way you,ve described it.

 

[muzzere320]

Andy Thanks for that, I'll try those out

Cheers

 

[Parrot of Doom]

For the slow windows, buy some silicone lubricant in a spray can, and spray the door rubbers and guides.

Also an open razor blade held lightly and dragged along the bottom window seals can be a big help, you always get moss and other crap building up there.