W221 06 320cdi

[hairyhugo]

This car does not like traveling slowly and from time to time exhibits misfiring between 25 and 35 mph otherwise perfectly alright anyone got any ideas ?

 

[television]

I think it will need a test on STAR with a good indie, could be so many things

 

[hairyhugo]

The W221 blues

Thanks for your reply the star computer results were inconclusive though.
However I am wondering how to open the boot as the locking mechanism appears to have failed. makes all the right clunks but does not release the lid. The key wont open it either ?? HH

 

[television]

You should be able to turn the metal key blade in the löck, operate the handle as you hold the lock key turned. It will engage the handle.

 

[hairyhugo]

Hi the handle operates the electric release which clunks but nothing else happens. The position of the metal key makes no difference. HH

 

[television]

You should be able to override it by pulling the handle and lifting the boot up.

 

[AlastairD]

Thanks for your reply the star computer results were inconclusive though.

As I've found out with my transmission, lots of faults get thrown up and it takes a pro to interpret them!

Good luck.

 

[hairyhugo]

Boot open now it had become jammed with a piece of rag just took a little extra puull up to open. Thanks HH

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

It helps to oil the self closing part of the mechanism that's visible. The boot closing mech on mine grumbles and clings when being opened occasionally and a coat of light oil sorts it out