She accepted the $3,000 estimate but the slop remains. Simply take it back and tell the dealer that they did the wrong job - it's not repaired so...

Tim

02-12-2006 12:29 PM
T.G. Lambach

I could not agree more. I started with Ebay. This car had a manual hand valve for heat when I bought it and it had no AC at all. There was no...

brujan@electrotex.com

02-12-2006 10:53 AM
brujan@electrotex.com

I'm having problem with ABS.Contol light is on and ABS does't work.Apparently control unit remembers if something is wrong even after is pulled out...

goratex

02-12-2006 10:33 AM
wolfpuppy

Richard Sexton wrote: Well, it's always good to know what you can expect to brake down sooner or later. I'll best start saving ;) Ximinez -- Our...

Guenter Scholz

02-12-2006 09:57 AM
The Spanish Inquisition

I was looking to buy a 1988 300E yesterday and the seller showed me a car that appears to have a slight issues. He can start it up the first time...

Joseph

02-12-2006 07:26 AM
Joseph

I was just wondering if anyone have tried the new R-class from MB? What's it like? Steinar

Norseman

02-12-2006 04:21 AM
OM

The horns test good by wiring them directly to the battery, but they don't work installed because there's no voltage getting to them. I looked in...

disinterestedbystander@mail.com

02-11-2006 09:54 PM
disinterestedbystander@mail.com

I have got only one key from the previous owner that was and still working fine but I have decided to buy a spare key from the dealer((in case of an...

marcosv

02-11-2006 07:14 PM
marcosv

Hey all, just bought a '99 E320 4matic wagon, what a ride! My question is about the 6CD player: the cartridge is stuck in the holder and no...

Lee K

02-11-2006 06:55 PM
raymond-

Richard, thanks for your advise, next weekend I will give it a try and let you know the result, regards, Ron

rgmveraart@hotmail.com

02-11-2006 04:20 PM
rgmveraart@hotmail.com

Richard Sexton wrote: Sounds like good advice. I've thought of putting in 'stops' on my manuals so that it wouldn't go forward any further than my...

CND

02-11-2006 10:29 AM
The Spanish Inquisition

In Holland, we have our yearly mandatory car check, done by certified mechanics. All crucial parts are checked, including the steering...

Titus Hotmail

02-11-2006 08:43 AM
Titus Hotmail

Hey, what do you guys think of the Gl class? http://www.mbusa.com/models/future/glclass/index.do

Sean McClain

02-11-2006 08:28 AM
Jens Hadel

As far as i know, everything electrical works. "Richard Sexton" <richard (AT) news (DOT) vrx.net> wrote

Titus Hotmail

02-11-2006 07:19 AM
Titus Hotmail

The cigarette lighter in my 2000 ML 320 stopped working. There is no listing for it on the list in the fuse box. I called the Mercedes hotline...

scylla_removethis_@bellsouth.net

02-10-2006 07:42 PM
scylla_removethis_@bellsouth.net

My understanding is this:- Most spam still emanates from US-based spammers (200 in Florida or something like that, almost all known) and Congress...

T.G. Lambach

02-10-2006 04:33 PM
Dori A Schmetterling

My '98 SLK230 is now seven years old and the warranty period -even extended- expired. 10 days ago I took it to an independent shop for service and...

Hernando Correa

02-10-2006 04:27 PM
Dori A Schmetterling

I have a Mercedes ML320, I took it to the garage, because the "check engine" light came on, they telling me is the the spark plug. I would like to...

mgrandoit

02-10-2006 02:32 PM
Martin Joseph

I just brought my 2002 S500 in for a second A service and a coolant flush. My maintenance guide (which provides free maintenance for 4...

DaFlaBear

02-10-2006 02:28 PM
Martin Joseph

Sounds like I need a new fuel distributor. How do I determine for sure that I need this? Are having plugs black on just one side of my motor an...

brujan@electrotex.com

02-10-2006 02:16 PM
Martin Joseph

My E300TD, on occassion, shows the "defective light" display on the dash. When this happens you cannot read anything else on the dash. This has...

gator_mech

02-09-2006 10:18 PM
Wan-ning Tan

check out http://talksmartcarc.om for all about smart cars and not just mercedes ones

Ash

02-09-2006 09:56 PM
Ash

I have a 2001 C class and want to fit a snooper radar detector. Can anyone give me a few hints on hiding the wires behind the dash as I don't want...

Jeff Webb

02-09-2006 02:27 PM
Jeff Webb

then it just likes to stay at three. but then again, this morning it was hesitant, but it did go right into drive at the appropriate time. warmed...

Darrell with DieselBenz.info

02-09-2006 02:00 PM
Darrell with DieselBenz.info

Looking for a towbar for my 1984 280e. Anyone got one or know where to get one in the UK?

antony.adshead@rbi.co.uk

02-09-2006 07:59 AM
antony.adshead@rbi.co.uk

Richard Sexton wrote: Old Mercedes transmissions are almost unique in having a drain for the converter. There is no major difference in the...

Larry

02-08-2006 10:47 AM
Larry

What is interesting to me is that this technology -- used in the 'old days', thirties I believe -- lay neglected until recent times when Merc picked...

David J

02-08-2006 06:26 AM
Dori A Schmetterling

Richard Sexton wrote: I made no comment on the suitability of a particular engine for aftermarket turbocharging. FWIW my opinion is that spending...

drc

02-07-2006 08:52 PM
Kevin L. Bray

where is the fuel pump relay and how do i indentify it? 79 450sl -- Message posted via http://www.carkb.com

lbmopar via CarKB.com

02-07-2006 04:00 PM
lbmopar via CarKB.com

I have an E Class CDI 220 - There is an intermittent fault on the the cruise control which I can't fix. Some days it works faultlessly and other...

wilby

02-07-2006 07:46 AM
Nihil

This is a paypal fund raising pyramid program. I'm not going to provide you with any outlandish claims of people receiving $X amount of funds in Y...

Doug Simpson

02-07-2006 12:49 AM
Doug Simpson

I was going to replace the fuel pump relay as was suggested by this group for my 96 E320. I can't find one anywhere, even the dealer. They told...

Steve

02-06-2006 08:09 PM
T.G. Lambach

How can I replace a burned out lamp in the fog light assembly on the lower front bumper? It appears that the only way is to remove the material...

02-06-2006 07:12 PM
Mo Chung

hi, i have a 79 450sl which has been hard to start. taking several revolutions to fire in the past. then it sat for 3 weeks and began harder to...

lbmopar

02-06-2006 02:56 PM
lbmopar

On Sat, 4 Feb 2006 06:23:26 +0000 (UTC), richard (AT) news (DOT) vrx.net (Richard Sexton) wrote: You gotta be a sleuth here... Does water ever...

Diesel Dude

02-06-2006 12:44 PM
Diesel Dude

Alternator could also be about to fail. I know that they usually do a hard fail, but I had an intermittant one on another car. It would test as...

nicfaerie

02-05-2006 11:53 PM
Snowfire

I bought a 2002 Mercedes Ml320 9 months ago, I have been taking good care of it as far as changing the oil, using only gasoline premium...

mgrandoit

02-05-2006 07:49 PM
Karl

I have been driving this car for 6 years without much problem.. Sudenly one fine moring it refused to start.. Only after 15 key turns it started...

Steve Leon

02-05-2006 04:30 PM
SW

Richard Sexton wrote: won't open. I had no problem opening the site using the URL. I used the original and genuine URL which...

Jorge Tang Dr_Chino

02-05-2006 09:37 AM
Jorge Tang Dr_Chino

"Richard Sexton" <richard (AT) news (DOT) vrx.net> wrote in message It's got a one piece bellhousing and the input shafts are different...

traderkev

02-04-2006 06:53 PM
phat boy slim

thanks very much. are there any tips on removing the dash and console wood? i'd also like to replace the gear indicator if that's not too much...

Ozmodiar

02-04-2006 12:15 PM
Ozmodiar

http://sprinter-microsite.syzygy.de/start/en/index.htm ..

greek_philosophizer

02-04-2006 08:31 AM
greek_philosophizer

Glad you bot a Mercedes Benz? The stealerships are probably the worst in the world. They are theives and liars. Gee ... wonder why I am not so...

Poise

02-04-2006 08:29 AM
Dori A Schmetterling

First, let me start by saying "YAAAYYYEEEE!" Now that I got that out the way, let me follow up with a Thank You to the forum. Here is a recount of...

SPRFRKR

02-03-2006 01:27 PM
Hernando Correa

Hi, Does any one know what colour of wire is connected to what function on a C230K '96 model? (Some not very nice person stole my cd/radio and cut...

nalla_cj@hotmail.com

02-03-2006 09:43 AM
nalla_cj@hotmail.com

I just recently bought an 85 300d I was wondering if it was normal for the taillights (not brake lights) to appear somewhat dim and only light up on...

bill_wheatley@yahoo.com

02-03-2006 09:15 AM
Karl

'91 300 CE runs great but when the accelerator pedal is first depressed, the engine stumbles for a second or two then takes off. Any ideas about...

Jerry W

02-03-2006 08:35 AM
Tiger

If you are just working on your car, Harbor Freight is good enough. They are very decent tool as I have bought tons of stuff from them. I wouldn't...

Tiger

02-03-2006 08:33 AM
Tiger

Can the engine and transmission be pulled together (as a unit) from a 450SL, or do they need to be removed and installed seperately? Thanks ganns

ganns@comcast.net

02-02-2006 08:59 PM
Karl

Can the engine and transmission be pulled together (as a unit) from a 450SL, or do they need to be removed and installed seperately? Thanks ganns

ganns@comcast.net

02-02-2006 08:09 PM
taxman