I need a power window switch for 1978 450SL and also 2 sunvisors. Any ideas where I might get them?

Bill & Karen Slentz

12-26-2006 11:35 PM
Tiger

Hey gang- Today I took the door panel off of the front passenger door to try to diagnose what's up with the locking mechanism. Symptom: door does...

Tom Plunket

12-26-2006 10:17 PM
Karl

I have a problem with the heater on my 1994 E300D. Irrespective of the position of either of the temperature thumbwheels, the heater appears to be...

alanc

12-26-2006 10:07 AM
Tiger

So today I dug around under the driver's seat of my '79 300TD and found what I assumed to be the connection for the switch for the buzzer that sounds...

Tom Plunket

12-25-2006 08:37 PM
me

I have a 78 300D Benz with about 174,000. I Have oil getting into my air cleaner box where the air filter is. My dad and I rebuilt the vaccum pump...

300d

12-25-2006 08:34 PM
Karl

I have a 78 300D Benz and I Have oil getting into my air cleaner box where the air filter is. My dad and I rebuilt the vaccum pump figure that was...

300d

12-25-2006 04:25 PM
300d

Our 2003 E500, with 48,000 miles, just started showing the following malfunction message : "MALFUNCTION ELECTRICAL CONSUMERS SWITCHED OFF". Can...

dang

12-25-2006 02:30 AM
Me

In 1999 Mercedes replaced the battery in my 1997 E320. How much longer can I expect it to to last? TIA, EJ in NJ

Ernie Willson

12-25-2006 12:11 AM
gw

First of all I would like to wish Happy Holidays to all. Here is my problem: 1983 300D turbo , 722.314 trannsmission ,154,000 miles. I had the...

Einyodeler

12-24-2006 06:57 PM
Einyodeler

Knowing in advance that this group is no place to ask for diagnoses beyond the simple things, I nonetheless ask for advice. This is because no...

Charles Adams

12-24-2006 12:41 PM
Karl

Re: instrument panel on E320 yr 2000: one illuminating bulb is out; how hard is that to change? Also, sometimes on the shift indicator, there are...

mmarv

12-23-2006 11:00 PM
Howard

HELLO, I have the opportunity to buy a 2000 MB S-500 with 40,000 K. Any advise on this car? I hope it is not flooded with problems and I should...

lapchole

12-23-2006 03:38 PM
Take A Guess

our 85 300td was loosing power when climbing hills so i canged the fuel filters,which didnt help.so i checked the strainer in tank ,looked good.after...

cacoagurl66@yahoo.com

12-23-2006 10:22 AM
Tiger

:) Drove my car to ATL and had problems with the tail lights, brake lights blowing bulbs! Just received a safetty recall letter from DaimierChrysler...

MyNuMan

12-22-2006 09:39 PM
Karl

Hi, anyone have an answer for a Sprinter 206 which fails to start because it thinks its in gear when it isn’t?

SuzieB

12-22-2006 07:25 PM
SuzieB

I plan to purchase a 1999 E300 TD with 100K miles on it. It's a one owner vehicle and has been serviced regularly. Is anyone aware of any issues...

lfcj

12-22-2006 06:35 PM
lfcj

Normally, when you turn the ignition key, all of the dash lights above the key light up and the car starts. My cute little conundrum is...

Crazy Gene

12-22-2006 05:42 PM
Crazy Gene

I am thinking about buying a C180 Combi Classic. Will check on on tomorow. 1997 157K Km. Any special things I should be aware of? Thank...

Dutch-Diver

12-22-2006 01:57 PM
Dutch-Diver

Hi all, my wife is complaining that she cannot completely shut off the flow of cold air from the center dash vents in the car. I took the car for a...

smoked salmon

12-22-2006 11:57 AM
Tiger

I have a 1982 300TDT (station wagon). I have been having a hard time getting it to start in even slightly cool weather since our fuel dealers here...

heav

12-22-2006 10:28 AM
heav

We recently had the fuel pump, etc. replaced. We can start the vehicle occasionally, but when the gas is applied, the engine stalls. Other times, the...

Gerry

12-22-2006 02:25 AM
Gerry

I have an 83 300SD, and I was given a set of new snow tires, the exsisting tires are P195/70R14's and the new ones are P205/70R14"s. Will the 205s...

anahataray via CarKB.com

12-21-2006 05:02 PM
Tom Plunket

I have three vehicles, a 1982 300 TDT Mercedes, a 1989 Toyota 4Runner w V6 & 4WD, and a 1985 Toyota Corolla GTS 1600 cc dual OHC. I bought the...

heav

12-21-2006 12:01 PM
Tiger

Around the same time, both the climate control and hazard flashers in this car have failed. The climate control has a horizontal row of buttons for...

Tom Plunket

12-21-2006 11:32 AM
heav

My thirsty C200K has 2 drive settings... 'Winter' and 'Sports' (?) Would either make an appreciable difference to the fuel...

MarkD

12-20-2006 03:31 PM
MarkD

Richard Sexton wrote: So when my Mercedes guy tells me "your car has the smoothest-running pre-81 diesel I've ever heard," something's up that this...

SandMAuto

12-20-2006 09:58 AM
heav

The transmission won’t shift, is there a solenoid that cause it to shift. It was working fine, but this just start happening. Thanks in advance for...

SandMAuto

12-20-2006 08:22 AM
Paul

Hi, I have an 1988 300TE, it's my second car so it's not driven daily, only on weekends. Weird problem. The car starts right up and runs fine for...

Bob

12-20-2006 05:24 AM
Jens

i need to change the thermostat of the atmosphere outer temprature for the c200 model 2001 somebody told me it is the fron pamber can any body...

AhmedEsmat via CarKB.com

12-20-2006 05:00 AM
Roland Franzius

Nearside passenger footwells filling with water after rain. Dealer advises problem with drain pipe under front wheel arch blocking was common with...

simmo

12-19-2006 11:27 PM
simmo

I have a 2003 E500. I'm due for my next service soon according to the maintenance minder system on the car. It says service G is due. I'll...

Howard

12-19-2006 10:03 PM
Karl

Hello I have a leaking steering box( at the steering column end) . My repair manual says leave it to an MB dealer but has instructions for removal....

SSR

12-19-2006 09:59 PM
SSR

Richard Sexton wrote: Won't work for me. As far as I can tell, I am the only human being with my name on the planet. It does make it tough to hide.

T.G. Lambach

12-19-2006 09:18 PM
Kenneth P. Stox

As I come more and more in contact with MBZ repair people I find two types... A. The purest who can't believe you wont spend your entire...

fxmalone@aol.com

12-19-2006 08:48 PM
Tom Plunket

Hi, I have a 85 300 td wagon that we converted about 4 months ago to run on straight vegetable oil, everything has been fine until the cold weather...

cacoagurl66@yahoo.com

12-19-2006 08:32 PM
Tom Plunket

Hello all, Regular readers of this group might remember I had a problem with this unit a while back, I ended up buying a replacement sensor...

Martin S.

12-19-2006 02:45 PM
Martin S.

It is an intensive job... so I'd change everything while I am at it... accumulator, filter.. you need all the copper washers.

GeneKelly

12-19-2006 11:54 AM
GeneKelly via CarKB.com

Hello, i have a ’75 450se that sputters and once in awhile will just die. Tried to restart but no go. Had to have it towed to a mechanic, and he told...

HANK

12-19-2006 06:19 AM
TPr

.... continuing trouble shooting of why my '89 sometimes just cuts out. Then accelerates perfectly again. I'd like to check my crankshaft...

Guenter Scholz

12-18-2006 09:14 PM
Guenter Scholz

My 82 300CD-T takes a few cranks to spark up when cold, which doesn't strike me as strange, but it sometimes stalls after starting. I don't have any...

eyeball kid

12-17-2006 11:27 PM
Take A Guess

I have a 300 SE (3.2 Litre petrol)1993 When I corner the heater motor makes a horrible noise as if the bearings need replacing. Is there any...

626

12-17-2006 11:23 PM
Tiger

I want to rebuild the front end on my 1986 Mercedes 300SDL. I would like to replace all bushings, ball joints, shocks, track rod bearings/rubber...

cdw904@gmail.com

12-17-2006 11:15 PM
Tiger

i tested the fuel pressure at the fuel regulator and can only get a reading of 30 to 32 lbs no matter where i turn the screw. i guess this means...

450sl

12-17-2006 09:28 PM
450sl

Premium is recommended for this vehicle. I keep the car the best I can with regular oil change every 3,000 mile and it is in excellent shape. So...

fxmalone@aol.com

12-17-2006 06:59 PM
Take A Guess

Hi everyone, whilst my ebook is being created I have a blog which contains lots of information regarding used cars and the kelley blue book. Please...

admania

12-17-2006 04:50 PM
admania

Tiger wrote: just curious... car pr0n?

Tiger

12-17-2006 01:15 PM
smoked salmon

Hi Fella's I need a bit of info ...the electric sunroof on my 92 -124 -190 has jammed in the tilted position how do i remove the middle panel to get...

Tim Dent

12-17-2006 01:11 PM
Tim Dent

Started investigating a vacuum leak. I had temporarily plugged the yellow tube in the engine compartment until I found it. I checked all the...

chrismhaney

12-17-2006 09:08 AM
Darrell with DieselBenz.info

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Take A Guess

12-17-2006 01:40 AM
Take A Guess

I own a 92 300D (2.5) and can get a 92 300TE at a very reasonable price. I would like to covert the wagon to diesel using the 300D as a donner. My...

t avanas

12-16-2006 08:08 PM
Tiger