Watch: Mercedes-Benz Check / Test Battery Voltage with Multimeter Why a Mercedes-Benz Battery Drains Overnight Does your Mercedes-Benz battery slowly drain? Is the battery dead every morning? Does the Mercedes-Benz battery die when you have the car parked overnight or leave it parked for a few days? This step-by-step guide …
Read More »How to use a multi-meter to check fuses on any Mercedes-Benz
Introduction Step-by-step guide on checking, testing, and replacing fuses in any Mercedes-Benz. If a component in your car is not working, such as the radio, the cigarette lighter, an auxiliary outlet, power seat, windows, or other electrical units, you should first check the fuses. How to check the fuses using …
Read More »How to check engine oil level Mercedes-Benz: Two Methods
There are two methods to check the engine oil level on Mercedes-Benz cars. Method 1: Using the engine dipstick (omitted on some Mercedes-Benz models) Method 2: On your instrument cluster via the multifunction buttons on the steering wheel. In this article, we provide step-by-step instructions on how to check the …
Read More »How to use an OBD-II Bluetooth adapter to read and clear a Check Engine Light on your Mercedes-Benz
How to use the OBD-II, Bluetooth, and Your Phone to troubleshoot your Mercedes-Benz All Mercedes-Benz cars manufactured after 1996 are equipped with an OBD-II port, mandated by federal regulations. OBD stands for On-Board Diagnosis. The OBD-II port allows you access to your car’s Engine Control Unit (ECU), which monitors, RPMs, …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz BAS, ESP and ABS Lights On: Top 5 Causes and the Fixes
BAS/ESP/ABS warning lights stay on? The BAS, ESP and ABS lights coming on together is not a problem limited to the ML320 and ML430; it affects every Mercedes-Benz model with these systems. The top causes that trigger these lights are included in the section below. This guide could save you …
Read More »How to Remove and Replace Side-View Mirror Glass on a Mercedes-Benz
How to change the side view mirror glass on a Mercedes-Benz This article will show you how to change the glass on a side-view mirror. If your side-view mirror glass is broken or damaged, you may be able to replace the glass without replacing the entire mirror assembly. Replacing the …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz Rear Differential Fluid Change (DIY)
Rear Differential Problems and Symptoms This DIY guide shows you how to replace the rear differential fluid in a Mercedes-Benz. Changing the differential fluid will help avoid costly differential repairs down the road. Some symptoms of a bad differential on a Mercedes-Benz are whining, rumbling, humming, growling, noise while turning, …
Read More »DIY How to replace Oxygen O2 Sensor Mercedes-Benz
Step-by-step instructions on changing the oxygen (O2) sensor in your car. Is the check engine light on because of a bad oxygen sensor? You don’t have to spend your life savings replacing a defective O2 sensor. Here we will show you the steps to replace an oxygen sensor successfully. An …
Read More »How to Check the Automatic Transmission Fluid Level on a Mercedes-Benz 722.6
This procedure applies to Mercedes-Benz models equipped with the 722.6 5 speed automatic transmission and a service dipstick tube. It does not apply to the 722.9 7 speed transmission, which uses a different fluid level procedure. If that is what you have, start with the 722.9 7G-Tronic problems and fluid …
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