Interior Vibrations in a Mercedes-Benz Are you feeling vibrations inside the cabin of your Mercedes? Often, MB owners feel seat vibrations that can’t be explained because the car runs great in most cases. Vibrations may be felt on the steering wheel or dash and are most noticeable when stopped at …
Read More »Recommended Maintenance by Mileage / Year
Have you ever wondered what maintenance you should perform on your Mercedes-Benz at a specific mileage? Follow these recommended service intervals and avoid things like this: This is a rotor on an ML that I worked on. This Mercedes-Benz was driven for a long time without any care. Not …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz SRS Malfunction: Airbag Light Troubleshooting
Is the SRS or airbag warning light on in your Mercedes-Benz instrument cluster? Are you getting the warning message: Restraint System Defect! SRS Visit Workshop! Low battery voltage is the most common trigger by far, and the light stays on even after a new battery goes in. A fault in …
Read More »Mercedes Battery/Alternator Visit Workshop Warning: DIY Diagnosis
Typically, you get a BATTERY/ALTERNATOR VISIT WORKSHOP warning when the energy management system sees system voltage outside the window it expects while the engine is running, or when the alternator stops reporting back to the engine computer correctly. The 12.6 volt figure quoted all over the internet is a healthy …
Read More »Check Engine Light ON? Service Engine? Simple Self Troubleshooting Guide
How to diagnose Mercedes-Benz Check Engine Light (CEL) problems Is your check engine light on? Didthe check engine light come on while driving? Don’t panic. When the check engine light turns on in your instrument cluster, the computer in your car has noticed that the engine is not running at …
Read More »Mercedes Transmission Problems, Limp Mode, No Shifting: Troubleshooting Tips
Common Mercedes-Benz Transmission Problems This article discusses the most common Mercedes-Benz transmission problems and how you can fix some of them. This troubleshooting guide will help you narrow down the transmission problem and teach you how to perform some repairs. If your transmission is stuck in gear and you are …
Read More »Where to Order New Replacement Key for Mercedes-Benz
Are you looking to get a new key made for your Mercedes-Benz? Did you lose all of your keys? That’s ok. If you own a newer Mercedes-Benz, you don’t need the old keys to order a new Mercedes key. Just follow the instructions below on how to order a new …
Read More »How to Check for Bad Engine Mounts on a Mercedes-Benz
Are you wondering whether your Mercedes-Benz has bad engine mounts? Here is a simple way to check whether the engine mounts are worn or damaged. A common symptom of a worn engine mount is excessive cabin vibration while the vehicle is stopped in Drive. Before You Start This procedure requires …
Read More »How to Remove and Replace a Mercedes-Benz Steering Wheel and Airbag
This video shows how to remove the steering wheel and airbag on most Mercedes-Benz cars. With the steering wheel off, the clock spring is easy to replace too; the full procedure is in our airbag, steering wheel, clock spring and turn signal switch guide. Tools Required Flathead screwdriver. Torx set. …
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