Problem: You adjust the seat using the power seat switch installed on the E or CLK class door, but the seat moves in the opposite direction. You try to slide the seat forward, but the seat moves backward. You try to slide the seat backward, and the seat slides forward. …
Read More »Replace Sway (Stabilizer) Bar Bushings and Links C CLK Class W203 W209
This repair guide will show you how to replace the sway bar bushings and sway bar links at the front of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 or a CLK-Class W209. Mercedes-Benz sway bar bushings and links typically need replacement around 100,000 miles. As they wear and tear, they tend to cause …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz TeleAid SOS Malfunction Warning – How to Fix It
Is your Mercedes-Benz greeting you with an “SOS TeleAid not Activated” or “SOS Defective Please Visit Workshop” warning on your Instrument Cluster? Many early Mercedes-Benz TeleAid systems relied on legacy cellular technology that is no longer supported in the United States. As a result, some vehicles may display TeleAid-related warnings …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz “Battery Protection: Convenience Functions Temporarily Unavailable” – Meaning & Solution
You may have wondered why the “Battery protection: Convenience functions temporarily unavailable” warning came up. Your car may still start and drive normally. This warning will come up if you: Leave the car sitting for several days without starting it. Leave your radio or lights on with the engine off. …
Read More »How to change the Engine Oil Level Sensor on a Mercedes-Benz
Below, you will find step-by-step instructions with pictures on removing and installing a new engine oil sensor on a Mercedes-Benz engine. Part numbers related to the oil level sensor are shown below; there could be more. The oil level sensor (B40) aims to measure the oil level, the oil temperature, …
Read More »How to Check Mercedes-Benz Automatic Transmission Fluid Level
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 you were wondering, low transmission fluid could show the same symptoms as a …
Read More »How to Replace the Engine Air Filter on Mercedes-Benz C, E, CLK, CLS, G, GLK, and ML-Class Models
Check the maintenance schedule for your specific model. Many Mercedes-Benz models in this range specify engine air filter replacement at about 40,000 miles or 4 years under normal conditions. Replace it sooner when driving in dusty conditions. There are two air filters in your Mercedes-Benz. They are both on the …
Read More »DIY: How to Replace the Front Lower Rearward Control Arm on Mercedes W211 E-Class and C219 CLS-Class
Step-by-step DIY instructions with pictures on replacing the Front Lower (Rearward) Control Arms with Bushings. These instructions apply to Rear Wheel Drive W211 E-Class and C219 CLS-Class models only. Parts Needed: Left lower control arm (RWD only, not 4Matic) 2113308207 for Mercedes W211 W219 W320 E350 CLS55 Control Arm Right Front …
Read More »DIY How to fix buzzing noise from door speaker in a Mercedes-Benz
Step-by-step instructions on how to replace a bad door speaker or a blown door speaker in a Mercedes-Benz E-Class. If one of the speakers in your car has “blown,” it’s time to replace it. Do you have serious sound distortion when you play any music? Older speakers wear out and …
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