One of the most common problems in Mercedes-Benz cars is that the airmatic suspension fails due to a leaking air spring. One morning, you start your Mercedes-Benz and are greeted with a “Stop Car too low” warning. Don’t panic if your Mercedes is lowered to the ground in one corner. …
Read More »Mercedes Battery Replacement DIY: Removal and Installation, the Battery Sensor on the Negative Post, Whether It Needs Registering, and Every Sync Procedure
This guide outlines the procedure for replacing the battery on a Mercedes-Benz. Replacing the car battery on a Mercedes-Benz is easy and can be completed by any DIYer. These step-by-step instructions on replacing Mercedes batteries should help owners of E, C, S, ML, CL, CLK, GL, GLK, and CLA models …
Read More »How to Manually Open a Mercedes-Benz Trunk: Dead Battery, Key Fob Not Working, Keys Locked Inside
Have you locked the keys inside the trunk of your Mercedes-Benz? Maybe your key fob isn’t working, or your car battery is dead, and you are trying to unlock the trunk. If your car battery is dead or the key fob remote has stopped working, you won’t be able to …
Read More »How to Start a Mercedes-Benz With a Dead Key Fob Battery: Pop Out Button and Backup Slot Methods
If you have a Mercedes-Benz with KEYLESS-GO, you may wonder how to start the car if the battery in the key dies. Pressing the Engine Start/Stop button does nothing if your key fob battery has died. Problem The Mercedes key battery has died, and you can’t start your car using …
Read More »How to Install an HID Conversion Kit on a Mercedes-Benz, and Why It Is Off Road Use Only
Many Mercedes-Benz cars still come with halogen light bulbs. The halogen bulbs can be easily upgraded to HID (Xenon) headlights for brighter light and a more modern look. Factory HID systems do give better light at night, but a conversion kit fitted into a housing built for halogen is a …
Read More »Mercedes TPMS Light On: Flashing vs Steady, Reset and Sensor Programming
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) monitors your Mercedes-Benz tire pressure of all four tires and will warn you if any tires have low pressure. Often referred to as TPMS, it has sensors installed at all four tires, and readings from each tire are transmitted to the TPMS control unit. It is …
Read More »How to Synchronize Mercedes Windows & Sunroof
If you are experiencing issues with the windows and sunroof of your Mercedes-Benz, you might need to resyncronize them. This is a simple procedure that needs to be performed after you disconnect or replace the battery, or if your battery has died or is not holding a proper charge. The …
Read More »Mercedes Ignition Coil Pack Replacement: DIY Instructions
This guide will help you replace the Mercedes ignition coil. Replacing Mercedes-Benz ignition coils is very easy if you have the right tools. These instructions apply to several Mercedes-Benz cars with V6, V8, and V12 gasoline engines. Â Â Failed ignition coils will cause engine misfire. The car will run rough …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz Hood Will Not Stay Open: Replace the Hood Gas Struts in 15 Minutes
The hood on your Mercedes-Benz will not stay open. This is a common problem with many Mercedes-Benz models, including: Watch: Mercedes-Benz Hood Won’t Stay Up: Replace Hood Struts Supports Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210 W211 W212 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class W208 W209 C-Class C320 C350 C203 W203 W204 W205 S Class W220 W221 W222 …
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