Purpose This guide will show you how to replace the EGR mixing chamber, the housing where the EGR valve feeds exhaust gas into the charge air on the OM611 and OM612 engines. Over time it fills with soot and oil residue from the EGR and the crankcase vent, which restricts …
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The airbag warning SRS light could come on due to a defective Child Seat Occupancy Recognition Sensor installed in the passenger seat. If you had a mechanic diagnose the car, or if you scanned the airbag module yourself with a tool that communicates with the SRS control unit, you will …
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Removing the shifter knob or selector lever handle on Mercedes-Benz is very easy. We will show you how to remove the shifter knob in less than 5 minutes. Step-by-step instructions are below, including a how-to video on removing the shifter knob on a C-Class W203, E-Class W211, and S-Class W220. …
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Do you hear a loud whine when you turn the steering wheel of your Mercedes-Benz? This is most noticeable when starting the car or when the engine is cold, typically due to low power steering fluid. Not only is this embarrassing, but if the power steering fluid level is low, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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This guide will help you replace the low- or high-beam light bulbs in your headlight assembly. Replacing the light bulb on a Mercedes-Benz E-Class is easy. If one of your light bulbs has burned out, you will get a warning on your instrument cluster stating “LAMP DEFECTIVE.” Follow the instructions …
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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, …
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