Typically, you get a BATTERY/ALTERNATOR VISIT WORKSHOP warning when the electrical system voltage in the car is below 12.6 volts. This warning means the vehicle detected low system voltage or a charging-system fault. Measure voltage with the engine off and running, but use the specifications for your exact model because …
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? Did the 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 its best performance or …
Read More »Mercedes Transmission Problems, Limp Mode, No Shifting: Troubleshooting Tips
You will need this special dipstick: 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 …
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 »VIDEO: Change Serpentine Poly V Drive Belt & tensioner on a Mercedes-Benz
This Do-It-Yourself will guide you on how to: Replace your entire Poly V Belt Replace the belt tensioner Replace the idler pulley Also, it is the first step if you need to replace your alternator or a/c compressor. This applies to engines M112 and M113, which are found on …
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. This procedure requires a helper. Never stand in front of or behind the vehicle while the engine is under load. Here are the steps: Have …
Read More »How to Remove and Replace a Mercedes-Benz Steering Wheel and Airbag.
This video will show you how to remove most Mercedes-Benz cars’ steering wheels and airbags. In this video, you need to remove the steering wheel or the clock spring, but you can see that they are easy to replace once the steering wheel is removed. Tools Required: Flathead screwdriver. Torx …
Read More »M272 Balance Shaft Sprocket and Timing Chain Problems
Early M272 engines can suffer premature wear of the balance shaft sprocket. As the sprocket teeth wear, camshaft timing can drift relative to the crankshaft, causing a check engine light, rough running, and Mercedes fault codes 1200 or 1208. A stretched timing chain can cause similar faults, but it is …
Read More »Tips & Tricks How to change COMAND logo to AMG (hidden menu)
Did you know that you can change the logo on your COMAND radio system from the Mercedes-Benz logo to the AMG logo? You must know a few simple steps to make the change, a secret procedure you won’t find in your owner’s manual. You don’t need Star Diagnostic Software to …
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