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-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 …
Read More »DIY Mercedes Headlight Restoration
The purpose of this guide is to help you restore the headlights by sanding and polishing the lenses of your Mercedes-Benz. Make your Mercedes-Benz look nice again by restoring the headlights if they look foggy, hazy, or dull. The headlight restoration and polishing method described here is effective and takes …
Read More »How to remove the shifter knob, selector lever handle
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. …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz Battery Drain: How to Find a Parasitic Draw with a Multimeter
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 …
Read More »How to use a multi-meter to check fuses on any Mercedes-Benz
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 …
Read More »How to check engine oil level Mercedes-Benz: Two Methods
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 …
Read More »How to use an OBD-II Bluetooth adapter to read and clear a Check Engine Light on your Mercedes-Benz
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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