DIY

Having problems with the air suspension on your Mercedes-Benz? Before replacing the compressor, verify that the compressor is actually the cause of the fault. Check the AIRMATIC fault codes, compressor power supply, fuse and relay, and inspect the system for air leaks. A leaking air spring, line, fitting, or valve …

Step-by-step instructions on changing the oxygen (O2) sensor in your car. Is the check engine light on because of a bad oxygen sensor? You don’t have to spend your life savings replacing a defective O2 sensor. Here we will show you the steps to replace an oxygen sensor successfully. An …

In this repair guide, we will show you how to replace the starter on a Mercedes-Benz. These instructions should apply to several Mercedes-Benz models, such as the C, E, ML, CLS, SLK, CLK-Class, and S-Class. In this case, we replace the starter on a C-Class W203. If you have a …

You insert the key into the ignition, but your Mercedes-Benz won’t start or crank. You notice that in the instrument cluster, you get the message “Computing Data Please Wait” and the key symbol shown in the picture above. The ‘Computing Data Please Wait’ message indicates that the vehicle is processing …

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. …

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 …

This repair guide provides step-by-step instructions, along with pictures and a video, on removing the instrument cluster from the dash on a Mercedes-Benz ML-Class. This guide is applicable to models manufactured from 1998 to 2005. In our situation, we needed to replace two of the T-10 miniature light bulbs. Click …

This repair guide includes step-by-step instructions with pictures on replacing the inner and outer tie rods on the Mercedes-Benz W210 E-Class, years 1996-2002. Since you will be removing the tie rods and installing new ones, you will need a front wheel alignment after completing this task. If you only need …

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions on replacing the rear strut and coil assembly. The ML 163 chassis uses four wheels of independent suspension. In the rear axle suspension, you will find coil springs that support the back of the car. The W163 uses coil springs and separate …