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Brake defective Stop Vehicle! SBC Brake Failure Error CODE C249F Fault

Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with Sensotronic Brake Control, also known as an electrohydraulic brake-by-wire system, may have been greeted with the “Brakes Defective Stop Vehicle” error message in your instrument cluster. Several faults can trigger brake warnings on Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with SBC. The operating time of Component A7/3 is exceeded. …

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Air Conditioner Troubleshooting Guide & Diagnosis

Is your air conditioner A/C not working or blowing hot air? The air conditioning system can get very complicated in cars, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t perform some troubleshooting yourself. Maybe even charge the A/C system if needed. This article provides an overview of the A/C system, common …

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Mercedes-Benz Light Bulb Lookup Sizes and Types

2019 Light bulb replacement guide for Mercedes-Benz cars. Find your model in the first column, then move to the right and select the year or chassis type. SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ALL MODELS Select ModelB-ClassC-ClassCL-ClassCLA-ClassCLK-ClassCLS-ClassE-ClassG-ClassGL-ClassGLA-ClassGLK-ClassM-ClassS-ClassSL-ClassSLK-Class B-CLASS 2005-2011 2012-2018         W245 W246       C-CLASS 1990-1992 1993-2000 …

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Vibrations and Shaking Inside a Mercedes-Benz Cabin.

Problem: Interior Vibrations Are you feeling vibrations inside the cabin of your Mercedes? Often, MB owners feel seat vibrations that can’t be explained because the car runs great in most cases. Vibrations may be felt on the steering wheel or dash and are most noticeable when stopped at a red …

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Recommended Maintenance by Mileage / Year

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Have you ever wondered what maintenance you should perform on your Mercedes-Benz at a specific mileage? Follow these recommended service intervals and avoid things like this:   This is a rotor on an ML that I worked on. This Mercedes-Benz was driven for a long time without any care. Not …

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Mercedes-Benz SRS Malfunction: Airbag Light Troubleshooting

Is the SRS or airbag warning light on in your Mercedes-Benz instrument cluster? Are you getting the warning message: Restraint System Defect! SRS Visit Workshop! Two of the main reasons why the SRS malfunction comes on are a dead battery or SOS TeleAid system problems. Keep on reading to understand …

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How to Replace Mercedes-Benz License Plate Light Bulbs

Is one of your license plate lights burned out? Or are you looking to replace them with blue lights? This guide shows how to replace the bulbs without triggering the ‘Lights Defective’ or ‘License Plate Light Defective’ warning. This is an easy DIY job that requires only a screwdriver. Tools …

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Mercedes Battery/Alternator Visit Workshop Warning: DIY Diagnosis

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 …

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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 …

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