One of the most common problems in Mercedes-Benz cars is that the airmatic suspension fails due to a leaking air spring. One morning, you start your Mercedes-Benz and are greeted with a “Stop Car too low” warning. Don’t panic if your Mercedes is lowered to the ground in one corner. …
Read More »S-Class W220 Aftermarket Air Suspension Struts and Conversion Kits
If you are looking for a cheap S-Class air suspension strut (airbag shock) or coil spring conversion kits, this article is for you. 1998-2006 S-Class (W220) owners, at some point during their ownership, will experience air suspension problems. Air suspension is great, but problems with it can be expensive. If …
Read More »Mercedes Battery Replacement DIY: Removal and Installation, the Battery Sensor on the Negative Post, Whether It Needs Registering, and Every Sync Procedure
This guide outlines the procedure for replacing the battery on a Mercedes-Benz. Replacing the car battery on a Mercedes-Benz is easy and can be completed by any DIYer. These step-by-step instructions on replacing Mercedes batteries should help owners of E, C, S, ML, CL, CLK, GL, GLK, and CLA models …
Read More »Mercedes Crankshaft Pulley / Harmonic Balancer DIY
This tutorial covers common harmonic balancer/crankshaft pulley problems and provides instructions on how to replace them. This is a common problem with Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with M112 and M112 engines. These two engines are installed on many Mercedes-Benz models manufactured between 1995 and 2005, including E-Class, C-Class, S-Class, and ML-Class. …
Read More »How to Manually Open a Mercedes-Benz Trunk: Dead Battery, Key Fob Not Working, Keys Locked Inside
Have you locked the keys inside the trunk of your Mercedes-Benz? Maybe your key fob isn’t working, or your car battery is dead, and you are trying to unlock the trunk. If your car battery is dead or the key fob remote has stopped working, you won’t be able to …
Read More »How to Start a Mercedes-Benz With a Dead Key Fob Battery: Pop Out Button and Backup Slot Methods
If you have a Mercedes-Benz with KEYLESS-GO, you may wonder how to start the car if the battery in the key dies. Pressing the Engine Start/Stop button does nothing if your key fob battery has died. Problem The Mercedes key battery has died, and you can’t start your car using …
Read More »How to Install an HID Conversion Kit on a Mercedes-Benz, and Why It Is Off Road Use Only
Many Mercedes-Benz cars still come with halogen light bulbs. The halogen bulbs can be easily upgraded to HID (Xenon) headlights for brighter light and a more modern look. Factory HID systems do give better light at night, but a conversion kit fitted into a housing built for halogen is a …
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 Reed Valve Water Leak: Causes, Fix and Water Damage
Reed Valve Problem No matter the kind of engineering carmakers pour into creating their masterpiece, achieving perfection in cars may still be hard to achieve; Mercedes-Benz is no exception! Reed valve flooding is a known problem in several Mercedes-Benz luxury models, including S430, CL500, S500, R350, and R500. A reed valve …
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