The Mercedes-Benz throttle body or throttle position sensor found on C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLK-Class, and SLK-Class may fail to cause idle issues, no idle, or poor acceleration. Symptoms of a defective Mercedes throttle body or throttle position sensor include: Rough idle Mercedes won’t idle High idle Idle at 2000 RPM …
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 Convertible Top Problems on SL, SLK, CLK and E-Class: Why It Stops Halfway, the Free Test That Finds the Faulty Microswitch, and Hydraulic Leaks
Owning a convertible Mercedes-Benz is fun and exciting until the convertible top stops working. If you own a hard-top Mercedes convertible, such as the SL-Class and SLK-Class, or a soft-top convertible, such as the CLK / E-class, and are having issues with the convertible top, this article may help you. …
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 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 »Mercedes-Benz W203 C-Class Interior Door Handle Replacement: C230, C240, C280, C320, C350 and SLK R170
How to change the broken interior door handle on Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 and SLK R170. The driver’s door handle on C230, C240, C280, C350, and C320 may break. You can replace the broken door handle instead of replacing the door panel, which is too expensive. We will show you how …
Read More »How to Reset the Oil Service Light on a Mercedes-Benz SLK R170: SLK230, SLK320 and SLK32 AMG, 1998 to 2004
The video in this article will help you reset the service reminder on your Mercedes-Benz SLK, chassis R170. This is also called the FSS Service reset, and should be done after every oil change. Models: SLK320 SLK230, SLK32 AMG Years: 1998-2004 How do you reset the oil service light on …
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 …
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