This guide will show you how to replace the Mercedes-Benz mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. If you get any of these codes, P0100, P0101, P0102, P0103, and P0104, you most likely need your MAF replaced. Some of the most common symptoms of a bad Mass Air Flow sensor in Mercedes-Benz …
Read More »Vibrations and shaking inside the cabin of a Mercedes Benz
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 …
Read More »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? Is it flashing? 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 on your car has noticed that the engine is not running at …
Read More »Where to Order New Replacement Key for Mercedes Benz
Are you looking to get a new key made for your Mercedes Benz? Did you lose all of your keys? That’s ok. If you own a newer Mercedes-Benz, you don’t need the old keys to order a new Mercedes key. Just follow the instructions below on how to order a …
Read More »Understanding Mercedes Benz Chassis Body Number and Designation
Mercedes Benz model code? Find it in the table below, even without your VIN. If you talk to Mercedes Benz enthusiasts, they refer to their Mercedes Benz by the chassis number (model code). If you are wondering what chassis number you have, look at the two tables below. Body style …
Read More »M272 Balance Shaft Sprocket and Timing Chain Problems
Early M272 engines can suffer premature wear of the balance shaft sprocket. As the sprocket teeth wear, camshaft timing can drift relative to the crankshaft, causing a check engine light, rough running, and Mercedes fault codes 1200 or 1208. A stretched timing chain can cause similar faults, but it is …
Read More »How to Check the Engine Oil Level on Mercedes-Benz E-Class and CLK-Class Models
Some Mercedes-Benz E-Class and CLK-Class models do not have a user-accessible engine oil dipstick. To check the oil level, you must access the menu in the instrument cluster. The procedures are slightly different for each model, but you can measure your Mercedes-Benz engine oil level. Procedure: Make sure the car …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz DIY Complete Oil Change Instructions
This how-to article will give you step-by-step instructions on changing the oil and filter on your Mercedes-Benz. With some professional oil changes costing more than $200, many Mercedes-Benz owners choose to change the oil themselves. We recommend you use the same oil and filter used by the dealer. Links to …
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