Technical

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. This happens because either you are using a new key or one …

You insert the key in the ignition of your Mercedes-Benz, but nothing happens. You can’t turn the key. You can’t start the car. A low or discharged vehicle battery is one possible cause, but a key that will not turn can also result from a steering-lock problem, EIS/EZS fault, key …

Easy step by step photo and video instructions for repairing a windshield rock chip or bullseye. Repairing a small windshield chip is a straightforward DIY job, even if this is your first time. So go ahead, do it all yourself; it’s easy.  It is better to repair a rock chip …

Gone are the days when you needed a stand-alone OBD-II reader tied with a cable to the OBD port of your car. Now you can turn your Android or iPhone into a car diagnostic tool. All you will need is an ELM327 Bluetooth adapter.  (What is ELM327?)  OBD-II Bluetooth adapters …

Use this Mercedes-Benz wheel bolt pattern reference table to look up specifications by chassis, year, and model. The first number is the number of bolt holes. The second number is the pitch circle diameter in millimeters. For example, 5 × 112 means five bolt holes on a 112 mm circle. …

Fuse Box Locations and Fuse Designations Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 Applies to U.S. E-Class model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. If you replace any fuses, replace each fuse with the same type and amperage rating. If there is an underlying problem, you could overload the wires or …

This guide covers fuse box locations and common fuse assignments for 2008 to 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 models, including the C180, C200, C250, C300, C350, and C63 AMG. If you replace any fuses, replace them with the same color fuse. If there is an underlying problem, you could overload the …