This guide walks through replacing the rear brake pads on a Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203. The pads come out past a single retaining pin without unbolting the caliper, so the wheel usually takes longer than the pads do. That makes it a short job rather than a trivial one. Reassembly and …
Read More »Power Steering Noise Problem SOLVED
Problem When you turn the steering wheel on your Mercedes-Benz, you may hear a loud squeaking or weird whining noise. The noise is a common problem with Mercedes-Benz E-Class, S-Class, C-Class, and ML-Class, and it is most noticeable when you first start up the car. Typically, the engine is cold. …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz 220 CDI EGR Mixing Chamber Removal and Installation (OM611 and OM612)
Purpose This guide will show you how to replace the EGR mixing chamber, the housing where the EGR valve feeds exhaust gas into the charge air on the OM611 and OM612 engines. Over time it fills with soot and oil residue from the EGR and the crankcase vent, which restricts …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz ML Low Range Not Working: How to Engage It, Why the Light Flashes and the Transfer Case Motor Fix
The Low Range function can engage the transfer case in its lower gear range, providing more power and higher torque at the wheels. The maximum speed is limited to approximately 50 mph when Low Range is engaged. Low range is not meant for everyday use. While the top speed is …
Read More »Songs That Mention Mercedes-Benz: Janis Joplin to Lloyd Banks
If you’re like us, you’d like to know which songs mention Mercedes-Benz. Here is a list of songs that refer to Mercedes-Benz. Janis Joplin wrote the most famous Mercedes-Benz song with Michael McClure and Bob Neuwirth. Janis Joplin first recorded the song. 1. Mercedes Benz by Janis Joplin An a …
Read More »Mercedes P0715 P0720 P0700: Limp Mode Causes, Repair Cost and the 722.6 Conductor Plate Fix
Is your Mercedes-Benz stuck in second gear (limp mode), and the check engine light came on? You are experiencing transmission problems. You press the gas pedal, and the engine RPMs rise to 4000 or even higher, but you are limited to a maximum speed of about 30 MPH. The check …
Read More »Child Seat Occupancy Recognition Sensor Problems and Solutions
The airbag warning SRS light could come on due to a defective Child Seat Occupancy Recognition Sensor installed in the passenger seat. If you had a mechanic diagnose the car, or if you scanned the airbag module yourself with a tool that communicates with the SRS control unit, you will …
Read More »Mercedes W220 S-Class Stuck in Park
If you can not get your Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 S500 S55 AMG CL500 W220 out of park, it is either because the shifter module has failed (parts inside it break) or the stop lamp switch is defective. Watch the video below to learn how to get the car out of …
Read More »DIY Mercedes Headlight Restoration
The purpose of this guide is to help you restore the headlights by sanding and polishing the lenses of your Mercedes-Benz. Make your Mercedes-Benz look nice again by restoring the headlights if they look foggy, hazy, or dull. The headlight restoration and polishing method described here is effective and takes …
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