How to Troubleshoot Mercedes-Benz Air Conditioning, Read Sensor Data and Reset the Control Unit Does your car have this menu?This procedure belongs to the push button climate panels Mercedes fitted through the late 1990s and 2000s. If your panel has REST and AUTO buttons alongside up and down arrows for …
Read More »How to Reset a Mercedes Service Reminder After an Oil Change
How to Reset the Mercedes-Benz Instrument Cluster Service Reminder This guide shows how to reset the instrument cluster message that says “Service A B Exceeded by XXXXX Miles.” There are two ways to reset the service reminder interval. Use the steering wheel buttons to open the instrument cluster service menu. …
Read More »Understanding Mercedes-Benz Chassis Codes, Body Codes, and Model Designations
What Is My Mercedes-Benz Model Code? Find it in the tables below, even without your VIN. If you talk to Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts, they refer to their car by the chassis number (model code). If you are wondering which chassis number you have, look at the two tables below. Mercedes-Benz model …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz W202, W208, and W210 Instrument Cluster LCD Pixel Repair
The time, temperature and odometer displays in the instrument cluster on the late 1990s E-Class and CLK use small LCD screens, and as the car ages they can lose pixels, dim or black out entirely. This guide covers the cause and the repair. Which Cars This Applies To E-Class W210: …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz Catalytic Converter Split and Oxygen Sensor Code: A Weld Repair
What Happened Recently, I had a check engine light for the O2 sensor on a Mercedes-Benz. The car also sounded like it had an exhaust leak. After getting the car up on the lift, I discovered that the catalytic converter was separated. I received a couple of quotes, one for …
Read More »How to Replace the Serpentine Belt, Tensioner and Idler Pulley on a Mercedes-Benz (M112 and M113)
This guide shows you how to: Replace the serpentine (Poly V) belt Replace the belt tensioner Replace the idler pulley Remove the belt as the first step for an alternator replacement or an A/C compressor job Which Engines and Models This applies to the M112 V6 and M113 V8 engines, …
Read More »Removing the Airbag, Steering Wheel, Clock Spring, and Turn Signal Switch on a Mercedes-Benz
What This Guide Covers How to Remove the Steering Wheel on a Mercedes-Benz How to Remove the Steering Wheel Radio Control Buttons How to Replace the Clock Spring How to Replace the Turn Signal Switch Estimated time: 45 minutes Tools: T30 Torx driver, 10 mm hex bit socket, screwdriver Applicable …
Read More »How to Check for Bad Engine Mounts on a Mercedes-Benz
Are you wondering whether your Mercedes-Benz has bad engine mounts? Here is a simple way to check whether the engine mounts are worn or damaged. A common symptom of a worn engine mount is excessive cabin vibration while the vehicle is stopped in Drive. Before You Start This procedure requires …
Read More »Where to Buy Mercedes-Benz Parts for Less
Being a Mercedes-Benz fanatic, I love working on and fixing my cars, and I spend a lot of time searching for parts online. People often ask me, ‘Aren’t parts for those cars very expensive?’ My answer is no, not if you know where to buy them. To save you some …
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