Common Problems, DTC Codes, Repair Costs, Torque Specs & the 5 Best OBD2 Scanners Mercedes-Benz • Sprinter • Freightliner • Jeep • Chrysler Diesel Vehicles By Shawn Muller Mercedes-Benz Diesel Specialist Figure 1: OM642 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel engine — top-down view showing V-bank valley, turbo, and intake manifold Introduction: …
Read More »Mercedes Shifter Stuck – Problem and Solutions
Is your Shifter stuck in Park? You start your Mercedes-Benz but realize the transmission gear selector won’t move out of Park. The shifter can’t be moved from Park (P) to Drive (D). Or you turn off the car but can’t move the shifter back to Park. Don’t panic; this is …
Read More »Top 10 Mercedes Key Chains
If you own a Mercedes-Benz, then you got to have a cool Mercedes key chain. Looking for a nice-looking Mercedes key ring? What better way is there to express that you own a Mercedes-Benz than with a Mercedes-Benz keychain? Mercedes-Benz key chains can vary in design and even in functionality. …
Read More »How to Replace Front Shock Absorbers on Mercedes W163 ML320, ML350, ML430 and ML500
Replacing the front shock absorbers is one of the easiest tasks you can tackle on your ML. These instructions apply to the Mercedes-Benz W163 M-Class models listed. The 1998-2005 ML320, ML430, ML350, ML500, and W163 models. Below you will find step-by-step instructions, a video at the end of the article, …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 Fuse Box Locations, Diagrams, and Fuse Designations
Mercedes-Benz CLA Fuses This guide covers fuse box locations and fuse designations for first-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA models, chassis C117, produced from 2013 to 2019. If you replace any fuses, replace them with the same color fuse. If there is an underlying problem, you could overload the wires or even damage …
Read More »How to Properly Charge a Dead Car Battery.
Dead Battery? Don’t worry; you can bring that battery back to life if you charge it properly. Jump-starting may get the engine running, but it will not fully recharge a discharged battery. Remember that jump-starting will run the car, but you risk damaging the battery. You can damage battery cells …
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 new …
Read More »VIN Decoder Datacard for Mercedes Benz MB
Here is the list of sites that provide  VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) decoders for Mercedes-Benz cars. We will keep this list up to date, so make sure to bookmark this page.  Decoding will allow you to see options, features, engine type, transmission, year of production, and more from your VIN. …
Read More »Tips & Tricks How to change COMAND logo to AMG (hidden menu)
Did you know that you can change the logo on your COMAND radio system from the Mercedes-Benz logo to the AMG logo? You must know a few simple steps to make the change, a secret procedure you won’t find in your owner’s manual. You don’t need Star Diagnostic Software to …
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