prudence.smart:
Please house, permit my unusual approach, all protocol observe.

I have a benz c180 94 model far back home in Nigeria, to be precise in PH with my mum, just yesterday she told me that the car entered a limb mode while she was driving. She narrated that she entered one unusual road that was so terrible, in some instances she had to put off the ac as the car would attempt to enter a limb mode under hard maneuvering, then at a point she couldnt bear the heat and dust than to just keep the ac life throughout the rough terrain , but unfortunately the car finally entered a limb mode and nothing she did could revive the vehicle, it had to be finally towed back home after having run down the battery and affected the kick badly.

Initially the car would crank but remains very powerless, could not accelerate when engaged the gear, now it cant even remain in idling anymore

Someone is coming to install a new key and bendit, and i have caution her not to stress the new kick untill i come home at christmas hols if solution could not be offered.

House please help: au.hanson, Ikenna, Trac and all others your input and wonderful expertrate is welcome here. Thanks in advance.

Also,according to her initially before this incidence, the engine use to have a little noticeable shaking when first crank in the morning as though the engine sitting were bad or the water pump, where you have the hydrualic fan was making some unusual sound as in rattling.

aikerism: Oga Eyop you no dey sleep? I see you o...

au.hanson:
Sorry to disappoint you Trac, i'm not in for this protracted illness with you, wasn't born and brought up this way . Maybe you could find some one else to feud with; there may be many readily available to do just that with you,but not me. You may have succeeded in luring me to it in the first instance, being your nature not mine, but that was the last, i'm too busy for such inconsequentials at the moment.

So these whole bitterness was about Hanson, all the gigs and symphony? Oh mehn! that 's serious..was just curious and decided to throw in the game at the slightest opportunity that presented itself just to prove a point budd. Dont worry i wont publish the result here but bury within me, only the discerning mind can get these.

Now that i have prove my points, and i've drawn the conclusions of my experiment with you, now i know who you are..but why the lies about not holding grudges against Hanson?

One more thing, dont work up yourself just yet, cos i have deleted the post that got you so upset surprisingly(a rational plain minded woundn't). If there is anything else you want me to do so that you could be at peace with Hanson just let me know budd. or should i leave the thread for you if the name Hanson causes you nausea? you dont need to answer straight so that other buddies would know , you may do it codedly or send me pms, i will understand and do just that for you- I can sacrifice that for you, atleast let your mind be at peace with Hanson

Trac:

Treat others as you want to be treated and there will be no problem. Do not play the victim; I saw through the whole thing. There are no grudges. You were put on check. My expressions were clearly scripted. You don't undermine anyone's intelligence and that was the third time you had done that. If I had grudges, I would have responded to the pragmatic remark you made and it would be impossible for you to debunk it (it has already been written). You'll only be left with the option to throw "mud." My response to you (that is the prologue) was counsel that calls for re-evaluation; the real world. I found nothing funny. Condescending remarks under the canopy of "democratic" approval! It has/d an underlining message unfit for society, broadly. At this point, you should figure that I don't "play." Neither do I appreciate "games." I don't log-in to play as the vast majority of Nairalanders do: to be unserious. Each post count is taken with a measure of seriousness.

With consideration and caution, a recommendation (Behr) was made to you. You turn around a few months later and magnify yourself as you mock. I don't pick on you directly or indirectly; or make side-comments. In [my] humility, you've gotten respect from me. Don't play on my intelligence. If you haven't notice - well notice now - I don't critique or correct you. It is out of respect (that is: of your person). Do you think I am impressed by what posts/remarks? Certainly not! However, I owe you the fundamental right to be respected; unless proven otherwise! Don't grieve anyone. Regard everyone as you want to be regarded and nobody will have to straighten out your conduct.

Draw whatever conclusion you feel like. It's your problem. I'm not the pragmatic type.

au.hanson:


@ Prudence.smart, wht you narrated there could be narrowed down to your fuel system , or electrical issues(issues to do with fuel pump, plugs etc). I wont be surprise if the result of a scan test reads p0300 trouble code(a ramdon cylinder misfire , may have series of other codes in chain).

Dont change anything just yet, though as you have said it may have overstressed the kick(i could still fix that for you , its only the bendix that could wear out in this case, and that cost just 1k5)the primary issue is a minor problem, first of all scan the vehicle.

You mention PH, thats my area. If i had seen this earlier on maybe i could have offered to squeeze out time to go there and sort out the issue for you free of charge on a saturday/sunday like this, tho i'm not a mechanic, i have done it for close friends before. Anyways , its not too late , you can send me pms against next weekend if that will be ok by you?

smartchoice: Trac if you have nothing meaningful to say, just get out of this thread and stop derailing it! Am sick n tired of your nuisance value and ADHD exhibitions. Have been quiet and tolerated you enough!

prudence.smart:
Trac, why dont you draw the designs and give it to Hanson to deploy? In essence , if you guys can sheat the sword and look more on your strenght, you can make a perfect compliment in this thread if you dare work together... How i wish this could happen between you two.
Trac and Hanson, i implore you guys to sheat the sword and co-opt in the real sense of the word , you could make a strong team.

First Trac , Start by deleting those strong philosophical quote of yours and reconcile with your brother. Make amends and mean it. Oh! how i wish sincerely, but i can't compel you guys. But just know that you are two different individuals, appreciate the fact that you cannot agree on terms, that doesn't make you wrong neither, perhaps if you throw more light on your subjects your distinction can be appreciated by you both and all of us at large. I know what i am saying , i have experience in this. I am very convince that both of you are right, but there're some gray areas you need to convince one another.

lomomike: Hello honourable Mercedes owners,
Please try and settle any dispute among you amicable and stay united. Please don't derail this thread
Thanks,

lomomike: Earlier, I made a plea for calm and peace in this thread but you people aren't heeding to my humble plea, this isn't good. Please comport yourselves and settle all disputes amicably

halohs: Hello Good pple,

I have an issue with my Benz ML 430 (1999/2000) and my mechanic has been battling with it without coming up with a solution.

The problem has to do with the gear. Here is how it started. I was driving and after about 20 mins, i came to a stop due to traffic with the gear still in Drive. When it came time to accelerate, the car didnt move...it was as if the gear was in Neutral. This continued for sometime. Then i put the engine off. After about 5 mins, i started the car, put the gear in Drive and it moved. The problem comes up when the car comes to a stop and when i stop and allow the engine to cool off a bit, it moves again.

Has anybody experienced this or does someone have any idea what the cause of the problem is?

Responses will be well appreciated.

PS: This is a nice and enlightening thread....keep it up.

Thanks

danadam: W203 Fuel Consumption Statistics

The ride is a 2005 C320 4matic. I've actually never bothered bout my fuel consumption but I decided to care a little when I read two benz brothers post on their W202 Kompressor fuel consumption. I filled up my tank, reset the car's trip meter/mpg and drove like a granpa...LOL
My tank got empty today and I had to refill, not without taking pics of my statistics. I'm satisfied with the result. There is no much difference in fuel consumption between the W202 Kompressor 4 cylinder engine and the W203 V6 engine. The pics says it all.
Pix 1... The full tank and trip meter reset to zero
Pix 2... The total km achieved with the full tank
Pix 3... Fuel consumption statistic
Pix 4... Volume and price of fuel purchased to refill the tank.

Gee2728:

not bad for a v6 engine but the compressor will still travel about 15km more when u stop to re-fill.

danadam:

Lemme drive like a great grandpa (i doubt i will have the patience), maybe I can achieve more kilometers. The traffic gridlock is also a pain in the a** but i'm gonna give a try.

The Kompressor (W202) and her big bro (W203) after a clean bath.

danadam: @Eyop & Gee2728

I bought her in may 2013 with 250,000 km and I have added over 20,000 km to her. She gets a clean bath every 2 days. I intend to keep her for at least 5 yrs. When the pay is available, I will get a smaller ride (golf mk4) for my local/city runs while the W203 will be strictly for highway travels.

Gee2728: wise choice bro. am also planning on doing a major shake down early next year too. i want a v6 or v8(am open to suggestion) merc for the long trips to maiduguri from kaduna then am gonna trade in my w202 for something small for the local running's.

aikerism: "The Kompressor (W202) and her big bro (W203) after a clean bath."



W202 and W203 who senior? Who dem 1st born?... Pls uncle Danadam rephrase that statement before your W202 go vex enter limp mode ...

Your rides are clean... Thumbs up Sir!

danadam: @Eyop & Gee2728

I bought her in may 2013 with 250,000 km and I have added over 20,000 km to her. She gets a clean bath every 2 days. I intend to keep her for at least 5 yrs. When the pay is available, I will get a smaller ride (golf mk4) for my local/city runs while the W203 will be strictly for highway travels.

Eyop:

That will be great Gee2728 so it means you are eyeing the W204 i guess . When you mean something small,does that mean you will be switching to the Japanese? I really do love the W204 a lot but all that depends on individual's choice but why V8?

Gee2728: @ danadam, that ur w203 does not look like over 200kmiles at all. nice work in keeping her clean at such a mileage. have heard of someone with over 400kmile w202. mine is just 186756mile

danadam:

Just 186756 miles? That's over 300,000 kilometers. Well, we are all driving high mileage vehicles and with the right/proper maintenance, we can go much higher.