tommysparks: its either your bearing on d hub is damaged or brake disc is having contours those two issues cause vibration on braking , so have a Mech check it out. Its nothing more than any of the two. Be sure to get back to us after you have a Mech check it out.

shoppyanno: Hello folks. How una dey?
I wana appreciate you all for your advice. Can't but give a big shout out to Oga Eyop, Smartchoice, cne010, auhanson.
Below are some pics of the 2000 model C230 Kompressor

TSAT:

Ok. Tnx. I will change the fuel pump as I already have one I bought for my 2002 ML500 previously(hope it's the same). Can that be the cause. I also notice that those lights in the dash that shows in the morning, don't come up when the SUV is driven and engine hot. But once it's cold, the longer than usual engine kick start will occur.

Will change the pump and it's filter and keep you informed

Eyop:

Can bad tyres cause the vibration?

Chichilas: Gentlemen,

I am glad to now be part of this great forum. I just purchased a 2007 Mercerdes benz ML350 4matic. However, immediately after purchase, I noticed that the battery was bad as it ran down at a filling station. I then jump started the car and drove to a shop to purchase a new 100 AMP battery.

The problem is upon fixing the new battery, my Daytime running lights which are normally on as soon as I engage gear to drive have stopped working. Can anyone in the house give me an insight into what the possible problems are? Is it possible that the battery I purchased is not fully charged yet and so the DRL will not work or have the DRL bulbs gone bad all of a sudden? I had a similar problem with my Honda accord after I changed the batteries but the light came on after a few hours of driving.

Your quick responses will be highly appreciated.

Chichilas: Thanks Eyop.

The battery removed from the car was 100 AMPs so I bought exactly the same thing. The DRL stopped working after I changed the batteries.

Chichilas: Well,

When I experienced this with my Honda accord upon changing the batteries, I did nothing and after 2-3 hours of driving, the lights came on. I was told by my electrician that the DRL did not come on immediately because the battery was new and not fully charged.

I want the house to clarify if this scenario can apply to a Mercedes Benz before I decide next course of actions.

Waiting..

tommysparks: based on the signs and symptoms you obsereved it can't be bad tires. Its certainly bad hub bearing or contoured brake disc. Bad tire will give galloping movement, sideways tilt even with good alignment or vibration during movement at any speed.

cne010:

If your check engine light is on you have to get it scanned.

cne010: @boladonas you're right on luck I happen to be with my mech and showed him your post. Here is his verdict.

Engine oil is mixing with water as you can see here are the causes and your car might have been overheating already.
1. Engine coolant is bad.
2. Radiator is bad.
3. Gasket is flat.

Check the first 2 if they are ok proceed with the gasket change. Using the car like that might cost you the engine once it overheats.

Chai you don flex the car for 5 years oya show the machine some love.

Cheers!

Eyop:

Ok i spoke with my mechanic the one that serviced the car for shoppyanno and he was talking of tyres because he replaced the back brake pad but the front was Ok. He said that his tyres needed replacement so that's why i asked if the tyre can cause this. I remember there was a time i had similar issue when i was travelling to Abuja but the mechanic that checked said the brake disc needs to be changed which i disagreed and later instructed him to use mild sandpaper to clear the surface of the disc and also do same for the brake pads and after that,the problem stopped.

tommysparks: yes boss if the disc is not too bad sand paper can make it smoother. Why am convinced its one of them is because he said he fell hard into a ditch. Anyway you guys can inspect the tire for anyswelling and if the mech says the tires are bad shopyano should better endevour to change them cos I no want see any RIP for this forum apart from paul walker own.

Chichilas: Well,

When I experienced this with my Honda accord upon changing the batteries, I did nothing and after 2-3 hours of driving, the lights came on. I was told by my electrician that the DRL did not come on immediately because the battery was new and not fully charged.

I want the house to clarify if this scenario can apply to a Mercedes Benz before I decide next course of actions.

Waiting..

TSAT:

Attached, is my cluster.

Is it usual on all 2005 Ml350 for the gear Selector not to down shift from D,4,3,2,1? Mine will down shift from D to 1 but will up shift from 1,2,3,4 and D. Pls what can cause this?

cne010:

Sorry for the late response your check engine light isn't on you need to find a star and arrest those other lights on there.

I really don't understand what you meant by the downshifting thingy. If I shift the gear of my w203 to side I see it move from 1 2 3 and 4.

I ran into an importer and was shocked that engine and the gear of my w203 was priced at 100k lol. The guy is in trinity in Apapa just Incase anybody needs spare.

What I meant,as in your case when you see it indicate on the cluster 1,2,3,4 when you push the lever to the plus(+)sign and 4,3,2,1 when you push it to the minus(-)sign abi?
In my own case,I see it go from 1,2,3,4 & D when I move the lever to the plus sign,but when I move to the minus,its ONLY D and 1.

What can actually cause this. Abi na di gear sensor?i tried testing with the ml500(I removed the gear lever and its casing and mounted it on the ml350,the lever REFUSED to move from the P to any gear).
Pls advice

TheGrandMaster: Hello peeps, can anyone tell me where I can get my leather seats cleaned? They are light grey in color and the color is changing. Thanks.

cne010:

I was just discussing about this with a friend we need good detailing shops where dead interiors can't be brought to life. I'm following a lead would get back to you tomorrow hopefully.

headTO: I really appreciate this thread. I have the c240 with a 203 engine. My problem is the a/c is not cooling
I was told that the compressor is bad and I need to change it with the condenser. So my question now is
1. How much does a compressor cost
2. How much is the condenser
3. Where can I get the original parts in Abuja
Pls i need answers to these questions

shoppyanno: I left Lagos with full tank on a jourey to Ekiti which is 190 miles. By the time I arrived ekiti, I had half tank left.
Is the fuel consumption ok?

Secondly, some days ago I drove & on reaching 100km, the steering started vibrating so I did alignment & wheel balancing.

What I observed again was that when I'm on top speed, and needed to slow down the steering was vibratng but not as what it was initally.

While on my journey to Ekiti, I ran into a deep porthole on Lag/Ibadan Exp. After running into the porthole, I observed that when on speed (100- 160) & pressed the brake pedal to slow down, the streering vibration was so serious.

What is responsible for the vibration when slowing down from a top speed?

tuco02:

i had same issue before, but i changed my compressor to that of e class without sensor...since then is as cold as ice!!!!! sweeet
the compressor cost me arround 45 sha... but it is worth it......freeezing lol

shoppyanno: Good day Folks.
Kindly tell me which Transmission Oil I should use for my W202 C230 Kompressor & where I can get to buy in Lagos

TheGrandMaster:

Thanks a whole lot, will be waiting.