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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by egesie(m): 10:20pm On Feb 08, 2015
Pls does mercedes benz W202 230 Kompressor 2000 model come in manual tranny option? Cos it's only auto tranny I see around
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Nobody: 10:24pm On Feb 08, 2015
egesie:
Pls does mercedes benz W202 230 Kompressor 2000 model come in manual tranny option? Cos it's only auto tranny I see around

Sure you need to look into Getting it from Europe they have more manual tranny than the U.S.
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by egesie(m): 10:31pm On Feb 08, 2015
cne010:


Sure you need to look into Getting it from Europe they have more manual tranny than the U.S.
Thx
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Nobody: 11:33am On Feb 09, 2015
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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Nobody: 11:33am On Feb 09, 2015
i have got my car on the road on saturday as schedule, am however still having some issues and the mechanic seem to be doing trial and error.

the car goes off when left to steam and it doesn't start except i throttle . my last car was an 03 Nissan maxima and it didn't act like this.

i still need advice from experienced hands pls
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Nobody: 11:48am On Feb 09, 2015
aguiyi:
i have got my car on the road on saturday as schedule, am however still having some issues and the mechanic seem to be doing trial and error.

the car goes off when left to steam and it doesn't start except i throttle . my last car was an 03 Nissan maxima and it didn't act like this.

i still need advice from experienced hands pls
Have you gotten the MAF sensor earlier discussed?
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Nobody: 12:02pm On Feb 09, 2015
0rex:

Have you gotten the MAF sensor earlier discussed?
its the old model that doesn't use MAF sensor but only Airfilter .

i have gotten it. i actually drove to Aba from ph and the movement was ok but when i slow down it doesnt pick up on time even if i return to high gear until after like 1 minute or 2 except i off the engine and restart it again.

All this started after i wash the engine on arrival from Benin cos it was dirty to a fault .
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Nobody: 1:48pm On Feb 09, 2015
aguiyi:

its the old model that doesn't use MAF sensor but only Airfilter .

i have gotten it. i actually drove to Aba from ph and the movement was ok but when i slow down it doesnt pick up on time even if i return to high gear until after like 1 minute or 2 except i off the engine and restart it again.

All this started after i wash the engine on arrival from Benin cos it was dirty to a fault .

Did you scan the car prior to changing the Air-filter?

I don't think your mechanic is right sha. Does the car use a carburetor?, The MAF sensor is usually attached to the air-filter box. If the MAF sensor is faulty, it can be very frustrating because it causes random engine malfunctions.

Get that car scanned sir and also upload pics of your engine bay.
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Nobody: 1:58pm On Feb 09, 2015
0rex:

Did you scan the car prior to changing the Air-filter?

I don't think your mechanic is right sha. Does the car use a carburetor?, The MAF sensor is usually attached to the air-filter box. If the MAF sensor is faulty, it can be very frustrating because it causes random engine malfunctions.

Get that car scanned sir and also upload pics of your engine bay.

i will upload pix of the engine bay after work. the scanning has to be by weekend

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Nobody: 2:03pm On Feb 09, 2015
i got this fuse box charts online while searching for ways of having my car perform optimally, i don't know if it has already been shared.

the mods can delete it if it has.

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Nobody: 2:04pm On Feb 09, 2015
Fuse and Relay chart------------ sorry guys Fuse #16 in the pic should be #6
Consuming unit---------------------------------------------------- FUSE NUMBER
----------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
ABC SUSPENSION------------------------ 9, 46
ADJUSTABLE MIRROR, LEFT ------------------------------ 13, 26
ADJUSTABLE MIRROR, RIGHT --------------------------------- 26, 39
ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN ----------------------------- 3, 4, 25
AIR SUSPENSION ------------------------------------ 9, 32
AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR -------------------------------- 32
ANTI-THEFT ALARM --------------------------------- 51, 77
AUT MATIC TEMP CONTROL ---------------------------- 23, 35, 47
AUTOMATIC DIMMING EXTERIOR MIRROR----------------------------- 13, 39
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INT, MIRROR --------------------------------- 77
AUXILIARY HEATING---------------------------------- 41
BLOWER MOTOR A/C -------------------------------- 23, 35
BOOST INTERCOOLER-------------------------------- 47
CD CHANGER ------------------------------- 61
CENTRAL LOCKING ------------------------------------ 62
CIGARET LIGHTER FRONT ----------------------------------- 11
CIGARET LIGHTER REAR, LEFT/RIGHT ----------------------------------- 72, 74
COOL BOX ----------------------------- 76
CRUISE CONTROL ------------------------------ 25
DIAGNOSTIC SOCKET ------------------------------ 20, 24
DIPPED BEAM HEADLAMP, LEFT/RIGHT --------------------- electronic fuse
DISTRONIC ------------------------------- 36, 26
DOME LAMP ---------------------------- 77
DRIVER SEAT ADJUSTMENT------------------------------- 13, 71
DRIVER SEAT HEATING --------------------------- 13, 71
DRIVER SEAT VENTILATION ------------------------------------- 71
DRIVER LIGHT SENSOR --------------------------- 77
ENGINE FAN --------------------------------------- 33, 48
ENGINE MANAGEMENT UNIT ------------------------- 29, 30, 43, 44, 48
ENTRANCE LIGHT --------------------------------- 13, 39, 72, 74
ESP ---------------------------------- 2, 34
EXTERIOR MIRROR INDICATORS, LEFT RIGHT ---------------------------- 13. 39
HORN FANFARE ------------------------ 28
FOG LAMP, FR LEFT/RIGHT------------------------- electronic fuse
FOLDING EXTERIOR MIRROR ------------------------- 13, 39
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HEATING--------------------------- 39, 73
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT VENTILATION -------------------------------- 73
FRONT SIDE LIGHT, LEFT/RIGHT ------------------------------- electronic fuse
GARAGE DOOR REMOTE CONTROL ------------------------------- 77
GLOVE COMP LIGHT -------------------------------- electronic fuse
HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM --------------------------------- electronic fuse
HEADLAMP CLEANING SYSTEM ----------------------------- electronic fuse
HEADLIGHT RANGE ADJUSTMENT --------------------------- 40
HEATER MIRROR ------------------------- 13, 39
HEATER BOOSTER -------------------------- 6
IGNITION COILS -------------------------------- 49
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER --------------------------- 20, 21, 22

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Nobody: 2:05pm On Feb 09, 2015
2nd page
INTAKE MANIFOLD HEATER ------------------ 44
INTERIOR MIRROR ADJUSTER ----------------------- 13, 77
INTERIOR MOTION SENSOR ---------------------- 77
KEYLESS GO ---------------------------------- 58
LANGUAGE CONTROL SYSTEM -------------------------------- 63
MAIN BEAM HEADLAMP RIGHT/LEFT ---------------------- ELECTRONIC FUSE
MAKEUP MIRROR -------------------------------- 77
NAVIGATION SYSTEM --------------------------- 61
OIL COOLER FAN --------------------------------- 42
PARKTRONIC SYSTEM --------------------------------- 75
PASSENGER SEAT ADJUSTMENT --------------------------- 39, 73
POWER LOCKING------------------------------------ 13, 39, 62, 72, 74
POWER WINDOW DRIVER SEAT--------------------------------- 13
POWER WINDOW PASSENGER SEAT ------------------------------ 13, 39
POWER WINDOW REAR LEFT ------------------------ 13, 72
POWER WINDOW REAR RIGHT ------------------------ 13, 74
RADIO COMMAND, SOUND ----------------------------- 61, 66
RAIN SENSOR ----------- 77
READING LAMP ---------- 77
REAR AIR CONDITIONING -------------- 69, 68
REAR FOG LAMP -------------- ELECTRONIC FUSE
REAR HEAD RELEASE --------------- 26, 62
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT ------ 26, 62, 72, 74
REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT ---------------- 67, 72, 14
REAR SEAT HEATING ---------------- 67, 72, 74
REAR SEAT VENTILATION ------------------ 67
REAR SIDE LAMP RIGHT/LEFT --------------- ELECTRONIC FUSE
REAR WINDOW BLIND ------------------------ 26, 50
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER ------------------ 26, 53
LIC PLATE LIGHTING -------------------------- ELECTRONIC FUSE
REMOTE CLOSING AND LOCKING TRUNK LID ----------- 13, 57, 62
REMOTE TRUNK LEAD RELESE ------------------ 13, 62
REVERSING LAMP--------------------- ELECTRONIC FUSE
SEATBELT COMFORT FIT SYSTEM--------------------- 71, 73
SEATBELT LOCKING SYSTEM ----------------------------- 12
SECONDERY AIR PUMP ----------------------------- 31
SLIDING TILTING SUNROOF ---------------------------- 77
STOP SIGNAL SWITCH ---------------------------- 16
TAXI -------------------------------------------------- 59
TELEPHON/ EMERGENCY CALL ------------------------ 18, 63, 64
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM --------------------------- 70
TRAILER COUPLING ---------------------------------- 54, 55, 56
TRAILER POWER SUPPLY -------------------------------- 55
TRANSMISSION CONTROL ------------------------------- 37
TRUNK LIGHT -------------------------------------- ELECTRONIC FUSE
TURN INDICATORS ----------------------------- ELECTRONIC FUSE
WINDSCREEN WIPER------------------------------ 5, 25
WINDSHIELD WASHER SYSTEM---------------------- 10
WIPER RECESS HEATING --------------------------- 1
sorry guys fuse # 16 in the pic should be # 6

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by dabosuker(m): 1:34am On Feb 11, 2015
aguiyi:


i will upload pix of the engine bay after work. the scanning has to be by weekend

If you are in PHC, you should try & visit "BENZ AFFAIRS", by rummuodomaya , close to the roundabout, on your way to rukpokwu /airport. those guys are good .
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by LeylowDee: 4:55am On Feb 11, 2015
Good morning,
Thanks for your supports. I called the contacts in Trinity and i was able to get some parts cheaper. THANKS.

BUT....MAIN ISSUE NOW
My 2002 C-Class Sport Kompressor coupe(pics attached) doesnt drive well.
Its displaying the check engine light.
It doesnt pick smoothly (It jerks) then drive well once it move abit, but once u slow down, picking of the car is not smooth.

Please HELP A Brother.
Thanks


cne010:


Contact Chucks.

Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Nobody: 8:57am On Feb 11, 2015
dabosuker:


If you are in PHC, you should try & visit "BENZ AFFAIRS", by rummuodomaya , close to the roundabout, on your way to rukpokwu /airport. those guys are good .

thank you for this, will update update on weekend when i get there
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Nobody: 8:59am On Feb 11, 2015
LeylowDee:
Good morning,
Thanks for your supports. I called the contacts in Trinity and i was able to get some parts cheaper. THANKS.

BUT....MAIN ISSUE NOW
My 2002 C-Class Sport Kompressor coupe(pics attached) doesnt drive well.
Its displaying the check engine light.
It doesnt pick smoothly (It jerks) then drive well once it move abit, but once u slow down, picking of the car is not smooth.

Please HELP A Brother.
Thanks



did you wash your engine, mine is doing like that and it started after the engine wash. it seems like a common problem with the c-class
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by tuco02: 1:56pm On Feb 11, 2015
Hi guys,
I use c240 w203 2005. Recently I noticed if I come to a slow stop it takes like two seconds for the gear to pick up. Though not always. But I'm really concerned.
NB I recently changed the gear oil because of a leak underneath. It still leakes a little though.
So far no any check engine light. And it drives smoothly. Just that little hesitation for 2 seconds when I come to a slow stop. Pls advice needed. Tnxs guys
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Nobody: 8:20pm On Feb 11, 2015
tuco02:
Hi guys,
I use c240 w203 2005. Recently I noticed if I come to a slow stop it takes like two seconds for the gear to pick up. Though not always. But I'm really concerned.
NB I recently changed the gear oil because of a leak underneath. It still leakes a little though.
So far no any check engine light. And it drives smoothly. Just that little hesitation for 2 seconds when I come to a slow stop. Pls advice needed. Tnxs guys

What transmission oil did you use?
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by prudencesmart(m): 11:12pm On Feb 11, 2015
aguiyi:


thank you for this, will update update on weekend when i get there

Before you rush to spend money at Benz Affairs, you may be suffering from uleaded fuel issues.This cars are supposed to be driven on premium fuel...I had similar issues, AU Hanson adviced me to consistently use xft in absence of premium fuel. I did that , like magic the whole issues went off, since then no such issues came up again thereafter as i have been consistent using xft at every refilling.

You need to read his article on the unleaded fuel thing, a common sickness of benz and most sport cars.
Read here: https://www.nairaland.com/520025/mercedes-benz-thread/73#28485005 and
https://www.nairaland.com/2017868/gurus-house-kindly-these-codes#28429687

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by LeylowDee: 9:56am On Feb 12, 2015
aguiyi:


did you wash your engine, mine is doing like that and it started after the engine wash. it seems like a common problem with the c-class

I washed the engine though....but it has bin doing like that even before i washed it.
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by LeylowDee: 9:58am On Feb 12, 2015
Please, my own benz is also showing Check Engine...i make some search, I learnt that the problem might be from the Fuel.

Where can i get this xft please.

[quote author=prudencesmart post=30647285]

Before you rush to spend money at Benz Affairs, you may be suffering from uleaded fuel issues.This cars are supposed to be driven on premium fuel...I had similar issues, AU Hanson adviced me to consistently use xft in absence of premium fuel. I did that , like magic the whole issues went off, since then no such issues came up again thereafter as i have been consistent using xft at every refilling.

You need to read his article on the unleaded fuel thing, a common sickness of benz and most sport cars.
Read here: https://www.nairaland.com/520025/mercedes-benz-thread/73#28485005
https://www.nairaland.com/2017868/gurus-house-kindly-these-codes#28429687[/quote

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by tuco02: 5:41pm On Feb 13, 2015
cne010:


What transmission oil did you use?

Oando
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Raheem2386: 2:29pm On Feb 16, 2015
Afternoon everyone, pls d c240 w203 I just got is really guzzling fuel, filled my tank and just from central area to gwarinpa fuel was already close to 3/4 and secondly anytime I stop completely and it's time to move, stepping on the car it kinda hesitates before moving, I've a Rav 4 and after a green light I step on it d car moves but this Benz go dey do like I dey disturb am, sorry na my first benz ohhhh. Went to some mechanics all man just dey talk hin own story. Pls any advice from the house?
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by pinetulips(m): 6:59pm On Feb 16, 2015
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experts please tell me more about the advantages and disadvantages of Mercedes Benz C230 & OR C180. THANKS UN ANTICIPATION.
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Emperoh(m): 8:52am On Feb 17, 2015
Good morning Benz addicts,

A friend is keen on buying a 2004 S350. The deal is cool and all seems ok. But the airmatic suspension is fault.
Something to do with the airpump. Checks show that a new pump can be installed for N25k.

But then, how reliable and durable is the Airmatic suspension? IS it a component requiring specific servicing regime and then again, is it a component that will frequently break down?

Any other issues he needs to be conscious about on the S350?
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by lungwun(m): 10:14am On Feb 18, 2015
Emperoh:
Good morning Benz addicts,

A friend is keen on buying a 2004 S350. The deal is cool and all seems ok. But the airmatic suspension is fault.
Something to do with the airpump. Checks show that a new pump can be installed for N25k.

But then, how reliable and durable is the Airmatic suspension? IS it a component requiring specific servicing regime and then again, is it a component that will frequently break down?

Any other issues he needs to be conscious about on the S350?

Since no Benz owner has replied, allow me, a BMW owner (who has also considered a S350) reply you.

The W220 has its share of electrical gremlins not none too worrying. Also check if the car has ABC (I doubt it if its a 350) but that is another area of super worry. Engine parts M112.E37 are shared amongst other lesser Mercedes models (ML350 In Nigeria, and i see loads of those) so they should be readily available.

Alternatively, the S320 shares most engine components with the more popular (in Nigeria) M112 E32 engine so servicing and engine parts will even be easier. However in a car of complexity there are several other things which could go wrong. The s320 is also down approximately 25hp and 25 lb/ft of torque to the 350.

Like you said, the airmatic is a problem, not just the pump but also the individual shocks. Arnott have reconditioned shocks which are not too bad but the costs hit hard if you are not expecting it. Air suspension parts could be cheaper in Nigeria but i haven't done my research.
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Nobody: 11:06am On Feb 18, 2015
lungwun:


Since no Benz owner has replied, allow me, a BMW owner (who has also considered a S350) reply you.

The W220 has its share of electrical gremlins not none too worrying. Also check if the car has ABC (I doubt it if its a 350) but that is another area of super worry. Engine parts M112.E37 are shared amongst other lesser Mercedes models (ML350 In Nigeria, and i see loads of those) so they should be readily available.

Alternatively, the S320 shares most engine components with the more popular (in Nigeria) M112 E32 engine so servicing and engine parts will even be easier. However in a car of complexity there are several other things which could go wrong. The s320 is also down approximately 25hp and 25 lb/ft of torque to the 350.

Like you said, the airmatic is a problem, not just the pump but also the individual shocks. Arnott have reconditioned shocks which are not too bad but the costs hit hard if you are not expecting it. Air suspension parts could be cheaper in Nigeria but i haven't done my research.

Thanks Lungwun the ambassador for BMW to Benz. The W220 uses hydraulic shocks not really pricey like the Airshocks so it isn't that pricey like previous models. It's a pretty solid car the only expensive fix I see would be the SBC and the shocks which do rarely go bad aside that is a pretty good car. If your friend finds a mechanic with a star scanner he has no problems.

I think the car in question should be a s320 not s350
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by lungwun(m): 11:36am On Feb 18, 2015
cne010:


Thanks Lungwun the ambassador for BMW to Benz. The W220 uses hydraulic shocks not really pricey like the Airshocks so it isn't that pricey like previous models. It's a pretty solid car the only expensive fix I see would be the SBC and the shocks which do rarely go bad aside that is a pretty good car. If your friend finds a mechanic with a star scanner he has no problems.

I think the car in question should be a s320 not s350

Thanks,

It could be a S350 as those were only sold in Europe. The W220 only got the 350 in the US in its final year of production and they are as scarce as hens teeth.
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Emperoh(m): 12:16pm On Feb 18, 2015
Thanks guys.

I think the guy is pretty much ok with other components of the car except for the Airmatics.

He will be reading this reviews and taking a decision thereof.

E seun sirs!!!
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Nobody: 3:31pm On Feb 18, 2015
the injector cleaner improved my engine performance. am really grateful to the guy that recommended it.

i still get this slow movement whenever i slow down or stop completely. is this how the c 180 acts or i have other things to attend to.

i will continue using the cleaner to see if it improves further till i get a better solution

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by newacca: 5:29pm On Feb 18, 2015
This is where I belong. smiley
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Nobody: 5:53pm On Feb 18, 2015
newacca:
This is where I belong. smiley

are you doing acca or just qualified

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