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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by dejosh(m): 9:12am On Aug 27, 2019
I need urgent help pls. I recently purchased a Benz C 180 with security (I.e I open and close the door with its remote control). I locked it the normal way on Sunday night, only to begin to Battle with opening since yesterday all to no avail. What do I do please?
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Logobenz3: 9:14am On Aug 27, 2019
dejosh:
I need urgent help pls. I recently purchased a Benz C 180 with security (I.e I open and close the door with its remote control). I locked it the normal way on Sunday night, only to begin to Battle with opening since yesterday all to no avail. What do I do please?
use the manual key undecided
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by dejosh(m): 9:18am On Aug 27, 2019
The manual key has refused to open the door as well
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Logobenz3: 9:21am On Aug 27, 2019
dejosh:
The manual key has refused to open the door as well
break glass then or call a panel beater to come open the door.
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 10:14am On Aug 27, 2019
dejosh:
The manual key has refused to open the door as well

Press the key fob in a dim environment to see if the light blinks, if it doesn't replace the remote control's batteries (use original Panasonic). If remote is good, then your car's battery may have run down (parasitic drain), or a SAM is on leave.

If the first option fails, then...


Logobenz3:
break glass then or call a panel beater to come open the door.

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by weyreypey: 11:02am On Aug 27, 2019
Eddee:


Press the key fob in a dim environment to see if the light blinks, if it doesn't replace the remote control's batteries (use original Panasonic). If remote is good, then your car's battery may have run down (parasitic drain), or a SAM is on leave.

If the first option fails, then...


I experienced this issue today
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 11:11am On Aug 27, 2019
weyreypey:

I experienced this issue today

Hope you fixed it?
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by weyreypey: 11:12am On Aug 27, 2019
Eddee:


Hope you fixed it?

Suspecting a weakened ba3

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by conductor250: 11:46am On Aug 27, 2019
Funny the only thing I'm seeing here is complaints on complaints cheesy

No wonder this wise guy said...

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by obekediamondfuto(m): 12:24pm On Aug 27, 2019
werey please when you are done please lemme know how you managed to fix this seemingly inevitable issue.... just in case I find myself with a Benz tomorrow

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by conductor250: 1:43pm On Aug 27, 2019
obekediamondfuto:
werey please when you are done please lemme know how you managed to fix this seemingly inevitable issue.... just in case I find myself with a Benz tomorrow
This one has not even bought and he's already repairing his Benzedes relic cheesy

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by obekediamondfuto(m): 2:20pm On Aug 27, 2019
conductor250:

This one has not even bought and he's already repairing his Benzedes relic cheesy

better to plan ahead for contingencies such as these.....
be on top of ur game and when a risk is totally unavoidable, mitigate it...

grin

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by conductor250: 10:22pm On Aug 27, 2019
obekediamondfuto:


better to plan ahead for contingencies such as these.....
be on top of ur game and when a risk is totally unavoidable, mitigate it...

grin

Eyaa. Too bad peace of mind is going to elude you for long. wink cheesy

Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Alfred2000: 1:18am On Aug 28, 2019
Eddee:


So make him buy w210 relic abi? grin grin grin grin



Cc: Nurey abeg come help OP

olajideimmigrat if you make up your mind finish - pm me I get personally used 06 Infiniti M35 and 04 Mercedes Benz E320 with full service history for naija here for quick sales
Eddee is the 06 infiniti still up for grab?
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 6:57am On Aug 28, 2019
Alfred2000:

Eddee is the 06 infiniti still up for grab?
Good morning chief.

Someone has indicated strong interest in it, Merc is still available for quick sale
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by weyreypey: 7:11am On Aug 28, 2019
Thank you all for keeping this thread trending.

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by obekediamondfuto(m): 8:22am On Aug 28, 2019
weyreypey:
Thank you all for keeping this thread trending.

you are welcome BRO, anything for an old(aged) friend
grin
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by obekediamondfuto(m): 8:25am On Aug 28, 2019
conductor250:

Eyaa. Too bad peace of mind is going to elude you for long. wink cheesy

cmon BRO, forget all these things being said here....

in real life, no one (most users) is that careless not to have a Toyota as a backup with a recent Benz....

cmon MAN, be realistic na
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by shortgun(m): 12:16pm On Aug 29, 2019
dejosh:
I need urgent help pls. I recently purchased a Benz C 180 with security (I.e I open and close the door with its remote control). I locked it the normal way on Sunday night, only to begin to Battle with opening since yesterday all to no avail. What do I do please?
You should have an IR port on the handle of the driver door.
Point your key very close to it, press n hold the open button on the remote key for some seconds...this should unlock the door.
Good luck.

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by shortgun(m): 12:24pm On Aug 29, 2019
conductor250:
Funny the only thing I'm seeing here is complaints on complaints cheesy

No wonder this wise guy said...
I wonder why u are so obsessed n bitter with the Benz brand grin
If u want one go n buy....if u don't want leave people that know the value of German technology to enjoy or suffer as u said in peace.
Like someone said " is it ur suffer" grin
You are wasting ur energy trying to make people here not to buy Benz.
As I am typing this someone is making payment for a Benz in Berger, another is saving to get a Benz.....others are dreaming to have one.
Pls channel ur energy to something that will be beneficial to u and ur generation.....this one is effort that will end in futility.
If u like follow wisdom.

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by oluayebenz: 10:45pm On Aug 29, 2019
shortgun:

I wonder why u are so obsessed n bitter with the Benz brand grin
If u want one go n buy....if u don't want leave people that know the value of German technology to enjoy or suffer as u said in peace.
Like someone said " is it ur suffer"
grin
You are wasting ur energy trying to make people here not to buy Benz.
As I am typing this someone is making payment for a Benz in Berger, another is saving to get a Benz.....others are dreaming to have one.
Pls channel ur energy to something that will be beneficial to u and ur generation.....this one is effort that will end in futility.
If u like follow wisdom.

Word grin

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by AmuDimpka: 5:06am On Aug 31, 2019
conductor250:


His problem is not the car. His problem is that he hates Japan or he has poverty/ Nigerian yahoo boyz benz4nothing mentality cheesy

He will sleep there. I'm sure his governor and all 20 HOA members and senators drive something like this. Even his president and vice president, sp, dsp and the richest man in his race all drive Toyota as their main cars (except sometimes they use other cars for ceremonials) grin grin grin

Without a premium armored Toyota Landcruiser that saved the day during a Boko Haram attack, his president would have been dead by now grin

Let him sleep there. He will sleep there for a long time until he acquires sense.


Sometimes I asked myself if guys are this daft... This is a Benz thread and you are here making comparisons

Please define stupidity again

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by AmuDimpka: 5:07am On Aug 31, 2019
shortgun:

I wonder why u are so obsessed n bitter with the Benz brand grin
If u want one go n buy....if u don't want leave people that know the value of German technology to enjoy or suffer as u said in peace.
Like someone said " is it ur suffer" grin
You are wasting ur energy trying to make people here not to buy Benz.
As I am typing this someone is making payment for a Benz in Berger, another is saving to get a Benz.....others are dreaming to have one.
Pls channel ur energy to something that will be beneficial to u and ur generation.....this one is effort that will end in futility.
If u like follow wisdom.

I don't know why people are bitter... Benz is one of the finest cars and here idiots would bring Japanese talk in. Benz talk.... That is to show you the envy of a black man


Benz is a global brand of repute.... You don't compare it with Mazda, Nissan or Lexus

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by AmuDimpka: 5:08am On Aug 31, 2019
conductor250:

Eyaa. Too bad peace of mind is going to elude you for long. wink cheesy

Are you okay?

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Buynowautos: 8:59am On Aug 31, 2019
See as car piece like bread. Obviously a Lexus this cant happen to a Mercedes Benz

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by syntax50: 9:23am On Aug 31, 2019
Logobenz3:
no worry,when e don buy shocks 100k twice and work on the front legs twice at almost 200k,air issues,heating(which instantly kills the m271),flood,air conditioning which is very notorious in the w203,he will know he should have chosed another car over that machine.
Do not buy a C230k if you no get better Money,simple!
It does not tolerate abuse even for 1sec grin
I like how the gear fails almost instantly if you don't buy Mercedes star oil,original filters and steady going to the computer guy to reset gear so as to have proper movement.
Then you begin to wonder if you should expend that much on a car that isn't admired anymore?
grin


Please whats your take on d w203 2006 c230sport(not kompressor & defnitely not 4matic). Mob is barely 3 months in ma hand and am enjoying it. Anything i should know in advance so i start making moves to forestall??

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Shalomc(f): 9:44am On Aug 31, 2019
syntax50:



Please whats your take on d w203 2006 c230sport(not kompressor & defnitely not 4matic). Mob is barely 3 months in ma hand and am enjoying it. Anything i should know in advance so i start making moves to forestall??
All Mercedes Benz cars are NOT designed for speed racing or unholy waka. Treat your Benz well and it will treat you great. Join the Benzworld.org or mbworld.org and read up on what your mechanic will NOT or NEVER learn in two life times. And get yourself a good scanner... OBD2 eg launch CRP series.... And enjoy the Mercedes Benz. Don't swim if you can avoid it

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 11:17am On Aug 31, 2019
Weyreypey Buynowautos shortgun oluayebenz Logobenz look what I found languishing somewhere in the South

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Chelseafan1: 11:57am On Aug 31, 2019
aaidel:
Hello House please which shop in abuja can do machining of rotors reliably? i Get vibrations on braking on a 2013 E350 4Matic and the rotors have been identified as the culprits.

Have you been able to solve this problem? If yes, what did u do, how much did it cost cos I am experiencing the same vibrations while braking from top speed. Car is c230k 2005.

Aside dt, I am still enjoying my beautiful ride.

I'll upgrade to the 2012 c250 once I get a good buyer for this though.

Dt car sweet nd upgraded.

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Chelseafan1: 12:01pm On Aug 31, 2019
Logobenz3:
I've had it for 5 years.
It can be a money pit if not properly maintained and the interior falls apart with age.
Suspension is also a major blow for this car as it will keep failing especially if where you live is untarred.
I will advise you go for a Lexus is250 since that is properly styled,is more recent and economical.
The c230k is an old car tbh...no longer keeping up with the times wink

Front legs na real problem for this our c230k.....my own area kon bad. How much u dey buy doz control arms and linkages....shock absorber too, d tyre sef too small, Rims too big, person go just dey feel shocks if person enter rough roads.

Na d only thing wey I no like about ds car b dt. These days if I over speed kon dey break, na serious vibrations.
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Chelseafan1: 12:04pm On Aug 31, 2019
xpertriate:

Thanks.
I don't want a Toyota ,but Mercedes.
Maintenance is not an issue.
That's why I am asking for specific wahala,which are common with some specific car model.
Provided nothing Herculean is common with this particular model c230k 2004.
I should be able to live with normal maintenance of a vehicle.
Unless your definition of maintenance is something else.
I will gladly learn and listen to your advice,but you have to be specific and clear with the term "money pit"
Thanks

Don't buy the 2004 model jare, the 2005 model is the upgraded version, seats, dashboard, entertainment system, are all upgraded and look nicer in the 2005 model.

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Chelseafan1: 12:16pm On Aug 31, 2019
xpertriate:

Thanks.
I don't want a Toyota ,but Mercedes.
Maintenance is not an issue.
That's why I am asking for specific wahala,which are common with some specific car model.
Provided nothing Herculean is common with this particular model c230k 2004.
I should be able to live with normal maintenance of a vehicle.
Unless your definition of maintenance is something else.
I will gladly learn and listen to your advice,but you have to be specific and clear with the term "money pit"
Thanks

I have been using my 2005 C230k since January, that car is too lovely compared to a 2005 Corolla of about the same price.

Don't open the roof cos the plastic materials might break, front seats tear and look messy easily, u can get a seat cover, handle gear shift with ease else it might break, u go need gum am with gum.
Shocks don't absorb so much like the Corolla cos of the 17 inches rim and 225/45 size tyres in the front (I am considering getting a 16 rim and 205/55 tyre for the front legs) once ur suspension parts go bad, o boy na spending to fix it nd its best to take it to good workshop like Radautoworks, etc

I change oil every 4 months, u can do twice a year, make use of 6 litres Fully synthetic Mobil 1 oil, costs like 23k, filter from 3k to 6k, 0w40 viscocity nd original filter....

The AC is good, very chilling, the car sounds good and intimidating on the road, I don't usually engage the Kompressor unless I want to intimidate other road users.

You might need to have a small car on the side lest u drive d Benz everywhere u go even if na 1km trip.

Be careful with the car, anything wey break or spoil underneat na money, Toks or new, na big money u go spend

Car is fuel econmical, Ibadan to Lagos, 2k fuel go carry u enter Berger, e go remain inside plenty sef, even with AC.


I've had no issue with heating or overheating since I got my lovely ride, don't let one foolish Kazeem remove your thermostat, dont2use water alone instead of Coolant for the radiator, be sure there are no leakages anywhere.

If you can afford the 2012 C250, it's a lot nicer ride dan the 2005 C230k.....na dt one dey my mind now once I sell this one.

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