awbooth

Looking for a used Haynes Manual for a 2005 Mercedes Benz c240 AWD. Any suggestions?
Also, I need to know what to look for as far as problems and recommended maintenance. Any or all suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

Glyn M Ruck

Buy the Maintenance CD from Benz USA. Vastly better. The Haynes Manual on these cars is crap.

mac911

I think I got mine on Amazon.com, but I see it's sold out there right now, though you can order it.

C280 Sport

Welcome. Good little car the C240 is. I do a oil change every 5k and always do the services when needed. Find a good independant shop to do your work if your not a DIY'er

awbooth

thanks

alpinweiss

+1. The part number is P-2700-203-07. It is available from your local MB dealer, or through MB USA.

RumbleUK

Yes, do not buy the Haynes, I mistakenly parted with $20 bucks for one a few weeks back and its crap!

samaritrey

yeah call Mercedes directly it is f**King awesome. You will need a computer running xp-windows7 32bit. 64bit operating systems can't run it.

TemjinX2

you can buy the service dvd on ebay for like $30.

awbooth

cool, I went to ebay and couldn't find it...
do you know what it is called so I can narrow down my search? Thanks

TemjinX2

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...ht_3321wt_1510

i just did "w203 service manual"

awbooth

thanks for doing that dude! I'm ordering it tonight! Thanks
Side question: how can I get my wife's ipod touch to work when the fancy M.B. stock radio does NOT have the output hole to plug in the audio wire to paly an mp3 or an ipod? I'm guessing nightmare?

C280 Sport

You can buy that part from Ebay as well without having to go to a dealer. I have on for my 2005 C Class. There is a DIY on here on how to install it to.

awbooth

thanks

Norm C32

Does this have wiring schematic for the transmission? Could I print pages that torque specs?

THX.

Glyn M Ruck

50 A 203 540 54 05 WIRING HARNESS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION [102], [206]
Code: 423
001 L
50 A 203 540 54 05 WIRING HARNESS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION [105], [106], [207], [208]
Code: 423
001 L
50 A 203 540 53 05 WIRING HARNESS
NEW MANUAL TRANSMISSION GENERATION FRAME BODY FLOOR 001 R
50 A 203 540 53 05 WIRING HARNESS
NEW MANUAL TRANSMISSION GENERATION FRAME BODY FLOOR Code: 411
001 R
50 A 203 540 87 35 ELECT. LINE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION [209], [210]
Code: 423
001 L
50 A 203 540 55 05 WIRING HARNESS
NEW AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR-SELECT INDICATOR, FLOOR ASSEMBLY [103], [104]
Code: 423
001 R
50 A 203 540 55 05 WIRING HARNESS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION [106], [107], [208], [211]
Code: 423
001 R
50 A 209 540 53 08 WIRING HARNESS
AUTOMATIC SEVEN-SPEED TRANSMISSION Code: 427
001 L
50 A 209 540 54 08 WIRING HARNESS
AUTOMATIC SEVEN-SPEED TRANSMISSION Code: 427
001 R
50 A 203 540 88 35 EL. CABLE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION [210], [212]
Code: 423
001 R
60 A 203 540 26 13 WIRING HARNESS
EASY-SHIFT, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, FLOOR ASSEMBLY [202], [203], [204], [205]
Code: 424
001 L
60 A 203 540 27 13 WIRING HARNESS
EASY-SHIFT MANUAL TRANSMISSION (SEQUENTRONIC) Code: 424
001 R
70 A 203 540 75 08 WIRING HARNESS
NEW MANUAL TRANS. GENERATION BACKUP LAMP ADAPTER Code: -423-427
001 R
70 A 203 540 75 08 WIRING HARNESS
NEW MANUAL TRANS. GENERATION BACKUP LAMP ADAPTER Code: 411/422
001 R
80 A 203 540 06 13 WIRING HARNESS
GEAR INDICATOR [160], [213]
Code: 423+494
001 L
80 A 203 540 49 13 WIRING HARNESS
GEAR INDICATOR [162], [180], [202], [203], [204]
Code: 423+494
001 L
---- PART NAME MISSING [205]
000
80 A 203 540 49 13 WIRING HARNESS
GEAR INDICATOR [162], [180], [202], [203], [204]
Code: 427+494
001 L
---- PART NAME MISSING [205]
000
80 A 203 540 12 13 WIRING HARNESS
GEAR INDICATOR [213], [214]
Code: 423+625
001 R
80 A 203 540 50 13 WIRING HARNESS
GEAR INDICATOR [180], [215]
Code: 423+625/427+625
001 R
115 A 001 545 51 40 .PIN BUSHING HOUSING
GEAR RECOGNITION SWITCH
6-PIN 001
115 A 001 545 17 03 .COVER
GEAR RECOGNITION SWITCH
6-PIN 001
110 A 030 545 28 28 .SOCKET HOUSING
CAN BUS NODE PLUG-IN CONNECTOR
2 PIN 001
120 A 002 540 59 81 .CLUTCH
CONTROL MODULE SAM/SRB FRONT, BLACK
10-PIN;N10/1 001
130 A 031 545 32 28 .PLUG HOUSING
COUPLING SWITCH
2-PIN 001
135 A 168 545 36 28 .PIN BUSHING HOUSING
SEQUENTRONIC
2 PIN 001
140 A 168 545 27 28 .PIN BUSHING HOUSING
BACK-UP LAMP SWITCH
2 PIN 001
145 A 210 540 20 81 .PIN BUSHING HOUSING
BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH PLUG CONNECTION
2 PIN 001 R
150 A 028 545 83 28 .PLUG HOUSING
SELECTOR LEVER MODULE
8 PIN 001 R
160 A 036 545 67 28 .PLUG
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROGRAM SELECTION
3-PIN 001 L
160 A 036 545 67 28 .PLUG
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROGRAM SELECTION
3-PIN 001 R
155 A 210 540 47 81 .PIN BUSHING HOUSING
BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH PLUG CONNECTION
2 PIN 001 R
165 A 029 545 55 28 .PIN BUSHING HOUSING
GEAR INDICATOR SENSOR TO TRANSMISSION CASE
3 PIN 001 R
170 A 001 540 99 81 .SOCKET HOUSING
ELECTRIC CONTROL UNITS
12 PIN 001 L
170 A 001 545 26 83 .CAP
ELECTRONIC CONTROL 001 L
170 A 001 545 26 83 .CAP
ELECTRONIC CONTROL 001 R
170 A 001 540 99 81 .SOCKET HOUSING
ELECTRIC CONTROL UNITS
12 PIN 001 R
175 A 037 545 73 28 .HOUSING
LEFT FRONT DOOR INTERMEDIATE CONNECTOR
3-PIN;X34/1 001
180 A 022 545 51 28 .PIN BUSHING HOUSING
KICK-DOWN SWITCH
2-PIN 001
190 A 037 545 36 28 .PIN BUSHING HOUSING
CONTROL MODULE SAM/SRB FRONT, BLUE
6-PIN;N10/1 001
200 A 203 545 24 28 .COUPLING (18-P)
CONNECTOR EASY-SHIFT MANUAL TRANSM.
X22/17 001
200 A 000 545 78 80 .DUMMY PLUG
BLIND PLUG
TO A 203 545 24 28 001
210 A 210 545 13 28 .PLUG HOUSING
CONTROL MODULE FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL
2-PIN 001
210 A 210 545 01 40 .PLUG HOUSING
CONTROL MODULE FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL
12-PIN 001
210 A 210 545 07 03 .COVER
CONTROL MODULE FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL 001
220 A 210 545 00 40 .PLUG HOUSING
CONTROL MODULE FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL
18-PIN 001
220 A 210 545 03 40 .COVER
CONTROL MODULE FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL 001
230 A 012 545 71 26 .PIN BUSHING HOUSING
RIGHT DOOR CONTACT SWITCH
3-PIN 001
240 A 037 545 59 28 .PIN BUSHING HOUSING
CAN C CONNECTOR
2 PIN;X63/4 001
250 A 000 540 45 05 .REP.SET CONTACT
0.5 MM2 MQS [186]
NB
250 A 000 540 46 05 .REP.SET CONTACT
0.75 MM2 MQS [186]
NB
260 A 000 540 27 05 .REP.SET CONTACT
1.00 MM2 JPT [186]
NB
270 A 000 540 38 05 .REP.SET CONTACT
0.75 MM2 [186]
NB
270 A 000 540 40 05 .REP.SET CONTACT
2.5 MM2 SLK [186]
NB
290 A 003 545 06 26 .ROUND PIN BUSHING
2.5 MM2 RK2.5 NB L
280 A 000 540 42 05 .REP.SET CONTACT
1.0 MM2 LKS [186]
NB
300 A 013 545 76 26 .CONTACT BUSHING
0.5-1.0 MM2 MCP2.8 NB
310 A 035 545 74 28 .CONTACT SPRING
1.0-2.5 MM2 SLK NB
300 A 013 545 78 26 .CONTACT BUSHING
1.5-2.5 MM2 MCP2.8 NB
330 A 011 545 81 26 .CONTACT SPRING
0.5-1.0 MM2 JPT NB
330 A 003 545 18 26 .CONTACT SPRING
1.5-2.5 MM2 JPT
Replaced_By: A 004 545 53 26 NB
320 A 000 540 40 05 .REP.SET CONTACT
2.5 MM2 SLK [186]
NB L
330 A 004 545 53 26 .CONTACT SPRING
1.5-2.5 MM2 JPT NB
340 A 000 540 23 05 .REP.SET CONTACT
0.5 MM2 MQS [186]
NB R
340 A 000 540 24 05 .REP.SET CONTACT
0.75 MM2 MQS [186]
NB R

MLBC2404M

Check your rear coils springs for a broken spring piece about 3-4" long at bottom of spring. Sounds like this is a known problem with the C240 4Matic cars at least. I have a 2005 C240 4Matic with 75000 miles and the right rear broke. Here's a couple links in the forum you might want to read:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/339072-diy-detailed-h-r-spring-install-pictures-20-easy-steps.html

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/365380-both-rear-springs-broken-2003-c240-4matic-wagon.html

Hope this helps if you ever hear a rattle going over bumps, etc.