W203 Door Lock Pogo Fix
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From: Los Angeles
2005 C230 Sport Coupe
From what I heard so far, the job sounds difficult. But I'm still willing to try it on my own, or with outside help from an independent shop. The stealership price is just too much, now that the warranty expired in March. If it's not impossible, then I'm going to do it. Can't be as hard as a motor swap.
Dealing with the dealership when you have a motor swap is kind of weird. Not sure if I trust them anymore with this kind of stuff.
Don't worry too much about the rivet gun. I can probably get those from Home Depot or Harbor Freight for a few dollars. I just need helpful hints to get me going.
This problem with the door lock is common on the W203, ain't it?
None of our Japanese cars have this stupid problem.
Dealing with the dealership when you have a motor swap is kind of weird. Not sure if I trust them anymore with this kind of stuff.Don't worry too much about the rivet gun. I can probably get those from Home Depot or Harbor Freight for a few dollars. I just need helpful hints to get me going.
This problem with the door lock is common on the W203, ain't it?
None of our Japanese cars have this stupid problem.Is it through the speaker hole?
I have the guide rail disconnected, but can get it out...
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From: BC, Canada
2003 C230K Coupe Orion Blue
I can't remember exactly what it involved the window has to change positions to access everything. Halfway up, disconnect something, then 2/3 up (or was it down?) and unhook the cable that keeps the window up. Only then is there enough room to pull out the door module. The module comes out where the rail normally sits.
If you figure this out, please post more information for the rest of us. Thanks.
