W203E35

What's a good way to give back to the community? Post instructions on how to do maintenance the same way MB techs do.


Open Engine Hood and Move to Upright Position and Close
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Removing/Installing Air Filter Housing
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Removing/Installing Air Pump
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Changing Spark Plugs

Remove/Install Ignition Coils
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Replace Spark Plug
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Remove/Install Starter
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http://i35.tinypic.com/2uptl61.jpg

Remove/Install Alternator
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Changing Oil

Instructions
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Replace Filter
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Suctioning Oil
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Reset Service Indicator
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Jacking up Car
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Removing Bottom Compartment
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(Didn't see a how to on removing drain plug-just remove it if you really want to)

Remove/Install Radiator
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http://i37.tinypic.com/a48zgl.jpg
Remove/Install Electric Fan
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http://i38.tinypic.com/24fbtax.jpg

Replace Fuel Filter
http://i33.tinypic.com/2m4vl2e.jpg

Remove/Install Fuel Pump
http://i37.tinypic.com/33c3eqe.jpg
http://i35.tinypic.com/rv9ijr.jpg

More to come..........
I Also Take Requests

LILBENZ230

You're a valuable member, Karo. Much appreciated, even if I never use it.

omg its nate

WOW Thanks!

johnand

Looks like someone got their hands on the STAR Service Manual DVD Just got mine on Thursday. It is great, isn't it?

Murtu

Hi Haro, Thanks for the interesting threads they are really helpful. I have a W203 and changed the batteries in my key/remote and since then the odometer is reading 999999 km for the total km reading. It does not roll over to 0. The trip meter works fine and records the distane travekled correctly. Km to next service does not decrease either. Any suggestions please.

W203E35

I might not get extended warranty because of this software. Common problems/customer complaints (learn the inside secrets).

johnand

Next time your in there see if you find anything on generic OBD2 scan tool code P0012. I couldn't find anything on that code

W203E35

P0012 "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded
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I'll try to find something. Are you getting this code?

W203E35

Here is what I found on the camshaft ("Check Basic Position of CamShaft")

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There is way more (Taking out camshaft, Set basic position of camshaft)
It's under "engine timing"-"Camshaft, Camshaft adjustment"

Here are possible causes:
Cam timing improperly set.
Continuous oil flow to the VCT piston chamber.
VCT solenoid valve stuck open.
Camshaft advance mechanism binding (VCT unit).

W203E35

Did you get this resolved? A lot of people say it's because of your cluster? Did you change your cluster?

Take a look at this. Hopefully you can find someone who has something like this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI_kE9It9R4

It's called the EnigmaTool. Find someone with it because it costs 9,500 Euro
http://www.cardiag.eu/enigma-tool/

advans

Karo FTW

MJ50

nice!

oo3

wow thanks. some very informative info here.

benzito911

ye-eeeiiya! thanks

W203E35

I take requests guys, so please if you ever need any diagrams PM me and 'll try to find what I can

Not everyone has the M272 so just let me know.

MJ, once I get home bro i'll take care of that

OneOfaKindTrini

jogger

sticky!!!!!!!!!

W203E35

Bump for the new guys

iJimpanzee

This is amazing. +1


I was just thinking.. the best DIY's ever--would be if someone listed all the things that different services require. Then compiled it into clickable sections or simply a list of things to check off.
Does anyone get what I'm kind of saying?

Rather than taking in the car to do these services, why not do them yourself at a fraction of the cost?
The thing that stops most people (or just me) is that they don't know where to start, so a compilation of a list of things in each different service would be at least one step forward into people taking the time to do things.

Once again, Karo.

*I would help compile the list if I knew what each service entailed fully..

W203E35

There is this if it help?

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ance-info.html

JLD2k3

How about instructions for a rear mount turbo???

03MBC320

wow great post karo, wish there was one of these for a M112!

W203E35

I still really haven't ditched the idea. I have been talking to some G35/350Z guys and have learned that it all comes down to the work is not worth it. By that I mean you are already going to do a turbo setup and spend a good chunk of money you might as well go the whole nine yards. I can't go the whole nine yards because I haven't heard of any reputable shops that can make lower compression pistons. With the stock compression which is 10.7 max I can run is 7-8psi and this is pushing it. Realistically I will probably do 4-5 to be on the safe side on the stock motor. With that much psi I probably will spend a lot of money and end up making probably 280 - 300 to the rear wheels. All this will most likely cost anywhere between 5-8k depending on the hardware (quality not ebay crap) and will need someone to specially tune the car. Atleast this is what I have been told by a lot of guys. The G35/350Z motor is easier because people have explored it. There are tons of aftermarket ECUs, and tons of info and tons of products. With the M272 no one has really explored it's capability. Again I haven't thrown out the idea 100% yet. Once i get back on track and start saving fund I'll still consider it. As of right now i'm 20% let's do it and 80% forget it.

We'll see

I'll make one for all the w203 soon. Just got to dedicate some time

bdgdl08

I know it's off topic, but it goes with the rear-mount talk... How much harder/more expensive is it to dyno tune one of our cars compared to, say, a Nissan?

drexappeal

Karo, thanks so much for the contribution. Your thread has now been added to the OEM/Aftermarket modification stickies!