Whats the most annoying thing you cant fix on your w203?
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2006 SLK280
2002 Coupe with 125,000 miles. Only two problems and neither are big.
When I open the sunroof past halfway, a metal piece sticks up. It would catch and prevent closing. I would have to have someone close the roof while I hold the piece down (making sure not to catch my finger
). I just don't open the sunroof past halfway and everything is fine. Mercedes quoted me $400 to fix.
My right turn signal doesn't stay on.
Other than that, my car has been one of the most reliable cars I've owned.
When I open the sunroof past halfway, a metal piece sticks up. It would catch and prevent closing. I would have to have someone close the roof while I hold the piece down (making sure not to catch my finger
). I just don't open the sunroof past halfway and everything is fine. Mercedes quoted me $400 to fix.My right turn signal doesn't stay on.
Other than that, my car has been one of the most reliable cars I've owned.
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Yes! I thought I was crazy, but for the last year my car has a had a funky smell in the interior after it sits for a night. Kind of like crayons now that you say it.
If you find a way to get rid of it, let me know! I have tried febreeze and have even rubbed it into the seats...sometimes it smells like its coming from the trunk to me.
Other than that, no problems at all! I'm only at 45k though on an 05 c230k ss
If you find a way to get rid of it, let me know! I have tried febreeze and have even rubbed it into the seats...sometimes it smells like its coming from the trunk to me.
Other than that, no problems at all! I'm only at 45k though on an 05 c230k ss
you could try something like this http://www.atp-inc.com/featured/zeotrap.aspx i used it before coz i smoked a lot in my car and the smell got stuck. worked like a charm.
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2006 C55 AMG, Red
Noisy purge valve? I just took mine to the dealer because of a tick (I just bought it). They said it was the purge valve and it was normal operation. It is a V8 though, it could just be loud. Have you asked the dealer about your valve?
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From: NH
2005 c230 s/c
my 6cd changer. makes clicking sounds sometimes even when the car is off. o and when u burn a cd it takes for eva for it to read the cd. and the error mesg every time i pick a diff cd.....
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THE C350
as for the clicking i have no clue but it should not be clicking
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2005 c230 s/c
as for the clicking it seems to be coming from the magz part..
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I have two annoying problems that are major hassles to fix...
1) The rear suspension bushings are squeeking. Got them replaced under warranty 4 years ago, but with the same old type of bushing. They're going bad, again. Dealer says there is no campaign for these universally defective MB bushings. I'm not sure I believe them.
2) The headliner is falling down at every corner of the car, especially the width of the car behind the overhead light over the package tray. I don't have a couple days to take it out and re-cement it.
1) The rear suspension bushings are squeeking. Got them replaced under warranty 4 years ago, but with the same old type of bushing. They're going bad, again. Dealer says there is no campaign for these universally defective MB bushings. I'm not sure I believe them.
2) The headliner is falling down at every corner of the car, especially the width of the car behind the overhead light over the package tray. I don't have a couple days to take it out and re-cement it.
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From: Seattle, WA
2001 C320
108,000 miles on my 2001 C320. ISSUES!
Replaced Mass Air Flow sensor
Replaced Crankshaft Position sensor
Replaced Drivers and Passenger door grab handles
Electronic telescoping steering wheel goes in and out but will not move up and down anymore.
Passenger side front window rolls down fine but when rolling up it stops every inch or so on the way up. Figure the motor is going bad, suggestions?
Drivers side mirror won't move using the controls. Have to manually reach out and set the mirror to the correct position. Want to find one from a silver C-Class at a junk yard.
6 disc cd changer won't always be recognized by the stereo. Whenver it happens I have to remove the 6 disc cartridge and put it back in then it works fine.
Passenger side vanity mirror light doesn't work. Bulb is fine.
Annoying rattle/squeak coming from the front passenger seat but only when someone is sitting in it.
Annoying squeak/groaning coming from the back of car when going over large bumps. Had the shocks/springs looked at and was told there were fine.
I would like to get the passenger window, drivers side mirror and steering wheel fixed before I sell the car but I refuse to go to the stealership.
Replaced Mass Air Flow sensor
Replaced Crankshaft Position sensor
Replaced Drivers and Passenger door grab handles
Electronic telescoping steering wheel goes in and out but will not move up and down anymore.
Passenger side front window rolls down fine but when rolling up it stops every inch or so on the way up. Figure the motor is going bad, suggestions?
Drivers side mirror won't move using the controls. Have to manually reach out and set the mirror to the correct position. Want to find one from a silver C-Class at a junk yard.
6 disc cd changer won't always be recognized by the stereo. Whenver it happens I have to remove the 6 disc cartridge and put it back in then it works fine.
Passenger side vanity mirror light doesn't work. Bulb is fine.
Annoying rattle/squeak coming from the front passenger seat but only when someone is sitting in it.
Annoying squeak/groaning coming from the back of car when going over large bumps. Had the shocks/springs looked at and was told there were fine.
I would like to get the passenger window, drivers side mirror and steering wheel fixed before I sell the car but I refuse to go to the stealership.
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THE C350
108,000 miles on my 2001 C320. ISSUES!
Replaced Mass Air Flow sensor
Replaced Crankshaft Position sensor
Replaced Drivers and Passenger door grab handles
Electronic telescoping steering wheel goes in and out but will not move up and down anymore.
Passenger side front window rolls down fine but when rolling up it stops every inch or so on the way up. Figure the motor is going bad, suggestions?
Drivers side mirror won't move using the controls. Have to manually reach out and set the mirror to the correct position. Want to find one from a silver C-Class at a junk yard.
6 disc cd changer won't always be recognized by the stereo. Whenver it happens I have to remove the 6 disc cartridge and put it back in then it works fine.
Passenger side vanity mirror light doesn't work. Bulb is fine.
Annoying rattle/squeak coming from the front passenger seat but only when someone is sitting in it.
Annoying squeak/groaning coming from the back of car when going over large bumps. Had the shocks/springs looked at and was told there were fine.
I would like to get the passenger window, drivers side mirror and steering wheel fixed before I sell the car but I refuse to go to the stealership.
Replaced Mass Air Flow sensor
Replaced Crankshaft Position sensor
Replaced Drivers and Passenger door grab handles
Electronic telescoping steering wheel goes in and out but will not move up and down anymore.
Passenger side front window rolls down fine but when rolling up it stops every inch or so on the way up. Figure the motor is going bad, suggestions?
Drivers side mirror won't move using the controls. Have to manually reach out and set the mirror to the correct position. Want to find one from a silver C-Class at a junk yard.
6 disc cd changer won't always be recognized by the stereo. Whenver it happens I have to remove the 6 disc cartridge and put it back in then it works fine.
Passenger side vanity mirror light doesn't work. Bulb is fine.
Annoying rattle/squeak coming from the front passenger seat but only when someone is sitting in it.
Annoying squeak/groaning coming from the back of car when going over large bumps. Had the shocks/springs looked at and was told there were fine.
I would like to get the passenger window, drivers side mirror and steering wheel fixed before I sell the car but I refuse to go to the stealership.
Have you tried re syncing the window?
you don't have to get the correct color mirror the painted part comes right off.
as for the steering wheel i would say the motor is out there is a diy on it somewhere GL.
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c class w203
hi!
you might know or have an idea , i keep getting this stupid message: tail light R gone, substition lamp on. it happens every so often. iv changed bulbs(whicch dont appear blown and look ok) , swapped bulbs,checkd connections, check in engine bay for ground wires being tight...
its a c class, w203, year 2000.
any ideas?
thanks.
you might know or have an idea , i keep getting this stupid message: tail light R gone, substition lamp on. it happens every so often. iv changed bulbs(whicch dont appear blown and look ok) , swapped bulbs,checkd connections, check in engine bay for ground wires being tight...
its a c class, w203, year 2000.
any ideas?
thanks.
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2006 C230 sport
The bezel trim around the shifter, I've tried trim tape, gluing the broken plastic tabs, and nothing. Can't find this part anywhere to replace it. Every time I put the car in gear, I have to reseat the bezel, it's the PITA on my car.
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2006 C230 sport
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/02-03-04-05-Mercedes-C230-C320-coupe-Shifter-cover-shift-trim-05-OEM-/281047527907?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item416fbcf1e3&vxp=mtr
Anyway... Unless you can somehow glue it back on, I guess it's time to hit your local salvage yards to see how much a replacement is there.
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2005 C230 SS
For me it has been the vibration from the OEM Subwoofer in the drivers rear hatch panel. I took it to dealership numerous times while i was still under warranty and they said there was nothing they could do. I pointed out that it was a bad design because of the way the sub is facing. they said sorry. sooo i took it apart and stuffed it with foam and it helped but still not fully gone. its annoying (and i dont have the Bass setting all the way up)
if you see in this pic, there is a (surprising) tweeter next to the sub. what i did was stuff all the surrounding area under the deck with foam. best i could do until i 86 that sub and go for external
if you see in this pic, there is a (surprising) tweeter next to the sub. what i did was stuff all the surrounding area under the deck with foam. best i could do until i 86 that sub and go for external
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From: SoCal
'05 C320 Sport Coupe
When my bezel broke, I bought a new one.
It lasted 1 year before it broke too...
(I think the problem is the shrinking leather skirt around the shifter pulling too hard on the bezel)
So I grabbed 4 paperclips, a small drill bit and followed C230 Sport Coup's suggestion...
https://mbworld.org/forums/3578676-post8.html
Never a problem again!
It lasted 1 year before it broke too...
(I think the problem is the shrinking leather skirt around the shifter pulling too hard on the bezel)
So I grabbed 4 paperclips, a small drill bit and followed C230 Sport Coup's suggestion...
https://mbworld.org/forums/3578676-post8.html
Never a problem again!
