$630 for driver side door actuator, really?
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$630 for driver side door actuator, really?
I feel I am being robbed. I just spent 2K replacing the clutch of the supercharger and the next day the driver side door actuator has gone bad. Any ideas how I can save money on the part? I am not handy with installation but at least don't want to get ripped off on parts by paying dealership the retail price. Thanks in advance,
Andy T
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Welcome to the internetz 
. Check here www.rmeuropean.com
. Check here www.rmeuropean.com
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And with the part number from Gramma Benz... drum roll please... $142.60 from RMEuro (http://www.rmeuropean.com/search.asp...=203-720-01-35).
Part Number: 203-720-01-35 Door Lock Mechanism Left Front Manufacturer: GENUINE MERCEDES
46 in Stock 155.00 $142.60
There you go.
I have ordered from RMEuropean several times and they are very reputable, I would recommend.
Part Number: 203-720-01-35 Door Lock Mechanism Left Front Manufacturer: GENUINE MERCEDES
46 in Stock 155.00 $142.60
There you go.
I have ordered from RMEuropean several times and they are very reputable, I would recommend.
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I paid $100 for the part (with a discount at the dealer) and installed myself
You will need a pop-rivet gun for removing the airbag assembly.
Took 45 minutes and im in no way near the technical level of a MB tech.
$600 is crazy
You will need a pop-rivet gun for removing the airbag assembly.
Took 45 minutes and im in no way near the technical level of a MB tech.
$600 is crazy
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I feel I am being robbed. I just spent 2K replacing the clutch of the supercharger and the next day the driver side door actuator has gone bad. Any ideas how I can save money on the part? I am not handy with installation but at least don't want to get ripped off on parts by paying dealership the retail price. Thanks in advance,
Andy T
Andy T
2k for sc cluch mane you got robbed, these sCs are verry touch the only thing that uaually goes wrong with these is the bearing on the pulley
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Apparently the spring goes bad and what causes your actuator to fail. I think you can find a repair kit on ebay for about $30, but if you want a new one, then $145 is not a bad deal.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...Q5fAccessories
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Thought I'd bump this post. Looks like all W203 doors are doomed to have this problem.
Similar problem in W211 E-Class From this forum, there's a link to a UK seller that sells supposedly beefier replacement springs for various models, including the W203.
http://www.carrat-auto.eu/
Enter code MBO1498 for a 25% discount. Just tried the code - it still works as of now. Fingers crossed that these springs are indeed stronger.
Similar problem in W211 E-Class From this forum, there's a link to a UK seller that sells supposedly beefier replacement springs for various models, including the W203.
http://www.carrat-auto.eu/
Enter code MBO1498 for a 25% discount. Just tried the code - it still works as of now. Fingers crossed that these springs are indeed stronger.
