230K Problems Problems Problems... :(
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230K Problems Problems Problems... :(
Hello,
I was wondering if anyone might be able to help me with some guides on how to repair some faults on my car please???
I have CLK230 Kompressor, Triptronic...
Ive been having a few problems with it and would like to repair it myself if I can instead of having to re-mortgage my house to pay mercedes lol
I would be really gratefull for any guides on repairing these problems please?
Ive had my ESP/BAS lights on for a while now, these stay on the brakes where changed a while ago but these where on and off before then even... I read in my service history that the previous owner had this problem and paid £200 or so pounds for replacing the faulty sensor, im having the same problem. Can this be repaired by myself???
Also my engine warning light is on and has been on for a while it wont go off, read that this is the CO2 sensor????
On top of all that my engine makes a lot of noise when I accelarate and it feels rough I was told this is the clutch on the automatic gearbox by someone else and it might need gearbox oil?
The car also makes huge banging noises that I can feel under my feet like I have run something over when I brake suddenly???
Final problem is I recently built a car computer in my car replacing the stereo with a touch screen powered by a laptop, since doing this something has happened to my temperature read out, it goes all funny when I start the car, I have checked the wiring on this and it all seems to be plugged in properly, funny thing is it seems to go back to normal when I put the heating on and the car warms up... It just shows half broken letters when the car is cold??? Has my car got the flu??? LOL
I hope someone can help me at least fix some of the problems myself???
I was wondering if anyone might be able to help me with some guides on how to repair some faults on my car please???
I have CLK230 Kompressor, Triptronic...
Ive been having a few problems with it and would like to repair it myself if I can instead of having to re-mortgage my house to pay mercedes lol
I would be really gratefull for any guides on repairing these problems please?
Ive had my ESP/BAS lights on for a while now, these stay on the brakes where changed a while ago but these where on and off before then even... I read in my service history that the previous owner had this problem and paid £200 or so pounds for replacing the faulty sensor, im having the same problem. Can this be repaired by myself???
Also my engine warning light is on and has been on for a while it wont go off, read that this is the CO2 sensor????
On top of all that my engine makes a lot of noise when I accelarate and it feels rough I was told this is the clutch on the automatic gearbox by someone else and it might need gearbox oil?
The car also makes huge banging noises that I can feel under my feet like I have run something over when I brake suddenly???
Final problem is I recently built a car computer in my car replacing the stereo with a touch screen powered by a laptop, since doing this something has happened to my temperature read out, it goes all funny when I start the car, I have checked the wiring on this and it all seems to be plugged in properly, funny thing is it seems to go back to normal when I put the heating on and the car warms up... It just shows half broken letters when the car is cold??? Has my car got the flu??? LOL
I hope someone can help me at least fix some of the problems myself???
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2006 MB C230 SS 6spd, Navi
Originally Posted by c9679
Hello,
I was wondering if anyone might be able to help me with some guides on how to repair some faults on my car please???
I have CLK230 Kompressor, Triptronic...
Ive been having a few problems with it and would like to repair it myself if I can instead of having to re-mortgage my house to pay mercedes lol
I would be really gratefull for any guides on repairing these problems please?
Ive had my ESP/BAS lights on for a while now, these stay on the brakes where changed a while ago but these where on and off before then even... I read in my service history that the previous owner had this problem and paid £200 or so pounds for replacing the faulty sensor, im having the same problem. Can this be repaired by myself???
Also my engine warning light is on and has been on for a while it wont go off, read that this is the CO2 sensor????
On top of all that my engine makes a lot of noise when I accelarate and it feels rough I was told this is the clutch on the automatic gearbox by someone else and it might need gearbox oil?
The car also makes huge banging noises that I can feel under my feet like I have run something over when I brake suddenly???
Final problem is I recently built a car computer in my car replacing the stereo with a touch screen powered by a laptop, since doing this something has happened to my temperature read out, it goes all funny when I start the car, I have checked the wiring on this and it all seems to be plugged in properly, funny thing is it seems to go back to normal when I put the heating on and the car warms up... It just shows half broken letters when the car is cold??? Has my car got the flu??? LOL
I hope someone can help me at least fix some of the problems myself???
I was wondering if anyone might be able to help me with some guides on how to repair some faults on my car please???
I have CLK230 Kompressor, Triptronic...
Ive been having a few problems with it and would like to repair it myself if I can instead of having to re-mortgage my house to pay mercedes lol
I would be really gratefull for any guides on repairing these problems please?
Ive had my ESP/BAS lights on for a while now, these stay on the brakes where changed a while ago but these where on and off before then even... I read in my service history that the previous owner had this problem and paid £200 or so pounds for replacing the faulty sensor, im having the same problem. Can this be repaired by myself???
Also my engine warning light is on and has been on for a while it wont go off, read that this is the CO2 sensor????
On top of all that my engine makes a lot of noise when I accelarate and it feels rough I was told this is the clutch on the automatic gearbox by someone else and it might need gearbox oil?
The car also makes huge banging noises that I can feel under my feet like I have run something over when I brake suddenly???
Final problem is I recently built a car computer in my car replacing the stereo with a touch screen powered by a laptop, since doing this something has happened to my temperature read out, it goes all funny when I start the car, I have checked the wiring on this and it all seems to be plugged in properly, funny thing is it seems to go back to normal when I put the heating on and the car warms up... It just shows half broken letters when the car is cold??? Has my car got the flu??? LOL
I hope someone can help me at least fix some of the problems myself???
Good Luck
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03 C32 AMG
Originally Posted by c9679
Ive had my ESP/BAS lights on for a while now, these stay on the brakes where changed a while ago but these where on and off before then even... I read in my service history that the previous owner had this problem and paid £200 or so pounds for replacing the faulty sensor, im having the same problem. Can this be repaired by myself???
Originally Posted by c9679
Also my engine warning light is on and has been on for a while it wont go off, read that this is the CO2 sensor????
Originally Posted by c9679
On top of all that my engine makes a lot of noise when I accelarate and it feels rough I was told this is the clutch on the automatic gearbox by someone else and it might need gearbox oil?
Originally Posted by c9679
The car also makes huge banging noises that I can feel under my feet like I have run something over when I brake suddenly???
Originally Posted by c9679
Final problem is I recently built a car computer in my car replacing the stereo with a touch screen powered by a laptop, since doing this something has happened to my temperature read out, it goes all funny when I start the car, I have checked the wiring on this and it all seems to be plugged in properly, funny thing is it seems to go back to normal when I put the heating on and the car warms up... It just shows half broken letters when the car is cold??? Has my car got the flu??? LOL
You shouldnt have much trouble replacing the parts themselves, your problem will be finding out what it is you need to replace. Good luck[/QUOTE]
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Hello,
Thank you so much for your help
I know the light is on for these items but I assume that there is an actual problem with this as I paid £30 to have the lights reset and they came back on straight away so I was told it was a definate problem, I do feel the fault could also be causing the other problem with the banging noises when I brake...
Will try the DIY brake sensor search
There is a bang and jolt it feels like I have run something over and feels like something passes directly under my feet when I do brake, I thought this was just wheel spin which might have something to do with the BAS/ESP problems, however I did have 2 accidents, this car has been cursed from day one
someone drove into the back driver side wheel once, so I had to have items replaced on both sides, then I was parked and someone drove into my front passenger side wing... The braking noises have been since this happened, however the noises seem to come from my side and the BAS/ESP lights have always been on long before any accidents...
Thank you again for all your help, little worried about the blown transmission thing...
Thank you so much for your help
I know the light is on for these items but I assume that there is an actual problem with this as I paid £30 to have the lights reset and they came back on straight away so I was told it was a definate problem, I do feel the fault could also be causing the other problem with the banging noises when I brake...
Will try the DIY brake sensor search
There is a bang and jolt it feels like I have run something over and feels like something passes directly under my feet when I do brake, I thought this was just wheel spin which might have something to do with the BAS/ESP problems, however I did have 2 accidents, this car has been cursed from day one
someone drove into the back driver side wheel once, so I had to have items replaced on both sides, then I was parked and someone drove into my front passenger side wing... The braking noises have been since this happened, however the noises seem to come from my side and the BAS/ESP lights have always been on long before any accidents... Thank you again for all your help, little worried about the blown transmission thing...
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2004 S430
did you replace the brake switch for the lights?
my bas/abs/esp lights were all coming on--which scared the hell out of me--but read here in a post to try replacing the switch attached to the brake pedal which actuates the brakelights and other brake systems, such as the abs esp and bas. its a simple replacement--about 20 min-- the switch was 30 dollars at the dealer. there are six screws in the driver's footwell which hold the plastic cover, the switch is just above it. mine was well-fried.
