Wrench exceeded by 730 Days.
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98 e320
Wrench exceeded by 730 Days.
98 E320
37,000 miles.
I bought this car from a snow bird in Palm Beach Florida. When I start it, I get a picture of a wrench and the text "exceeded by 730 days".
When should I change the spark plugs, air, and fuel filter on a e320? The reason why I'm asking is because it took the car 3 times to start this morning; on the first and second try, it started but only stayed on for 3 seconds, finally on the 3rd start, it started successfully. What is that an indication of? FYI, I see no engine light. Also, the 'LAMP DEFECTIVE' light comes on every now and then. I checked all the bulbs in the car (including the tail light and the vanity mirrors), they seemed to be working, any clue on my issues?
usaims
37,000 miles.
I bought this car from a snow bird in Palm Beach Florida. When I start it, I get a picture of a wrench and the text "exceeded by 730 days".
When should I change the spark plugs, air, and fuel filter on a e320? The reason why I'm asking is because it took the car 3 times to start this morning; on the first and second try, it started but only stayed on for 3 seconds, finally on the 3rd start, it started successfully. What is that an indication of? FYI, I see no engine light. Also, the 'LAMP DEFECTIVE' light comes on every now and then. I checked all the bulbs in the car (including the tail light and the vanity mirrors), they seemed to be working, any clue on my issues?
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thats extremely low mileage for the year of the car!!!
either they had it serviced and never reset the light, or never had it serviced!
is it service A wrench or service b wrench?
the lamp defective is very sensitive even if the bulb is working but is putting out a little less light the lamp defective will go off, but it could be something u overlooked, check the front bumper, license plate lights, puddle lights....etc
either they had it serviced and never reset the light, or never had it serviced!
is it service A wrench or service b wrench?
the lamp defective is very sensitive even if the bulb is working but is putting out a little less light the lamp defective will go off, but it could be something u overlooked, check the front bumper, license plate lights, puddle lights....etc
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I'd toss a fuel injector cleaner in the tank (I like SeaFoam) and run it through.
Then I'd change spark plugs and every fluid and filter in the car, including brake fluid, transmission, rear differential, PS fluid etc.
And I'd also replace all the hoses, thermostat, serpentine belt, and cabin air filters.
But, that's just me...
Then I'd change spark plugs and every fluid and filter in the car, including brake fluid, transmission, rear differential, PS fluid etc.
And I'd also replace all the hoses, thermostat, serpentine belt, and cabin air filters.
But, that's just me...
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98 e320
No service records, I'm not the first owner, I just bought it.
Amdeutsch told me to re-read the first post to get my answer. I'm assuming the first post of this thread? Are you implying a tune up for the starting issue?
Amdeutsch told me to re-read the first post to get my answer. I'm assuming the first post of this thread? Are you implying a tune up for the starting issue?
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and interior lights will not trigger lamp malfunctions ,examine the brake light sockets for clean connections.And that the contact points are bent up enough to contact the bulb base.
Do a complete service per above.Mobil 1 0w40 euro syn and fleece filter.
Change the plugs,pm me if you need the special boot tool.Use no anti seize,ngk7090 plugs work great and for $2.79 ea you can diy the job for under $100 (dealers charge $500 or more)for plug change.
www.mercedesshop.com resource section diy articles oil change 2
if you diy the trans fluid and filter,pm me for the special dipstick and pan magnet,mb spec 722.6 fluid only.
Phone tips and short cuts to get it running correctly.
Over 2 years past service was neglect,you can reverse that neglect with some special care.
CPS usually won't show a code without complete failure in which case you would not start at all.
Check the battery charge and specific gravity.Charge it overnight on a 10 amp charger via the underhood charging post.Always charge with the key out of the ignition.Call if you need help.
have fun with the Benz
Do a complete service per above.Mobil 1 0w40 euro syn and fleece filter.
Change the plugs,pm me if you need the special boot tool.Use no anti seize,ngk7090 plugs work great and for $2.79 ea you can diy the job for under $100 (dealers charge $500 or more)for plug change.
www.mercedesshop.com resource section diy articles oil change 2
if you diy the trans fluid and filter,pm me for the special dipstick and pan magnet,mb spec 722.6 fluid only.
Phone tips and short cuts to get it running correctly.
Over 2 years past service was neglect,you can reverse that neglect with some special care.
CPS usually won't show a code without complete failure in which case you would not start at all.
Check the battery charge and specific gravity.Charge it overnight on a 10 amp charger via the underhood charging post.Always charge with the key out of the ignition.Call if you need help.
have fun with the Benz
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that darn box gets filled to the 250 limit about every few days,I need to build a bigger mail box.Deleted some tonight message should get through now.PM me for my E-mail and then it always gets through,If I read them
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Wow - wrench exceeded by days?
When my Service B indicator came on recently it went from "Service due now" to "Service 100 miles overdue" (or something like that) and went up at 100 mile increments until I did the maintenance and reset the FSS.
So now I have in my mind that if our W210's service is overdue and we don’t drive them, they will start counting the days overdue instead of the miles?
Is that true?
When my Service B indicator came on recently it went from "Service due now" to "Service 100 miles overdue" (or something like that) and went up at 100 mile increments until I did the maintenance and reset the FSS.
So now I have in my mind that if our W210's service is overdue and we don’t drive them, they will start counting the days overdue instead of the miles?
Is that true?
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are so advanced if you exceed the fss by 800 days ,a hand reaches out of the dash cluster and bich slaps you.
and then the engine falls out.
and then the engine falls out.
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