What did you do for your W211 today?
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1922 Ford Model T / no OBD
Ford dealer had no clue how to deal with Mercedes and even less how to deal with diesel and sold very good car very cheap.
Gotta love those Mustang buyers.
Nice blurr BTW.
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2009 E550 2000 Honda civic mash n' go
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2005 E320 CDI (SOLD); 2008 ML320 CDI 4MATIC
I ran a 'Quick Test' today...
...most control units pass but DCM-FR found a stored code, TELE-AID is intentionally disabled (analog system).
Mirror heaters, huh? Is there a fuse or relay I can pull? I've never used mirror heaters to best of recollection. Same door also triggers a machine-gun locking fit too on rare occasion, wonder if control unit swap is in future.
...most control units pass but DCM-FR found a stored code, TELE-AID is intentionally disabled (analog system).
Mirror heaters, huh? Is there a fuse or relay I can pull? I've never used mirror heaters to best of recollection. Same door also triggers a machine-gun locking fit too on rare occasion, wonder if control unit swap is in future.
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1922 Ford Model T / no OBD
Mirror heaters are one of the mysteries on those cars as manual is not precise how they work.
I experienced they come with rear defogger, but that could change on different models.
Open the mirror and check for damaged wires.
I experienced they come with rear defogger, but that could change on different models.
Open the mirror and check for damaged wires.
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2005 E320 CDI (SOLD); 2008 ML320 CDI 4MATIC
I've been thinking of pulling them both off & swap out for some folding ones found on later year models but unsure what will be required to actuate them. I have a feeling they just automatically fold in once car turns off but I'd like to be able to fold at least driver's side in on-command for when ppl like cops shine their magnum-beam bright light into rearview from behind.
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1922 Ford Model T / no OBD
Earlier generation of MB had a push-button to fold the mirrors and that should be relatively easy to make.
Latest generation do have automatic fold programmed on car computer, option you car might or not have.
Latest generation do have automatic fold programmed on car computer, option you car might or not have.
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2009 E550 2000 Honda civic mash n' go
re-pinned a side marker connector
re-installed freshly painted all black bumper, no more chrome or ashy black fog light trim.
installed new lower mesh grille.
installed new bumper bracket that hold fender liner to bumper... low life struggles...
rocked no bumper for 2 weeks. it was worth the wait....
re-installed freshly painted all black bumper, no more chrome or ashy black fog light trim.
installed new lower mesh grille.
installed new bumper bracket that hold fender liner to bumper... low life struggles...
rocked no bumper for 2 weeks. it was worth the wait....
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E320 & X166
Damn! This is why I prefer to do my own maintenance.
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1922 Ford Model T / no OBD
I do all repairs as well.
First time from 15 years I took wife wagon to dealer for alignment this spring and after holding it for 3 days they still screw it.
I just measured it with my oldfashion scale to have big negative toe, not to mention that steering wheel was off the center.
No wonder front tires are bold on inner side, still having good thread on the center.
On the Bluetec the mechanics did several hundreds $$ of actual damages. Kinked intercooler hose that leak, ruptured oring put on air system, bend fuel line clip that killed the engine on Mojave freeway. ...
... I am still discovering new and new "gems"..
First time from 15 years I took wife wagon to dealer for alignment this spring and after holding it for 3 days they still screw it.
I just measured it with my oldfashion scale to have big negative toe, not to mention that steering wheel was off the center.
No wonder front tires are bold on inner side, still having good thread on the center.
On the Bluetec the mechanics did several hundreds $$ of actual damages. Kinked intercooler hose that leak, ruptured oring put on air system, bend fuel line clip that killed the engine on Mojave freeway. ...
... I am still discovering new and new "gems"..
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I do all repairs as well.
First time from 15 years I took wife wagon to dealer for alignment this spring and after holding it for 3 days they still screw it.
I just measured it with my oldfashion scale to have big negative toe, not to mention that steering wheel was off the center.
No wonder front tires are bold on inner side, still having good thread on the center.
On the Bluetec the mechanics did several hundreds $$ of actual damages. Kinked intercooler hose that leak, ruptured oring put on air system, bend fuel line clip that killed the engine on Mojave freeway. ...
... I am still discovering new and new "gems"..
First time from 15 years I took wife wagon to dealer for alignment this spring and after holding it for 3 days they still screw it.
I just measured it with my oldfashion scale to have big negative toe, not to mention that steering wheel was off the center.
No wonder front tires are bold on inner side, still having good thread on the center.
On the Bluetec the mechanics did several hundreds $$ of actual damages. Kinked intercooler hose that leak, ruptured oring put on air system, bend fuel line clip that killed the engine on Mojave freeway. ...
... I am still discovering new and new "gems"..
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'99 CLK/05 E500 WAG
TO fold or Not!!
I was chatting with my Indy, and stated for the breakaway type of mirrors are better, the folding type is more to repair...So in short I prefer the breakaways!! Just Food for Thought
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E320 & X166
New SBC installed
New front rotors, pads, and sensors
Painted the front caliper bracket w/ black caliper paint
New front calipers (while changing the pads I discovered the boot was torn on the right side caliper so I replaced both of them)
New brake lines all around
Of course, new brake fluid. Used 3 quarts to do the proper SBC programming and bleeding with Xentry.
I'm in shock of how much better the brakes feel with these new items; wouldn't think it would be so great since it's brake by wire. The SBC pump kicks on far less now as well.
I used all genuine MB parts since I got employee discount here at work.
New front rotors, pads, and sensors
Painted the front caliper bracket w/ black caliper paint
New front calipers (while changing the pads I discovered the boot was torn on the right side caliper so I replaced both of them)
New brake lines all around
Of course, new brake fluid. Used 3 quarts to do the proper SBC programming and bleeding with Xentry.
I'm in shock of how much better the brakes feel with these new items; wouldn't think it would be so great since it's brake by wire. The SBC pump kicks on far less now as well.
I used all genuine MB parts since I got employee discount here at work.
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2005 e55 AMG
Cut open the supercharger inter cooler and gutted/converted to a two pass dual feed setup. Ported supercharger inlet and welded shut the bleed off slots. Lot of work but should run real strong with very low IAT temps.
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2020 C43, 2008 E350
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Looks good honcho, maybe lowering next? Haven't seen you at cars and coffee recently, come by! Kind of digging the dark calipers as it is, red calipers are cliche at this point.
