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and then later to learn all the ins-and-outs. Sadly, I won't be able to give the E300 the same lovin that I gave the Accord, since I'm about to build a house at the end of a mile of sometimes-washed-out gravel, but I will find ways to make it 'mine.'Thanks all!
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My name is Bill
I have just ordered my new C300 Diamond White Metallic with the AMG package which is due for delivery in October. I have joined in the meantime to do some reading etc.
My previous Benz was a C230 Sports Coupé way back in 2003 and now I have decided to "grow up" and get the car I really want - and deserve..!!
Obie
I'm new to the world of MB, and previously have been a devout BMW
owner for years among other vehicles. I look forward to the opportunity to learn all I can from you guys
.......especially in the realm of DIY for these expensive to own cars. I currently have a "BLACK PANTHER" -Black on Black 2007 C230 Sport or W203 w/Sport Badge as I have learned to call her, with a few AMG mods. So far I believe the exhaust system is AMG and I am not sure what else may be. - pics coming soon
Currently, I have about 5 issues I need help with and will be scouring the forum for info on. Looking to fix all "DIY"
Codes after filter replacement ODB = P0456 / P0173 / P0170 / P2006
1. Headlights seem out of wack - Thus far I have learned via forum that the right side should be higher than the left - but my left headlight seems like one of those baby night lights that projects shapes on the wall. It does not have a steady beam at all. I tried to adjust it but couldn't tell much difference no matter the direction I turned the two screws........ It's like the beam is slightly obstructed or something.
2. CEL (reference OBD codes above)- came on after I changed the air filters (I went too $$$cheap I guess) I replaced them with an AutoZone STP filter and they had this foam pad on them that was glued on, I asked if it should be there and was told that's how they are made. My Black Panther ran horribly after replacement, power loss and bad idle...... If you pull the foam off then the filter blades themselves where much shorter than the original. I am trying to figure out if it just made the weakest link in the equation -MAF Sensor go bad = cleaning or replacement - What will be best? I removed the filters (gonna get better ones from NAPA) gave the MAF a few shots of CRC and the light goes out eventually, and only comes back on when I put more than 3/4 gas on fill-up. Which leads me to my next issue..............
3. I topped off the gas and at first thought I over filled it..... well i did (been driving my Chrysler Aspen 5.7 Hemi w/27 gallon bottomless fuel tank) I didn't expect it to cut off at 14 gallons. Long story short I smelled gas in the car and latter in the day saw a slight gas puddle by the front of the driver side rear tire. Researched it on here and it seems to be the fuel sender under the rear seat driver side as the culprit. I plan to replace it myself and I want to make sure I order the right parts so any assistance would be great.
4. When applying brakes from at a decent speed the car and steering wheel shimmy's a bit. It doesn't noticeably pull to one side or the other however. Will this be the rotors or pads or both?
5. Where is the best place to buy/order replacement windshield wipers?




Own 2011 BMW 640D M Sports, 440i M Sports 2015 have just put order in for AMG C63 S Edition 1 Coupe in white, HUD, 360 View as similar options i have on BM. Looking forward to it in late september early october delivery.
Last edited by OldBimmerGuy; Jul 27, 2016 at 06:45 PM.
Waz up? I just purchased a 2002 C32 AMG and I love it! Except now I am having issues, which is mainly why I'm here! Hope to get the info I need to find the problem..TTYL






