http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/ en Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:39:01 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.benzworld.org/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/ http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/highlander190e/348-keyless-remote-entry.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:03:12 GMT hi all this is my first post so sorry if i get it wrong right here goes i bought a aolin car alarm system off e-bay but... hi all
this is my first post so sorry if i get it wrong

right here goes
i bought a aolin car alarm system off e-bay but im struggling to get the thing to work :mad:
its a keyless entry one but im having difficulty getting it to work my central locking.
on my pump i have 2 wires a blue 1 and a green 1
here is a diagram of the alarm


so far i have i have put yellow to an earth and yellow/black to a live
i have joined orange and black/white together
as it looks like in the diagram
i cut the green wire and joined the orange/black to it and put the orange to the other end of the green wire creating a loop this locked the doors but would not open them joined all wires together and nothing tried joining them to the blue wire nothing from that either
was just wondering if anybody has fitted an alarm the same as this and won :):) ]]> highlander190e http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/highlander190e/348-keyless-remote-entry.html http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/jcsegovia/347-uh-oh.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:19:57 GMT My father left me is 1984 380SL, I had always wanted one. Well what a surprise all the stuff that broke on the car the minute my father was not... My father left me is 1984 380SL, I had always wanted one. Well what a surprise all the stuff that broke on the car the minute my father was not around not to fix it.

The AC is not running. It seems to be the control panel. When it firsted did it if I pressed on the center consol it would come on, but now it is out completely. The import guy tried to rip me a new one on replacing the panel, and I am afraid it could just be loose, and I have seen them online for much cheaper than he quoted but I am not sure of whats a respectable site.

Its a convertable and I cant get the darn top off! I see clearly how the key slips into the front hitches, but I do not understand how you are supposed to get the back latches off. Nor am I completely sure how to get the soft top up, yes I see there is a handle....But yeah is there a dumby manual for this car?

:surrender: ]]> jcsegovia http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/jcsegovia/347-uh-oh.html http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/suvtomb/346-2003-clk430-front-bumper.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:58:45 GMT I'm new here and just wanted to know if anyone has had problems with front bumpers being so low that you have had to replace them?.. Over and Over again. I will be replacing mine for the third time. I love this car but this is getting me down. Also the middle part has not stayed on, on any of the replacements. One MB store told me they had problems with that part coming off. Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem, and did you find a replacement that wasn't as low, if there is such a thing? ]]> SUVtoMB http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/suvtomb/346-2003-clk430-front-bumper.html http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/fakebrabus/345-mercedes-ml-euro-rear-spare-tire.html Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:28:16 GMT I just bought a used Euro Rear spare tire holder for my 2001 ML 430 and I am having difficulty installing it on my vehicle. could someone help me... I just bought a used Euro Rear spare tire holder for my 2001 ML 430 and I am having difficulty installing it on my vehicle. could someone help me with helpful tips on how to instal this on my truck. ]]> FAKEBRABUS http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/fakebrabus/345-mercedes-ml-euro-rear-spare-tire.html http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/fcole360/344-nothing-electrical-working.html Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:14:53 GMT Can anyone help me? My 2000 S430 has no eletrical anywhere. remotes,lights,ignition,nothing. Checked all fuses, replaced battery, still nothing. Can anyone help me? My 2000 S430 has no eletrical anywhere. remotes,lights,ignition,nothing. Checked all fuses, replaced battery, still nothing. ]]> FCOLE360 http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/fcole360/344-nothing-electrical-working.html http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/alabaster/343-radio-code.html Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:30:53 GMT Pleae help. Ijust changed batteries. I need code for radio serial 98c108095. Thanks Pleae help. Ijust changed batteries. I need code for radio serial 98c108095. Thanks ]]> alabaster http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/alabaster/343-radio-code.html http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/ejaldridge/342-car-taking-long-time-start.html Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:30:08 GMT I own a 2000 ML320 and it is taking a long time to start up I was thinking that it is my fuel regulator anyone have any advice I own a 2000 ML320 and it is taking a long time to start up I was thinking that it is my fuel regulator anyone have any advice ]]> ejaldridge http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/ejaldridge/342-car-taking-long-time-start.html http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/kc72212/341-c230-shifting-problems.html Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:52:01 GMT Just wanted to know if anyone might have any ideas on this.......I have a 99 c230 Kompressor Sport w/ 124K miles. The other day it just decided to... Just wanted to know if anyone might have any ideas on this.......I have a 99 c230 Kompressor Sport w/ 124K miles. The other day it just decided to NOT move when I put it into reverse. It took several gear changes for it to go into gear, and when it did, I heard a 'popping' sound and it jumped into gear. After that, I heard a rattling type of noise in and out of gear. It still drives, but makes noise. This noise increases with the RPM's.
(I had the MAF replaced a couple of weeks ago.)

So, I had it towed to a transmission shop, and they are trying to 'rip my head off' financially on the repair. I'm not even sure that I need a new one...but I'm at the mercy of the repair shop right now, and that's what they are saying. (I don't want to replace the transmission obviously, but if so I'd rather find one that's more economical that $2800 to $3500 !!)

If anyone can help...I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks, Kris
Arkansas

The transmission part # is 2102701701
vin# WDBHA24G1XA695028 ]]> KC72212 http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/kc72212/341-c230-shifting-problems.html http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/p7hills-mac-com/340-phone-2005-s430.html Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:45:43 GMT I was looking to get the hands free BlueTooth, but i do not have the "plug in" where the Bluetooth can go.

My dealer wants $4000 to put it in, and it does seem to be the standard as I called around. But is there a way to get a salvaged one? or used one? as no one sees it and its just a plug in to my Console type of thing.

Thanks for any help ]]> p7hills@mac.com http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/p7hills-mac-com/340-phone-2005-s430.html http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/benz_star/339-2003-ml320-windshield-washer-not-activating.html Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:57:09 GMT Hi everyone. I have a 2003 ML320 which i recently took to the dealership because of a radiator problem. I get the car back and now when i pull the... Hi everyone. I have a 2003 ML320 which i recently took to the dealership because of a radiator problem. I get the car back and now when i pull the right stick back for the windshield washer fluid, the blades will move and all but not fluid is even coming out. It does the same thing with the back blade. Does this have something to do with the spark plugs or what? Someone pleae help!!!!
:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: ]]> Benz_star http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/benz_star/339-2003-ml320-windshield-washer-not-activating.html http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/loveofmylife190e/338-im-getting-sick-heeeelllllpppp-please.html Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:22:51 GMT Can anybody tell me where the inition 12+ fuse to the radio is on a 190e? i get the constant to the radio but the ignitin 12+ doesnt come on. Can anybody tell me where the inition 12+ fuse to the radio is on a 190e? i get the constant to the radio but the ignitin 12+ doesnt come on. ]]> Loveofmylife190e http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/loveofmylife190e/338-im-getting-sick-heeeelllllpppp-please.html http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/rftbx/337-e320-help-w-blower-regulator.html Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:41:12 GMT Can anyone tell me how to install a blower regulator on a 96 E320? Is it a diffulcult job or can I do it myself? Can anyone tell me how to install a blower regulator on a 96 E320? Is it a diffulcult job or can I do it myself? ]]> rftbx http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/rftbx/337-e320-help-w-blower-regulator.html http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/loveofmylife190e/336-190e-alarm-door-trigger-confusion.html Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:27:01 GMT :confused:Im almost done installing my auto command alarm and remote starter.....all works except that accessories wont come on and confused with... :confused:Im almost done installing my auto command alarm and remote starter.....all works except that accessories wont come on and confused with door trigger wires...alarm output wires show 12+ when doors are opened and alarm door trigger is showin 12+..what do i do? ]]> Loveofmylife190e http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/loveofmylife190e/336-190e-alarm-door-trigger-confusion.html http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/arch-1/335-interior-mod.html Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:06:54 GMT Hi, everyone I am new here and I need some tips and help. I am working on my 99 SLK 230 interior. I would like to paint the interior: Seats, Dash... Hi, everyone I am new here and I need some tips and help. I am working on my 99 SLK 230 interior. I would like to paint the interior: Seats, Dash boards, panels, consoles and so on... "The Entire interior." I need to know how to remove each item and what paint is good to use. Do I have to get different paint for the board, panel, headliner, chair etc...? Any tips to make my project easy...please help me out. I am planning on making this sweetie a bad ass ride. Thanks a lot. pics of my step by step MOD will be posted...:cool: ]]> Arch 1 http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/arch-1/335-interior-mod.html http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/scwrobinson/334-cam-crank-angle-sensor-low-rail.html Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:37:35 GMT Hi - I thought this might help somebody somewhere and save them a small fortunre. I have a V220 cdi auto with 220k on the clock. Yep 220K miles and... Hi - I thought this might help somebody somewhere and save them a small fortunre.


I have a V220 cdi auto with 220k on the clock. Yep 220K miles and still as strong as an ox.

However, on the motorway it was difficult to get it to change from 3rd into 4th. It selected 4th once you knocked it into nuetral and then back into drive but otherwise it wouldnt change. When I had been driving it lightly it seemed ok but press on a bit or brake too hard and then the problem occurred and then remained for the rest of the journey. I had the gearbox fluid changed (or as much of it changed as they could drain out (it keeps about 40% of it in the torque converter) as I thought it was low but its all ok.

It sounded to me like an electrical problem with a sensor not sensing it needs to change to 4th or a prlem with the auto box ecu.

I had stephens engineering run a diagnostic for me which cam up with crank to cam angle sensor as a fault and low rail pressure. I spent a few hours on this site reading quite a few helpful blogs. I was worried that I needed new injectors or there was a fuel leak from them or the return. I also thought about changing the cam sensor but at £50 do it really need replacing? COstly if it didnt!

None of these were going to be a cheap repair so the diagnosis needed to be accurate. The injectors had been replaced just before I bought it 6 months ago with merc genuine injectors so was getting worried at this stage that something big was going down. With 220K on the clock was this going to be a big bill. The engine was sratring and running really well with only a bit of smoke.

Anyway - to cut to the chase - I read a blog on here which mentioned the Vito and V-class diesels were prone to the inlet manifold getting clogged with a tar like liquid which caused all sorts of problems. I decided to have a look and took my inlet cover off (the black cover on the top of the engine) and low and behold it was disgusting. So was the air recirculating valve. Completely coked up with black tar. After much scraping and decoking with a paint brush and petrol I got both as clean as new and also discovered 2 pipes coming off the inlet manifold to be blocked up with the same crappy tar. These went off to electrical boxes (sensors for something or other).

Someone had also previously replaced the gasket for the air recirc valve with a blanking plate. I suspect this was either due to high emissions (to reduce them for it to get through an MOT) or because the air recirc valve was thought to be fauly.

Anyway - I chucked this away and with a bit of instant gasket re-instated everything.

The result was quite alarming. The whole job took about 3 hrs and all I needed was a few torx sockets, a screwdriver, paint brush and petrol.

I now have about 5% more power. Fuel economy is up, the gearbox is as smooth as silk, the kick down works as it should and it now changes into 4th all the time. Its also smoother changing down on engine breaking and there is no sign of any smoke from the exhaust.

I returned to stephens engineering and they plugged the car back in to the computer and, guess what, no faults found.

They reckoned, with the sensor pipes blocked, this was giving the wrong rail pressure signals and with the air recirc valve coked up and blanked off the emission readings would have been wrong. All this would have told the ecu that the engine was doing things differently to what it was and thus instructing the gearbox to change at the worng times or not at all.

So please do not go spending £50 on sensors or £300 on injectors if you are getting fault codes as there are so many reasons why things can be giving off wrong signals. It might ultimately be a big repair bill but please start with the easy bits that you can do at home.

I could have quite easlily replaced the gearbox, gearbox ecu, cam sensor, injectors.....christ knows what else when all it was was 3 hrs of cleaning the top of the engine.

Sorry for the boring blog but am hoping it will help someone with the same probs with engine code faults, auto gearbox problems, low rail pressure fault codes or cam to crank angle sensor fault codes.

It might just be worth a try before spending lots of money.......

I like the "pimp my vito" blog by the way. Some good pics.

Simon ]]> scwrobinson http://www.benzworld.org/forums/blogs/scwrobinson/334-cam-crank-angle-sensor-low-rail.html