Frequently Asked Questions - READ THIS FIRST! - Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum

Kynyption · 03-23-2007, 09:20 PM

From time to time people post a new topic to ask a question that has been previously answered in older threads. Keep in mind there is nothing wrong with renewing an old topic for clarification, but please use the Search feature first! Please search before creating a new topic. Also, if you are going to ask for help, please make sure your profile is updated with your current car, and that you mention the year and model 190 that you own.

This is also a Frequently Asked Questions thread, so here's the FAQ:
1. North American eBay Listings
2. Worldwide eBay Listings.
3. Adding An After Market Radio
4. How To Route Your Sub Wiring
5. Russian EPC
6. w201 ROTM Discussion
7. NAm -> Euro DIY Step-By-Step
8. Picture Posting Walkthough - DIY!
9. DIY: Adding An Armrest
10. DIY: Making Custom Hat Rack Grills
11. DIY: Custom Tweeter Pods
12. DIY: Door Panel Removal
13. w201 *PDF Manual
14. Mercedes 190 E D 201 Heater Core Removal and Install Tutorial
15. DIY W201 Transmission Modulator Removal, Replace, Trobleshooting & Common Problems
16. Front Wheel Bearings: A step by step pictorial
17. w201 Vacuum Diagrams/Vac Support
18. DIY Mercedes W201 190 Front and Rear Suspension including springs shocks struts
19. DIY Mercedes 722.3 722.4 722.5 Transmission K1 Piston Spring Repair Kit Install
20. DIY - Seatbelt Installation
21. DIY - Tightening Seat Back Netting
22. Craigslist Finds

Also, here are some commonly requested part numbers:
1. Front Windshield Sticker - 129 584 0838
Both of the following 2 parts are at the throttle side end
2. Accelerator cable guide - 202 301 00 93
3. Accelerator cable rubber buffer - 201 301 02 85
4. Hood Badge (Holds Insert On) - 201 880 00 88
5. Sportline Badges - A201 817 13 20
6. MB Saftey Triangle - 140-590-0212
7. Mounting Bracket for Euro Safety Triangle - 140-890-00-14
8. Map Pocket to Replace Cassette Holders - 201 683 00 91
9. Euro Impact Strip - 201 885 14 21

Kynyption · 04-17-2007, 03:58 AM

Fuse Designation USA
Cover Part No. 201 540 03 82

1
Blue
Blower Motor, Air Condition Compressor, switch over valve idle stabilization, relay auxillary fan term. 86, control unit/ water pump/ climate control system

2
White

3
Red
Auxiliary Fan

4
White
High Beam right, High Beam Indicator

5
White
High Beam Left

6
Red
Heated Rear Window

7
Red
Window Lift front left, rear right

8
Red
Window Lift front right, rear left

9 (bridged with #10)
Backup lamp, stop lamp, instrument cluster

10
Red
Electromagnetic clutch engine fan, emission control, washer nozzle heater, tach, cruise control, outside mirror, temp gauge outside, (seat heating front)

11
White
Turn signal lamp, horn, warning monitor term, 8, control unit/switchover valve climate control system

12
White
Roof light rear, central locking system, (relay seat adjustment term.86)

13
Red
Diagnostic, hazard warning system, clock, trunk light, roof light front, illuminated vanity light, radio, automatic antenna

14
White
Parking/tail light right / warning buzzer, license plate/ instrument /hazard warning switch/ heater and ventilation controls illumination (rocker switches/ shift plate/ radio illumination

15
White
Parking/tail light left

16
White
Fog light

17
White
Low Beam right

18
White
Low Beam left

19
Red
Cigar lighter, glove box light, switch heated rear window, radio, sliding roof

20
Red
Windshield wiper and washer, optical horn

8A White
16A Red
25A Blue

Removing the box cover can perplex the first timer . . . First, unlatch the front cover latch, then use a flat bladed screwdriver to pry the large metal rear latch up. Then pinch/squeeze the large metal rear latch to disengage it from the hinge. Lift and angle the cover forward, towards the engine bay, and you should be able to remove the cover with resorting to a torch and cutting attachments on the dremel . . .Thanks to MTI from 190revolution.net

Kynyption · 06-08-2009, 08:32 PM

Single Serpentine Belt Layout

Single Serpentine Belt Layout No AC

**Teutone** · 11-30-2009, 10:36 PM

W201 Fluids

Engine Oil (20W-50 is for temps above freezing, or you can go with an all year round 10W-40)
190 E 2.3 (5.0 L or 5.3 US qt)
190 E 2.6 (6.0 L or 6.3 US qt)

Manual Transmission
1.5 L or 1.6 US qt
Automatic Transmission
Initial Fill (7.1 L or 7.5 US qt)
Fluid Change (6.0 Lor 6.3 US qt) *MB Fluid recommended
Rear Axle (0.7 L or 0.7 US qt) * Hypoid Gear Oil SAE 90, 85W90

Power Steering
1.0 L or 1.1 US qt *MB Power Steering Oil

Accelerator Control Linkage
Hydraulic Fluid *MB Dealer for brands

Front Wheel Hubs
approx. 50g or 1.8 oz each high temp. roller grease

Battery Terminals
Bosch Special Grease

Brake and Clutch reservoir
approx. 0.5 L or 0.5 US qt MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4)

Windshield Washer System
approx. 3.0 L or 3.2 US qt *MB Windshield Washer concentrate "S"
Windhsield Washer System & Headlamp Cleaning System
approx. 5.0l or 5.3 US qt *MB Windshield Washer concentrate "S"

Fuel Tank
55 L or 14.5 US Gal *Premium Unleaded (or at least 91 Octane)
Reserve 7.0l or 1.8 US Gal

Cooling System *MB Anticorrosion/antifreeze
190E 2.3
approx. 8.5 L or 9.0 US qt
190E 2.6
approx. 10.0 L or 10.6 US q

**Jippi** · 08-15-2010, 10:30 AM

the imfamous drew stalling thread.
stalliing issues read this first...

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w201...ing-again.html

Nipple for the end of the FPR: PN-- 000 078 02 81

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w201...press-reg.html

Mercedes EPC

http://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/disclaimer.jsp

**Jippi** · 09-02-2010, 07:08 AM

More on Speakers:
Dash ( all years) = 4 inch
Door speakers ( 91+ or whenever they switched to alpine HUs) = 4 inch
rear deck ( pre 90) = 4 inch, but you can enlarge the hole in the deck to fit up to 6 inches easily.
Rear deck (91-93) = 5.25 -6 in, bolts up to the factory speaker pod inplace of teh stock speaker.
in the rear Deck you can fit 6x9s but it may require modification to the metal part of the rear deck.

it is highly recomended that you strip the interior and run independent wiring to each speaker.

**Jippi** · 09-24-2010, 08:12 PM

Uncle Benz's clock repair

Euro headlight wiring

**Jippi** · 10-15-2010, 04:23 PM

When posting stalling/running/starting issues please post a maintenance history on the car and a detailed description of whats going on and when it seems to happen. one liners will get locked. if your post looks like spam it will get deleted.

**Jippi** · 12-14-2010, 08:24 AM

Hood Cable broken??

**Jippi** · 12-25-2010, 04:02 PM

Wiper mechanism lubercation