W202 Common Problems and Their Solutions

[emelen]

speedometer stoped working 1995 c280 fuse ?? thanks for any info

[liquidusculade]

are you able to explain the situation any better? maybe its as simple as a broken contact behind the instrument cluster. was it ever intermittent? did it stick before and now it just doesnt work?

[Esette92]

On the instrument cluster what does ASR mean???

I need an answer ASAP. Please and thank you!!

ESette92

[00_230_K]

acceleration skid control, ASR is traction control,, a electronic unit that help regain control of a car if the wheels are spinning to reduce power to the wheels so you dont lose control , if turned off smokeshows are possible HAHA, if ur ASR light is on, turn car on turn steering wheel left all the way hold for 3 seconds, turn right all the way hold for 3 seconds, and it should shut off if not then u have a bigger problem , good luck

[Esette92]

thanks for da reply......


ESette92

[biujung]

check the vacuum hose going from intake to the timing advance sensor on back of water pump it could be split. i took it to a mercedes mechanic i was told it was a bad ignition coil, prior to finding the busted hose. i replaced the hose and it runs like new.

[MKEDF]

Hi there, i happen to own a C230 Non Kompressor 1998 MB..

Problem Description: Engine seems to work too hot and fan is too slow..two weeks ago, radiator blew off with consequent mass and engine coolant lose.

The dashboard indicator (for recovery tank) lights on time to time while driving.

Water pump was replaced, radiator replaced, recovery tank also replaced and the cap as well, thermostat replaced, fan also replaced, both temperature sensors replaced (one at the head of engine and other under the recovery tank) but failure still there..

It seems as the light goes on the fan does not start or starts too slow..

Just another couple of items not replaced yet one is like a couple of bulbs connected to heating system, and a small pump under recovery tank.

Problem Cause: Not shure yet
Solution: Please help to find one

Best

MiCk

[Curacao]

Here is another common problem told by our local MB Techs.

On the W202 and other models with time the coolant hose located between the filling tank - the engine block and the radiator might crack and split in two causing a massive drain of coolant.

In this case of fluid bursting out in the engine compartment will cause engine problems such as spark plug - coils - trottle body making the car difficult to accelerate and it feels and little shaky when idling.

Eddie

[MKEDF]

It seems like a problem related to a circuit, or pump that makes the fan go faster or slow according to the car´s temperature..

I´ve noticed the fan goes really hard and fast from time to time, just like if it had started late and in a rush to bring down temperature..

Both temperature sensors where replaced, but it seems like something is failing to start the fan at the right speed with the right temperature..

any thoughts?..

Best

MiCk

[Frankotech]

I runned Star Diagnosis on my C 200 Kompressor and these are what I had in the fault memory.

1. B1701 Incorrect enable code from engine control module

2. B1703 Invalid transponder

Also the red and the green light on the driver's mirrow inside blinks constantly
and prevents the engine from cranking.

Can I get a solution to this problem.

Thank you