HELP!! TIPS/DIYS: Electrical, Charging, Ventilation/AC System

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NOTE: This thread pays homage to the original DIY sticky started by OBX884 and updated by Storm to help reduce clutter and allow for more comprehensive lists of DIY procedures, tips and tricks. DIY/TIPS threads will be updated as useful threads are added to our forum. Should the moderators miss a new addition, please PM one of us so we can add them.

Your BenzWorld W210 Moderators offer their thanks to all who have contributed!


How can I get help for my problem/issue?
(Okay, this one is tongue-in-cheek)
Top ways to get help on Benzworld...

Common W210 Issues
(Relatively) Common Issues for the W210

Owners' Manuals (Downloadable PDF) (Thanks, ohlord)
Mercedes E Class Owners Manual

A/C Diagnosis (from Eclassbenz)
Air Conditioning Diagnosis | EclassBenz.com

Automatic climate control diagnostic trouble codes (DTC)
Automatic Climate Control Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory

DIY: A/C Condenser Replacement (with pictures) G-AMG
Photo DIY- A/C Condensor Replacement

DIY: A/C Fan Speed Regulator (2000 E320 w/ pictures) Franasia
A/C fan speed regulator replacement on 2000 E320 with pictures

DIY:CPS 02 Sensor gregs210
Hood opening and location of the CPS Sensor and Pre-Cat O2 sensor

A/C not blowing cold air netdvn
AC Quits Blowing Cold Air

DIY: A/C repair jnash
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1345786

Battery Disconnect/ Resynchronizing Harb
Battery Disconnect - resyncronizing

DIY: Battery Replacement Without Losing Setting gregs210
The battery DIY, without losing settings

Battery Water (Maintenance) Spine911, Sosh, mjhawkins2346, Solokoff
Battery Water

Battery Charging and Jump Starting - Don't Break Your DAS ohlord
Battery tip of the day

Fuse List (pre-facelift, apply to other MY at your own risk) ohlord, RichardM98
List of Fuses


And a slew from Mercedesshop: MercedesShopWiki: MercedesShop - Do It Yourself