Problem: You adjust the seat using the power seat switch installed on the E Â or CLK class door, but the seat moves in the opposite direction. You try to slide the seat forwards, but the seat moves backward. You try to slide the seat backward, and the seat slides forward. …
Read More »Replace Sway (Stabilizer) Bar Bushings and Links C CLK Class W203 W209
This repair guide will show you how to replace the sway/stabilizer bar bushings and the sway bar links in the front of a Mercedes-Benz C Class W203 or a CLK Class W209. Mercedes-Benz sway bar bushings and links need to be replaced around 100,000 miles. As they wear and tear, …
Read More »Teleaid SOS Malfuction Warning Mercedes Benz SOLVED
Is your Mercedes-Benz greeting you with an “SOS TeleAid not Activated” or “SOS Defective Please Visit Workshop” warning on your Instrument Cluster? The message is displayed because TeleAid has become obsolete as it uses analog cellular coverage, which no longer exists as of February 2008. Â Mercedes Benz no long provides …
Read More »Battery protection convenience functions temporarily unavailable meaning solution
You may have wondered why the “Battery protection: Convenience functions temporary unavailable” warning came up. Your car still runs and drives typically. This warning will come up if you: Leave the car sitting for several days without starting it. Let your radio or lights on with the engine off. Have …
Read More »How to change the Engine Oil Level Sensor on a Mercedes-Benz
Below, you will find step-by-step instructions with pictures on removing and installing a new engine oil sensor on a Mercedes Benz engine. Part numbers related to the oil level sensor are shown below; there could be more. The oil level sensor (B40) aims to measure the oil level, the oil …
Read More »How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Mercedes Benz
How to check the transmission fluid level on your Mercedes Benz? You have come to the right place. If you were wondering, a low fluid transmission could show the same symptoms as a defective transmission. The transmission will slip or get stuck in gear when it is low on fluid. …
Read More »Replace Engine Air Filter Mercedes E C CLK CLS G GLK ML Class
The engine air filter should be replaced every 10,000 miles. There are two air filters in your Mercedes-Benz. They are both on the engine cover, which you can see in the pictures below. Replacement is easy if you have a Torx tool set like the one below. The whole job …
Read More »DIY How to remove/install front lower control arm on a E Class W211 / CLS
Step-by-step DIY instructions with pictures on replacing the Front Lower (Rearward) Control Arms with Bushings. These instructions apply to the E and CLS class, rear-wheel drive only.  Parts needed: Left lower control arm (RWD only, not 4Matic) 2113308207 for Mercedes W211 W219 W320 E350 CLS55 Control Arm Right Front Lower OEM LEMFOERDER …
Read More »DIY How to fix buzzing noise from door speaker in a Mercedes Benz
Step-by-step instructions on how to replace a lousy door speaker in a Mercedes-Benz E Class. If one of the speakers in your car has “blown,” it’s time to replace it. Do you have serious sound distortion when you play any music? Older speakers wear out and start to crackle, even …
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