The transmission 13-pin connector plug causes most transmission slip or delayed engagement problems on the Mercedes Benz 5-speed transmission. It leaks transmission fluid to the 13-pin connector and causes the car to lose communication with the valve body. This is a common problem with the Mercedes Benz cars from 1998 …
Read More »Air Conditioner Troubleshooting Guide & Diagnosis
Is your air conditioner A/C not working or blowing hot air? The Air Conditioner system can get very complicated in cars, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t perform some troubleshooting yourself. Maybe even charge the A/C system if needed. This article will overview the A/C system, common problems, and …
Read More »Mercedes Benz Light Bulb Look Up Sizes and Types
Light bulb replacement guide for Mercedes-Benz cars. Look up your Model on the first column, move over to the right, and click on the year or chassis type.  If there is something we don’t have on this page, check out Philips’s website here. SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ALL MODELS …
Read More »Vibrations and shaking inside the cabin of a Mercedes Benz
Problem: Interior Vibrations Are you feeling vibrations inside the cabin of your Mercedes? Often MB owners feel seat vibrations that can’t be explained because the car runs great in most cases. Vibrations may be felt on the steering wheel or dash and are most noticeable when stopped at a red …
Read More »Recommended Maintenance by Mileage / Year
Have you ever wondered what maintenance you should perform on your Mercedes Benz at a specific mileage? Follow these recommended service intervals and avoid things like this: This is a rotor on an ML that I worked on. This Mercedes Benz was driven for a long time without any …
Read More »Check Engine Light ON? Service Engine? Simple Self Troubleshooting Guide
How to diagnose Mercedes-Benz Check Engine Light (CEL) problems. Is your check engine light on? Is it flashing? Did the check engine light come on while driving? Don’t panic. When the check engine light turns on in your instrument cluster, the computer on your car has noticed that the engine is not running at …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz DIY Complete Oil Change Instructions
This how-to article will give you step-by-step instructions on changing the oil and filter on your Mercedes-Benz. With oil changes costing over $200, no wonder so many Mercedes-Benz owners want to do their oil changes. We recommend you use the same oil and filter used by the dealer. Links to …
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