How to replace the alternator on a Mercedes Benz. I got a warning on your instrument cluster saying Battery/Alternator Defective Visit Workshop! It would be best if you likely had a new alternator. Check the battery first, and if that is in good condition, you may want to consider replacing the …
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 »Replace front lower ball joint on E Class (2003-2009) CLS DIY Video
These instructions will show you how to remove and replace the front lower ball joint in an E Class W211 or a CLS W219. Before we begin, we must review the part numbers we used and the tools needed. Keep in mind that these instructions apply to RWD. If you …
Read More »How to replace front lower foreward control arm E CLS Class W211
Step-by-step instructions on how to replace the lower forward control arm. Check out this article if you need to replace the front rearward control arm. Parts Needed: Front Lower Control Arm Forward/ Thrust Arm / Torque Strut. Left Control Arm Part Number (Front, RWD only): 2113304311 Right Control Arm Part Number ( …
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 …
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