Troubleshooting

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. …

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 …

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 …

Dead Battery? Don’t worry; you can bring that battery back to life if you charge it properly. Jump-starting the car is not recommended on a wholly discharged battery unless you have to. Remember that jump-starting will run the car, but you risk damaging the battery. You can damage battery cells …

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 …

Typically you get a BATTERY/ALTERNATOR VISIT WORKSHOP warning when the electrical system voltage in the car is below 12.6 volts. When the car runs, the alternator produces electricity, and the voltage should be above 13.5 volts. If you have a multimeter like this, you can connect it to the battery …