Mercedes-Benz vehicles such as E, C, S, ML, GL, and R Class are designed to automatically lock the doors as soon as you start to drive. On those models, the door lock actuators may fail to cause the door lock to bounce up and down several times. There is a …
Read More »Mercedes Active Curve System Leak from Oil Reservoir
Mercedes-Benz recalls vehicles (166 and 292 chassis) manufactured from 2012 to 2017 quipped with Active Curve System (ACS). The problem is oil leaking from Active Curve System (ACS) reservoir. Owners of Mercedes-Benz vehicles listed below should call their dealer to verify if their car is affected by this problem. This …
Read More »Rebuilding Mercedes Front Differential
Mercedes-Benz front differential bearings may fail on vehicles equipped with 4Matic. If this does happen, it will cause horrendous noise from the front of the vehicle. The noise is most noticeable when coasting or decelerating. The noise intensifies at higher speeds. Other symptoms of bad Mercedes front differential include. A howl or whine during acceleration …
Read More »Mercedes Air Suspension Strut Airbag Replacement DIY
One of the most common problems in Mercedes-Benz cars is that the airmatic suspension fails due to a leaking air spring. One morning, you start your Mercedes-Benz and are greeted with a “Stop Car too low” warning. Don’t panic if your Mercedes is lowered to the ground in one corner. …
Read More »Mercedes R-Class W251 R350 R320 R500 Fender Replacement DIY
In this tutorial, we will show you how to replace the fender on a Mercedes-Benz R-Class. Also known as W251 chassis. It has several trims, including R350, R320, and R500. This guide applies to model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and newer. Instructions Remove the wheel’s inner …
Read More »Mercedes Navigation COMAND Map Update Guide E S C R M CLS Class
Mercedes COMAND navigation maps can because outdated as new roads are built, and exit numbers change. Point of Interest (POI) location also changes. Unfortunately, your original Mercedes GPS will eventually become outdated in some cases, even giving you the wrong directions. To fix this problem, you can easily update the …
Read More »How to remove rear center console on R-Class W251
The R-Class can be a great family VAN. While it is a great luxury car with two center consoles, the rear center console can sometimes be impractical, especially if you want kids to jump into the third row quickly. Luckily the center console can be removed. Instructions Follow these instructions …
Read More »S-Class W220 Aftermarket Air Suspension Struts and Conversion Kits
If you are looking for a cheap S-Class air suspension strut (airbag shock) or coil spring conversion kits, this article is for you. 1998-2006 S-Class (W220) owners, at some point during the ownership, will experience air suspension problems. Air suspension is great, but problems with it can be expensive. If …
Read More »How to reset Mercedes Sprinter Service Reminder
Below you will find instructions on how to reset the service reminder on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. You will need to perform this procedure after an oil change or if you have had your Mercedes Sprinter serviced by an independent auto mechanic. Â Note that the steering wheel design changed over the …
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