March 2014
Our car is less than 4 years old and we have had since new (Sept 2010). It has done 40,000 miles and serviced by Mercedes. Recently we have noticed an intermittent high pitched whine coming from what seems to be the auto gear box. It is present whether the gear box is in park, drive or any of the others. The noise comes and goes and so is proving difficult to pin down. Does anyone have any ideas as to what it might be? I am undecided whether to part ex it for a new car but if the box is on the way out then that will influence my decision but I would be surprised if it was as its not old and not done that many miles. Any thoughts much appreciated. Read more
Does any menber know where the negatve battery wire is bolted to the cahassis / body (battery is under passenger seat) .The positve wire runs under the floor and emerges at a terminal block under bonnet.But the negative dissapears under the floor, Heynes manual says near battery. not a lot of use as every where is carpeted and stuck downThe reason apart from curiosity is that I have had engine turn over problems and want to check for corrosion, I have put a heavty load on and checked for volt drop from battery terminal to engine block, but would still like to know where the bonding point is.
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If you search for a negative battery cable online, It will give you some idea of how short the cable is.
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I have c. 3500 to spend on a new car.... Read more
Just done 297 miles mostly motorway at 70-80+ Just refilled tank and it averaged 57.9 not bad with 3 adults and luggage and pushing along swiftly.
If we had driven at a staedy 60 it would of nudged up nearer 70 mpg....
My Girlfriend recently had an MOT on her car and it came back with 9 advisorys after 73k miles.
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Thats what i'm starting to think.
My merc '07 c320cdi ocassionally hiccups under hard acceleration if I've been on the motorway, stop for petrol, and start again. I had my independent dealer hook it up to the diagnostics and it reported 'Check component Y77/1 (Boost pressure regulator). Positioner signals fault.'
The garage says this means it needs a new turbo, estimated at £1500+vat+labour, which seems a great deal to spend on a car at this stage of its life. Its done 72k miles and I had the oil seals around the turbo replaced a year ago because of leaks. The symptoms are only ocasionally, meaking the cost even more difficult! I'd be temped to live with it, only I suspect it'll get worse - if so, would it cause a bigger bill?... Read more
Hi I am looking to get the new BMW 2series or 3series. I am getting the 2ltr diesel but I just wanted to check what's the difference between the 218d and the 220d? Is the power difference just down to engine mapping and can the both be remapped to the same power?
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I had a 118D and also drove the 120D before I bought. The extra power was noticable but only when you planted your right foot, the rest of the time they drove vitually the same. But the gearing on the 120D was totally different to the 118D, more performance orientated. Thus even with the same power mthe 118D would ahve driven differently.
By remapping you will loose your engine and power train warranty, that is not really sensible on a car costing over £20000.
The least informative article ever?
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Read online and save money.
Replacement engine, drive shaft wheel has moved closer to metal bracket, nuts on drive shaft wheel cutting into metal bracket , how has this happened. Read more
hi john when driving my car feels like its losing power then the glow light comes on and if i pull over and switch it off and on then it sem ok for a while can you let me know what i should many thanks jack man Read more
I have been advised by the Audi Dealership that the cam belt needs changing after 5 years old - the car has covered approximately 23000 miles, mainly short journeys around town. Read more
Spot on, oldroverboy. Get a price from a local independent VAG specialist and have the work done asap.
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As Gordonbennet says, first thing to usually do with an MB box when you have a whine etc, is to get the fluid level checked/changed. It is critical that the correct grade of fluid (meeting the MB spec) is used, plus there's a set procedure to follow for checking the fluid level, so best to take it to a garage who know about Mercedes.
OP doesn't state if this is the older 5G or 7G box. MB changed the guidelines on the 5G boxes from 'sealed-for-life' to change once at 37,000miles. Many MB indys (and main dealers) recommend to carry on changing the fluid (plus filter) at approx 37K intervals - I certainly stick with this. If it is the newer 7G box, not sure what the guidelines on that are....