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Would that it were so simple to turn the car back in as a lemon. I discussed this with the service manager and basically I'm out of luck on that. It has to be still in warranty, 60 days out of service for the same problem, original owner, etc.
I got the car from Bavarian Motorsports in Kennet Square, PA. Not all cars from actions are bad, but all bad cars come from auctions. This car has a mysterious past. It has had some minor front end repair, superficial, though it needed some paint apparently. Even the Mercedes dealer said it was an exxcllent job. Nothing shows up on the backgound check on the car.
The service manager at HBL of Tysons has taken this on as a personal challenge. The problem began while still under warranty and has never been solved, so they are still doing it under "goodwill". I couldn't ask for better support and more determination than I'm getting from HBL.
It seems to be my only option-solve the mystery. The tech people at Mercedes are involved as well as the HBL people. Maybe they will cure it.
Decide, then check the ratings, comments, reviews and prices at www.tirerack.com.
Once you're down to two or three choices,post again - you're sure to get some opinions here.
The rear side airbags are still attached to the rear doors though.
isn't this great? I am a 190E owner and personally wish Mercedes would go back to offering a wide range of diesels here. The old-school 300D is one of the most durable and beloved Mercedes models around.
What do you guys think?
However, I believe most of Mercedes' diesels are last-generation and don't require such a refined product.
Diesel technology has come around so much in just the past 3 years. I have driven a diesel Peugeot in Europe and I can say that they're definitely preferable to their counterparts in many ways. No more glow plugs, oodles of torque, etc. etc.
the E270 is a 2.7 inline-five turbodiesel with 170hp and 280lb-ft of torque. I think for 03 they're uprating the hp to 180hp. That would put the 0-60 around 9 seconds for the new E-class. It doesn't sound fast, but if you're on the freeway and need to pass, there's no doubt that the 30-70 numbers are much better than even the E320.
A CR2025 is a standard "coin" lithium 3v battery made by many different manufacturers, and are available everywhere. In fact, the sizing is in the part number. A CR2025 is 20mm in diameter, and 2.5mm thick. It's other family members are a CR2016, CR2032. In all likelihood, you own several other devices that use these batteries, e.g. the clock/CMOS battery in your PC. They're about as "standard" as AAA, AA, A, C, and D batteries. RadioShack, virtually any camera store, etc. carry them. Fresh ones will measure about 3.25 volts with a voltmeter - - if they get much below 2.8 volts, it's time to replace them even if your remote is still working. They should be good for several years.
The Remote/Key for my 2000 E-class has TWO of the CR2025 batteries - made by Panasonic, not Varta. Varta is a European battery maker.
The owner's manual for my car had instructions for battery replacement. MB "expects" that the owner should change the battery! If you're all thumbs or nervous about working on such things, take your store-bought batteries to your MB salesman (not the shop), and I'll bet he'd do it for you just to make you happy. It takes about 2 minutes.
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I, too, had trouble with the key one day (engine would crank and light, then stop immediately). Tele-Aid suggested wiping off the red window on the key, and that fixed the problem. I suppose if you carry something into the ignition key slot with a dirty key, you could even clean the keyslot out with a Q-Tip (there's a little red IR window in the keyslot to "look at" the key when you insert it into the keyslot).
The key uses BOTH RF and IR. While remote locking can be done with just the RF (key not pointed at the car), the "all windows closed" function WILL NOT work unless you point the IR window at the corresponding window in the door handle, and hold the button down during the entire sequence. This is presumably to keep you from inadvertently shutting a window on something you don't want to (the neck of your dog or kid, say). Try it!
Another interesting experiment is to open a window, push the express-up function on that window, and then try to hold the window from closing using your hand. If significant resistance is felt, the window should go in reverse and open again. Don't put your hand at risk (in case it doesn't work on your car), but I think this function is what makes MB feel safe in installing express-up on all 4 windows.
FI air flap. A very small oil leak, which got into the sw housing, caused false readings to the FI computer resulting in the light and VERY
rough engine. I opened the unit, cleaned out all the oil (not much) and sealed the housing edges w/silicone sealer and problem solved. Hope this helps.
Jean
Wonderful! I will check this out. So many times it is something really simple, but the trick is in finding it. I really appreciate your post!
Speaking of simple fixes that can drive you crazy, it reminded me of when I bought a new burgundy and white '73 Tbird. I was somebody with those big white leather seats. The automatic temperature control started to go crazy one day. It would go wild in either the hot or cold direction and just had a mind of its own, especially driving over bumps.
After several unsuccessful trips to the dealer, I happened to be detailing the dash from the passenger side with the door open. The afternoon sun was over my right shoulder, and the sun angle was such that it perfectly beamed into two slots on the front of the dash. It turned out that inside was the bimetal temperature sensor. There in one of the slots was a shiny copper penny! I asked my three year old son, "Did you put a penny in there?" "Yes", he replied, like it was just the natural, correct thing to do. I couldn't help but laugh...
I know that the 320 diesel can get up to 60 in like 8.4 seconds, which is respectable.
There are other concerns I have though...ithe 2.7 is a five-cylinder engine. People might not like that, especially old-guard mercedes buyers!
Volvo sells a lot of 5 cylinder cars. VW/Audi also has one (not in the U.S. anymore though).
'When Mercedes-Benz races cars to set records it is usually to make a particular point. In 1978 at Nardo, Italy, Mercedes set nine new world's records with the C-111/III at 200 MPH speeds, and the point was that the accomplishment could be done with a Diesel engine. The feat was made possible by a turbocharged five-cylinder Diesel engine as used in the production 300SD.'
At one time, parked in the garage next to my wife's 300D, I had a 1986 Audi 5000 Turbo with a five-cylinder engine. Since they are inline engines (obviously), the fifth cylinder is not an issue. People found it humorous that we had two cars with a total of ten cylinders, and one wasn't a 6 or a 4!
I believe the last Mercedes diesel for the U.S. market was the 1999 E300. I wonder if it had five or six cylinders.
My question: Will I be able to replace this radio with a non-Mercedes version, preferably one with a CD instead of a cassette? This particular car model is not even listed in Crutchfield's list, and when I called to find out why, I was told that this car has a "complex system" that would need "a lot of modifying/customizing." Any ideas about where I should start would be appreciated.
Gaston@autoclass.net. A lot of people on mbnz.org have purchased from Gaston at Auto Class
They are running $450-500
$850?!? What a crock! I got my changer last year for $500 from the dealer after my salesman talked to the manager. This was an optical cd changer for my 01 wagon.
JB
Just to stir some conversation, I will resist the new E-Class until the next generation of engines are available.
Wally
That wouldn't make your 430s any less pleasurable to own and operate. The only possible downside I'd see is in resale, but you're not driving them for their resale value, are you? And a knowledgeable buyer would know where your 430s fit in the model lineup for their production years.
Personally, I'm sorry that my '98 E300 is the last new MB diesel I'll own unless I move to Europe.
They are bringing an E270 version of the next (2003 model) E-class. It is a 170hp five-cylinder turbodiesel. So you don't have to move to Europe to experience a world-class oil burner!
The new family of gasoline engines will have direct injection technology. I anticipate a 20-30% improvement in power and economy. I think introduction is in 2004.
I'll wait for the second year of the new chassis and get the new tech engines.
Did you ever get a chance to look at your '98 E320 to see if it has the same installation as the electronic idle switch on your wife's BMW? I want to take a look at mine if I can figure out where it is.
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We have a law in Illinois that we must have lights on when our windshield wipers (or should I say wiper?) are on. Unfortunately, I have a high frequency hearing problem so that sometimes I don't hear the warning, and I have left the lights on several times. Luckily, I usually catch it after a few hours, and haven't yet run down the battery, but I'm afraid it could happen any time. American cars have a lower freuency warning noise that I can hear OK. I was an infantry machine gunner during WWII, and, although I get by fine with a hearing aid under most circumstances, I have trouble with things like fire alarms and other mechanical alarms that emit a high frequency.
M
Thanks.
http://thehollywoodextra.com/lexus/lexus.html
I do not think this is how it will look like exactly, but I think it gives you an idea. I predict choices will be GS330 with 240hp, and GS430 with 320hp.