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by aston_martin76
Mon Mar 03, 2025 1:47 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: C55 oil: entertainment and activities
Replies: 8
Views: 33912

Re: C55 oil: entertainment and activities

Alternatively, contact your local Mercedes-Benz parts department to enquire about the price of the oil; I have discovered that it is often less expensive than that found in eBay stores, which is not unexpected given the shipping costs incurred by the latter. Mercedes-Benz oil at the dealership parts...
by aston_martin76
Tue Dec 17, 2024 10:53 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Issue with ASX traction control.
Replies: 8
Views: 5620

Re: Issue with ASX traction control.

I am experiencing the identical issue with the Traction Control System (TCS) on my 2015 AWD diesel ASX.

Did you ultimately discover a solution?
by aston_martin76
Wed Aug 07, 2024 2:35 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Engine experiencing misfire with a burst head gasket.
Replies: 8
Views: 4829

Re: Engine experiencing misfire with a burst head gasket.

Perhaps it would be advisable to limit the discussion to a single thread in order to prevent redundancy and bewilderment.
by aston_martin76
Sat Jul 13, 2024 11:37 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Assistance required in identifying starting problems with a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300CE equipped with the M103 engine.
Replies: 11
Views: 6230

Re: Assistance required in identifying starting problems with a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300CE equipped with the M103 engine.

Thank you. I have placed an order for a Crank sensor, however I will also use the opportunity to clean the IVP while I am working on it.
by aston_martin76
Sat Jul 13, 2024 11:35 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Assistance required in identifying starting problems with a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300CE equipped with the M103 engine.
Replies: 11
Views: 6230

Re: Assistance required in identifying starting problems with a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300CE equipped with the M103 engine.

I installed a Bosch distributor cap and rotor arm. I examined the HT leads of Bosch Spark plugs using an OHM metre and confirmed that they all meet the specified requirements.
by aston_martin76
Sat Jul 13, 2024 11:34 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Assistance required in identifying starting problems with a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300CE equipped with the M103 engine.
Replies: 11
Views: 6230

Re: Assistance required in identifying starting problems with a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300CE equipped with the M103 engine.

Thank you for your response, GoodBoyCar. The vehicle was experiencing stalling issues when driving at moderate speeds, such as at crossroads. Therefore, it is logical and understandable.
by aston_martin76
Sat Jul 13, 2024 11:32 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Assistance required in identifying starting problems with a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300CE equipped with the M103 engine.
Replies: 11
Views: 6230

Assistance required in identifying starting problems with a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300CE equipped with the M103 engine.

May I seek the forums' expertise on the challenges I am experiencing with the first ignition of my '89 300CE in both low and high temperatures? I am not a professional mechanic, but I am a skilled amateur with expertise working on Jet tronic systems used in BMW motorcycles that I rebuild. The automo...
by aston_martin76
Thu May 23, 2024 8:46 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Rust on the wheel arch of the CLK.
Replies: 12
Views: 10589

Re: Rust on the wheel arch of the CLK.

The current price is around £70 per tonne.
by aston_martin76
Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:29 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: The trunk of the W204 cannot be opened manually.
Replies: 6
Views: 1417

Re: The trunk of the W204 cannot be opened manually.

It is an inexpensive component available on eBay, therefore it is always worth attempting to get it.
by aston_martin76
Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:27 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: The trunk of the W204 cannot be opened manually.
Replies: 6
Views: 1417

Re: The trunk of the W204 cannot be opened manually.

If the connection between the physical press component and microswitch is no longer operating properly, that would explain why the remote is still operational.