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Monday, October 30, 2023

Coolant connection failure

2015 ML350 4-Matic 6 cyl. I just had a coolant line break off the firewall in front of the driver (Left side). The bead end of the plastic barb remained in the hose. I tried to pull it out with a small diameter metal rod with a 90 on the end, it was not moving. I squeezed the hose (very little force) and the plastic end that remained inside the hose just crumbled. I was able to push the hose back on about 1/2" and clamp it with a standard worm gear hose clamp just to get the vehicle... Coolant connection failure

2015 ML350 4-Matic 6 cyl.

I just had a coolant line break off the firewall in front of the driver (Left side). The bead end of the plastic barb remained in the hose. I tried to pull it out with a small diameter metal rod with a 90 on the end, it was not moving. I squeezed the hose (very little force) and the plastic end that remained inside the hose just crumbled.

I was able to push the hose back on about 1/2" and clamp it with a standard worm gear hose clamp just to get the vehicle...

Coolant connection failure

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2002 W210 Wagon (Estate) Fuel Tank Strainer Doesn't Do Anything?

I am/was going to change my 2002 E320 Wagon fuel tank strainer p/n 1114700686, but I'm just not seeing how it does any 'straining' at all. Hoping I'm just not seeing something obvious. Attached are pictures of the strainer. There is no provision for a fuel tank exit hose (that would normally go to the fuel pump) in the bottom of the strainer, like I've seen on other models. The only thing I can see that fuel does with this strainer in place is slosh around through the four oval holes in... 2002 W210 Wagon (Estate) Fuel Tank Strainer Doesn't Do Anything?

I am/was going to change my 2002 E320 Wagon fuel tank strainer p/n 1114700686, but I'm just not seeing how it does any 'straining' at all. Hoping I'm just not seeing something obvious.

Attached are pictures of the strainer. There is no provision for a fuel tank exit hose (that would normally go to the fuel pump) in the bottom of the strainer, like I've seen on other models. The only thing I can see that fuel does with this strainer in place is slosh around through the four oval holes in...

2002 W210 Wagon (Estate) Fuel Tank Strainer Doesn't Do Anything?

‘95 S420 “Air Injection Inoperable”

Got a check engine light, and the code is 4 "blinks" for "air injection inoperable." I've seen where some guys try to bypass their pump and just roll with it not working. My question: is it safe to just let it not work? Car's been driving beautifully, and in a warm-weather climate, I'm not really sure I need that pump?

Got a check engine light, and the code is 4 "blinks" for "air injection inoperable."

I've seen where some guys try to bypass their pump and just roll with it not working. My question: is it safe to just let it not work? Car's been driving beautifully, and in a warm-weather climate, I'm not really sure I need that pump?

OVP relay

Good news: It seems that OVP Relay 201-540-37-45 is available again from Mercedes. I am thinking of buying one. If anyone bought this lately , can you tell who makes them? Stribel, Bosch, Kilma, etc...? I hope it is not URO crap....

Good news:

It seems that OVP Relay 201-540-37-45 is available again from Mercedes.
I am thinking of buying one.
If anyone bought this lately , can you tell who makes them? Stribel, Bosch, Kilma, etc...?
I hope it is not URO crap....

W209 CLK320 SRS fault codes

My battery ran out of juice overnight and I found the SRS light on. Ran through the diagnostic scanner and got these codes from the report. I need all the help I can get. Much appreciated. System Code Description Status SRS - Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System 9003 The Supply Voltage Of The Control Unit Is Too Low (Under voltage). 9076 CAN Communication Is Faulty ADFF Control Unit N2/7(Restraint Systems Control Unit) Is Defective. ADFF Control Unit N2/7(Restraint Systems Control... W209 CLK320 SRS fault codes

My battery ran out of juice overnight and I found the SRS light on. Ran through the diagnostic scanner and got these codes from the report. I need all the help I can get. Much appreciated.

System Code Description Status
SRS - Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint
System

9003 The Supply Voltage Of The Control Unit Is Too Low (Under voltage).

9076 CAN Communication Is Faulty

ADFF Control Unit N2/7(Restraint Systems Control Unit) Is Defective.

ADFF Control Unit N2/7(Restraint Systems Control...

W209 CLK320 SRS fault codes

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Opinions Wanted: Redye / Repair Seat vs. Reupholster

Hey All, Would love some opinions from the community as I decide on some "reconditioning" items for my SL. Long story short, the driver's seat is a little worse for wear in this 92k mile vehicle. I am a new owner of it as of about 6 months now. Over this summer (I'm in the hot, sticky south), some cracks developed in the leather, as well as some previous wear got a little worse. I'm debating what route, if any, I want to go with for a bit of a refurbishment and would love to hear from the... Opinions Wanted: Redye / Repair Seat vs. Reupholster

Hey All,

Would love some opinions from the community as I decide on some "reconditioning" items for my SL. Long story short, the driver's seat is a little worse for wear in this 92k mile vehicle. I am a new owner of it as of about 6 months now. Over this summer (I'm in the hot, sticky south), some cracks developed in the leather, as well as some previous wear got a little worse. I'm debating what route, if any, I want to go with for a bit of a refurbishment and would love to hear from the...

Opinions Wanted: Redye / Repair Seat vs. Reupholster