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#1034 of 1094 Front Springs Failure? by snaglepus Apr 15, 2008 (10:22 am)
How do you know that they have failed?     Replies to this message: microrepair (May 03, 2008 7:44 pm) microrepair (May 20, 2008 2:08 pm)
#1035 of 1094 Re: Front Springs Failure? [snaglepus] by microrepair May 03, 2008 (7:44 pm)
Replying to: snaglepus (Apr 15, 2008 10:22 am) The mechanic who replaced the front shocks saw the broken coil on one; I didn't say both had failed.   BTW, after hours of searching on the web for a source, I found only one parts house that had springs listed and I had to request a quote via email. They wanted $92 each plus $15 total for S&H. I called my local dealer and they had them in stock and sold them to me for $82 ea. No S&H...! I just had to drive 22 miles round trip to get them.. I have always liked my dealer for their fairness. Replies to this message: microrepair (May 20, 2008 2:08 pm)
#1036 of 1094 find fuse #41 for fanfare and turn signals by martha58 May 19, 2008 (6:40 am)
I have a 1998 E320 4matic wagon. I have changed this fuse before but now can't find it!!!   I have looked in engine goes to #25, drivers side of dash 1-12, and under rear passenger seat.   Any clue what I did last time. Thanks Replies to this message: martha58 (May 24, 2008 4:17 am)
#1037 of 1094 Re: Front Springs Failure? [microrepair] by microrepair May 20, 2008 (2:08 pm)
Replying to: microrepair (May 03, 2008 7:44 pm) But now that my mechanic has replaced the front springs, he did find that BOTH springs had broken off about half of the last coil...   He couldn't do anything about the AC blowing luke-cool air at the driver and frigid air at the passenger. Says that since around 2000, MB has implemented some kind of computer monitor/control of the AC system and ANY modification or work on the AC system has to be followed up by re-programming of the computer. Although he has a software package for most Euro cars, it doesn't include what he needs for this MB function. So I brought it back to the dealer today who found that the compressor had a leak and they wanted to replace it for $1400... I asked him about getting a used compressor (my car has 109K miles on it..!) and he called back in 4 minutes with a used compressor having only 42K miles and now the job will cost about $850 instead.. I'm getting it fixed and then this sucker is getting sold within the next 6 months. This is my second MB E-class that required big expenditures in the 110K mile range to keep them going. That is gonna stop.. I'm moving to Mazda or Honda or Hyundai (Genesis looks good!)..
#1038 of 1094 Re: find fuse #41 for fanfare and turn signals [martha58] by martha58 May 24, 2008 (4:17 am)
Replying to: martha58 (May 19, 2008 6:40 am) I found them myself!! in the engine fuse box 1-25 are brightly marked with white over the numbers making them easy to read.....if you get your readers and a flashlight a section close to it, that I thought held the extra fuses the owner's manual claims it has but I never found! has raised black numbers smaller in size and different fonts...that is where 40 and 41 are....replaced it and the horn now works, unfortunately the wipers and turn signals still do not. Taking it in as the steering column has gotten loose where it connnects to the dash. I believe the wiring in the turnsignal lever which also houses the wipers is screwed up unless a new lever is needed. The cruise on the column but a different lever still works....needless to say a few days without turn signals and wipers is hell. found an independent who can fix it??? I hope in 3 days. Until then rain-x yes it finally decided to rain here.
#1039 of 1094 E320 CDI by madmarlin May 24, 2008 (3:35 pm)
Looking at a 2005 E320 CDI. Was a lease and now being sold as a CPO. Get th nice financing and the extended warranty as well. How's the overall reliability? Seems to be hit and miss. Nothing of note in the carfax report. Regular service only. Brakes were replaced about a year ago. Normal for an MB? Probably had about 25k miles on it at the time. I like the deal I have. Even with the price of diesel, I make out due to the MPG of my 2007 G35 (the high price of high horsepower). Thanks. Replies to this message: greasykid1 (May 27, 2008 11:18 am)
#1040 of 1094 Re: E320 CDI [madmarlin] by greasykid1 May 27, 2008 (11:18 am)
Replying to: madmarlin (May 24, 2008 3:35 pm) Go for it! Have one and it is a great car. Brakes replaced means nothing . It's how you drive. Have over 25k now and no problems.
#1041 of 1094 Re: Front springs....! [microrepair] by philipb May 29, 2008 (3:53 pm)
Replying to: microrepair (Apr 15, 2008 8:05 am) I also just found out the top coil on my 1999 E320 w/106000 mi was broken. The dealer will replace both front coils for $604.00!! He says it is a big job (1/2 day). He says he has seen several breakages like this. I think for a Mercedes this is faulty material, but I don't suppose they'll cover any of it. I only drive my car on good hard-surface roads. I've never had a broken spring on any other car. Good German engineering?? I now have a Lexus for my main car...just for that reason. Replies to this message: jodar96 (May 29, 2008 5:25 pm)
#1042 of 1094 Re: Front springs....! [philipb] by jodar96 May 29, 2008 (5:25 pm)
Replying to: philipb (May 29, 2008 3:53 pm) It hurts to spend $600 over broken coil spring that no one should ever experience in a $45-$55K car. There is no doubt that there is something wrong with the coils whether it is the material or heat treating. Mercedes should own up to the problem and fix it free.
#1043 of 1094 Minor Headaches by learnedalot Jun 06, 2008 (8:53 am)
Hi, First Post.I bought my first M-B, a 2000 E320 with 76K onit in Feb 08. In beautiful shape in and out, but no service records. I put on new tires, plugs, belt ,fluids and filters. The air mass meter lasted for 100 miles after sale, so thats also new. Except for the tires, a local MB approved shop did all the work. A complete scan shows no malfunctions. I have 3 questions: a. Headlight coating. A local shop advertises clearing fo $100, with a 1 year warranty. thoughts on this? b. Operators manual cautions against using any phone in car that isn't wired into antenna. Doe's this apply to cellphones? c. Wandering elements in outside temperature display. I've gone over 15K Emails on MBs and saw that this was a problem on these models., (since finessed by MB by going analog). Msg #818 on this thread states that this can be repaired without replacing dashboard. Nothing further on this subject. will appreciate any comments on the above. These forums have provided me with a lot of useful information. Thanks to all. Jim

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