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#925 of 1094 Re: Economy setting for air [wbreaux1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 23, 2007 (8:43 am)
Replying to: wbreaux1 (Feb 22, 2007 7:05 pm) Hmmm....I wonder if you are low on refrigerant...the system will not allow the compressor to engage if the refrigerant level is too low...this would in turn, disengage the compressor and give you the EC light (I think). If your AC hasn't been serviced for a few years, this may be time for testing. I'd certainly check that out before digging into any electronic controls on the dashboard.
#926 of 1094 How to replace headlight bulb? by mynextcar Mar 01, 2007 (11:26 am)
Has anyone replace the light bulb on 2002 E320 headlight? (It's the light with smaller circle) One of them is out and I would like to know how I can replace myself. Thanks in advance! Replies to this message: greasykid1 (Mar 02, 2007 6:24 pm)
#927 of 1094 Re: How to replace headlight bulb? [mynextcar] by greasykid1 Mar 02, 2007 (6:24 pm)
Replying to: mynextcar (Mar 01, 2007 11:26 am) Should be in you inst. book. If not unscrew the large black cap behind the bulb and turn the lamp socket and remove.
#929 of 1094 Re: Economy setting for air [wbreaux1] by microrepair Mar 12, 2007 (12:55 pm)
Replying to: wbreaux1 (Feb 22, 2007 7:05 pm) I had almost exactly that problem last Feb. as I was heading south into the Carolinas and facing some pretty warm temperatures. I stopped at a MB dealer in Charlotte and the problem was in fact, low refrigerant. It was a Friday noontime and they were too busy to fix the leak but they did recharge it and it worked just fine for a few months until I had my mechanic back home check it out. Turns out it was one of the hoses and since it was under Starmark I took it back to my dealer and it cost me nothing. (except for the $140 in Charlotte..!!!!)
#930 of 1094 2001 E430: Replacing fog light bulb by jodar96 Mar 12, 2007 (2:49 pm)
There is nothing in the owners manual about how to replace the front fog light bulbs. My guess is that I have to drive the car on ramps, remove both underbody plastic panels, and reach the back of the fog light assembly.   Is this correct or the inner fender plastic piece removal will give me access to the bulbs?   Thanks, Joe
#931 of 1094 Speaking of bulbs.... by microrepair Mar 26, 2007 (1:48 pm)
One of the front side marker bulbs has burned out on my 2001 E320. The manual says very simply to just reach inside the fender and press on the tab to release the lamp assy and pull it away from the car and change bulbs.. Right ! OK, so how do I press some tab that isn't there, or maybe I just can't find it.. Any hints on how this works??   All I can see/feel is a triangular indented hole in the fender inner liner and one finger can make it through that hole and all I feel inside the hole is just some molded plastic ribs. Should there be a tab right inside the hole or sticking through the hole or what?
#932 of 1094 2001 E-320 brakes by steve3226 Mar 26, 2007 (5:48 pm)
My mechanic says he always has to replace the front rotors on E-320s but not on other makes. Why is this. My wife Lexus RX brake replacement was much cheaper than on the E-320. Why isn't there a warning light to tell when the brakes are worn to the extent of pad replacement?   For 6 years I've enjoyed driving the E-320 and had relatively few problems, however, my wife's RX has had zero problems in the 3 years we've had it. After reading the posts here, I think I'll go for a Lexus ES or GS next time even though I prefer the E-320. Reliability/quality build trumps a slight advantage in handling. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 26, 2007 6:15 pm) microrepair (Mar 30, 2007 7:46 am)
#933 of 1094 Re: 2001 E-320 brakes [steve3226] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Mar 26, 2007 (6:15 pm)
Replying to: steve3226 (Mar 26, 2007 5:48 pm) Most modern Mercedes (and many other cars) require throwing away the rotors if they have any marking or warping.
#934 of 1094 Re: 2001 E-320 brakes [steve3226] by microrepair Mar 30, 2007 (7:46 am)
Replying to: steve3226 (Mar 26, 2007 5:48 pm) One of the reasons that the brakes on MB's are so good is that both the pads and rotors are intentionally a little softer than on other makes. This allows the pads and rotors to wear a little more and keeps the rotor temperature (under severe use) from getting so hot that it warps the rotors. The extra wear on the rotors leaves them too thin to be lathe turned for re-use. That is why almost all MB's with OEM pads and rotors have lots of brake dust on the wheels.   I switched to PBM pads and rotors over a year ago, on my 2001 E320, and not only do they work as well in non-racing situations or on non-mountainous roads, they generate almost NO brake dust. I only have to clean the wheels every 3-4 months, not days as with the OEM parts. Another benefit is that the pads and rotors cost about 40% less than the OEM parts.

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