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Problems with the Mercedes Benz CLK350.

kkhendricks73 — Wed, 27 May 2009 23:47:25 GMT

I have had A Lot of Problems with my 2009 CLK350.
Has anyone else had problems?

Is the time-relay box off when the car is parked in the garage with the extension cord plugged in? Mercedes 350SDL.

DoriB — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:12:44 GMT

Robert...Phew THANKS for your reply...I can sleep nites now!!!! I assme that when the car is PARKED in the garage and the engine IS OFF that the time relay box is also off...Right? I plug the cord in from about 11 pm to 7 am...That should be long enough right??? THANKS AGAIN!!! DoriB

Mercedes 350SDL 1990 Glow plug question thank you.

DoriB — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:33:59 GMT

Dear Mark, This is not a question...Just a THANKS YOU SO MUCH for your answer to my recent question about the warming-plug-in on my car. I DO think that perhaps the GLOW-PLUG system should be checked BUT since I have been plugging in the extension cord evenings ...late about 11.pm and unplugging about 8 am.... the car has started without ANY STRESS. Before it really had to labor a lot..almost to the point I thought I would ruin the starter. PHEW..Awful when you are alone and have only SOME limited knowledge. I appreciate the references and I will review them....means a lot and again .... MANY THANKS... THUMBS -UP!!! (Gotta find where to do that I am new at this computer stuff.)

Mercedes 350 SDL 1990 glow plug question.

DoriB — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:31:52 GMT

Sorry to be a pest BUT one more little thing...Is there a maximum amount of time suggested for having the plug-in connected via extension cord? Don't want to "Burn" the thing out. NO RUSH ON THE ANSWER...Just wondering!! YES...I love my OLD MERCEDES... sheep skin seat covers are the untimate in cold weather and I have 195,000 miles and still sounds good...ALLLL 10,000 parts chatter.... so quietly. Good luck with yours NICE CARS..( I also have a 450sl 1980 with both tops..MY BABY!!Use only in summer..low mileage too!) THANKS in advance Mark! Dori

How do I remove rear engine cover from 06 Mercdes Benz E350? Front cover snaps off. Tyring to locate oil leak.Thanks.

dle350 — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:09:03 GMT

The front cover snaps off. I'm trying to locate the source of oil leak. A drip clings to the rear of the engine but I cannot see where it is coming from. Any suggestions about where to start looking?

Car has 700 miles left on original warranty plus it is a MB certified pre owned.

How do I change the air filters on a Mercedes 2006 E350 ?

whist — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:45:58 GMT

How is the cover attached/removed ?

How do i reset the service indicator on a 2005 Merceds Benz ML350

halmcpa — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:17:03 GMT

Maintenance was done on car. How do you reset the service indicator

Roof spoiler for Mercedes MB C350?

paulclee — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:44:56 GMT

I am thinking of add a roof spoiler, installed professionally, on a new 2009 MB C350 (Mars Red/Black Interior.) Does it look good? Your comments please!

Thanks,

Are there any precautions to take when plugging in an extension cord to heat the diesel fuel in winter? Mercedes 350SDL.

DoriB — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:07:08 GMT

MECHANICAL QUESTION: I have a 1990 Mercedes 350SDL and want to be sure that there are no hazards involved when plugging electrical current into the "fuel warmer " in the front of the car. My husband (a mechanic) died and the dealer we worked with went out of business so I don't have a source to ask and don't want to do anything "STUPID". (I recently had a new TIME RELAY BOX installed at a "Mom and Pop" garage as the "Glo-Light" was not responding prior to starting..NOW IT WORKS)..These folks are NOT Mercedes people so I don't want to rely on THIS question with these folks.) The car really labors when starting so I believe it is because the fuel is too cold and I don't want to wreck the starting mechanism. Can you please advise me on any precautions I should take or anything else I should do? I will probably have OTHER questions later on another Mercedes I own too.