Mercedes-Oldtimer Ratgeber
Warm-up regulator faulty? Symptoms, testing & s...
Engine runs rough when cold and runs fine when warm? Then the Bosch K-Jetronic warm-up regulator is at the top of the suspect list. Symptoms, a self-check in 5 steps,...
Warm-up regulator faulty? Symptoms, testing & s...
Engine runs rough when cold and runs fine when warm? Then the Bosch K-Jetronic warm-up regulator is at the top of the suspect list. Symptoms, a self-check in 5 steps,...
W140 turn signals & hazard warning not working?...
Short answer: If the turn signals and hazard warning lights fail together on a Mercedes W140, the cause is often not the fuse but the central control unit, which combines...
W140 turn signals & hazard warning not working?...
Short answer: If the turn signals and hazard warning lights fail together on a Mercedes W140, the cause is often not the fuse but the central control unit, which combines...
W124 heating not getting warm or staying hot? C...
W124 heater not getting warm or staying hot? Symptoms, self-check & solution: refurbished genuine duo valve A0008306584 with a 5-year warranty.
W124 heating not getting warm or staying hot? C...
W124 heater not getting warm or staying hot? Symptoms, self-check & solution: refurbished genuine duo valve A0008306584 with a 5-year warranty.
Buying a W201 speedometer: checking K-value, pa...
Not every W201 speedometer fits: K-value, part number and top-of-scale value decide. Here's how to check the fit – overhauled instrument cluster, needles re-tinted.
Buying a W201 speedometer: checking K-value, pa...
Not every W201 speedometer fits: K-value, part number and top-of-scale value decide. Here's how to check the fit – overhauled instrument cluster, needles re-tinted.
Mercedes heater not getting warm? Testing & rep...
Heater stays cold or runs continuously hot? Here's how to test the duo valve / heater control valve on your Mercedes (W124, S124, C124, R129, W126) and find the right...
Mercedes heater not getting warm? Testing & rep...
Heater stays cold or runs continuously hot? Here's how to test the duo valve / heater control valve on your Mercedes (W124, S124, C124, R129, W126) and find the right...
Relay 377 faulty? Checking the wash-wipe interv...
Interval wiper not working or no follow-up wipe after washing? Here's how to test the wash-wipe interval relay 377 (4B0955531A) on VW and Audi.
Relay 377 faulty? Checking the wash-wipe interv...
Interval wiper not working or no follow-up wipe after washing? Here's how to test the wash-wipe interval relay 377 (4B0955531A) on VW and Audi.
W126 fuel gauge not working: gauge unit or send...
Fuel, oil pressure or temperature gauge in the W126 not working? How to distinguish the gauge from the sender – fixed-price repair or a tested original.
W126 fuel gauge not working: gauge unit or send...
Fuel, oil pressure or temperature gauge in the W126 not working? How to distinguish the gauge from the sender – fixed-price repair or a tested original.
W124 tachometer faulty? Causes & repair (diesel)
Tachometer in the W124 diesel not working, or the needle trembling? Typical causes are capacitors and cold solder joints – repair at a fixed price.
W124 tachometer faulty? Causes & repair (diesel)
Tachometer in the W124 diesel not working, or the needle trembling? Typical causes are capacitors and cold solder joints – repair at a fixed price.
W123 fuel gauge reading wrong? Check & replace ...
Fuel gauge in the Mercedes W123 fluctuating or reading wrong? The fuel level sender in the tank is often the cause. Symptoms, inspection steps and a tested original sender.
W123 fuel gauge reading wrong? Check & replace ...
Fuel gauge in the Mercedes W123 fluctuating or reading wrong? The fuel level sender in the tank is often the cause. Symptoms, inspection steps and a tested original sender.
AMG A35 radiator grille (W177): identify the or...
Short answer: The twin-blade radiator grille of the Mercedes-AMG A 35 fits any A-Class W177/V177 of the pre-facelift model years (approx. 2018–2022) and replaces the complete standard grille – an...
AMG A35 radiator grille (W177): identify the or...
Short answer: The twin-blade radiator grille of the Mercedes-AMG A 35 fits any A-Class W177/V177 of the pre-facelift model years (approx. 2018–2022) and replaces the complete standard grille – an...
W126/W124 control unit faulty? Check warning li...
Warning lights on the Mercedes W126/W124 staying on or flickering? Symptoms, causes and solution: tested original control unit A1265420332.
W126/W124 control unit faulty? Check warning li...
Warning lights on the Mercedes W126/W124 staying on or flickering? Symptoms, causes and solution: tested original control unit A1265420332.
Buy potentiometer & dimmer for W124/W463: part ...
Pot and dimmer for the instrument lighting on the Mercedes W124 and W463: correctly match part number 0005423825, buy tested and install safely.
Buy potentiometer & dimmer for W124/W463: part ...
Pot and dimmer for the instrument lighting on the Mercedes W124 and W463: correctly match part number 0005423825, buy tested and install safely.