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Forum: Tech Help 04-11-2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 984
Posted By PPatterson
Headlight Relay

Would someone tell me where the headlight relay for a W202 ('97 C230) is located? Both headlights went out, fuses are ok, so I suspect a relay.
Thanks for your help.
Forum: Tech Help 09-10-2008, 03:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 857
Posted By PPatterson
Thanks for the reply. Alarms are detected with...

Thanks for the reply. Alarms are detected with the key in any key position. The engine does not need to be running to cause the problem. I'll try "detecting" my car while in my wife's car tonight.
Forum: Tech Help 09-10-2008, 03:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 857
Posted By PPatterson
Constant Alarm on Radar Detector

For several months my Valentine radar detector constantly reads 7,8,or 9 alarms. It works normally in other cars. The Valentine website says "see your dealer." It detects bogeys on all frequency...
Forum: Tech Help 04-23-2008, 10:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,182
Posted By PPatterson
I recently started having the same problem and...

I recently started having the same problem and believe to have fixed it. Is your car running a little hotter than normal? Is your exhaust more smoky like a diesel? It may be your EGR valve. I didn't...
Forum: Tech Help 08-03-2004, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,220
Posted By PPatterson
Greetings, I also recently did some suspension...

Greetings,
I also recently did some suspension work on my '97 C230.

In a previous post I mentioned that I found that tho sound deadening material that lines the transmission shaft, on the...
Forum: Tech Help 07-15-2004, 11:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,169
Posted By PPatterson
I always assumed Bilsteins were original...

I always assumed Bilsteins were original equipment. There is no mention of this in the owners manual. The old and new shocks appeared to be the same when I replaced them. Perhaps this is one of...
Forum: Tech Help 07-14-2004, 04:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,169
Posted By PPatterson
A couple of years ago I too had a pounding...

A couple of years ago I too had a pounding suspension noise. Like you, whenever I went over a speed bump or road bump I got a loud banging from the front suspension. When I also heard a grounding...
Forum: Tech Help 05-15-2004, 12:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 592
Posted By PPatterson
You poor sob, $575 for a new MAS for on fastlane....

You poor sob, $575 for a new MAS for on fastlane. ;) But seriuosly, IF you are sure it's the MAF, buy the part see what it looks like and replace it. The air intake should be easy to get at.

An...
Forum: Tech Help 04-29-2004, 04:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,660
Posted By PPatterson
I have a 97 C230 with 80k mi that, last night, I...

I have a 97 C230 with 80k mi that, last night, I replaced my water pump. It was making noise from the front of the engine as you mention. To see if it is the water pump, you can disconnect the...
Forum: Tech Help 09-26-2003, 12:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,632
Posted By PPatterson
Are you saying the stalk on the steering column...

Are you saying the stalk on the steering column gets hot? If so, you may have a bad contact at the switch. I have never removed this so I can't help you there...good luck
Forum: Tech Help 09-26-2003, 12:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,251
Posted By PPatterson
The $70 price you mentioned is actually for a box...

The $70 price you mentioned is actually for a box of 5. (thanks phil) You may want to try to get 1 from the dealership.

So how did you get access to the fan? The diagrams for my "97 C230 showed...
Forum: Middle Atlantic - US (DC,DE,MD,PA,VA,WV) 09-08-2003, 12:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,646
Posted By PPatterson
Good Shop in Columbia, MD??

Can anyone recommend a good shop in Columbia, MD? If I can't fix it myself I usually go to Euromotors in Bethesda. They do great work but are pricey and very busy (but the MB loaner is nice). I...
Forum: Tech Help 09-08-2003, 12:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 886
Posted By PPatterson
Try a K&N air filter. I put one in my C230 and it...

Try a K&N air filter. I put one in my C230 and it changed the way it drove. There is less load on your engine whith a free flow air filter so it deosn't have to fight itself to get going. It...
Forum: Tech Help 09-03-2003, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,295
Posted By PPatterson
Would anyone know the proper torque values for...

Would anyone know the proper torque values for these bolts?

Also, I assume an alignment is not needed afterward. Correct?


Cheers
Forum: Tech Help 09-02-2003, 05:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,295
Posted By PPatterson
How can you tell if lower ball joints are bad...

How can you tell if lower ball joints are bad verses something else in the suspension?
Forum: Tech Help 08-28-2003, 04:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 717
Posted By PPatterson
Question 2 DIY questions

I have 2 questions for you experts out there...

1) Is replacing the motor mounts on a '97 C230 (75K mi, W202) a DIYer? Is there anything I should know before I do it like undoing the shift knob?...
Forum: Tech Help 07-13-2003, 11:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,528
Posted By PPatterson
delta, I read stevebfl's post about resetting...

delta,
I read stevebfl's post about resetting the adaptation values. Too late for me to do that now. At least it looks like it will eventually adapt to a good setting.

aTOMic,
If it's not a...
Forum: Tech Help 07-13-2003, 11:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,528
Posted By PPatterson
It has been only a few days since I installed the...

It has been only a few days since I installed the new MAS. The check engine light has not reapeared, knock on wood, but it usually takes a while for it to come back on. If it does I will post here...
Forum: Tech Help 07-08-2003, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,528
Posted By PPatterson
Thanks for the info. There was no fuel in the...

Thanks for the info. There was no fuel in the vacuum lines so I ordered an air mass sensor.

For general info, shouldn't both of the O2 sensors have approximately the same reading? Otherwise, it...
Forum: Tech Help 07-07-2003, 10:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,528
Posted By PPatterson
Trouble Code P0170

The check engine light on my '97 C230 w/75k mi has come on, the engine seems to be running lean. My scanner pulled trouble code P0170, "Fuel Trim Malfunction." I have read in other posts that this is...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 06-30-2003, 11:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,966
Posted By PPatterson
The antenna fuse is in the trunk near the...

The antenna fuse is in the trunk near the battery. You should check it before you replace.
Forum: Tech Help 06-20-2003, 12:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,412
Posted By PPatterson
I also have the same problem. The check engine...

I also have the same problem. The check engine light on my '97 C230 (73k mi) came on tonight but I believe I have fixed the problem. Is there any way to turn off the dash light without going to a...
Forum: Tech Help 03-11-2003, 01:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,029
Posted By PPatterson
What are the symptoms of a failing valve body? I...

What are the symptoms of a failing valve body? I have an early ’97 C230. It occasionally clunks/jerks into the next gear.
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