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Forum: Tech Help

05-03-2010, 04:27 PM

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C230 Kompressor Tune Up

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Posted By oldestgenxer

I did stop by autozone and get the codes checked...

I did stop by autozone and get the codes checked for free. it says misfire on 2, misfire on 4, and random misfire. It is running rougher than it was before I took off the MAF and messed with it, so...

Forum: Tech Help

05-02-2010, 12:59 AM

Replies: 13

C230 Kompressor Tune Up

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Posted By oldestgenxer

Thanks all, for the help. Yeah, the CEL is on. ...

Thanks all, for the help.
Yeah, the CEL is on. Of course.
I found the MAF sensor by looking one up to buy it, so I could see what it looked like--it was easier to find. I had read something...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

05-01-2010, 12:08 PM

Replies: 4

The Name Game

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Posted By oldestgenxer

The Name Game

I don't anthropomorphize my vehicles. They aren't people--they are more like pets.
Of course my Ford pickup was Fred. Twenty years ago I had a Celebrity named Bob.
My last car was a Mazda MX-3. ...

Forum: Tech Help

05-01-2010, 12:02 PM

Replies: 13

C230 Kompressor Tune Up

Views: 8,040

Posted By oldestgenxer

I found the spark plugs. So simple, and yet,...

I found the spark plugs. So simple, and yet, deceptive. And I'm fairly certain I've found the MAF sensor. I think I'm going to take it out and try to clean it before replacing it. Here's an odd...

Forum: Tech Help

04-30-2010, 06:12 PM

Replies: 13

C230 Kompressor Tune Up

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Posted By oldestgenxer

This is...maybe I'm a little emotional, but this...

This is...maybe I'm a little emotional, but this is a revelation for me. Thanks!
I have perused some other sites, looking for answers--sometimes they don't load fast enough and I have a short...

Forum: Tech Help

04-29-2010, 04:30 PM

Replies: 13

C230 Kompressor Tune Up

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Posted By oldestgenxer

Is that the engine I have then? I'm not up on...

Is that the engine I have then? I'm not up on the MB terminology.
I have 99 C230 Kompressor. Your tag line said you had a 98, so maybe it is the same.
But that's precisely what I was thinking...

Forum: Tech Help

04-28-2010, 10:12 PM

Replies: 13

C230 Kompressor Tune Up

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Posted By oldestgenxer

C230 Kompressor Tune Up

I know I'm asking for trouble here. I am way to poor to own a Mercedes, and yet I do.
I can handle simple things--the brakes and oil changes I have done myself. I would really like to do a tune...

Forum: Tech Help

03-31-2010, 10:28 PM

Replies: 6

C230 Brakes

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Posted By oldestgenxer

I finally did get to it, and it wasn't that bad. ...

I finally did get to it, and it wasn't that bad. Of course, the pads had worn down so much that one of the wear sensors was unusable. I'll be on a search to find those.
FYI, No auto parts store...

Forum: Tech Help

03-01-2010, 05:04 PM

Replies: 6

C230 Brakes

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Posted By oldestgenxer

And we have a winner! Thanks so much. That's...

And we have a winner! Thanks so much. That's the answer I was looking for, a 7 mm hex.
Yeah, I know--I figured out the oil change on my own, and NOW it's easy, but the first time was frustrating...

Forum: Tech Help

02-28-2010, 04:08 PM

Replies: 6

C230 Brakes

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Posted By oldestgenxer

C230 Brakes

Maybe I did it wrong, but I did try to search and I don't see the answer. I have 99 C230 Kompressor, and I need to change the front brakes. With other cars I've always been a DIY-er, and I want to...

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