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Forum: Tech Help 01-03-2004, 01:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,451
Posted By johnwallace
Parry, Well done. Apologies for not responding...

Parry,
Well done. Apologies for not responding to the earlier message. I opened my fob using a Stanley knife to gradually break the seal and then cautiously prised it open with a screwdriver. It's...
Forum: Tech Help 01-01-2004, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,451
Posted By johnwallace
Thank you both for your replies. In the end I...

Thank you both for your replies. In the end I have had to order another remote from Germany but there is a 7 to 10 day wait and the cost is likely to be £60. On a positive note, however, I opened up...
Forum: Tech Help 12-28-2003, 03:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,451
Posted By johnwallace
Apologies for being repetitive but I am...

Apologies for being repetitive but I am desperate. I would be happy to completely bypass the central locking and alarm system if need be to start the car. How would an emergency breakdown service...
Forum: Tech Help 12-28-2003, 05:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,451
Posted By johnwallace
remote control transmitter

Once again I need some advice! I have a C180 Classic 1995 on which the remote control has just failed (and I do not have a spare). The car is presently parked on a neighbour's drive (we had a xmas...
Forum: Tech Help 09-21-2003, 08:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 609
Posted By johnwallace
Clutch Problems

C180 Classic: Manual:1995
I would be grateful for some comments on a recent clutch related problem with my car. On a recent journey the 'bite point' of the clutch appeared to move significantly...
Forum: Tech Help 04-27-2003, 10:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 656
Posted By johnwallace
Central Locking C180

Hello again! Quick questions.
Car details: C180, 1995.
1) One of my remote fobs no longer functions. How easy is it to get a replacement? Are there any cheap options?
2) When the working fob is...
Forum: Tech Help 04-25-2003, 01:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,747
Posted By johnwallace
As promised an update. Took the car into an...

As promised an update. Took the car into an Indep. garage for a diagnostic. There were no faults indicated on the OBD. The mechanic searched for a leak on the inlet side but could not find one. He...
Forum: Tech Help 04-22-2003, 12:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,747
Posted By johnwallace
Manny, Thanks. Unfortunately the English MOT...

Manny,
Thanks. Unfortunately the English MOT emissions test report only provides information on CO, Lambda, and HC at fast idle (and only CO at normal idle) so I do not have the other gas profiles....
Forum: Tech Help 04-22-2003, 05:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,747
Posted By johnwallace
I have just postponed my visit to the MB dealer...

I have just postponed my visit to the MB dealer because my 'contact' at the dealership is on leave until next week. In the meantime I have arranged to take it to an Independent for a 'cheaper'...
Forum: Tech Help 04-22-2003, 03:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,747
Posted By johnwallace
Again Thanks. I think that I can exclude the...

Again Thanks.
I think that I can exclude the exhaust leak then. If there is one it must be extremely small for me not to notice and for the emission testers to not detect.
The C180 only has one O2...
Forum: Tech Help 04-21-2003, 03:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,747
Posted By johnwallace
Thanks for all your help...at least with your...

Thanks for all your help...at least with your inputs it is an educational as well as frustrating experience.
The HC reading was at Fast idle ( I should add that in the first fast idle test the HC...
Forum: Tech Help 04-20-2003, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,172
Posted By johnwallace
Smile Italian tune up

In my related post on car emissions it was suggested that an Italian tune up might help. I am aware that this refers to driving the car hard but I would be grateful for more specific guidance on how...
Forum: Tech Help 04-20-2003, 02:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,747
Posted By johnwallace
Thanks Manny and 95 E320cab for your responses. I...

Thanks Manny and 95 E320cab for your responses. I will certainly advise the forum of the outcome. The MOT analyser supposedly has an inbuilt check system (I am not sure whether the inbuilt check...
Forum: Tech Help 04-19-2003, 04:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,747
Posted By johnwallace
Question For Information. I spoke to an exhaust centre...

For Information. I spoke to an exhaust centre today who suggested that I could have two problems. Firstly, a fuel problem which was causing the high CO level, and secondly, a leak after the CAT which...
Forum: Tech Help 04-19-2003, 02:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,747
Posted By johnwallace
Manny, Thank you very much for your response....

Manny,
Thank you very much for your response. The filter is new and the oil is fully synthetic and was changed with the filter 2 months ago. I haven't recently replaced the charcoal canister but I...
Forum: Tech Help 04-18-2003, 03:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 864
Posted By johnwallace
Fault Codes C180

Could someone advise on the fault codes for a 1995 C180. Is it possible to use a normal multimeter to check the codes from the diagnostic socket. If so, I would be grateful for some advice.
I am...
Forum: Tech Help 04-18-2003, 09:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,747
Posted By johnwallace
For completeness I provide all the readings of...

For completeness I provide all the readings of the emissions test in case these can be informative to the experienced eye!

Normal Idle Fast...
Forum: Tech Help 04-18-2003, 08:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,747
Posted By johnwallace
Manny, Thanks for the response. I have cleaned...

Manny,
Thanks for the response. I have cleaned the fuel injectors using Redex and changed the Lambda probe. Unfortunately, the car still failed the emissions test today. I have arranged for a...
Forum: Tech Help 04-14-2003, 01:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,747
Posted By johnwallace
Exhaust Emission Test

I have a Mercedes C180 (fuel Injection), 1995, which has just failed its emissions test. The car passed on the natural/normal idle test but failed on the fast idle test. The fast idle Lambda reading...
Forum: Tech Help 07-29-2002, 02:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,070
Posted By johnwallace
Hi, The idle speed control actuator is attached...

Hi,
The idle speed control actuator is attached to the throttle body which is on the inlet manifold. In the UK the cost was approximately £350 but I also had to have it fitted by the dealer because...
Forum: Tech Help 07-19-2002, 03:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,070
Posted By johnwallace
The new actuator appears to have solved the...

The new actuator appears to have solved the problem.
Forum: Tech Help 07-19-2002, 03:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,208
Posted By johnwallace
I had a similar loss of power problem at 3500RPM...

I had a similar loss of power problem at 3500RPM om my C180 (European MB model). It would idle fine but as soon as the pressure built up in the exhaust system the blocked CAT would refuse any...
Forum: Tech Help 07-17-2002, 02:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,070
Posted By johnwallace
Thanks for your advice. I live in England and the...

Thanks for your advice. I live in England and the C180 is a 1.8 litre Mercedes saloon. Apparently these are not available in the States...probably because they are at the lower end of the model...
Forum: Tech Help 07-16-2002, 02:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,070
Posted By johnwallace
Question Erratic Idle Speed

I have a 1995 C180 Classic that had recently developed an oscillating idle speed. It used to idle at 750 RPM but now it oscillates between 750 and 2500...just going up and down the revs. It has new...
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