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Forum: Tech Help

03-20-2005, 09:23 PM

Replies: 11

electronic key/remote

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Posted By db07974

Thanks - the MB Dealer is alot more

I remember my salesman telling me not to lose any of the 2 keys because they were over $400 to replace. Is this place in Montvale any good?

Forum: Tech Help

03-20-2005, 05:03 PM

Replies: 11

electronic key/remote

Views: 4,500

Posted By db07974

Cost of replacement keys for my 2000e?

I lost one of my electronic keys. How much for a new one?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-04-2004, 10:39 PM

Replies: 40

Am I being lied to by a MB Dealer regarding a glo plug that won't come off??

Views: 5,935

Posted By db07974

Thanks for the referral. It is very difficult to...

Thanks for the referral. It is very difficult to find a good mechanic.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-04-2004, 09:05 AM

Replies: 40

Am I being lied to by a MB Dealer regarding a glo plug that won't come off??

Views: 5,935

Posted By db07974

Funny you should ask this. When I went to pick...

Funny you should ask this. When I went to pick my car up after only 5 glo plugs were changed, there was a clanking sound that was really loud and had never been there before. I refused to take the...

Forum: Tech Help

02-15-2004, 09:14 AM

Replies: 684

What are members paying for their Mercedes

Views: 127,767

Posted By db07974

Rooney4, I'm sorry to hear that the service...

Rooney4, I'm sorry to hear that the service department at your dealership is not stepping up to the plate. I have been disappointed in Mercedes service departments also. I'm sure some are better...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-01-2004, 09:53 AM

Replies: 25

Glo Plugs for Diesel

Views: 2,436

Posted By db07974

Thank you so very much for your concern. ...

Thank you so very much for your concern. Actually, I ended up taking it to Milleneum Mercedes in Bridgewater NJ. The 1st service advisor was very dishonest, quoting me $350 and then when the job...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-25-2004, 06:10 PM

Replies: 14

Strange noise coming from the dash

Views: 1,808

Posted By db07974

My 95 300d was just picked up from the mercedes...

My 95 300d was just picked up from the mercedes shop for glo plugs, new serpentine belt, new disc. Driving it home, I noticed if I go over 40 mph it makes a siren-like noise that specifically comes...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-25-2004, 03:15 PM

Replies: 3

What would cause a Siren sound from left dash while Accelerating?

Views: 1,185

Posted By db07974

What would cause a Siren sound from left dash while Accelerating?

Just picked up my 95 300d from mercedes shop for glo plug replacement, new serpentine belt and a new disc. When taking the car above 40 mph, there is a loud siren like sound coming from the driver's...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-18-2004, 08:00 PM

Replies: 6

My former perfect E300D 1995 is in terrible condition after pick up at MB dealer

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Posted By db07974

My former perfect E300D 1995 is in terrible condition after pick up at MB dealer

Went to pick up my car yesterday. Recall that 5 glo plugs were replaced (glo plug #4 is frozen), new belt installed, new disc installed.

Turned the car on and, in addition to the car shaking when...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-17-2004, 08:57 PM

Replies: 40

Am I being lied to by a MB Dealer regarding a glo plug that won't come off??

Views: 5,935

Posted By db07974

Thank you for your consolation. Yes, we ran the...

Thank you for your consolation. Yes, we ran the engine for approx. 15 minutes. The clanking got a little less but was still there. The young Saturday mechanic pulled on something that sits over...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-17-2004, 01:12 PM

Replies: 40

Am I being lied to by a MB Dealer regarding a glo plug that won't come off??

Views: 5,935

Posted By db07974

Car is in Terrible Condition after Picking it Up at MB Dealer

Okay, at the risk of sounding like a woman, I just want to cry. Went to pick up my car this a.m. Recall that 5 glo plugs were replaced (glo plug #4 is frozen), new belt installed, new disc...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-15-2004, 03:23 PM

Replies: 40

Am I being lied to by a MB Dealer regarding a glo plug that won't come off??

Views: 5,935

Posted By db07974

The website dealerrater.com shows has one very...

The website dealerrater.com shows has one very unhappy customer on it for this mercedes benz dealership. Thanks dieseldiehard.

Rick, now that I'm thinking, they told me when they lifted the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-15-2004, 12:59 PM

Replies: 40

Am I being lied to by a MB Dealer regarding a glo plug that won't come off??

Views: 5,935

Posted By db07974

After reading all of your replies which contain a...

After reading all of your replies which contain a wealth of knowledge, I contacted this Manager's Manager, the head of the service dept. He was as nice as could be and very upset that I was lied to....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-14-2004, 11:37 PM

Replies: 40

Am I being lied to by a MB Dealer regarding a glo plug that won't come off??

Views: 5,935

Posted By db07974

I'm not a suspicious person but the way this...

I'm not a suspicious person but the way this place handled giving me a price quote of $350 (which was confirmed twice over the phone and once in person when I dropped the car off this a.m.) and then...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-14-2004, 10:08 PM

Replies: 40

Am I being lied to by a MB Dealer regarding a glo plug that won't come off??

Views: 5,935

Posted By db07974

Am I being lied to by a MB Dealer regarding a glo plug that won't come off??

I have a 300 e diesel 1995. First the MB dealer told me $350 to replace them. After I drop it off this a.m. , the service manager calls to tell me it's $500, then calls me back 45 minutes later to...

Forum: Tech Help

01-14-2004, 03:06 PM

Replies: 0

Can anyone recommend a good Diesel Mechanic in Union/Morris County, NJ

Views: 1,081

Posted By db07974

Can anyone recommend a good Diesel Mechanic in Union/Morris County, NJ

Can anyone recommend a good mechanic who is skilled with repairing diesels in New Jersey, preferably Union County, Morris County, Essex County?

Forum: Tech Help

01-02-2004, 06:37 PM

Replies: 684

What are members paying for their Mercedes

Views: 127,767

Posted By db07974

Dear Made in Germany and all my other friends on...

Dear Made in Germany and all my other friends on this site:

Can you recommend a good mb mechanic in our area. I live in New Providence, the town next to yours.

Forum: Tech Help

01-02-2004, 10:06 AM

Replies: 684

What are members paying for their Mercedes

Views: 127,767

Posted By db07974

May I add another very important fact - - SAFETY....

May I add another very important fact - - SAFETY. MBs are very safe cars. I am told they are built with a steel cage around them. I know of someone who was driving a 2000 320e and was hit head on...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-31-2003, 03:04 PM

Replies: 10

How often should diesel conditioner be used?

Views: 2,290

Posted By db07974

Thank you and I wish you, your family, and your...

Thank you and I wish you, your family, and your diesels a happy and healthy new year.

Sincerely,
Diane

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-31-2003, 02:43 PM

Replies: 10

How often should diesel conditioner be used?

Views: 2,290

Posted By db07974

At the risk of sounding ignorant, is that the...

At the risk of sounding ignorant, is that the same thing as Diesel Conditioner?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-31-2003, 11:09 AM

Replies: 10

How often should diesel conditioner be used?

Views: 2,290

Posted By db07974

How often should diesel conditioner be used?

How often should we diesel owners put diesel conditioner/anti gel into our gas tanks? My brother puts it in proportionately almost every time he fills his tank. Someone else told me that makes the...

Forum: Tech Help

12-30-2003, 11:04 AM

Replies: 684

What are members paying for their Mercedes

Views: 127,767

Posted By db07974

Bought my 1995 300e Diesel in 2000 for $18,000. ...

Bought my 1995 300e Diesel in 2000 for $18,000. It had 84,000 miles on it. I knew previous owner, he took excellent care of it. in last 3 years, I have added front brakes, oil changes, light bulbs...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-29-2003, 04:44 PM

Replies: 25

Glo Plugs for Diesel

Views: 2,436

Posted By db07974

Any experience with purchases on Ebay?

Rick, I wish you continued good fortune with it. I have seen many beautiful 99 td's on Ebay. I recently purchased a 2000 e320 4 matic from a local dealer (it was a great value and it is Starmarked...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-29-2003, 03:51 PM

Replies: 25

Glo Plugs for Diesel

Views: 2,436

Posted By db07974

Thank you Rick. The 99 turbo diesel is...

Thank you Rick. The 99 turbo diesel is beautiful. What is it's reputation for repairs?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-29-2003, 02:04 PM

Replies: 25

Glo Plugs for Diesel

Views: 2,436

Posted By db07974

Miles of a difference in costs for glo plugs replacement

virtualdoc07, the prior owner told me his service dept told him on the 1995, glo plugs have to be replaced every 40,000 to 50,000 miles. Could this be true?? I have 130,000 miles on it. It's a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-29-2003, 11:34 AM

Replies: 25

Glo Plugs for Diesel

Views: 2,436

Posted By db07974

Well, you all just saved me an awful lot of...

Well, you all just saved me an awful lot of money. I called a dealership in NJ and they estimate this job to be between $350 - $400. I could not believe it at first but then I remembered what all...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-28-2003, 06:52 PM

Replies: 25

Glo Plugs for Diesel

Views: 2,436

Posted By db07974

You are all so helpful. CJ, were you able to...

You are all so helpful. CJ, were you able to change them in a 1995 diesel in 2 hours? My car has its glo plugs under the manifold which I am told must come off and then after the new glo plugs are...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-28-2003, 08:26 AM

Replies: 25

Glo Plugs for Diesel

Views: 2,436

Posted By db07974

I very much appreciate everyone's words of wisdom...

I very much appreciate everyone's words of wisdom and I will take your advice. One more question. My 1995 diesel has 130,000 miles on it. The previous owner said that before he sold me the car, at...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-27-2003, 10:21 PM

Replies: 25

Glo Plugs for Diesel

Views: 2,436

Posted By db07974

Okay, you convinced me. Also, I just purchased...

Okay, you convinced me. Also, I just purchased some Diesel Kleen conditioner. Could this help at all? My brother found one that was a winterizer as well. Can't find that one. One more...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-27-2003, 09:43 PM

Replies: 25

Glo Plugs for Diesel

Views: 2,436

Posted By db07974

Thanks so much for your help. Do it myself???? I...

Thanks so much for your help. Do it myself???? I have never even pumped gas into a car. I am a woman who can't find the hood release most of the time. Seriously, the mechanic showed me where the...

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