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Hi all, I am the proud new owner of a 2005 MB E320 CDI. Was my father's. He'd driven MB diesels since 1976, beginning with a '76 240D, moving through the years, a new one every 7 to 10 years, finally ending with the '05 E320 CDI. I only mention it because having driven all of them, I find it amazing what Mercedes has done with the diesel technology over the years. That 240D was a serious turtle, just putted along no matter how far you pressed the accelerator. And his '83 300D Turbo was flat out dangerous the way it behaved just like the 240D until that turbo kicked it and off like a rocket (relatively) it went--nothing subtle about it, and talk about lag... And now, this E320 CDI is so smooth and fast, very little lag, behaves nearly like a gasoline engine (and a very powerful one at that). My wife drives a 2005 E320 gas model and this CDI is as fast or faster and certainly feels more powerful. At any rate, I took it in for service a few weeks ago because all of a sudden it began to feel like that old 240D--the turbo never seemed to kick in, it just putted along. I was informed that the EGR was acting up and after they tried cleaning it, it still went into what the repair man called "limp home mode" (perfect description of what it felt like). So, long story short, he advised that we just disable it or remove it (forget which) and subsequently I've read that some are doing that as a matter or course feeling the engine runs better without it. My question is, how can I be sure it's out of the loop in the cleanest way possible? I've read that there appear to be several ways to disable it in effect: block the vacuum tube, place a steel cap over something, etc. Is this something I can check myself to determine exactly what the repair shop did? Thanks in advance for any help. Best, Gary

As part of ongoing efforts to promote and showcase the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which just launched a few weeks ago, the Mercedes-Benz Museum is presenting a fresh exhibition about the vehicle and the history of the model series.The exhibit, dubbed ‘Mercedes-Benz S-Class–always ahead of its time’, will be held from June 18 through November 3, 2013.“The special exhibition presents the course of development over the past 110 years and demonstrates in impressive style why the S-Class is considered to be the quintessential automobile,” said Michael Bock, who heads Mercedes-Benz Classic and also acts as Mercedes-Benz Museum’s managing director.“Visitors to the Museum will be able to embark on a fascinating time trip extending from 1904 to the new S-Class of 2013.”Collection room 5 will be housing an incredible showcase of the luxury series, with no less than eleven vehicles being held in the room. In addition, there will also be a 1:1 clay model along with wall graphics and interior exhibits.People can also join special guided tours. These cost 4 euros on top of admission, and are held every Wednesday at 2:30 in the afternoon. These tours last for around 75 minutes.Smartphone owners can also take part using an augmented reality app, so viewers and visitors of the Museum and the exhibit can bring something home with them.The post Mercedes-Benz Museum Holds Special S-Class Exhibition appeared first on BenzInsider.com - A Mercedes-Benz Fan Blog.

It’s like Mercedes-Benz Vans just can’t help but bring home more awards from all over. After its wins in the Motoring Matters Awards and the Van Fleet Awards, a couple of the division’s offerings grabbed awards from a specialist jury at the 2013 Courier, Express and Parcel Services Van of the Year competition that’s hosted by the Stuttgart-based ETM-Verlag publishing company.The Mercedes-Benz Vito (113 CDI variant) took the win in the “Vans up to 3 tonnes” category, while the new Sprinter (316 BlueTEC) copped first place in the “Vans up to 3.5 tonnes” category, thereby affirming its class-leading status.Because of its Euro VI-compliant engines across all variants, the Sprinter became the first Van to achieve such a green feat. With that, the van is able to offer unrivaled efficiency. In addition, the new Sprinter comes with top-of-the-line driver assistance and safety systems.With 40 professionals from the relevant sectors comprising the jury, this was a good showing for Mercedes-Benz. There were a total of four categories in all, with some 23 vehicle models in consideration.The professionals had to evaluate the vans based on real-world conditions and using an array of testing methods. Aspects included in the judging included comfort, design, handling, functionality, and economy.Testers amassed over 2,500 km across 800 runs in the different vehicles, all taking place in Warnemunde. The post Mercedes-Benz Vans Win More Awards appeared first on BenzInsider.com - A Mercedes-Benz Fan Blog.

When the Mercedes-Benz CLA was initially introduced, the luxury vehicle manufacturer from Germany released commercials showing a wolf going up against Mercedes. The advertisements were shot in Iceland, and it appears that it is staging a comeback with a new ad showing the wolf going up against a Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG.The latest advertisement was released by the AMG division and shows the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG coming out of a garage. The wolf, on the other hand, is just outside the garage. The vehicle features a 2-liter engine that offers an output of 360HP and 450Nm of torque. Aside from being the most powerful series production four-cylinder unit, the turbocharged engine of the CLA 45 AMG also complies with the EU 6 emissions standard.The Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 is considered to be the best compact car produced by the German vehicle manufacturer, and expectations are high for this particular vehicle. Sales of the vehicle are expected to surpass the sales of the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. The post New Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Wolf Ad Released appeared first on BenzInsider.com - A Mercedes-Benz Fan Blog.

Mercedes-Benz is setting a new standard in automobile technology with the “Intelligent Drive” strategy. The Car-to-X technology enhances communication between vehicles and between a vehicle and traffic infrastructure. The exchange of information through the technology will allow drivers to act on potential hazards before they encounter them, thereby reducing instances of accidents happening on the road. The technology is set to be introduced within the year.The company is reiterating its custom of being a pioneer in safety with the launch of the Car-to-X technology, Prof. Dr. Thomas Weber of Daimler AG said.The telematic horizon is enhanced by the technology, which reduces blind spots through the use of camera systems or radar. Drivers will have the capability of seeing beyond obstacles and around corners. The Car-to-X technology also contributes to improving mobility by providing accurate information about traffic conditions.Vehicles are turned into information transmitters and receivers through the Digital DriveStyle application of Mercedes-Benz. The vehicles will transmit warnings about obstacles or road hazards around its vicinity. The warning message will be received by other drivers, who can make appropriate measures before they reach the location of the obstacles or road hazards.Drivers will not be distracted by the transmission of the warning messages since the real-time communication issued by the Car-to-X technology works in the background.Aside from providing its vehicles with the technology, Mercedes-Benz is also collaborating with stakeholders in the industry. Motorway maintenance vehicles along with police and emergency service vehicles may also be equipped with the technology to further enhance its performance. The post Road Safety Enhanced With The Car-To-X Technology Of Mercedes-Benz appeared first on BenzInsider.com - A Mercedes-Benz Fan Blog.

When asking repair related questions, should I put them in the vehicle class like E for E420? Or in the general tech section to get the best results for general repair questions? Just trying to follow the proper procedure being new to this forum.

how do I reset service warning on c250cdi 09 saloon BE SE? All videos I have seen on youtube have different steering wheels than mine, I only have 4 buttons on mine. Nobody seems to know the answer. any help is greatly appreciated.

I have a 97 e300 d and none of my Gages function. The info center still works but no speedo, tach ,temp, nothing. Does anyone no how to fix this?

I recently bought my Mercedes A class and the waterpump that lets us water for the wipers is not working. could it be a fuse or the waterpump and roughly how much am i looking at replacing it/fixing? Also the dashboard display is fading. cant be seen during the day at times but at night you can but can tell its fading??

Replacing the belt tensioner on your 190E/300E(2.3, 2.6 & 3.0) can be a tricky project but with a little patience this is a 3 hour job at most. There are several things that will need to come off the car to replace your belt tensioner including the fan. A word of caution here before you begin: Depending on the engine and accessories on your car there can be very, very little room to work between the fan and the radiator. You will need an 8mm Hex to remove the viscous clutch on the fan, and we had to grind down a socket to make it fit. The radiator is very expensive and delicate, and can be easily damaged while working around it; you may consider removing the rad first as a precaution. We have tensioners in stock now and ready to ship HERE! Some cars came with mechanical water pump/alternator belt tensioner assemblies while others came with a hydraulic type. Note that the mechanical style is only available as an assembly - the bearing or pulley is not available separately. Therefore, it is important to identify which style is on your vehicle BEFORE placing your order. Let us know what questions you have associated with this project!