cne010:


I would Advise you go to Konga and Jumia and get extreme fuel treatment I'm even surprised you drive the car in that condition.

Check your tyre pressure and hope they well inflated. The tyre pressure is on the door panel don't listen to the Vulcanizers that insists on 50 and 60 PSI.

Also check your power steering fluid often the GL is known for chewing it's steering rack another expensive fix.

@Eyop, auhanson and cne010
Many thanks for your comments and advice. I would get the extreme fuel treatment over the weekend. The suspension is airmatic o. I just hope its not gone. Thamks again for your help. Will sure take all your advice on board

I have a 97/98 w202 c class wagon. Keep having this recurrent problem of the front windows failing to work (WONT COME DOWN). The rear windows work all the time. I always have to disconnect and reconnect the battery to get it working again. I have also observed that it'll most likely fail after it rains or after the car is washed.

Some sites recommend i disconnect the rear window modules as that might be causing the CAN to fail. Does anyone in the house have this experience and what do the forum experts recommend.

PLEASE HELP!

Please does anybody have an idea the cost of coil and nuzzle. Mine is bad and needs to be changed. Its a 2004 c200 kompressor. Please also add me on the star wassap group. 08099448205. Thanks

beholddean:


@Eyop, auhanson and cne010
Many thanks for your comments and advice. I would get the extreme fuel treatment over the weekend. The suspension is airmatic o. I just hope its not gone. Thamks again for your help. Will sure take all your advice on board

You are welcome.

Just needed to throw a little more light to this to really make things clearer and well appreciated and understood what you are exactly doing.
Most Germans cars and high performance/premium vehicles are specifically stated in their user manual to use premium fuel, because their engine is tuned to work well with premium fuel.

Premium fuel in summary is fuel with higher octane number like say 90, 91 while the unleaded non premium fuel has about 80, 82 and then with some level of detergent greater than that of the non premium unleaded fuel. That dosent mean that all cars must use premium fuel except it is specifically stated by your manufacturer. Some cars does well with non premium fuel good example are the economically base models of the Jap cars. If your car doesn’t require premium fuel and you use it, you could have issues at the long run, unless you think that you really have some build up you actually have to clear before you start loosing power and some economy and even some build up in your catalytic converters injectors/throttle bodies and nuzzle. Else you could do well by buying some detergent additives to add to your fuel , that is if you could find them in our market.

The effect of the premium fuel on your cars performance could just be maybe ½ a sec acceleration faster at take off, though this may be insignificant but could be useful atimes in drag race and maybe stop start traffic etc else not really significance.

But if your engine was tune to run on premium unleaded fuel and you keep on running on non premium unleaded fuel , overtime you will have some build up that could slightly affect a lot of things ranging from you spark plugs , injectors , nuzzles, mufflers/catalytic converters as well as slightly reducing your return in economy and acceleration especially if you aren’t use to doing some highway driving to really blow off some build ups. When this build up mount overtime it could cause serious issues that unprofessional mechanics could even propose engine swap to you, or some very expensive repairs

Also, note that these may not be necessary because modern automobile has built in nock sensors that reads the vibration/rattles of you cylinder send signals to the ecu /ecm(engine control unit or module) to preignite the spark plugs to reduce the engine timing when the spark plugs fire to reduce/ prevent knocks but will only lose some power and level of economy. So it will hardly knock , don’t panic. If you check my earlier post you will see a youtube video that shows how an engine works:

The internal combustion of an automobile operate in four main strokes(the otto cycle) , be it 4 or 6 cylinder , the intake; strokes; compression; and the exhaust. The intake rushes in a mixture of air and fuel at the top as the piston moves to the bottom of the cylinder, then as the piston then moves up to the top of the cylinder it compresses the mixture of air and fuel and the spark plugs ignites creating some control explosion which forces the piston to move down again to the bottom of the cylinder to complete the stroke cycle as it pushes the the exhausted gas out of the cylinder to complete the final cylcle of the strokes for a new cycle to begin. As long as the engine works this way the operation is smooth, but sometimes the pressure of the piston will cause the air and gas mixture to ignite prematurely during the compression cycle (this is called preignition), creating smaller less powerful explosion which causes engine knock(vibrating rattle sound inside the engine). This little knocks sound under your hood, may not be bad with your engine, but it goes to tell you that your engine is not working efficiently as it should be, and so if not checked it may cause some damages, aside returning bad economy and lost of power with poor performance.

So in a country like ours where we hardly see or know where to buy premium fuel , we do the needful , extreme fuel treatment(XFT) or Magic fuel saver too, just to return or continue keeping our engine like new with increase performance.
Like to call it a day here, though this is in exhaustible.

Megatone:
Please does anybody have an idea the cost of coil and nuzzle. Mine is bad and needs to be changed. Its a 2004 c200 kompressor. Please also add me on the star wassap group. 08099448205. Thanks

Usually i dont trust any new coil in our market, you either check for a good used ones(follow come) in this same market and that goes for about 5,000.00 naira depending on the market you are in or you order it abroad.
the nuzzle module too cost about 7,000.00 naira in this same market, you wouldnt find a new one , still a follow come too, thats the ones pull out of those so called belgium engine except you want to order as well.

auhanson:


Usually i dont trust any new coil in our market, you either check for a good used ones(follow come) in this same market and that goes for about 5,000.00 naira depending on the market you are in or you order it abroad.
the nuzzle module too cost about 7,000.00 naira in this same market, you wouldnt find a new one , still a follow come too, thats the ones pull out of those so called belgium engine except you want to order as well.

Thanks a whole lot for the prompt response. You have really made my day. Would go to trinity 2moro 2 have dem changed. Please i would also like to join d wassap group. How do i go about it?..... cheers

Megatone:


Thanks a whole lot for the prompt response. You have really made my day. Would go to trinity 2moro 2 have dem changed. Please i would also like to join d wassap group. How do i go about it?..... cheers

I bet you would get it cheaper in trinity I should be there also to get side mirrors for my car the ones on them aren't the follow come and also swap my rims if I get a good deal.

Megatone:


Thanks a whole lot for the prompt response. You have really made my day. Would go to trinity 2moro 2 have dem changed. Please i would also like to join d wassap group. How do i go about it?..... cheers

No worries.. One last thing , for the coil, make sure you buy the same part no..If that is difficult , then pull it from the same engine as yours for compatibility sake and smooth performance else it might cause you hard starting all the way.

Meet the chairman Smart Choice to enroll you in the wassap

Megatone:
Please does anybody have an idea the cost of coil and nuzzle. Mine is bad and needs to be changed. Its a 2004 c200 kompressor. Please also add me on the star wassap group. 08099448205. Thanks

your number is not registered on whatsapp ...

Megatone:


Thanks a whole lot for the prompt response. You have really made my day. Would go to trinity 2moro 2 have dem changed. Please i would also like to join d wassap group. How do i go about it?..... cheers

Oga Anief...I hail o....don't you think Ladipo should have cheaper and less reworked parts than Trinity?

auhanson:


No worries.. One last thing , for the coil, make sure you buy the same part no..If that is difficult , then pull it from the same engine as yours for compatibility sake and smooth performance else it might cause you hard starting all the way.

Meet the chairman Smart Choice to enroll you in the wassap

angels09:
Oga Anief...I hail o....don't you think Ladipo should have cheaper and less reworked parts than Trinity?

Ladipo is always more expensive than Trinity, Remember ladipo sells parts for different brand while trinity is a dedicated benz market.

I have a different experience.....on different occassions....its all about knowing the key men in Ladipo...

cne010:


Ladipo is always more expensive than Trinity, Remember ladipo sells parts for different brand while trinity is a dedicated benz market.

@Oga Angels09,tnx 4 d condolence msg. Pls can u add me to d Star whatsapp group? Would really appreciate it! My number is 07034669840.

How much is ball joint and upper arms for W202 C180 1999.

To the gurus in the house. Please my c240 just started misbehaving yesterday. Immediately I am driving the car so many things seems to malfunction
1. The wipers will periodically come on
2. The inner lights will come on its own
3. The horn will honk
4. The instrument cluster reads REPLACE KEY, SRS AND DISPLAY FAULTY.
Please I will need a help to sort out this issues before I send it to wrong hands

Ps I stay at Abuja

headTO:
To the gurus in the house. Please my c240 just started misbehaving yesterday. Immediately I am driving the car so many things seems to malfunction
1. The wipers will periodically come on
2. The inner lights will come on its own
3. The horn will honk
4. The instrument cluster reads REPLACE KEY, SRS AND DISPLAY FAULTY.
Please I will need a help to sort out this issues before I send it to wrong hands

Ps I stay at Abuja

Did you drive the car in a flooded area or you were caught is a serious rain. I suspect water in the sam or Ecu

headTO:
To the gurus in the house. Please my c240 just started misbehaving yesterday. Immediately I am driving the car so many things seems to malfunction
1. The wipers will periodically come on
2. The inner lights will come on its own
3. The horn will honk
4. The instrument cluster reads REPLACE KEY, SRS AND DISPLAY FAULTY.
Please I will need a help to sort out this issues before I send it to wrong hands

Ps I stay at Abuja

yes I guess water must have seeped into your ecu. You have to get it sorted before other components join in the riot. If you need a good mech there is one behind winners chapel church along the express before gwarimpa. I can send you d number when you need it.

Thanks me benz family knew i could always count on u guys. @ Auhunson / cne010 / angels09, i really do appreciate ur concern. The issue has been resolved. It turned out that the culprits wer d fuel pomp, fuel filter and airflow meter. I got it fixed @ trinity after scanning and less than 30mins it was done. My car now is on top form. Only wish i could join d wassap group.

tommysparks:
yes I guess water must have seeped into your ecu. You have to get it sorted before other components join in the riot. If you need a good mech there is one behind winners chapel church along the express before gwarimpa. I can send you d number when you need it.

I will so much appreciate if u send me the number.

headTO:
I will so much appreciate if u send me the number.

his name Alhaji kehinde 08033143483.

Megatone:
Thanks me benz family knew i could always count on u guys. @ Auhunson / cne010 / angels09, i really do appreciate ur concern. The issue has been resolved. It turned out that the culprits wer d fuel pomp, fuel filter and airflow meter. I got it fixed @ trinity after scanning and less than 30mins it was done. My car now is on top form. Only wish i could join d wassap group.

Good to know your car is on top form now. how was the traffic on the road to trinity I was going there on Tuesday I had to turn back to road was blocked. If you don't mind how much did you get the pump and the Air flow.

Megatone:
Please does anybody have an idea the cost of coil and nuzzle. Mine is bad and needs to be changed. Its a 2004 c200 kompressor. Please also add me on the star wassap group. 08099448205. Thanks

what was the result of the diagnosis that faulted it as bad?

megastu:
How much is ball joint and upper arms for W202 C180 1999.

Ball Joint used to be less than 2.5k for the pair (Brand new)- the upper I think was replaced with 6k (for the pair also but used one) ... although the prices doesnt fly that high, but with the $ rate lately, anything can happen.

tommysparks:
his name Alhaji kehinde 08033143483.

THANKS A BILLION

cne010:


Ladipo is always more expensive than Trinity, Remember ladipo sells parts for different brand while trinity is a dedicated benz market.

not necessarily true, dedicating a repair workshop to a particular brand of vehicle doesnt give assurance you would get the best bargain- as for the best hands in fixing?........ well, that can be excused.

if you have considerable knowledge about your car, Ladipo is usually better- get the parts yourself if need be, and stay with the mechanic and possibly tell them what to be done...------------------- I DO THAT ALOT... and it works

kuntash:


not necessarily true, dedicating a repair workshop to a particular brand of vehicle doesnt give assurance you would get the best bargain- as for the best hands in fixing?........ well, that can be excused.

if you have considerable knowledge about your car, Ladipo is usually better- get the parts yourself if need be, and stay with the mechanic and possibly tell them what to be done...------------------- I DO THAT ALOT... and it works

Even though I don't like you ....your assertion is true.

kuntash:


not necessarily true, dedicating a repair workshop to a particular brand of vehicle doesnt give assurance you would get the best bargain- as for the best hands in fixing?........ well, that can be excused.

if you have considerable knowledge about your car, Ladipo is usually better- get the parts yourself if need be, and stay with the mechanic and possibly tell them what to be done...------------------- I DO THAT ALOT... and it works

Kuntash if you drive a Benz and have been to trinity you would know what I'm saying. Just the way iyana Itire is the VW go to spare part market.

The OEM side mirrors glass from my car I was told 5k for one in ladipo in trinity the pair goes for 5k. The bumper tow clip for my car in ladipo I got it 5k Infact the seller adviced not to buy it cos it could be easily stolen in Trinity I got it 2k. My mechanic got the folding mirror switch for his W211 for 3k in Trinity his parts guy didn't see it ladipo and the one he saw was for a right handed car and it didn't work and they called it 10k. I could go on and on. If you know your way around Trinity you would be shocked at amazing prices. The used OEM headlight for my car with charger (ballast) in ladipo they said 55k it's 40k in Trinity. A dedicated market would have things cheaper cos of the availability and competition.

Go to Ladipo and price to the complete Engine and gear for a W203 you would be shocked at the price in trinity.

P.S I speak fluent Igbo and drive a great bargain.

cne010:


Good to know your car is on top form now. how was the traffic on the road to trinity I was going there on Tuesday I had to turn back to road was blocked. If you don't mind how much did you get the pump and the Air flow.

God was just on my side dat day. I stay in festac and the road was free cus i left like say 7.30 and got der 8. i got d airflow meter for 7k and fuel pump 9k.

kuntash:


what was the result of the diagnosis that faulted it as bad?

Didnt really understand the result, bt it seems it meant low fuel pressure

Megatone:


God was just on my side dat day. I stay in festac and the road was free cus i left like say 7.30 and got der 8. i got d airflow meter for 7k and fuel pump 9k.

Guess I would go earlier when I have the chance to go again. Parts are pretty cheap for a W203 @kuntash @angels09 you can call and price those parts in ladipo.

@megastone is the airflow new or toks?

If you have not gotten someone to help you out, I may be of help as I currently am in Stuttgart - the cradle of Benz.
I respond fastest to emails. (deleonipede@gmail.com)

LeylowDee:
Good morning my NL MercedezBenz Guruz,
Am here again.....please can anyone help me in getting this car from Germany? 2002 MercedezBenz C230 Kompressor Sport Coupe.
I ll like 2 hear from u asap.
Thanks.

A.u hanson, pls need ur number duty calls urgently. Tnx