I removed my broken becker grand prix some months ago and installed a
clarion AM/FM CD player.  I went to use turn on the radio and all I get is
crackling sound coming outa of the rear speakers.... I have soem type of
sound system with an amp in the car somewhere...

I have recently bought a 1990 300SE. It has front headbeam wipers.  How are
they activated.  Someone tells me that they come on automaticall??
Thanks
Mike

 I am looking into buying a 86-90 W124 300E (since I sold my Audi 90).  I
wonder anyone has any suggestion (e.g. things to watch out) or things that
wants to share?
 I've been used to the VW / Audi / Porsche world.......so it would be my

I have to replace a cracked head on my '87 300Turbo Diesel and have been
informed that the original aluminum head wasn't a great design - that
Mercedes or others have reengineered the design. Does anyone have any source
for and experience with such a reengineered head? Thanks!

Just converted my 1990 Mercedes 300E 24 Valve to run on
L.PG, and it runs fine.
A while after I got it back from the garage I used the Air Conditioner
only to find it wasn't working.

I have a 1989 190e 2.6 auto.  Today I noticed a thin pipe (black with
2 red stripes) coming from above the transmission housing that ends in
a rubber connector that looks like it should be connected to something
but it isn't.

The other post got me thinking. Sometimes my fuel pump
seems to be struggling and making a loud whining noise.
But not all the time, just sometimes.  Anyway when i fill my
gas tank at the end of the week and undo the filler cap there

...to the old messages???

Looking for an opinion as to fair value for:
1995 E320 Wagon
140k miles
Fully Stamped Log Book

I have a Mercedes Class A, but do not go to Mercedes dealers for
services.
I would like to know if somebody can help me to disconnected the
service indicator. You know, when you reach a certain number of

I have been having to fill the power steering reservoir about every 2-3
months.  Lately I have noticed that the power steering fluid is leaking onto
the serpentine belt.  The car is due for an oil change soon, so I want to
have this taken care of.  I have replaced the gasket and ...

First, my apologies for the cross post.
I currently drive an '87 300E and am thinking about making the jump to a
lexus.  My question is how do maintenance costs compare between mercedes and
lexus.  the car I'm looking at is an ES300, somewhere between 93-96,

I have been thinking about this 1992 300E 3.0 liter (NO 4Matics) and
wondering if it is a good investment.  Maybe you guys can make better
judgement.  As far as I know, this is the information I obtained from
the original owner.

Is there an easy (software?) way to make the lighter socket in the
dash (of a 2001 E320 wagon) always live?  My dealer tells me it's
impossible, but my brain wants to remember that there's an easy way to
set it up that way, and a friend who made that a condition of sale got

How many miles per gallon should I get from a 1986 560SL, driven moderately?