when I press the TV button on the COMMAND system on an 320cdi (2000) I get a
message saying
No TV!
Does anyone know if I can install a TV tuner or do I need to enable

I have a 68 280SL automatic that I have had in storage for 5-6 years.
It is a beauty and I want to revive it for weekend driving.  However, I
am unsure what fluids it uses, and where they are filled in the motor.
It has a history of a slow leak for trans fluid/power steering fluid.

Thanks in advance for any help.
I know more about PCs than cars,
so this may all be blindingly obvious:
W210 - 320CDi - bought new in 2000.

My 1990 560 SEC holds upshifts from 2 to 3 and 3 to 4 for aproximately 60
seconds. This happens until the car is up to operating temp, then the car
shifts as normal.
I have read and been told that there is an exhaust temp sensor that delays

I am contemplating to buy a C230, 2003 or 04 or 05, but cannot find anything
here about its reliability, which seems to plague MB lately.
Do any of you own one and give me first-hand experiences?

W124 rear seat backs- do they fold down (forward) for more trunk space?
I think I'm about to buy one - I was looking at Volvo but I think I'm
about to jump ship
Also- can you get roof racks for a W124?

already know that mercedes' have the option to only turn on the
left/right side running lights for parking in Europe.  I noticed that
my running lights on the front and back are out.  I checked the rear
bulb and it looks fine.  Rationally that would mean a few things....

Can not get either to work all of a sudden, can anyone help?

Trunk does not open - either with key fob or inside switch.
Ideas?

I have been told by the dealer that they cannot diagnose my check engine
light until they replace the wiring harness in my '95 C220.  I understand
that is good advice.  But they want $1200 to replace the wiring harness.
From what I have been able to find, the harness itself is ...

Can someone help me to understand just how the wastegate operates on my
83 W123 Benz I5 Turbodiesel.
I assume the following: (correct me if I'm wrong)
The hose going from the intake (high pressure) side of the turbo goes

I'd like some help with an automatic transmission problem I'm having
on my '83 300D turbo.
When starting from a dead stop in "D", it shifts from 1->2 OK (a little
harsh, but OK), then 2->3 flares badly, and finally 3->4 seems OK.  The

Has anybody ever bought any of these air intakes for Mercedes on eBay and
other places? Are there better than the original paper filter?
I saw a few of them on eBay and the prices range from $27.00 to $100.00 and
I cannot tell them apart based on their description and/or pictures.

Hey everyone. I have a 1980 280 se 6 cyl. One problem that is
percistent with it is that it does not always start. When the ignition
key is turned nothing happens it doesnot even turn over but the
dashboard lights go on. I have had the same problem with my 300D and

Will keep this short. I've a C240. Can I get it altered to make it a
C240 Kompressor? If yes, what would the additional fixtures likely to
set me back by?
Thanks,