My Mercedes Vito 108 CDi 2001 model's instrument cluster is faulty due to
the flexi-cable coming away from the PCB. Does anyone know of anywhere where
I could source a replacement clear flexi-cable? The model is a Mercedes Vito
108CDi 'Y' plate.

Paul asked how to post a new thread. In case anyone else was
wondering, here you go . . .
Go to the web page for this group and in the upper right click the "+
New Post" link. Here's the web URL:

Hi Experts,
I have some pits in my 240D windshield that have
an irregular, around 2 mm average, span and are
about 1 mm deep.

I will assist in getting rid of all spam, if anybody needs assistance
in moderating this group !
Thanks Alex
Owner and Mercedes Enthousiast since 1981

can someone give me instructions oh how to install a mercedes shift
knob. i have a 06' cls. i just want to switch out the knob. if someone
can help me thank you

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will benefit no matter what by converting your vehicle to fuel efficient
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My yr 2000 E320cdi continues to sound like a jet engine after I turn it
off. This goes on for quite a time i.e. several minutes.
It is not as loud as an rb211 jet (obviously) but has the same kind of
spectrum.

One of the rear wheel bearings on my 1985 W123 Coupe has a little wiggle in
it. I got a special tool to remove the nut that clamps up the bearing
assembly. Using a two foot breaker bar the nut would not budge. (Yes, I was
turning the correct direction.) I put a pipe over the breaker ...

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I wonder if the official DVDs for navi upgrades are universal for all
cars. e.g. a GLK uses ML's upgrade DVD, possible?
Thanks!

Can an old Palm Treo 680 (T-Mobile) be used with a Mercedes Benz
GL-Class SUV with their Bluetooth connections?
http://www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com doesn't show any Palm Smartphones.
Thank you in advance. :)

2002 C240 is approaching 100K KM (60K Miles),
   - Should I replace the spark plugs?
   - any other items that should be replaced?
For this summer, I need to get new tires as well, any recommendations

Such is the marketing claim.  Any comments from you MB folks?
Cheers,
Figaro

Hi All,  some advice would be appreciated.  My son (20 yrs) is itching for his
first 'real' car... and it should be a converible - of course.  I've come
across a manual '99 SLK with 100,000 miles (160k km).  Asking price is CDN
$10k  probably doesn't make much sense to translate ...

The coil spring that helps lift the window uses a slotted metal stud
to maintain tension.  The motor mounting screws became loose and my
slotted stud fell out.  It looks like it was originally installed into
a hole in the sheet metal and possibly crimped on the back side.  If I