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First-time Mercedes car owner - recommend forums, diagnostics, resources?

  • 27-01-2018 06:12PM
    #1
    pathogan2008
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 109 ✭✭


    We just got our first Mercedes - a 2014 C220 CDI bought privately.

    Can anyone recommend the best owner discussion forums out there?

    Also, what is the best diagnostic tool that can be got for around €100?
    The parktronic system does not appear to be working. I want to read the code and see if a sensor is faulty.
    Perhaps a reset will fix it. Is there a low-cost tool that can do this? (read AND Reset)

    Finally, is there the equivalent of BMW's realoem.com for looking up Mercedes part numbers?

    Thanks,
    PH


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  • #2
    pathogan2008
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 109 ✭✭pathogan2008


    No takers huh?

    As we are planning to keep the car for a few years, I was thinking of getting this diagnostic unit.
    Anyone used it - any good?

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/iCarsoft-i980-i980-Diagnostic-Tool-OBD2/dp/B00IUIDFSS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1517265160&sr=8-2&keywords=mercedes+Diagnostic

    PH


  • #3
    Seve OB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,203 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    I'm on a few forums. Mbworld benzword are 2 that spring to mind

    I'll double check others for you.

    There is great feedback on some of them when you want info


  • #4
    Lekrub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 418 ✭✭Lekrub


    Mercs need the STAR system for advanced error codes but something like that will be fine for run of the mill stuff.

    http://forums.mbclub.co.uk or youtube search for your model issuse


  • #5
    steveshort
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 119 ✭✭steveshort


    MB Club uk is a useful forum, I always found it more relevant then benzworld as they dont get the diesel engines.
    Best of luck with the new motor


  • #6
    pathogan2008
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 109 ✭✭pathogan2008


    Thanks all.

    is there the equivalent of BMW's realoem.com for looking up Mercedes part numbers? Still getting used to all things MB.

    PH


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  • #7
    pathogan2008
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 109 ✭✭pathogan2008


    I finally got around to borrowing a friend's diagnostic kit to investigate this parking sensor problem further.

    This error came up:

    "Multifunction (Parking assistance - PTS (Parking assistance)
    DTC Description: 924E - Parking assistance sensor 3 front
    - Signal, permanent high value - Permanent

    I cleared it, and of course it came back again straight away.


    Are the sensors supposed to "tick" when they are on, if you listen closely to them?

    Also, there are 6 sensors on front - which side do they count from?

    Are replacement sensors plug and play, or do they need to be coded to the car?

    Also, can they be bought ready-painted - car is silver.

    Thanks, PH


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