Steve, I was just repairing 4 of these, 2 from a W210 E320 that I saved after replacing and now 2 more from a E430. I have used Gorilla glue to bolster the incredibly cheap weak points on the mirror frame and was thinking of using a small metal piece for the hinge repair when it occurs to me, that someone has likely been here before. Dah

I like the idea of heating it and “burning” it into the seat for a permanent repair. Will have to find just the right size metal now. Thanks so much for your innovation. I was not willing to spend another $100 for these cheaply designed lighted vanity mirrors!!

Aloha

Hi Steve , my Vito Common rail 2005 had the black death and sure enough it was the copper washer with a gap in it. I bought an injector removal tool online and the injector came out smoothly, only when i put it back together with new washer and seat done the engine started and rattled and blew out clouds of white smoke!. A specialist told me i should never take the injector apart and now the engine will be toast.
I think i must have lost a part or parts of the injector but i only ran the engine for 5 seconds without revs. The tool I bought could not remove the injector without taking the top parts off the injector.
Do you think my engine is toast , what should i do next?

Fantastic. Really helpful. Thank you

Hi Steve,
I have a Feb 2006 311CDI with a sprintshift box, I have recently purchased an aftermarket cruise control and fitted as per instructions. With the unit in place I can only select 1,2,3 etc but not “A” The instructions say for a manual connect a wire to the Blue/Green clutch switch for auto leave out (unclear for automated manual). The suppliers of the unit have shut for the xmas break now just wondered if you had any ideas?
The unit is an Autostrada ecruise which is Australian.
Thanks,

Andy.

I need the code for my mercedes sprinter radio, my vin number is 9036632R711294. Could you help? Many thanks

hi could you get me radio code for modle number: BE6045 and serial number: 38051684 thanks

I have a 2004, 316 sprinter with 28k on the clock, I’ve a problem with the limp home mode only when I reach 80 mph approx 2800 revs , I’ve replaced the the boost actuator valve and the turbo works great until I reach 80 mph? I’ve checked the air temp sensor and out of circuit it reads 7k ohms??? Could this be the problem?????

Hi great comments 02 plate 311 cd won’t rev above 3k drives great then a drop in power until you turn it off and on readings are voltage to high on boost pressure and voltage to low on another. Please help thankyou

hi steve found your artical a few days ago found it very intresting so i ordered some atf u oil came today did oil change this afternoon and wow what a change so so much better to get into gear cables feel stiff so ordered a set of them along with shift ball and socket that all comes friday so will do that and should be good as new well better as it has always been rubbish thanks again steve

What a relief, it been driving my missus mad for ages. I have been able to show her this and has solved another constant question whenever we go anywhere in it.