When did the Mercedes Benz W204 come out?
This article applies to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 (2007-2014). Mercedes-Benz manufactured its C-Class W204 line of cars between 2007 and 2014. During that time, it sold over 2.4 million W204 cars worldwide, which led to numerous benchmarks that have yet to be surpassed.
Is there a recall on the Mercedes W204 C class?
To fix, the crankshaft position sensor was replaced ( PRA 2008/10085 ). In November 2010, a recall was issued for Mercedes-Benz W204 C-Class sedan vehicles manufactured between 1 June 2009 and 28 February 2010 for higher than normally required steering forces, particularly during parking manoeuvres.
What causes a Mercedes Benz W204 diesel engine to leak?
For the Mercedes-Benz W204 C-Class’ OM646 diesel engines (in the C 200 CDI and C 220 CDI), the injector seal is a copper washer that is susceptible to failure. Failure of the injector seal causes fuel to leak from the cylinder head and symptoms of a leaking injector include:
How do you downshift a Mercedes Benz W204?
If you have an automatic transmission, push the stick to the left and hold—doing this will downshift the car to the lowest gear possible which, in turn, will allow you to be in the powerband to pass other cars. Push the stick to the right and hold to go back into normal automatic shifting mode.
Are there any problems with the Mercedes Benz W204?
Problems and faults: Mercedes-Benz W204 C-Class Sedan Mercedes-Benz W204 C 200 Kompressor, C 200 CGI, C 200 and C 250: camshaft adjuster/sprocket failure Mercedes-Benz W204 C 200 CDI and C 220 CDI: leaking diesel injectors Mercedes-Benz W204 C 200 CDI and C 250 CDI: OM651 injector failure and timing chain/tensioner wear
For the Mercedes-Benz W204 C-Class’ OM646 diesel engines (in the C 200 CDI and C 220 CDI), the injector seal is a copper washer that is susceptible to failure. Failure of the injector seal causes fuel to leak from the cylinder head and symptoms of a leaking injector include:
What can cause a Mercedes Benz airbag to deploy?
If the steering column was not sufficiently grounded and the steering column switch was damaged or faulty, an electrostatic discharge could cause the driver’s airbag to deploy.
Are there any recalls on Mercedes Benz cars?
In June 2008, a recall was issued for Mercedes-Benz vehicles fitted with the 3.0-litre OM642 V6 turbo-diesel engine that were manufactured between May 2006 and October 2007. In these vehicles, an open circuit in the chip housing of the crankshaft position sensor could occur due to contamination of the silicone during its manufacture.