What should I consider when buying a petrol car?
I need a petrol vehicle, preferably used, with a high seating position to help me see over hedgerows – it can be scary encountering strange agricultural machinery and assorted farm animals. What should I consider? AG Go for the new, short and tall VW T-Cross, all versions of which have height-adjustable driver and front passenger seats.
Why does my W205 C class smell like petrol?
It’s a well-known fault with the W205 C-class. The cause is a blocked carbon filter in the fuel tank breathing system. Because your car is only just out of warranty and because the dealership should already know the cause, they should fix it free of charge without any diagnosis fee.
Why do I smell petrol fumes when I start my car?
I purchased my Mercedes C200 new in March 2016 and have recently been aware of petrol fumes, mostly inside the cabin on starting. The car had its last service with Mercedes in March, just before the warranty expired. I rang the dealership in April to report the smell and was told there would be a diagnostic fee of £165.
What should I do if my Mercedes Benz won’t start?
Start the car and you should be able to get around 60 psi. When the engine is running and when you turn off the engine the pressure should stay steady. Always perform this test on a cold engine. Next, make sure that the fuel injector connections are secure and not loose. Check the fuel pump and the fuel pump relay.
What are the problems with a Mercedes Benz?
Top 5 Mercedes-Benz no start problems 1 Engine Click, No Start 2 Engine Dies Right After It Starts 3 Car turns over, but it won’t start 4 The car makes a clicking noise but won’t start. Hint: Starter Problem or Low Battery 5 Key will not turn the ignition More
What’s the fuel pressure on a Mercedes Benz?
A great and affordable gauge that we have used in the past is this Actron Fuel Pressure Gauge which works on Mercedes-Benz cars. Turn the engine off and connect this gauge to the Schrader valve test port shown in the picture below. Start the car and you should be able to get around 60 psi.
What do I need to start my Mercedes Benz?
In order for your Mercedes-Benz to start there are several conditions that need to be met and also needs: Start enable by Drive Authorization System It requires electrical power to crank the engine. Requires fuel Requires spark