Few probs

[JaceyBoy]

Hi Guys, this is my first post as just picked up a CLK Cab 230K yr 2000/W for my wife today, and it has a few niggling things.

1) How do i change the mirror indicator bulbs?
2) The windows dont open when opening the door and dont close when shutting the door (this is a common fault believe?), how do I fix this?
3) Is there any other things I shold watch out for?

Thanks

Jason

[television]

Hi Guys, this is my first post as just picked up a CLK Cab 230K yr 2000/W for my wife today, and it has a few niggling things.

1) How do i change the mirror indicator bulbs?
2) The windows dont open when opening the door and dont close when shutting the door (this is a common fault believe?), how do I fix this?
3) Is there any other things I shold watch out for?

Thanks

Jason
Hi Jason, I take it you want to fit new indicators strips in the mirrors.

With the windows try a re set by holding the window button down for 10 sec with the key turned to 2 then do the same in the up mode.

[JaceyBoy]

Malcolm,

Thanks for coming back so quick, I was wanting to change the bulbs to led ones, is that not possible?

I will try the window thing, thanks:)

[television]

Malcolm,

Thanks for coming back so quick, I was wanting to change the bulbs to led ones, is that not possible?

I will try the window thing, thanks:)

I am sorry you cant do that as they do not fit, and I have neve heard of a way around it.

Forgot to say welcome to the forum, many CLK's here, and please join in where ever you wish :)

[whitenemesis]

Hi Jason, welcome to the forum :)

I take it you mean to change the silvered bulbs in the front indicators? If yes then, yes you can fit LED cluster "bulbs"

[JaceyBoy]

Hi Jason, welcome to the forum :)

I take it you mean to change the silvered bulbs in the front indicators? If yes then, yes you can fit LED cluster "bulbs"

Thanks, ive done those already:D

I did mean in the actual mirrors

[JaceyBoy]

I am sorry you cant do that as they do not fit, and I have neve heard of a way around it.

Forgot to say welcome to the forum, many CLK's here, and please join in where ever you wish :)

Thanks again, if the window thing doesnt reset, is it electrical units that need replacing?

[television]

Thanks again, if the window thing doesnt reset, is it electrical units that need replacing?

If you do not have any joy, there are a few other things if it does not work would you please post the first 6 VIN numbers WDB--- ---

[JaceyBoy]

The 10 second thing didnt work:(

WDB208447

[JaceyBoy]

Is there anything else I can do?

[BlackC55]

Your car maybe too old to have that feature and I am sure it is.

[JaceyBoy]

Is it a mecanical problem then?

[gbjeppm]

My W Reg CLK320 Cab does not drop the windows when you open the door, never has.

[JaceyBoy]

My W Reg CLK320 Cab does not drop the windows when you open the door, never has.

Hmmm, I would have thought the cars should do it?, my old BMW was 1998 and had it?

[gbjeppm]

I am 99% certain that the handbook does not mention this, but wil recheck tonight, but I think BLACKC55 is right these cars are too early for this feature.

I rented a 2006 SLK 6 months ago, and it did do this, it certainly helps in closing the doors, but I fear that it can't be done on our cars.

[JaceyBoy]

I cant believe it doesnt do this, as shutting the door can be a right pain:mad:

[BTB 500]

What does the handbook say? If the car has this feature there's likely to be a warning about not opening/closing the doors with the battery disconnected (because of potential damage to the windows and seals). This is certainly the case with my SL.

[television]

The 10 second thing didnt work:(

WDB208447

Been right through it and not on the car as said by the others, sorry about that

[JaceyBoy]

:mad:

[gbjeppm]

Alfie says in this thread that his 2002 CLK had the feature, I wonder when it came in, as mine is post facelift as well. Now I want it.:mad:

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=20283

[JaceyBoy]

Alfie says in this thread that his 2002 CLK had the feature, I wonder when it came in, as mine is post facelift as well. Now I want it.:mad:

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=20283

Agree, it releases the vacum and makes the doors shut with ease:crazy:

[BTB 500]

Agree, it releases the vacum and makes the doors shut with ease:crazy:Hang on, saloon cars don't have this feature and they are more airtight than a soft top. It's to do with getting a good seal between the window and the hood (to prevent noise and water ingress), rather than vacuums. I'm not a CLK expert, but on SLs the earlier cars without this feature have different seals. With later cars, opening or closing the doors with the window drop/raise disabled is difficult and can cause damage ... because the window has to "push past" the lip of the hood.

As mentioned, check your handbook.

[Ted]

Jaceyboy
Is this what you want to do with your mirror repeaters?
http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=37043

Simple job, and I'm pretty sure that the 170 and 208 mirrors are identical.

[JaceyBoy]

That looks good, but I was more wanting to change the bulbs to LED ones

[Ted]

They are LEDs

[Ted]

Got them from here....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mercedes-W208-CLK-R170-SLK-Clear-Wing-mirror-indicators_W0QQitemZ130131999456QQihZ003QQcategory Z36680QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem?_trksi d=p1638.m118

[television]

Got them from here....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mercedes-W208-CLK-R170-SLK-Clear-Wing-mirror-indicators_W0QQitemZ130131999456QQihZ003QQcategory Z36680QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem?_trksi d=p1638.m118


Thats expensive and I do not think that they are an MB part, from MB they cost around £17 for any type.


The last time I had a bulb one in my hand, I felt sure it would be possible to convert to LED

[Ted]

It is expensive, Malcolm, and you're right they're not an MB part.
They do look good though - brighter, and a faster turn on/off time.

And who ever said style was cheap?:)

[JaceyBoy]

Update**

I contacted an owner (on ebay) with the same model and year as our car, his windows do go down slightly when opening the doors, this makes me think that ours should be doing it and isnt, I must admit I think they should as the doors are a right pain to shut, it takes 2 or 3 hard slams to do it:confused: :(

[robert.saunders]

Out of interest, what does your handbook say about the feature

[JaceyBoy]

I cant find anything about it, doesnt mean its not there:D

[JaceyBoy]

Cant we tell from the chassis number if its got this feature?

[JaceyBoy]

What is the normal fault when these fail?, as its very common I hear?